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Plumber quote
Long thread, apologies: I’ve contracted a plumber to refit my WC room - he was not the cheapest plumber but he has good reviews. The job as I described it was to extend the room back into a void space, and sideways into disused airing cupboard space, then fit toilet, basin and heated towel rail and plasterboard entire room…
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Estimate for extension
I was wondering if I could get some input from other members
on the extension we’d like to get done. I’ve drawn together a couple of rough
diagrams with measurements in the link below. If we were to stay at home whilst
the building work is done and we used standard build and fitting materials what
do you think we’d be…
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Driveway extension quote
Hello, getting some quotes to functionally extend our driveway. No surfacing as yet. I have two quotes to date and waiting for a third. This is from the person I found the easiest to deal with so far, and also many positive reviews on Checkatrade, though hasn't been in business very long. Young chap who seems to have gone…
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Ceiling replacement
Hey guys. We have a 2m squared water-damaged patch of ceiling with holes from a trace and access job. I've been quoted £395 to remove and replace 2m square of board, and skim coat just that area from a reputable company. I live in Birmingham and thought this was a little high? Guy quoting seemed to think he would do it…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Driveway Paving in West Yorkshire 23sqm is £2,500 reasonable?
Current driveway is tarmac with on one side some paving slab steps. The job is to pull all of that up and put block paving. Area is 23sqm. Had three prices as follows but need your advice if these are fair. £2,500, £2,600 and £2,900. All three quoted to pull up the existing tarmac and paving slabs with a digger going down…
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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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Electrical certificate costs
Hi. I have been charged £270 for 3 bed house in Devon. I've had the results back saying it's needs 5 new light fitting because they are stretched and £100 a fee of £120 for admin and certificate. This doesn't make sense as surely the certificate is already included in the original price. Any thoughts? Feel like I've been…
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Cleaning after plastering cost
We are having our bedroom wall damp proofed due to a bathroom leak from a neighbouring flat. After they finished the first day of work yesterday, our bedroom is completely covered in dust. It's all over all the soft furnishings apart from the bed which was the only thing covered. Even the inside of our wardrobes have ended…
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Is this fair?
Hello, I dont know if this is the right thread but here i go: I wanted to rent a shop, the potential landlord changed everything we had spoken, and the deal didnt go through. Now he is charging me half of the money his solicitor charged him. We haven't agreed to anything like this. Does he have any legal rights to do this?…
