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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.…
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Kitchen, fitting only
I've been looking for someone to fit a new kitchen in my home. I've sourced all the units, worktops, doors, integrated appliances etc myself as I couldn't find what I wanted from any of the usual sheds (or at least not for a reasonable price). Base units and some of the doors come from diy-kitchens.com. I've been having…
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Kitchen fitting
We are upgrading our kitchen from a Homebase one to a premium German brand. The new kitchen is L shaped, has only 12 units and is a straight swap with the old kitchen eg no move of gas/electricity connections as the layout and appliances layout will remain exactly the same. Each kitchen unit arrives already assembled (not…
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Extension Costs
Good afternoon - apologies if this is a finger in the air question! I am looking at purchasing a house that has an old conservatory on it, brick based for about a foot but then pvc roof and windows. I would like to change to a brick and pitched roof (cold in winter hot in summer problems) No facilitates would be going in…
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More Lintel Questions.
My post war ex-council terrace has rusty mild steel lintels on the south (weather) side which I think need replacing as the expansion of the metal will eventually weaken the brickwork. The lintels themselves aren't too expensive, though it's a wide window, but I've no feeling at all for the potential labour. Knocking out a…
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Lintels for new windows
Had a quote from a local window company. We "may " have to have lintels. They have quoted approx £300 each for the sizes below 1080x1280 880x1000 Does this sound OK?
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Electrical rewiring
Hi, I’ve just moved into a house which has very little electrics, some rooms without any access, so I’ve had some quotes for a full rewrite and new fuse board. Because we will be renovating the kitchen in a few years and we have 3 double plugs in there, we were hoping to leave that room. One electrician has quoted full…
