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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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Wall tie replacement quote
Hi All - first poster here! We have had an offer accepted on a 1930’s 3 bed detached house, and the survey came back with a possible wall tie issue. We have had a specialist out to have a look by drilling holes and inserting a camera in to have a look. They have advised that all the wall ties need to be replaced, and have…
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Quote for minor repair to roof
Hi I have a leak in the roof of my house. I have got a quote for repairing it and they said it was due to a small number tiles slippong out of place (approx 5) They quoted £300 to repair it and clear our gutters which i think seems very high Any opinions on this? Trying to get another quote but struggling to get someone to…
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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…
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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…
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Roof repairs
Hi all. Just had a quote of £675 for refelting a 12ft by 8ft flat roof shed, replacing a broken concrete roof tile on a single storey extension and fixing a small leak on the main house roof. Is this reasonable? Thanks
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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…
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Green Deal Quote
As title I have had a quote for cavity wall insulation, large 5 bed house 2308 sq ft floor area for £7857 before grant- seems high but is a large house was hoping others might have some benchmarks?
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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…
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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…
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Single garage roof replacement
Hi, Old possibly (not) asbestos roof... 16x9 ft. £1450 just for labour, no materials and not disposing of the old roof? Surely a days work, couple of pairs of hands should come in under £1000 surely? All in quotes have been £1750 - £2200, ouch. No access problems etc
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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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Quote to new electrical system
Hi guys here is attached a quote I received for a full electrical system for a 102sqm pizzeria, could you please tell me if is it fair? the cost includes labour and materials. Thanks
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Block paving cost breakdown?
We've been quoted £7000 to lay a 120sqm block paved driveway. This includes: 1. digging existing garden up 2. digging existing block paved drive up 3. grabbing and removing 2 lorry loads of waste 4. supplying 18 tonne of stone (sub-base) 5. levelling & compacting stone 6. supplying materials i.e 5612 'premium quality'…
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Near 50% pay upfront?!
Hi everyone, Me and my girlfriend are having works done on the house, have met a local builder and now have a contract. Neither of us are experts on this (supply chain operations and insurance we are though, just not building!) and would really appreciate any insight that can be shared. We live in a 3 bed semi where we…
