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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
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Fitted wardrobes
Hi Have had a quote of £2.5k for the following Plaster bedroom walls & ceiling including boarding the ceiling Move and replace radiator Replace skirting boards Remove existing wardrobes Fit 4 door sliding wardrobes and rails etc Supply doors and all materials I didn’t think this was too bad what do u reckon Thanks
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Cost of finishing Annexe...we got the first quote and WOW I am shocked. Help!
Hi Everyone So we have bought a house with an unfinished 2 bedroomed detached Annexe. It's about 3-4 meters away from the back of the house, it has been built and has a roof on it, all windows and doors are in and all the steel beams are in place. Approx 10m by 5.8m. We got our first quote back to finish it off, as below.…
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Plastering Quote
Hi everyone, I am having some plastering work done around the house, ceilings and walls. The plasterer just gave me this quote: Dining room - remove coving , overboard ceiling , plaster to smooth finish , re-cove . Living room - remove coving , overboard ceiling , plaster to smooth finish , re-cove. Hallway - downstairs by…
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Do you think this board is well frequented?
I'm probably going to get in trouble for spamming but I wanted to compare how many people read a new thread on here compared to the main In My Home Board :o
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Replacing vinyl wetroom floor with tiles
Hi, We have a wetroom that was built for the previous owner four years ago. They used vinyl with a non-slip surface to cover the floor. (I assume it was because the previous owner was a wheelchair user, and the floor had to meet such regulations.) Anyway, this rough, non-slip vinyl surface is a nightmare to clean! So, we'd…
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Install bathroom extractor fan
Hi All, We just moved into a new property in South London and the bathroom has no extractor fan. A recent electrician has just quoted us £550 to install. This includes drilling the hole to the external wall and fitting the fan/duct etc as well as the cost of the fan itself. Seems fairly high but wanted to try and…
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Kitchen Update Quote
Hi all, I've recieved a quote for the following: -New cupboard doors (for 5 units) -One new drawer front -Supply and fit drawer under oven. -Change all trims, panels, plinths -Supply and fit new base unit under sink -Box in boiler Materials = £1000 Labour = £780 Materials are from Howdens. Carpenter in London. I think this…
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VAT charged on wrong amount ?
Hello Couldn’t find a fourth on VAT questions hope this is ok A quick question if I may. I bought an item from an online retailer, reward points are offered on purchases towards future purchases, I used my accrued points towards a purchases. The item was priced at £114 plus £12 postage, I used points to bring the price…
