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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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Rough Estimate
I live in a 4 in a block house (4 flats, 2 upstairs, 2 downstairs, kind of like two semi-detached together for people that don't know) and my upstairs neighbour is selling their flat. In the next couple of years we would need to look at moving else where as it is a 2 bedroom flat that we are in, and have kids. What I was…
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Bathroom removal and refittingish
I'm new to this quote thing as it's so darn hard to get round here unless it's a big job so some idea would be appreciated.After several tries with no quote submitted I've got one from a well established plumber/heating engineer for my small bathroom - remove disabled shower unit and some board glued to tiles and replace…
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Roof quote
Hi Ya does this make sense? All other quotes have come in around £ 4000 - 4400 This guy is in the competent roofer scheme It is for the a mid terrace in the Manchester area Thanks Erect
scaffolding all around the property to roof height. Provide skip Carefully
take off existing slates and set aside sound material for…
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Wallpapering
I've received a quote for decorating my hall, stairs and landing for £1170. It's a 1930s semi and a previous decorator has written "7 rolls paper" under the paper we have stripped off. The walls are not in a good state in the hall - many layers of paint cracking and peeling. The quote is to stabilise walls (may need…
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Roofer costs
Hi all, Anybody got any experience of having any roofing work done recently, or happen to be/know a roofer? We've just moved into a new house and unfortunately it looks like previous owners hadn't addressed two leaks to the roof - one near our chimney dripping through into the attic, and another one on the single-storey…
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Jewellery valuation
My wife’s wedding band and eternity ring were stolen during her stay in hospital. We obtained a valuation from our boutique jeweller where the originals were purchased. Our home insurer RIAS referred the claim to LMG who agreed with the valuation but require us to use one of their preferred suppliers. For sentimental…
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Periodontal treatment
I've been to dentist and need periodontal treatment to the cost of over £1000 is this the going rate , just seems excessive
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New Consumer Unit
I have had an electrical installation report done on a one bedroom flat, and basically it failed. I am told that I need a new 18th Edition Consumer Unit installed AND as "there is no continuity to the ring circuit, circuit breakers need to be de-rated". The electrician has quoted me £800 to do this work (including new unit…
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Cost of plastering
Hi, We're having three bedrooms (two doubles, one box room) replastered in our Birmingham house. It's a 1930's house and while most of the underlying plaster is fairly solid there's some bigger cracks and also some big holes where we've ripped the picture rails out, we're also having electrical work done (new sockets) so…
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Cost of pest control
I've been quoted £264 for pest control to come out and deal with a possible mice problem in the loft. Is that a fair price for the NW of England?I'd get the council to come for free but due to Covid, they aren't coming into peoples homes. Would appreciate any help. Thank youUpdate: I've got another quote for £370+ from a…
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Replacement shower pump quote
Our shower pump which was installed 18 months ago has stopped working. Plumber says it needs replacing and has quoted £320 + VAT to replace (I have to supply the pump on top of this). Anyone know if this is reasonable? Seems a lot for what is apparently a couple of hours work?
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Install power to shed with lighting and 32amp commando socket
Had a quote to install power to my garden shed, which is about 15 metres from the house. The quote was £740 and includes installing a 3 way Type A RCD incomer consumer unit in the shed, a double power socket and LED light within the shed, and a 32amp blue commando socket on the outside with an earth electrode (to be used…
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Call out fees
My electric underfloor heating doesnt work. Spoke to an electrician who advertised as an underfloor heating expert. And then I was told that his call out fee is £75 even if after diagnosis he decides that he is not capable of fixing the problem. Is this reasonable? Thanks
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Damp repairs cost
Just had a damp survey and they have said that for the issue to be fixed we should take off the plaster, let the wall dry and then replaster. How much would something like this cost per room? Rooms are roughly 12 x 12.
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Who pays the scaffolding ,
Hello, Having rendering replaced on front of house. My girlfriend claims that we have to pay the scaffolding direct (450£)and not the Rendering contractor including scaffolding in his price. Is this standard practice. Who pays the scaffolding?
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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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Brick Vs Concrete Garage
Hi, ive been quoted £12550 Vs £30,000 for concrete and brick garage respectively - this is with an apex roof and grounds work included for a 6m x 6m area. Is this reasonable and which one would you go for and why? thanks
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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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Cleaning cat urine from a car?!
I've been quoted £150 to have cat urine cleaned from the carpet in my car the smell is dreadful nothing I've tried has worked, does this price seem right or can anyone recommend somewhere cheaper in or around Nottingham/Birmingham.
