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Boiler replacement - was I being optimistic?
Had this quotation to replace my very old boiler (from the early 90s) - it's working but has been poorly recently and very noisy. So there's no huge urgency but I'd like to get it done. I'm in the South East but way outside London (Hants/Berks area). I really liked the installer who came round; he explained everything…
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RAC renewal
Hi all, new to this so bare with me. Long story short, I just renewed my RAC membership, during which I questioned the £37 admin fee which they now seperate out as a stand alone fee. I was told on two occasions when I phoned that everyone pays this, regardless of insurance/breakdown cover each year. Obviously I questioned…
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Crazy car insurance
Hi I have been getting prepared for when my car insurance needs renewing in August, and checking price comparison sites. When I put in my current address the new quote is coming back around £800pa, which is fine (just got out of the under 25 bracket). However we will be moving about a mile down the road by the time my…
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Double storey extension
The layout of our house is a mess. Built 1950s, detached on a hill, great views but no proper bathroom just a shower room separate toilet and pretty small kitchen. We just had a baby and would like to sort out the bathroom to include a bath and a kitchen diner ideally or at least a bigger kitchen. We also mentioned a…
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Quote for replacement of soil stack
Looking for a second opinion on a quote for replacement of the soil stack and remedy of the current plumbing setup which resulted in a leak from the durgo valve in the loft eaves (we have a loft conversion with ensuite toilet). It's been difficult to get any tradesmen out to look at a job at present so I was hoping someone…
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Shed base
I want a concrete base put down for a 5' x 7' shed. I have been quoted £350. The area has already been dug out. Is this reasonable? Thanks
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Bathroom qoute
Hiya, So I was wondering the cost of labour of a fairly small bathroom 5'9 x6'4.. upgrading... 1. new bath in replacement of old bathroom (same position) 2. I want to switch the toilet to wear the basin sink is (currently they are next to each other, so want to switch but in this way I can have more storage space). 3. Tile…
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Cost of replacing wooden window frame
My garage has a window with dimensions about 100cm x 75 cm and is split into 3 rectangular glass segments. We are looking to replace the wooden frame as it is very old and is rotting away. So far we have had one quote of £250 which I consider to be very excessive. Am I right?
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Spa Wiring
Hi, I would appreciate any views as to whether a quote I have been given to install a 16amp connection for a spa seems reasonable please. To add the suitable connector to the consumer unit, run cabling from there out of the wall across a 1m passage, into the adjacent garage then out again to the spa on the patio. Mount…
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Roof Capping
Hi! I have been quoted £600 to have roof capping put on my roof - the roof consists of 17 rows of tiles from the apex and I live in a linked detached house, so both sides of the house need doing. Is that figure in the right area? Thanks
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Cistern replacement / repair query
Hi, I have a leaking toilet (water leaking into the bowl after flushing). I have been advised that I will need a whole new cistern, as the alternative of replacing parts of it (I assume a syphon and/or fill valve based on my limited knowledge) "may not 100% work". This is a fairly new cistern (only 2 years old) and this is…
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Are 'Anglian WIndows' really that bad?
Has anyone used Anglian Windows? If so, how would you rate them? I'm thinking about using them but am put off by the mixed reviews on the net. Thanks.
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Replacement Boiler Quote
I would appreciate any views on this quotation please. The boiler is located in the loft of a bungalow. Due to legislation, a pull down ladder, flooring between the hatch and the boiler and a light also need to be fitted. There is only LPG at the property. The property is in Cambridgeshire. • Draining and flushing the…
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Quote for replacement internal loop to a worcester greenstar cdi
Got so many quotes to replace the above. The most expensive was a reputable firm charging me £205 for the job. He is the gas engineer I normally used. In the end I got a neighbour who is gas safe engineer who did it for me for £85 but he does have a full time jb and does it in his spare time. I lost pressure on boiler due…
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Replacement of attic window (rotted wooden frame)
Supplying and erecting tower scaffold to allow safe access to working area. Removing existing rooflight from front elevation and clearing away from site. Supplying and fixing new top hung Velux MK04 rooflight with white painted finish, including flashing unit. Reinstate removed slates onto existing battens allowing to make…
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Driveway paving
I'm in Greater London. Three companies have quoted for lifting up my existing paving slabs, putting down a more secure base, then repaving and tidying up the front edge. One company has been recommended by friends and another completed the same sort of work down the road. They've both quoted around £4k each 🤯🤯 Does this…
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Are These Quotes Reasonable? (Windows)
So I’m needing 3 new windows and have had quotes from Clearview Home Improvements in Warrington and Anglian. So 3 windows in Anthracite Grey (exterior only) A+ Rated with Shoot bolt locks. Living room measures 1800x1200 with 3 glass panels, both outers opening. Bedroom measures 1800x1000 (Acoustic Glass) 3 glass panels,…
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Is this quote for home improvements fair?
Hi there, We are looking to do some renovations and decorations in a flat we have just bought in London. The works we are doing are: * Bathroom: remove old wall cabinets; install a shower head for the bath and move the bath mixer and taps (pipework reconfiguration needed); tile to half-height; install shower screen. *…
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Joiner or me being unreasonable?
Hi looking for some honest advice. Recently had some joinery work completed in my house with cost agreed of £2800. Joiner has finished all his work except some small outstanding actions: Remove all rubbish material from my back garden. Fit 2 x internal wardrobe doors (which have to be ordered) Adjust size of internal…
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Home improvement cost
Dear all, So I would like an estimate cost for a mordern 6m extension from living room/kitchen into the back garden. I have estimated around 40K mark- is that too much/too less/just right. Thank you Ren
