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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?
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Gutters/Damp Quote - Is this a fair quote?
A friend has recently been hit with an outrageous quote to fix the gutters round the back of her house and has turned to me to sense check this. Was just wondering what the norm for a job like this would be? Basically there is damp and mould in the upstairs back bedroom which appears to be the cause of guttering. Gutters…
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Halogen Ceiling Repair?
Hi just wondered if this quote was fair? We have a halogen Ceiling light where all three bulbs have gone at the same time. Possibly the transformer? Not touched electrics before so a rough quote given via text was; Labour £50 plus vat Transformer to be external to fitting £15 plus vat Would take long to fix? Is this fair?…
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Anyone experienced in painting houses?
We would like to get the front of our small terraced house painted with a fresh lick of paint prior to selling. It's probably about 20m2 or less once you take account for the windows. Info on google seems to indicate £100 - £150 a day for a painter, plus paint. The house is in the outer suburbs outside sunny London and I…
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Electrical quote, fair???
Hi so I've received a quote for some kitchen electrical work for my new kitchen, basically its: Install new 8 spotlights into ceiling. Move 5 fuse spurs and fit. Add 2 new double sockets and 1 single socket. Change a single socket to a double. Move 2 light switches approx 6 inches from current location. Move an existing…
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Communal area vinyl flooring - Quote from freeholder
Hoping someone could take a look at this, although the consultation letter is a little vague. Exact information they've given: - Replacement of the communal floor coverings (existing carpet) and installation of vinyl floor to hall, stairs and landings. Block consists of 3 floors, top floor is not as large as the others and…
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Partial roof repair and scaffolding - what should this cost?!
Put up scaffolding Replace fascia board, soffit and guttering at front Replace dry grey verge to two gable ends Fit new lead to two breaches in the front and rear roof to make watertight Repair hole to neighbours wall
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New kitchen and time required
Hi Apologies for yet another kitchen question but I have used the power of google and I am still not sure about to proceed. We are looking to get a new kitchen and I am aware that the budget for the kitchen may differ based on how top end etc I want to go with the worktops appliances etc. This is more relating to the…
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Water Softener + Quooker Tap
Hello - I am considering installing a water softener in my house. But as I have toddler, I have been advised that it's best to either separate a hard water feed into a drinking tap for drinking water or install a reverse osmosis and remineralise water purification system for drinking water. I have been quoted: The Hague…
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Burglar Alarm quotes
I'm getting quotes from local companies. What is reasonable for a 80sqm semi? I've been quote £750 for front and back door detectors, wireless key fobs, wiring into my landline and the boxes that go on the wall at the front and back of the house. Alerts will be sent to our mobiles. I'm not going for the sort of alert that…
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Flue lining and burner replacement
After a smoke test (on my condemned old gas fire) I've been told I need to have the flue lined. This plus having the burner in the fire replaced to regulation standard, bricks replaced etc is being quoted at £595. Looking at similar posts it seems unfortunately like a fair quote 😁 Am I right in thinking so? Thanks
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Boiler and radiators
Hi all! Had a local plumber in today for a quote to replace my combi boiler (like for like), to fit a new magna clean as by 1 June 1 was required by regulation. Remove 6 radiators on the house and fit new ones(all of them needs new pipe work as the new radiators are not the same size. Already have the boiler and radiators…
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car insurance
hello some advice needed have been driving over 30 years and have build up my no claims to 30years .For the last 3 years my insurance company no claims was only up to 9 plus. have now been on to compare sites and have notice that companys are now going up to 20 years but will only accept your last insurance no claims which…
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Chimney Removal
I’m thinking about having chimney removed. It’s not the main chimney (my house is a semi) but a chimney in the dining room/one of the back bedrooms. I live in the SW Option 1 – Complete Removal is £3290.00 + VAT Option 2 – Ground Floor Chimney Removal The supply of structural engineer’s calculationsThe propping of chimney…
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Plumber 1st and 2nd fix
I've just been quoted by a plumber as below for a refit of a 1.4 sqm shower room encompassing toilet (saniflo compact) and basin. 1st fix plumbing - supply of water and waste to appliances (before they are installed) £492 (net of vat) - 2nd fix plumbing - installation of the appliances £648 (net of Vat) Does that seem…
