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Replacing 5 radiators, including moving 3
hi there We have recently moved into a flat and wish to replace and re-position some radiators to gain back some wall space. In addition to replacing the 5, one further radiator will be removed completely, and the pipework sealed off. 3 radiators will be moved across rooms - two radiators a distance of approx 2m and one…
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Electrictrian Hourly Rate
I recently moved into my house and have a list of jobs I need done by an electrician. I emailed a few electricians but only one got back to me with a quote (who were on the trust a trader scheme). They said given the list of jobs, it sounded like a day's work and they would pencil me in for the first full day they had…
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Radiator replacement & relocating pipes
Hi, I've had a quote from a plumber to replace 4 radiators. One of them needs its pipes moving from the ceiling to connect to a ground floor connection and another need moving the opposite wall in a downstairs toilet. He was quoted £655 before VAT. That is time supplying and fitting everything. I believe it will be 2x…
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Damp "tanking"
The guy we bought our house from was a bit of a DIY-er... After we moved in we realised the reason he freshly painted the extension was to hide a damp problem. Not only that, but a damp tradesman visited today and said the cause of it was the decking he built was higher than the floor of the extension and has suggested we…
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Kitchen work
Right got a quote for some kitchen work. The company hasn't provided a full breakdown of costs and quite reluctant to do so. Work included is new worktop mid range laminate 3 standard lengths, quite small kitchen. Remove tiles from around work top of kitchen and fit small splash back instead. Skim and paint wall instead of…
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Harvey Water Softerner
Dear All, Today received a quoation from their rep after his recent survey G3302 HV3 Softener Gear 870 Install HV3 Installation - Standard XW3YPL 3 Year Warranty 1,415.00 plus VAT @ 20% = 283.00 Total 1,698.00 Payment Option Selected - Subscription Trial (Optional 6 Month 0%) You make 2 payments of £41.95 during the trial…
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Window shutters
Hi I’ve had a quote for inside shutters white for 2 bay windows 2 hall windows 2 bedroom window 1 small kitchen window Been quoted £3490 essex area Any good?
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Lease Extension Share of Freehold 3000 for 5 flats
Hi guys, I manage the freehold on behalf of everyone in my Victorian terraced house. The lease is under 70 years and it's causing some issues for some of my neighbors as we try to remortage/sell etc.. We decided we want to just extend it to 999 at a peppercorn rent to avoid any hassle. I got two quotes - for the whole…
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Am I being ripped off?
Hi, I have recently had some work done on my house by a building company who were also overseeing plastering, electrical work, plumbing and tiling. When we recieved the quote it said that we needed to supply the bathroom suite and tiles, but that fitting and tiling were included. After the tiling was completed, i was sent…
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£700 loft extension drawings
Hi guys Wondering if the above is fair. The drawings need to be copied from another house down the road (basically tracing paper would do it). Only thing that needs to be done is to take measurements and adjust the existing drawings from the neighbors as I need to make sure the house measurements are ok. I did a loft…
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Front roof repair - leaks
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Quote for removing kitchen tiles
Hi, I've had a quote of approx £700 + VAT for removing kitchen tiles and supply/fitting plasterboard to some sections of the wall to level it off where required. The quote does not include fitting any new tiles, it's just removing the old tiles and getting the walls ready for the new tiles to be fitted by someone else. The…
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Anglian windows double glazing quote.
Hi all, Can i get your views on if you think of this quote. 13 windows Flush Casement Window (A+ rated glass) (5 x mullion windows) 1 door (2 side panels) Quote is £13562
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My landlord wants £2300 to replace a fire door.
Hello everybody, My landlord wants to charge £2300 to replace my flat entrance door with a new FD30 rated fire door and doorframe. Is this a reasonable charge for materials, labour, architrave, cam closer, survey costs, prelims, overheads, profit, fees and VAT? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much. JP
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£380 to put back two loose roof tiles
I would be very grateful to get some perspective on this. My elderly and recently widowed Mum called me up just now incredibly upset now to talk about what she feels is an exorbitant roofing repair. Last week she had a roofing company out to quote for the following job - 'refix two slipped slate tiles that had begun to…
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Is £3,700 plus VAT a reasonable price to replace a shower tray?
I need to replace my shower tray which is stone resin and has developed a crack. The inside of the shower cubicle is tiled and I can purchase the same tiles to re-patch as necessary. The shower door and door frame can be removed by my son and he can re-fit this after the tray replacement. I posted my job requirements and…
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Howden's kitchen quote
I have been reading a lot about Howden's very opaque pricing. We've had a kitchen design quoted and it's more than we'd anticipated. The total price quoted is just under £10,000. Edit: Here is the quote. 2 CPB5955..Chelford Paintable 2310 Tall Twr Decor End...............................223.2 1 CPB5991..Chelford Paintable…
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Electrician quote
Hi guys, How does this all look to you? We were estimated £1700 but now that it's all complete, its £3056 which was a bit of a shock. Thanks Light points - 19 x £45 Power points - 7 x £60 Modifications to light switching - 1 x £90 Replacement fuseboard - 1 x £500 Undercupboard lights - 1 x £55 Induction hob feed - 1 x £130…
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composite door and extra wide electric garage door
So you knowledgeably lot , I have had a quote for a custom fit composite front door with keypad entry and a steel electric up and over extra large double garage door . Supply and fit for 4600 Oxfordshire Dimensions of door width 820mm x 2050mm Dimension of garage width 3750 mm x 2080mm I could get a few more quotes but I…
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hall stairs and landing
How much would I expect to pay for someone to paint the walls of my hall stairs and landing, skirtings and four door frames (not the doors). This is in a small three bedroom house in west midlands.
