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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.…
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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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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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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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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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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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£2800 for fitting 45m2 of underfloor insulation...!
I've looking to get some underfloor insulation fitted under the Green Homes Grant Scheme. I'll be paying 1/3. Looked up a local supplier via the official TrustMark website... [the other 2 local suppliers are 'too busy' or 'not doing the scheme at present'] Sent them full details including photos of the access hatch and…
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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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Building and Contents Insurance
In October 2020 Southern Water had a main water pipe that burst and flooded quite a few homes in my area. Southern Water has admitted liability. On 23rd November 2020 I received a renewal quote for my building and contents insurance which has risen by £611 which brings my total renewal to £854. I have spoken to the…
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Landscaper cancelled job and overinflation of costs
[PREAMBLE:] We hired a local recommended landscaper to block pave our garden and driveway around 2 months ago. He insisted on a large deposit upfront (£4923) to the cover the cost of ordering materials and to pay the digger man and grab man. Regrettably I paid this, as it all seemed plausible at the time and I had no…
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Useless plumbing company
We've recently had new pipework and new radiators fitted. On the initial email the company informed us that the radiators would cost around £3,000. But they weren't in stock and so we opted for ones that came to £2,028.67 (I know the exact price as I added them into a basket online to check they were all in stock). Even…
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BUILDER NOT FINISHED WORK, ISSUES ETC - IS IT WORTH GOING TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT?
We had our bathrooms refurbished on 17th August 2020 - on the last day, the boss came asking for payment and said the job was finished they were just tidying up and he was off on holiday so could we settle up 1hr before finishing. As we had good working relationship, we agreed and paid. 10 minutes before leaving, the…
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Fit laminate worktop £390
Had a quote to fit 3 x 3m lengths of worktop for £390. Does this sound excessive or ok? I’d assumed it would be half this when I budgeted for it.
