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Smart thermostat installation
Currently got a Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30CDi boiler. I have a wireless thermostat - Digistat RF20 I believe. Purchased the Drayton Wiser Heating Kit with the two wireless TRV's. I contacted loads of plumbing companies but only one got back to me with this quote. £60 per hour + VAT - Reckons it will take a couple of…
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New Boiler
Hello, We're in the Midlands and have a Powermax boiler in the middle of the upstairs which is on its last legs. We had a quote for a new boiler, we're not fussed about location but the guy suggested up in the loft (we have a ladder, electrics and boarded up) which sounds good to us. Is this quote fair please? WORCESTER…
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Gutter replacement
Hi everyone. I live in a Glasgow Tenement. At the street level is a pharmacy and then above this my property and then one more above mines. The bills get split 50% paid by the Chemist, 25% myself and the same for neighbour above. The gutters at the back of the building need done. Neighbour put a quote through for £1100…
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Quote for Porch & Garage Roof Repairs
Hi everyone I just wanted to get some opinions on a quote we received for the following: Garage flat roof (20x10): - Cut out any blisters to garage roof - Change any defective decking with new to match existing. (we identified one 2'x2' area at the time) - Re-felt roof using 1 layer high performance built up flat roofing…
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fair price for drain repairs?
Recently had an issue with blocked drain. Advised to have repairs done as this was due too roots burrowing into the drain. The drainage issue has been carried out. Price below is for further works. We advise that he has graded the root ingression and displaced joint in your drain as a RED fault and that a repair should be…
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Range Cooker LPG Conversion Estimate
Hi all, Just wondering whether the estimate we've received to convert our range cooker hob from natural gas to LPG is fair..... Any thoughts would be appreciated please! Supply and fit gas supply to customer's 6 burner range (to include flexible disconnection for range and stability bracket or chain and hooks) Supply and…
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Bed bug treatment - how much?
Probably three bedrooms... No idea how much it costs. Just don't want to get ripped off.... Anyone got any idea?
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Remove Kitchen and Prep for New Kitchen Fitting
Hi everyone, I was given some great advice about buying a kitchen here recently, so I wondered if anyone can also advise on the building prep work needed before the kitchen can be fitted. Here is a quote I have been given. I wasn't expecting it to be so expensive as this. Does it seem like a fair price? I'm in South Wales.…
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Plumber. boiler leak
I rang what I thought was a local plumber who advertised no call out charge. Plumber came and saw obvious problem as soon as he took the boiler cover off. He didn't fix it as he had no parts, so just replaced the cover. I rang the office, which although was a local number, was not local, and to whom I had already given…
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Install extra radiator cost?
Have been given the following quote to add additional radiators where they're missing in the house, just wanted opinions on if it's reasonable? SUPPLY AND INSTALL RADIATORS AND PIPE WORK Altering pipe work to suit supply and install the following: DESCRIPTION Living Room Radiator 1 x 600x1200 Double. Bathroom Radiator 1 x…
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Planning Drawings for House Holder Application
Hi there, I am planning to get a house extension done. It involves a single storey rear extension, side double storey, part double rear and loft extension. I have received the following quote from the architect. Can someone comment if this is a fair quote? Thank you! £2,450 for: * Concept Design – Carry out a measured…
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Quote for Repair to Boiler or Replace
VOKERA 35 HE Hi there, i am hoping that this is the right place to post, if not apologies. About 10 years ago I had a Vokera 35 he boiler fitted. It was fantastic and never broke down. My husband sadly passed away 8 years ago and i never got round to servicing it. Slowly and surely I am taking control of my life again and…
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Ensuite bathroom refit - installation quote
Hi, We are having our en-suite bathroom replaced. We've bought the bathroom through Wickes using one of their design consultants and have had the following quote for installation. It's a little more expensive than we were expecting. Would be grateful to hear any thoughts. We live in Sussex. Thanks :) INSTALLATION PRICE…
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Bonding pipe replacement, Boiler service, Cooker Install
Hello, I've only just joined so I apologise if I'm doing something wrong! I'm just looking for opinions on whether this quote seems okay. When I had an engineer to install my smart meters, he couldn't change the gas meter due to the main bonding pipe needing to be replaced - he couldn't do it due to the position of the…
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Convert utility to shower room with w.c.
Hello folks Instinct tells me that following quote is a bit steep but as it's a few years since I last had building work done thought it best to check with those in the know. Conversion of utility to bathroom. Extraction of existing utility room. Take down and creating of waste to take new facilities (fixing into existing…
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Quote for capping off my water feed from two tanks in loft
Hi, been quoted by a plumber who lives in the local area for capping off water from the two tanks in my loft. Having just recently moved in and been told that now it has a combi boiler these tanks are no longer needed upstairs. The ball !!!! if not upright lets water still in the tank and it needs capping off (i think?) .…
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Fair quote for a fuse board?
We have recently had a quote of £480 for a new fuse board. Also, £85 to replace lights in the kitchen and lounge and £240 to isolate a kitchen appliance. Do these seem fair prices? We live in a 2 bed flat (if that's relevant) in London. Many thanks.
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How to compare quotes for windows?
We need to replace the windows in our lounge (2 tall narrow windows, about 2m tall and 70 mm wide) and in our bedroom (bay, so three windows. Low ceiling, so not huge, about 1.8m high). Quote 1: 5 upvc windows, reinforced, internally beaded, 28mm double glazed sealed units with Pilkington K glass which retains the heat,…
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Connecting bathroom sink quote
Hi all, In my bathroom I removed the sink and vanity and replaced it with a custom vanity and new sink and separate tap. However, I’ve had to reconfigure where the tap and sink go so now the waste and tap supply pipes don’t quite line up. I’ve been told that the tap pipes will need cutting down and longer flexible pipes…
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Fair quote for plastering?
Hi I have a box room that has two outside walls which need insulating internally. I've been quoted £450 to have insulated plaster board put on the two walls and have them skimmed over twice. This price includes the skirting boards being taken off and put back on and all the materials. He said it's a day's work and he'll…
