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Doors
I have a £600 quote to replace 2 internal doors and adjust a third door. Is this about right please?
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building work
Several months ago I was quoted 8k to do some roofing and building work. It was estimated the job would take 4-6 weeks. The work started in May and still hasn't been finished, although there are just odds and ends left to do. It has been done to a satisfactory standard but it has taken over 5 months, not 4-6 weeks. Because…
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Replacing Plastic Toilet Cistern
I have posted in the other thread, but this is re fair quotes. £365 for replacing plastic cistern in toilet, all labour and parts (even though the original plumber just said a new ballcock was needed).
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Damp in house: Looking for advice
Hi all, We purchased our first house last year, and overall we are very happy with it. We did feel a bit rushed with the purchase but we did somehow manage to get a surveyor in just before exchanging contracts. Generally, the house was in good order (built circa 1904) but within a few months we started noticing some damp…
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Re-rendering an Art Deco house
HI, I have received the following quote to remove all the render from my 3 bed semi (quite generously proportioned) fix cracks in the brick underneath and re-render with KRend acrylic render that will not require painting in the future. At the same time to remove and replace 2 rusting RSJs window lintels using props to do…
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Roughly how much to install sliding mirrored wardrobe doors?
Hi all Looking to install sliding mirrored doors in place of current "normal" doors. Wardrobe is one large space without any dividers with 2 doors opening into the wardrobe. Its a stud wall. Looking at 3 x 762mm doors in a space approx 2280mm wide. How much is this likely to cost (excluding the price of the doors). Thanks!…
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Hidden boiler inspection charge
Hi all, I need some advice regarding a boiler inspection charge. My oil boiler was making a noise and I knew that it’s annual service was due soon. I contacted a reputable company via their website to request a quote (no T&Cs on it) to come and do a service. The next day they contact me and arranged a date for them to come…
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Crack in brick below windowsill
I noticed a small crack through the middle of a brick just below a windowsill today. I think the crack has been there for a while but may have gotten wider / more noticeable? I wonder if you could advise whether this is could a sign of something serious (structural movement / subsidence) or not. It's a 1930s ex-council…
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Upgrading a fuse box to a 18th edition
Hi, What sort of price should i be paying for installation of a new fuse box. The one i currently have is so old and i've been quoted £550, is this about right? Thank you.
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Damp proofing cost
Hello I would really appreciate some advice re.damp proofing. Have some damp on section of wall in front room and there is patch of mould, cold wall in the corner. I have had a variety of quotes for different options but want an idea of costs to hack off render, inject dpc and re-plaster with thermaline to create…
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Repointing a house - cost?
We need to repoint our house - an end of terrace in Coventry. How much do you think we would expect to pay? We've thought of doing it ourselves but by the time we've hired one of those scaffolding towers I think it may be more cost effective to get a pro in.....and of course we don't know what we're doing... :confused:
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New kitchen - Advice on Northern Ireland prices?
We are extending our house in Northern Ireland and the main point is to have a new, bigger kitchen. Is £13k reasonable for a kitchen with about 20 cabinets + island, with laminate worktops? We got two quotes around this price which includes appliances (other than fridge freezer) and fitting. We were hoping we could stick…
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Plumbing - 3 port valve replacement quote
Hello, The plumber refitted a new boiler for me (and did a nice tidy job) but since the install the heating and hot water have been coming on at the same time. This has been an issue historically with our system but hadn't been doing this for several month prior to the install. Anyway, the same plumber has quoted £360 (inc…
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Conservatory Replacement.
We are in the process of trying to sort our conservatory out. we currently have a polycarbonate roof , we have been quoted £16500 to change the roof to an ultraframe tiled roof with 2 glass panels also all the windows and door. the price also includes plastering out all the internal walls and ceiling also electrics with 10…
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Double Glazing
Hi, I'm looking at replacing all my windows to UPVC double glazing. I've looked on other forums which have suggested to stay away from big companies like anglican etc. I have only had one quote back so far from a local company, but they have quoted £3222 to replace 3 medium windows, 1 small window and a single patio door…
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Architect fees for home renovation
We are planning a significant home renovation project on our Victorian end terraced house (loft conversion, ground floor rear/side extension, changes to layout of first floor rooms) and after a couple of false starts with design & build companies have decided to engage an architect so we get a design we're happy with. The…
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Driveway Quotes
We have a front garden that we would like to turn into a driveway. It needs to be dug out as there was previously a brick wall border and the brick footings are still there. We have recieved quotes of between 5 and 6k for block paving/tarmac/concrete. This seems extortionate for the amount of work which would only take a…
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What price to cap cooker gas pipe.
Hello. My uncle lives in south Bucks and we were talking the other day about his old eye level gas cooker he used to have and when i used to stay with him and burn the toast on the grill cos i could barely reach it. Anyhow he mentioned that he still has the 15mm gas pipe running from the 28mm pipe that feeds the back…
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CFA piling costs v. ordinary piling
We need 8 piles under our new extension. The test drilling/soil survey showed that there was water trapped by clay. CFA piling was prescribed by the structural engineer and agreed by the architect. The building company has contracted-out the specialist work, and a price written into our contract. The piling company are…
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Quote for composite decking
I have a quote for decking using Dino composite decking boards and fixings on a treated wooden frame:18 square metres total area, cost including VAT £2,145. I have no idea if that is fair but I do trust the work will be done as promised and to a good standard. Any thoughts?
