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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…
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Average cost of complete bathroom renovation?
I got a quote from one of the national DIY chains for a complete renovation of a small (2m x 2m) bathroom. The cost of labour was £5,000 - I know these chains are more expensive than using an independent fitter, but I wanted to find out how much of a difference there is? The work to be done is: * new suite inc. replace…
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Is my bolier quote fair?
Hi - Seasonal curse hits knocking out our boiler. No real time/availability of gas engineers to get multiple quotes to compare, so thought you guys might be able to help? So, does circa £3300 sound about right for installing a 30kw Ideal 'system' boiler with 10 year guarantee? Associated work included around installing a…
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Architects fees for house remodel
I want to gauge the quote my architect has just given me by asking advice in here. I've used the search feature and it seems there are some helpful people here within this sector. My intention is to convert a 200sqm bungalow into a modestly contemporary large home of around 300sqm including large loft conversion. I've…
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New felt for garage roof
Quote is for over £1000 which seems a bit much! What would you expect?
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Guttering/fascias
Hi All, Does a quote of £750 for guttering, downpipes and fascias (no soffits) to a bungalow sound ok? The total length is 30m. Thanks.
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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…
