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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…
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Replace Towel radiator with a new one
Hi all - Local plumber has quoted me £225+VAT to replace my existing towel radiator with a new one. They will not be like-for-like, new one is slightly wider and taller, so will need new wall holes drilling and pipework modification or new. I am supplying the radiator, valves and a length of pipe, plumber is carrying out…
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Bath twist overflow
I'm looking for tips on how to deal with a loose twist pop-up/overflow on my bath. If the bath ever overflows (yes happens from to time!) then it goes straight through my ceiling owing to a leaky/loose twist switch for the pop up plug. I've fallen at the first hurdle, removing the twist plate: I've taken out the grub screw…
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I have a small leak.....
and have identified the problem as cracked pointing in some of the ridge tiles. It is on a separate low part of the roof and there are only three tiles involved. What would be a reasonable charge, bearing in mind that it is the south-east?
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Structural engineer quote
I've searched the forum but I couldn't find an answer.so I'm hoping someone with more experience might be able to help. We're removing a 4 metre load bearing wall to knock through the kitchen and dining rooms. The structural engineer has quoted £450 for the calculations and drawings for the builder and to satisfy building…
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Balancing radiators etc
Been quoted £1000 in London to have 11 radiators balanced. As part of the work, they will drain the system a couple times and replace any broken TRV, I know at least 5/6 are broken, maybe more. The quote is just for labour and I understand it might take 2 plumbers up to 2 days. ITQF?
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UPVC sash windows : advice on a good average price
Can anyone help me with advice on what's an acceptable price to be quoted for upvc sash windows plus fitting (London area prices)? I've taken 2 quotes for sash windows (x5). First came in at approx £750 per window inc. fitting, second £1250 per window inc. fitting (this quote was for basic finish. They quoted an even…
