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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…
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New lean-to, door, soffits etc for bay. £8k?
I have been quoted a fixed price of just under £8k for the following: Supply and fit 3.5m x 2.5m lean to conservatory (awkward angles) with half glass, poly roof, lay insulated concrete base, divert guttering where needed, double socket, cladding to rear wall. Soffits, facias and cladding to bay window. Supply and fit UPVC…
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Quote for spotlights in living room.
Hi, Just moved into a property and going through a renovation. Just received a quote for 13 spotlights in my large living room. I'm having difficulty comparing the price and just want to understand if my quote is fair. I'm not after a cheap job as I'm a beleiver in getting what you pay for. So, this quote includes 13…
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Fitting 3 outdoor lights, £170+VAT
We have the lights, as well as new switches. I even said I would do the mounting of the lights myself. The quote should just be for running the wires from lights, drilling holes, and connecting new switches. I dont believe he would be trying to screw me; but maybe has misunderstood something of what we want. Or does it…
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£4850 - 4 Windows and Xtreme Front Door
Hi All, This quote seems expensive to me so would be great to hear your thoughts on this... Quote from a local business in Rainham, Essex. - Bathroom Window 110cm x 90cm (split into two halves) - frosted - Hallway window - 50cm x 90cm (split in two halves) - Downstairs bathroom window 110 x 140cm (split into two halves) -…
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New roof
Can anyone give me a very approx price on replacing this entire hipped roof: It's a bungalow about 70m2 floorspace. I just mean the concrete tiles, not the flat bits. There are 2 chimneys that need repointing and reflashing too. Would prefer slate. Thanks!
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Help! Issues with building works done by company which has now dissolved!!
[FONT="]Hello, [/FONT] [FONT="] [/FONT] [FONT="]I had a new kitchen extension completed for the most part in June 2016 through a national company who recommended a private contractor. They had a few items to finish but due to their busy schedule they were not able to complete final touches and in September…
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Another Howdens Quote
HI guys, Need some help to sanity check this quote. If anyone with any experience and can tell if this is a fair quote it would be greatly appreciated. Discounts are 75% on units 80% on panels cornice 65%w/tops and sink and 80% on appliances. (these discounts weren't on the quote but was told these have been applied????)…
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Lawn Care pricing
Hi I'm a qualified greenkeeper and Gardener. I'm Looking for opinions on how much people would pay or think is reasonable for a professional lawn care package throughout the year (March to Nov-approximate 38 weeks ) It would consist of the following. •Grass and edges cut x 31 Cut Fortnightly in March and April,Cut weekly…
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New Boiler
A Worcester i30. Removal of old system. Power flush of radiators. Install hive system. Going from conventional system to combi. £3300. I think it's fairly fair? I think boxt was a bit lower but no hive installation.
