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Fence quotes - massive difference, not sure if too cheap/expensive?
I received two quotes for replacing a fence with a standard 6ft timber slat fence, 8 metres long. I've been quoted £45 per metre (£360) from one company and £650 from another for single slats and £60 per metre (£480) and £820 for double slats (slats on both sides). The expensive quote includes removal of the old fence and…
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Double Glazing Quote
Hi, My OH and I moved into our house a few months ago and are looking to replace the double glazing as we can see daylight around a number of the frames and can feel the draft... However we have no idea how to judge whether the following price is fair. Nor is haggling something that comes naturally to either. We have…
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Flat Roof Replacement
Hi,we have a flat roof of about 30 sq meters on a sun room that needs replacing. We've been quoted £4,000 + VAT to replace the roof, which includes insulating it, cross battening and some ventilation work. It also includes removal and replacement of a row of tiles on the pitched roof that closely overhangs the flat roof…
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Lime rendering (roughcast) and limewashing
Hi folks, I've had a quote today for doing several things to my house which is a two storey traditional cottage in West Wales. Removing old cement render from facings and joints and replacing with lime render £4100 Applying 75 square metres of roughcast £7200 Applying 75 square metres of limewash (5 coats) £4100 Plastering…
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Block paving driveway
Hi All, was looking for some quotes to convert my old (inherited with the house) gravel driveway into a tarmac one and today I have a visit from a company that told me I would get way cheaper with a block paving one, and started to tell me that for tarmac there's way more work involved in the base for it. From the research…
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Quote for hallway, landing, front room
Hi I got this quote from a painter I know well and has a good reputation. I’ve not paid for decorating for a while as I tend to do it myself so not sure if this quote is okay. It’s a smallish front room and hallway/landing area for a two bed house on london borders. Lounge Prepare, fill and make good all ceilings Prepare,…
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Verbal quote for guttering, VAT added to invoice
Last year, my next door neighbours had an extension built onto the rear of their house. They told me that their builder had mentioned to them that my rear gutter needed replacing. It’s a traditional northern England bitumened wooden gutter- a length of about 15ft. I was told that he’d said, ‘it’d be £500’, which I thought…
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Woodworm treatment
We have had a company come out to look at our floorboards and have said the problem is woodworm. Quote for replacing 1 board and treating the all of the downstairs timber 9x6m has come to £624 inc. VAT. Does this sound about right?
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Upgrade to pressurised water system
I have an EcoTec Plus condensing, open-vented boiler. The hot water cylinder is in a bedroom cupboard. Cold water tank is in loft. I have the following quote to convert to a pressurised system: £700 Inc VAT. That's £400 parts and £300 labour which includes supply and install of motorized valve. BTW: The motorized valve was…
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Quote for a flat garage roof
Need to replace our flat garage roof with a fibreglass one. Also need new boards underneath. Joists are OK and I don’t need insulation. Size is approx 7m x 5m. Been quoted £2300. Is this fair? Thanks
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Quote for partial gable end re-pointing and Dry Verge System
I've had a quote for the following work and would like some feedback on whether it seems reasonable or not. Rake out and re-point brickwork, supply & fit dry verge system £2,490 incl VAT Including: • Scaffolding to be erected to gable end to allow access to area in question • Loose perished mortar to be raked out and…
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Central Heating / Bath Kitchen refurb / General decorating
Hey MSEs, just trying to see if the following quote is reasonable / not too far off. It's for an entirely new gas central heating system, some work mostly redoing things in kitchen, installing new stuff in bathroom, and painting every room. Sorry there's no itemised breakdown, but images can be seen @…
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Replace Leadwork on Porch Roof
Hi, the lead needs replacing on the back of our porch roof, where it joins the house wall. The total length of lead is 2.5M, (1.25M each side of the ridge) Also, there are no soakers fitted currently, so have asked for these to be installed as well. I've had a quote of £294 inc VAT. Does that sound reasonable? Many thanks.
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Party Wall £1550+ VAT loft extension
Hi guys, I've submitted my plans for planning and about to get them approved. Housing association next door, I served party wall notice myself to them. Their surveyor has come back with a £1,550 + VAT quote to act as their party wall surveyor and as mine. It's a dead easy loft extension so I don't expect any issues, I am…
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Plastering House Skim
Hi all, Moving into a 3 bed property soon which has Artex Ceilings throughout. Received estimate from well-reviewed plasterer in the region of £1200-1500 for whole house. Artex requires skimming for smooth finish. Approximately 85m2. Does this sound like a reasonable price? Thanks in advance! :)
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Combi v conventional boiler
Looking for advice please on whether to change to a Combi or buy a new conventional boiler. House was built in the late 1980’s and has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 9 radiators 2 heated towel rails. We’re a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children) - no plans to extend house or family! We currently have a Potterton boiler (kitchen…
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Replacing soakers between former and roof
A leak appeared where the dormer and the roof meet, as the zinc soakers weren’t installed properly and weren’t long enough. Although the roof is only 4years old it appears to be the result of sub par craftsmanship. On the back of the recent floods across the UK, it’s been extremely difficult to get people to come to quote…
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Painting/Decorating
Got someone coming to quote on Monday but want to ensure I won't get fleeced - I can either supply paint or they can and pretty sure that most areas don't need gloss - this will be emulsion only. Any ideas what to reasonably expect? LOWER FLOOR DIMENSIONS METRIC IMPERIAL Kitchen/Casual Dining: 4.6m x 3.5m 15'1" x 11'5"…
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Howdens - how to get the best quotes?
Hi there, I have had Howdens design my new kitchen and utility. My builder has given them permission to provide all quotes directly to me. My builder previously said he got discounts of 60%+ I have known him for a long time and trust him completely. He is reliable and comes in on budget. I'm wondering whether if he's only…
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Thames Water Build over agreement How long?
Hi I am looking to do extension, there is currently a manhole in the way that requires removing. I have seen the application form on the water company website. Does anyone have a time frame, as to the length it will take from approval prospective. Or is it similar to building control, you can start after 48 hours? Regards…
