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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.
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Removing a window
Could anyone give a ball park figure for removing a window and bricking up the opening? Size is approx., 4' x 5'
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Combi Boiler. Fit a Part, or Buy a New One? No Longer Needed
EDIT: Decided now. Thank you. I'm selling my house... so the decision made is not one I have to live with for 20 years. Age: 9 years, in a 9 year old house Make: Ariston. It's an e-combi, with a 2 year guarantee from new The plate heat exchanger's on its way out. Fix: £270 Replace, like for like, 30kW with 10 yr guarantee…
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Bathroom Light Fitting
Hi, I have a 4D 4 pin light fitting in my bathroom. Recently it stopped working, no bulb works. So have asked for some quotes to fix it. A tradesman just got in touch and said it would be better to switch the fitting to an LED fitting (which I think would be nice anyway) He quotes £120 to do the work with the parts. Is…
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Side hinged garage door, £1500 + VAT
Current up-and-over garage door is pretty much done, so looking at replacing it with a side hinged door for easier access. Quote I've got is £1500 + VAT, which is for a steel door with some windows across the top, frame, handle. Removal and disposal of old door. I'm having difficulty finding prices for anything beyond…
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gas fire and pipe installation
Hi All I;ve had a quotes to put in a gas pipe from the meter to the chimney install fire. The pipe is 4 meters straight line under floorboards ,which are removed Fire £530 valour inset. Two quotes £2000 and £1300 and told 4 hours work,including VAT. Seems to be a big difference and a bit expensive. I am in southwest…
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Xtremedoor Composite Front Door Quote
Hi All, Just had a sales person round from a home improvements company in the south of the UK quote me £1700 including fitting for a composite front door made by Xtremedoor (Vista Panels). Apparently this was their best price after doing the classic 'I'll phone the office' trick. Is this a fair price for a composite front…
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Replacing Roof Ridge Tiles
Hi All Just after checking a quote for replacing ridge tiles. I want the current ones replacing as they are a mismatch of old ones and not straight (storm damage a few years ago where we got them patched up). It is a semi detached 30's property so needs the hips done too(is that what they are called?!). Had a quote of…
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Quote to diagnose combi boiler depressurising
I have a combi boiler which is 7 years old and for the past few weeks has been losing pressure over the course of 2 days or so. It only seems to lose pressure when its being used. No leaks from any pipes or radiators. I have bled all the radiators and topped the system back up - same issue. Our usual plumber came round and…
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New hybrid (wired + 3 wireless sensors) alarm system quotes
Hello all Long time lurker who has found this forum beneficial and the people on it to be knowledgeable and helpful. Need some help on this topic but now that I have joined, I hopefully will get the opportunity to give some of my (limited) knowledge and experience wherever i can help. We bought a new house and have an…
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New Central Heating Installation
I am currently getting prices for a new central heating install in a two bedroom maisonette (a flat on two floors). I've had one quote of just over £2900, and just received another a little short of £4500, so quite a difference. I feel rather in the dark as to how much it should cost, so does either sound ridiculously over…
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Shower from scratch fitting
Hello, How much sounds reasonable to fit a shower from scratch over a bath? I will be buying the shower so it will be for fitting and any pipes cables or whatever is needed. Also, I have a combi boiler if that makes any difference? Thanks
