-
Quote for knocking down a wall between kitchen and living room then fitting new kitchen
I'm trying to have the downstairs of my maisonette be made semi-open plan. There's currently an old, empty boiler cupboard between the kitchen and living room. I'm trying to get that knocked through (it's mostly just breezeblock) and a breakfast bar fitted where it used to be, so you can see between the two rooms, but…
-
Fence Repairs
After years of patching up my old fence we finally got the whole thing replaced about 4 years ago for just under a grand. About 29m of closeboard. Thinking that would be the end of it, here we are only a relatively short time later and several posts have completely rotted out and the base and the whole thing is being…
-
Quote for replacing basin and toilet
Hello. I have just been given an estimate for replacing toilet and basin (with pedestal), plus relocationg the sink waste (rediricting the sink waste directly into the bath waste), plus installing an inspection panel. The estimate is for £550, and does not include the toilet/ basin. I am in London. Is this an average…
-
Are quotes legally binding
I own a small business and have just provided a customer with a quote for some work which he accepted by email, when I went back to him to ask him a couple of questions before I placed his order he said that his wife has now gone to get some other quotes and he will get back to me next week. Can i hold him to the quote…
-
Rebedding roof verge
Some chunks of mortar have fallen out of my roof's verge. About a metre altogether. The house is under ten years old, but NHBC won't cover the cost because they say it'll be under their minimum of about £1600 to repair, so I am currently in the process of trying to figure out how to get it fixed out of my own pocket. The…
-
Replace mixer shower bar and adjust pipework
Hi, I'm in the Plymouth area and looking to get a bar mixer shower replaced. The work involves: Remove 4 wall tiles and a section of drywall behindLower the existing hot and cold feed pipes by about a footMake good the wall and replace with 4 plain white tilesFit a new thermostatic bar mixer using a fast fix kit (unit to…
-
Painting hallway, stairs and landing quote seems CRAZY
Based in the SW. Had a quote from a guy who comes very well recommended. Walls and woodwork £2250. That includes all materials except for the wall paint. This feels like a crazy quote to me but I had no idea what to expect.
-
Hedge cutting cost without my agreement
Ok,I have never ever posted before so am hoping someone will help.Our property I see reached over a private road over which we all have rights of access .The hedge bordering this road which is about 200m long was recently cut.The cutting was contracted by a neighbour without anyone else’s consent and without obtaining any…
-
Concrete Base Quote!
Hi there! Does anyone know what a reasonable price for a groundworker to do a concrete base 6ft by 8ft would be? (intended for a greenhouse) I'm totally new to this and I just had my first quote at £1,075!! Thanks!!!
-
Ridge tile repointing
Just had 3 quotes for replacing and repointing ridge tiles. It's an 8m long roof. Qoutes ranged from £400 to £760. All have good reviews on mybuilder or checkatrade. How hard a job is it? Do I go for the cheaper young guns who can get the job done quickly or the more experienced and expensive guys.
-
small claims court for dissolved Ltd company, but the plumber has reset himself as a different name
Hi Can anyone advise me on going after a plumber who significantly over charged, didnt complete the works and had already filed to be dissolved. Hes now set himself up in a new Ltd company name. Do i go after him personally, or the new company as hes the managing director, previously he was only the director. I also see he…
-
Dorma Extension
We've had a quote for a dorma extension. Around 17k which I am happy with but we fear that it may need new floor joists too. Has anyone ever had this done and know how much it costs? I've been onto to the builder for a quote but just thought I'd ask on here too.
-
Wickes Kitchens force to use credit
I have just had Wickes quote for a total renovation of my kitchen. A job that will cost just shy of £15 000 Whilst this is no doubt a huge amount of money for a very small kitchen I want to keep everything high end and I was not upset by the total. I think I had negotiated it down to the best level I could. The problem…
-
Bathroom Refit London
Hi, Looking to refit a small (1.55m x 2.57m) bathroom:* Build small partition wall at the end of the bath so as wide as a bath ~0.75m and ~2m tall (there is window at the other end meaning we can't put a shower there). * Installation of new toilet, bath, shower and sink all in the same place as currently (other than the…
-
Kitchen and utility incl layout change
Hi, We've been rather around in circles with this project but finally found a firm that we like and have a quote to do a layout change moving a utility room and downstairs loo to allow a large kitchen/diner with flow through to living room. We're really happy with the proposed design, just want to make sure price is…
-
Essentially a garage conversion.
I have 3 quotes and all similar. Seems steep to Preparation and Rip out of the existing . To take down the plasterboard ceilings . To make all electrics and pluming redundant and safe . Pull out existing toilet and making redundant . Pulling all flooring . To take down the dividing stud wall to the garage door . Allowing…
-
Are these quoted refurbushment prices ok?
Can you assess whether the below works have been priced up well/too high/too low? It's for a 3 bed flat in central London. These are to be done by a contractor who has his own guys. The flat is carpeted throughout with walls 3m high and total surface around 107 sq m. Removal & disposal of carpet and underlay £ 450.00…
-
Not sure where I stand
Hi there, I’m looking for some advice on where I stand legally here as it’s a bit of an odd situation and I’m not sure what to do. In summer 2019 I ordered some made to measure goods for my house. Upon arrival and fitting, half of the goods were very poorly made, not up to standard and the fitter agreed to have them remade…
-
Windows... where to start?
Just moved into my first property, and don’t really have anyone ‘around’ to help! I currently have sash and case and want to replace ASAP with double glazing as the place is very cold... might be a dampness or lack of insulation issue also as touched on in the HR (who would get around to look into that?). Where would I…
-
Bathroom refurb quote
Based in Scotland and had following quote for bathroom refurb • Strip out existing wall and floor tiles along with plasterboard. • Renew all plasterboard to wall and install moisture grade plasterboard. • Supply and install tongue & groove multipanel boards of customers choice to walls. • Form new bath panel with matching…
