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Changing quote but the job is the same
Hi everyone, would love your opinion on this. i recently had a quote to supply and install artificial turf in my garden. When i first called i explained the size required and the state of my garden that would have to be put right before laying grass. I was told on the phone it would be about £700-800 but they would have to…
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Advice on maintenance issue with co freeholder
Hi, i live in a victorian house which is converted in to two flats which have shared maintenance responsibilities of the common areas. I live in the ground floor flat and have been told by the other freeholder that the roof felt needs replacing and the roof is leaking slightly. I am keen to get a couple of opinions on how…
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Quote for new roof on semi-detached house.
I've had a quote for a semi-detatched roof - I knew the roof needed doing but is this quote fair? It's £4100 for: * Full Re Roof * Remove existing roof to bare spars * Re felt and baton with a high grade breathable felt and treated batons. * Supply and fit Crest Tiles * Supply and fit dry ridge system with Crest ridges *…
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Can a company break a contract
I agreed a contract to have double glazing fitted. Signed the contract and paid the deposit around 4 weeks ago. The surveyor has been round and measured up (last Thursday). Today, I received an email from the salesman saying the company had made a mistake and the initial cost of £6,500 should be £7,600, due to the rise in…
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PPI
I filled in the forms signed sent back to "we fight any claim" had a reply no funds were found forgot all about it. Then I had a letter from another Virgin Money company saying they had found money that was due to me and best of all no fees were due . 1 week later I get email and texts from "we fight any claim" saying they…
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Laying wood flooring and skirting
We have had several independent contractor quotes of £1000 for laying floor only, one to do both £1600 (or £40 per hour) and the retail shop quote £1416 for labour only. The floor is 30m² with issues like an alcove, french doors and an area which is not level. The floor needs to be levelled, floating on underlay. We are in…
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Rebuilding a brick wall and pergola
Hi I have been offered £1500 by my insurance company to rebuild a brick wall Last Feb the wall was blown over in Hurricane Clara. Because of the pergola attached to the wall, it did not fall down. My builder made it safe and the insurance company surveyor came. The wall is approx 20 feet long by 9 ft high. The pergola has…
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Quote for vinyl kitchen floor
I recently caused a very small amount of damage to my kitchen floor. My kitchen is 4.05m x 2.86m. United Carpets quoted me £200. A local company have quoted me £350 - I prefer this vinyl. I called back today and asked for itemised quotes and they provided this: Vinyl: £437 (£26 per meter squared). Door bars: £7 Spray…
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Full House Renovation - Is this quote reasonable??
I live in Southwest Scotland and have need the following work completed on a newly bought house (Semi-detached, 4 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Kitchen, 1 Living room/Dining Room.: * full re-plaster of all walls/ceilings * complete re-wire including garage and adding in additional power points, networking, NEST thermostat, Ring doorbell…
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Decorating a two bedroomed flat in sheltered accommodation
My Mum is moving into sheltered accommodation, and the Estate Manager introduced me to one of the maintenance staff who would be willing to decorate the flat that Mum is going to take on. The existing decor is not too bad, but it does need a refresh. I have been given the following quote, and the flat comprises: lounge…
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Landlord insurance: quote higher than expected, looking at alternatives
My insurance broker quoted me £375 for insuring a small family red brick city-dwelling, tenanted to a family, both parents employed. The proposed insurer is Property Protector, underwritten by Geo. This quote has shot up from last year by £50 (same property); after some probing, I found that this was due to an admin fee…
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Garage roof replacement with Box section - Very much perplexed by quotes
Needing to replace a double garage roof (“safe” asbestos sheets) and install box sheet in Croydon So tried to get quotes for the above work and provided requirements: Roof - Remove and dispose of existing, install 0.7 Anti condensation box profile, matching flashing and trims. I’ve been quoted the job at £2500 +VAT by…
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Door supply and fit
Hi, How does this seem for a quoted price. Supply and fit rock door, and glass panel at the side, including all door furniture. £2008. NW England Thanks Paul
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EV outlet install seems like a lot of money
Hi! I'm in Texas US and I need a NEMA 14-50 outlet installed in a new house with brick siding and solar panels. The outside panel guts need to be replaced to make room for the EV breaker and then wiring needs to be driven through the wall where the 2 gang remodel box and the outlet will be installed. The quote he gave was…
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Fair price? Soffit & Gutters
Total newbie to sorting out this sort of thing, does this sound about right to you knowledgeable folks, 2 bed semi, front and back (no gutters on the side): "to remove soffits, fascia & guttering and replace with 20mm white fascia, 10mm white cladded soffit and black guttering. Fit UPVC trays under felting, scaffold front…
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Replacing kitchen doors
Has anyone used a company who replace kitchen doors/drawers/worktops using the old carcasses? How much did it cost and how large is your kitchen?
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PVC Window Cost
Hi all. I recently got two quote to replace the windows in my kitchen, living room and two bedrooms. Anglican Homes came round and quote close to £20,000. A more local company, Crystal Windows, quote £6,000. Does the £6,000 sound realistic or should I shop around more?
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tiling Bathroom Floor
£385 labour only by a self employed handyman/tiler Bathroom tiles fitting on floor only in a new build house. The wall tiles are already done by builders. 1 bathroom - 3.70 m2 2 ensuites - 2 m2 each Is the quote fair, comments welcome.
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Bifolds
Just had a quote for Aluminium bi-fold doors. 5 doors, total width 4.2M. The manufacturer of the doors is Schuco I believe. £7,150 including VAT (with an extra 15% on top if I want them in any colour other than white). Its a bit higher than I was expecting (particularly the colour supplement as I do want them in grey).…
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Plumber/electrician quotes - first time buyer needing advice
Hi, just joined the forum and hoping to get some advice having just bought my first house. It is a 3 bed semi built in 1955 and I am in the North East of England. There are pipes exposed next to the living room window, next to french doors in the dining room, and where an old back boiler would have been next to the chimney…
