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Patio
Hi guys, not sure of this is the right place to post. We've recently had a builders in to do a patio and they said they would have to raise up a drain we had in the old patio. They say that they've had it up to check and it's redundant with no sign of use do have covered it over. Is this right? Not sure if they can do…
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Replacing Soil Stack
Hi all, I'm looking to replace the cast iron soil pipe with pvc on a two storey semi detached house including the pipe that goes through the wall to the toilet. Can anyone give me recommendations for someone in the Preston, Lancs area and an idea of costs? Cheers Dean
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Boiler replacement
Hi All,Sadly, the PCB circuit on my boiler has gone kaput, and the boiler is to old to source a replacment, so the gas engineer suggested it would probably be best to bite the bullet and get a new boiler. Sadly, I don't know the history of the boiler. The previous owner (has purchased two years ago), said the boiler was…
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Kitchen Renovation
I wondered if I could get the opinion of some more experienced folk on the what you think the below renovation work would come to. Its a full kitchen renovation in a room currently 5.7m x 3.7m. 1. Remove current kitchen 2. The current kitchen was extended by previous owners but a large amount of the previous external wall…
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Adding a porch
So I'm looking at adding a porch to my end of terrace house in south Wales. We're looking at something about 1.5 x 2.5 metres, with one solid rendered wall, one wall with a window, plus a UPVC door and a pitched roof. I've had real trouble getting hold of anyone to even discuss the job (I think I've contacted every single…
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Exeternal insulation
Hi. I'm looking into external insulation under green homes grant. I have a 3 bed terrace and there is some damp in the 2 back bedrooms. So external insulation seems a good option but the front is fine. I spoke to a supplier today who tells me that under pas2030 the whole house has to be done. Can anyone tell me if this is…
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Payment schedule for bathroom refit
Discussing costs with a plumber for refitting bathroom, though he hasn't yet suggested how/when he would want payment made. On the basis we're buying the materials (other than sundry items), how would you expect payments to be scheduled? I would presume any significant upfront deposit isn't really justified if we're paying…
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Extension quote
Hi, On the outskirts of London and been quoted 34k for a 20m2 extension. It does not include the windows. Basically it's at the back of the house, knocking down the external back wall to make a large open space for a kitchen/diner. Also should there be any specific questions I ask in regards to whats uncluded before I…
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Bird Inhibitor on power lines
SSE want to charge £925 to install bird inhibitor on power lines that cross our garden. Normally this would not be chargeable but they can’t reach the lines with their usual equipment so need to out up scaffolding. This seems like an unreasonably high price - does anyone have any experience of this and xan advise whether…
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3 quotes for windows
I have had quotes for 7 windows and making one window into French doors in a semi of £7300, £9,330 both from local companies and a quote of £13,000 reduced to £9,800 if I signed up on the day from one of these companies that needs to phone their manager. Or £6,500 or £5,500 for 8 windows without the French doors. Where do…
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Groomed and ripped off?
I got into a car accident whilst being stationary. Not my fault. Got a call which I thought was from my insurance company saying money put aside for any injuries. I said I was shaken up but only slight neck ache. Was told to say neck aches and will receive £1500-£2000. NO MEDICAL or medical records needed. Too easy! Then…
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Driveway quote
Hi All First time poster here based in Dartford in the South East. Nice to meet you all. Have got a quote covering the following. -64sqm driveway to be block-paved using Bradstone Monksbridge pavers. Inset border of a different colour (one block thick) -Fences run on either side including gravel boards and concrete posts…
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Replacement of concrete base
Hi. I have had a quote for replacement of a concrete base. This is part of some other works so multiple quotes is a bit troublesome so wanted a steer from you guys on the quote I have received. Quote is for £4300. This is for the following : Digging out existing base (8m by 4m) Removal.of concrete Removal of old tin roof…
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New cupboards & worktop
Hi, I wanted to get some new cupboards and a worktop (to use as a desk) fitted and got a quote and have no idea if it's a good quote at £1,750 Essentially we're changing a room into more of a study so need a worktop we were going to use as a desk that is 2.5M wide To hide all the rubbish in that room we had also wanted a…
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Window company wants payment in full, upfront
I have recently been quoted maintenance and repair on my windows at a total of £5,000. The company have said because this is a "small amount" they require payment in full and upfront. This seems like a huge red flag to me. Can anybody give me advice?
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Repointing with lime mortar
Hi. Would really appreciate any previous experience please. We've recently moved into a Victorian semi that needs repointing with with lime mortar. We don't know anyone who has needed lime mortar locally, so can't go on personal recommendations, and the one builder who was recommended to us has refused the job as he…
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Double glazing
Hi all, have gotten a quote from a glazing company for 6 windows 2 doors £4750 (well known local business) then one from another (friend has used them well established) at £5300 (includes thicker glass on two windows to try and help with road noise.) My friend got 7 windows done by a guy local to her for only £2500 so she…
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Builder quotes for work and time taken and then does it in half the time
So having work done at my property and the builder and his team are working on a fixed plan of agreed work with timescales but it seems that he quotes his work per job and says it will take x time and cost y and then goes and does in half the time at cost y. So is he just rushing to complete the work or just quoting the…
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Building Equipment Hire
I m getting some minor works done and am happy to pay a bit upfront but I ve been asked to pay for equipment hire deposit.costs as well as the hire. The deposits double tbe cost of the work. I ve never had this before. Anyone else had it.
