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Advice dealing with builders
Hello, my house rendering is all cracked and falling off in one part. I need to get the rendering done but have jo experience in dealing with builders. Anyone have any tips? when to pay? do i pay upfront? Cash or cheque? Must i get a price quote in writng? Any advice appreciated!
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Supplying and fitting a wireless thermostat on a combi boiler
Hi, I’ve been quoted £198.00 (this includes VAT) for Supplying and fitting a wireless thermostat on a combi boiler. It’s not a hive or nest etc. Does this seem like a fair quote? Thanks so much!
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Plumbing quote
Hi everybody, I had a quote for some work needed in my bathroom - sounds quite steep to me, but don't really know. Any advice would be appreciated. I'm in Norwich btw: I have worked through the details of the work required and have come to a total of £700. I will list below what is and is not included. Included Remove…
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Window new handles and repairs
First post on MSE so here goes... I want to change the handles (16 in total) on the double glazing in my house (simple Yale types, not the tilt-and-turn) plus some parts need replacing e.g. one lock, one hinge and a trickle vent cover. I estimate about £150 for parts and have been quoted £250 for labour and 2 people…
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Help!! Where do I start?
I'm looking to having an extension to the rear of our house to extend kitchen and dining room. Approx 6 meters by 3 meters . Do I need planning permission? Do I need architect drawings? Any advice appreciated :)
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Party Wall Agreement After 14 Days
Hello, Wondering if anyone has any knowledge of this after reading several guides and not getting anywhere.. I presented my neighbour with a a party wall notice (I did have a long chat with her before serving...she is not a neighbour we particularly get on with...and one that definitely does not want us to build our…
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Reroofing two terrace houses
I have two houses next to each other on a terrace. The current slate tiles will be removed, insulation will be added and both roofs will be retiled with concrete tiles. I am also adding two velux windows. Gone with concrete tiles as it's cheaper. Adding insulation as loft bedroom is very hot in summer and cold in winter. I…
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call out charge
Probably just the one off post. However, I just walked out of a neighbor's house with an ancient lock on the door. I've been so used to unlocking doors, and then being able to close the door behind me. Knowing my door was open and could get in without a key, that I did this and locked myself out, with the key in the door.…
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£1,800 to repair a leaking soil stack?!
The soil stack from my upstairs bathroom is leaking, and I have just had a quote of £1,836 for one day of labour and materials to replace the pipe or repair the join dependant on where the leak is originating. I understand that because it is boxed in behind plaster boarding that this would be more expensive than if it was…
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Boiler quote
Our boiler is 27 years old and two radiators don’t work so it needs updating. Had two quotes From plumbers 1 was for 3400 2 was for 3100 3 was 2400 The cheapest was British Gas which surprised me. BG do 2 years interest free credit which appeals to me. Also DG do a years cover on the boiler and heating for a year free. So…
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Garage conversion
I have a detached garage, part of which is partitioned off and serves as an office for me. I am thinking of converting the whole thing into an office and renting it out to a local charity. Does this mean my Council Tax bracket will change as part of the property is now used for commercial purposes? I assume I will need…
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New combi boiler or repair
Hot water keeps cutting out after a few mins so called out company used in old house to look at it. The issue is several things inc heat exchanger needs replacing and and then there is a pressure issues. Cost for repair £500 with possible need for flu at approx £150-200 but unable to see this until they get to it. Haven’t…
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New conservatory with Guardian roof - fair price?
Hi all, We have been quoted for a new conservatory and wanted to see what people thought (this is the cheapest quote we have found) The house is a new build (5 years ago) so not having to rip anything out. Lean to conservatory 5.800 mm x3.00 mm in white upvc. To include, Building work. Concrete base including dpm .to…
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Damp.
We own a 3 bed 1930,s semi which we bought 10yrs ago as a btl. 5 yrs ago we had a damp course done inside. The last year downstairs has had a bad problem with damp, so we decided to get a building company in to investigate. They have suggested getting the whole building repointed. Also pulling down an old lean too, and…
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Howdens discount (sorry)
Hi all, We have received a Howdens quote but currently unsure as to how much more we should be looking to get knocked off. In total it looks like an average of 71% discount (excluding appliances). We will source our own appliances but i have left them on here for now. The quote has been tidied into discount percentages to…
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How much would you expect to pay an electrician?
Hi! Just wondering, how much would you expect/think fair to pay an electrician per hour/day? Thanks :)
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Triple Glazing
I am worried about about a double glazing on that contract I signed up for. A company door knocked unexpectedly, I was at home as I am currently signed off work with depression. I stupidly agreed at the door that a rep could contact me for a quote, they contacted me the same evening and a rep came round the next day. The…
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Kitchen fitting costs - is this fair/reasonable?
Hi, We are getting our old kitchen removed and new one fitted - a rather large job as it also included the install of RSJs etc. We have a kitchen spec from Howdens which includes 9 standard sized cupboards to go under the worktops, one large (floor to ceiling) cupboard, and an island with 2 under worktop cupboards and a…
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Boiler Fan
Hi all, first time on the forums :) Our boiler is broken and we were just wondering if people have had good experiences with localheroes.com. We just visited and requested the job of repairing our boiler, we get a guy call and say it'll be £65 for call out including first hours work. However we're fairly certain which part…
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Yes a Howdens kitchen quote
Don't know enough to know if this is a reasonable quote or not. £5400 for a fairly basic shaker kitchen but with fancy solid oak worktop and a bit of breakfast bar and a ceramic sink. No appliances. Magnet came in at a similar price, DIY kitchens claim £3500 but whether I'm good enough to figure them out I'm not sure.…
