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Bathroom Extractor Fans and new roof vent tile
We bought our house in September, and when we got the building survey done, the surveyor pointed out that the extractor fan in the bathroom vents (via ducting) straight into the boarded loft space. The ducting just ends in the loft space, there's no roof vent tile as there should be. So all the condensation is going into…
Electrical quote seems expensive...
Hey, I've been quoted £250 to wire a cooker into a cooker snout, replace two light switches and fit two lights. I can see that places like John Lewis and Appliances online charge £100 to wire a cooker into a cooker snout but even that seems quite expensive - and then £150 to fit 2 new ceiling lights (replacing existing…
Garage build quote
Hi I've been quoted £14k for a garage, wondered what people thought and if this was reasonable 4.5 x 6.5 meters size Normal strip foundation, block built with rendered finish Flat roof with sarnafil Electrics run from house to garage (detached 10 meters from house) French door on side Quote doesnt include garage door, but…
Becoming self employed
Hi all have got a new job teaching online the company pay in US dollars. Does anyone know the best way to get this paid with minimal fees and if any of these fees can be claimed in self assessment. This is all completely new to me . Payoneer or wire transfer Are the 2 methods.
Two quotes for gutter repairs
I’ve had a couple of guttering firms come out and given quotes of £300 and £550 respectively to repair my gutters. The fascia board has rotted and the gutter fixings have come loose. The cheaper quote is from a younger but reputable guy. He identified and has offered to replace the fascia board but he didn’t mention…
Front door, backdoor & French doors
Just received a quote through from a local company to get my doors replaced. The front door is composite, the rear door is uPVC with full glazing (although I may reduce this to half glazed) with a small half-height side panel, and a set of French doors.The quote came in at just over £3,500 fully fitted. Is this fair?Edit:…
Repair UPVC window hinges - £580
Replace 9 sets of window hinges. Adjust 3 windows. 1x replacement window lock and handle. Re-align french doors. Supply and fit replacement “Everglade” double glazed unit . £580inc
Installation of 2 plug sockets
I had an electrician round to quote for installing two additional plug sockets on a wall which already has two existing sockets, and swapping out a lightbulb holder (a 15 min job I believe) I was quoted £185 which includes any parts and filling of the wall for bits cut out for the cable. Is that typical? I had expected it…
Replacing lead around chimney
Hey. Never had this done before. Been quoted £564 to replace the lead around the chimney to fix a small leak. 3 bed semi detached, based in the Midlands. Quote includes £300 day rate for labour and materials including £150 for 6 meters of lead flashing. Thoughts welcome. Thanks
Totally bemused re roof repair
I have a damp patch on my spare bedroom ceiling . No actual leak as yet. Phoned two local roofers who have given me two vastly different outcomes. They both agree all roof tiles are intact and perfect. Roofer one - went on roof and inside loft. Thinks problem May Beverly the apron round vent needs replacing. Quote around…
Quote for some roof repairs
Hi, Noticed that there are a fair few threads re roofs so my apologies for another one. Obtained a quote of £450 to replace a cracked roof tile. The guy did say that due to the type of tiles, there is a possibility of damaging the others around it when removing it - is this true? In addition, the quote is to replace the…
Overpriced Plumbing Job
My 76 year old mother recently had some plumbing work done. She had two leaky taps. She's slightly vulnerable and very trusting and wouldn't have known what a reasonable price would be,The two sink taps in the bathroom were replaced and the washer in a kitchen tap also replaced. A little pipework, cost £705. The plumber…
Combi boiler installation from a standard boiler system
Hi all Is this quote fair? 4 bedroom house, removal of a very old standard boiler system for a new combi boiler Baxi platinum 40kw (10 year warranty) Removal of existing system Alterations to suit new combi system Removal of old cisterns and cylinders from site Installation of magnaclean system filter Hive programmable…
Fusebox replacement
Hi we have had a electrical installation condition report done (2 bed maisonette) which highlighted some issues all of which can be sorted by replacing old fusebox (installed in the 80s) we have been quoted £500 for installing an 8 way fuse board incl parts. The works are expected to take half a day. The site is in London…
Power flush vs single radiator flush
What type of prices am I expected to expect and also separately to fit a magnetic filter to reduce sludge build up. Sadly one of my radiators is cold at the bottom and warm ish at the top, bleeding releases no air. Radiators and boiler are all 5 years old. I guess if doing one radiator I may need them all done? Also when…
Overcharged gas works
Hi, I hope someone can help me. I recently asked a plumber who I've used before to re route the gas pipe from the meter to the boiler. The existing pipe was inside and very accessible to remove and was about 3.5 metres long. The replacement pipe was run from the meter outside across the wall and back in to the boiler. A…
Fitting a laminate floor
Hi everyone, I have a small bedroom that is roughly 2.4m x 2.4m so a total of 5.8 sqm when rounded up, and i'd like to have some laminate flooring fitted. I plan on buying all the materials myself and so its just labour costs i would need to be worried about. I have been given the number of a handyman who is quoting £120.…
Bathroom quote and payment questions
Hi all, Okay, this post is a bit long, but hopefully complete. My questions are at the bottom. I need some advice on builder practices in the UK. The flat is located in the upper part of a three-storey terrace house in the NE England. This is my first property and I live in it. It is a long-term investment, which is why I…
Manipulated!
Hi. I have no idea where best this thread should be! My husband sadly passed away recently and it has been tough to deal with. We own a business together that I am now sadly having to close and sell all the goods of. A friend of my husbands has brought some very expensive goods that I have now learned for a third of the…
UKVCAS excessive fees
Hello, As part of my citizenship application I have to make an appointment for a BRP, a biometric residence permit. The UK government website says this should cost £19.20 for a normal appointment, via their UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) service points. However, in a related Facebook support forum…

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