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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.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Replacing concrete patch
I have a patch of concrete/cement in front of my garage which is starting to break up and am thinking about getting it replaced. It covers s small area(2mx3m). What would a ballpark figure for cost be?
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Bathroom refit quote
Does this quote seem fair for removal of existing suite, fit new suite with furniture. Fit new thormostatic shower, remove tiles and prepare ready for new tiles to all walls, tiled bath panel, fir new ceiling system with 3 Led spotlights and 1 shower far spotlight. Products: Kaldwlewei steel enameled bath Victoria bath…
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£90 an hr for bathroom shower mixer taps
Have been quoted £90 an hr for the above. The plumber reckons it can take up to 2 hrs to fit. It seems a bit pricey for me! Thanks
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Quote to replace hinges on pvc windows
Hello, I just wanted to know a rough price on how much it would cost to replace the hinges and seals on a normal pvc double glazed window. Say 1 window that has 2 parts that open out. Standard size normal 3 bed semi detached.
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Twin sliding Door mechanism
Sorry wrong area for thread. Can anyone suggest a good sliding door mechanism please. It is for 2 internal doors. One will be the en suite and the other a small walk in wardrobe. The doorways are quite narrow and wont have a frame or arcitrave which I gather is the way for sliding doors anyway? Doesnt have to be anything…
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Quote for moving sockets
I've had a quote for £215 for some minor electrical work. This seems really good to me, but I don't actually have any idea of the going rate so want to check if it's too expense/too cheap. The work is changing 6 surface-mounted double sockets to flush-fitted, including moving 2 of them slightly, and adding a new double…
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Fair Kitchen Price?
Hi I am looking to get my kitchen and utility updated which consists of: - removing old units - moving cooker - removing tiles - re-plastering where tiles were - removing floor tiles - laying karndean - installing cabinets - installing integrated appliances - installing granite worksurfaces I have been speaking to a couple…
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Re felt a 12 x 8 garden shed
Hi I live in the South West and have been quoted £150 and £250 to refelt my shed. Both say 'good quality felt'. Any idea what is a fair quote for just refelting the roof? Nigem
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Bathroom Refit Cost
Hi all, We're getting our bathroom torn out and replaced, and I've had an estimate that I want to sense check on here. It's come in slightly higher than others but we were very impressed with the guy who came round I've put below the work schedule (I've amended it for brevity and so it isn't clearly identifiable), and this…
