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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…
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Kitchen floor porcelain tiles - labour cost
Hi we have had a quote of £900 for labour only to lay our kitchen floor tiles(well also he is supplying the clips and wedges) and also fit our electric underfloor heating. So the tiles are 1 metre x 1 metre porcelain tiles and the floor area is 27sqm The floor is level so he said it does not need leveller Its is a…
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Quote for flat refurbishment
Hi everyone, I just wanted some opinions if a quote for a complete refurbishment of a first floor, two bedroom flat was fair. The flat is in the south east, nearish to Gatwick, for reference. New Fuseboard and Full Re-wire To Supply and Install a 10-way dual RCD consumer unit with MCB's To Chase walls and Run new wiring…
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Loft insulation quote
Got this quote for loft insulation for a 3 bed bungalow, wondering if anyone has any thoughts on if it's reasonable? 114m sq x 300mm New jacket for water tank Water pipes insulating. Covers for 4 spotlights (for shower room below) £1250 Thanks in advance.
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Fair quote for worktop?
I've just had a quote for fitting laminate worktop (not supplying) and sink and taps. It includes 2 mitred joints and about 2.5 metres of worktop. Also fitting a new extractor fan and some plinths around edge of existing units. The quote is for labour only apart from some waste pipe under sink. £850-900. 2 Days work. Does…
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Hole in double glazed patio door for cat flap.
Been quoted £90 by a glazier. Is this about right?
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Countertop dishwashers
hi there thinking of buying one of these for my daughter for Christmas to put in her rented flat. Does anyone have any personal experience of them please? Are they more trouble than they are worth? She enjoys cooking from scratch so uses pots and pans, not just a plate for microwave meals. Many thanks
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Used comparisson site
Hey guys, not sure if I'm allowed to post this (MODs please take this down if it's not allowed), but as I am just started on my 36" WF Pompeii build, I've been scouring all over for Fb Board. I just stumbled across a deal on ebay for mine for 12 SQFT for ~$125 (inc shipping). This isn't my auction, butI was thinking it…
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Can I haggle on this Howdens kitchen quote? If so, how?
Hi all, Has anyone had luck haggling down the price of a Howdens kitchen around the October sales period? We are looking to buy a new integrated kitchen. A friend recommended a builder who has an account with Howdens, who have now supplied two quotes: one "normal" trade price, and another with the builder's discount and…
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Enusuite refurbish
Hi, Getting ensuite refurbished. Have got a quote ofr £3400 for labour and plumbing supplies(grout + tile adhesive + board +timber) (BUT NOT TILES , TOILET BASIN SHOWER ETC. which will be supplied by me). The work is 1) strip off existing tiles + shower tray + toilet + floor tiles + vanity unit + basin. 2) Rebuild the…
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Upstairs redecorating and part renovate
Hi I am having upstairs all redone over next couple. Is £6.5k a fair quote for below: -wallpaper removed, full ‘re skim to x3 rooms -landing skim -loft hatch forming into new landing -electrics and chandelier fitted to master bedroom -new radiator fitted x4 bedrooms (price may vary on pipework) -skirting boards x4 bedrooms…
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Should ridge tiles always be bedded in with mortar?
Hi Everyone, Hope you can see that this does relate to what was quoted versus what has happened! Our roof has been replaced but the ridge tiles have not been bedded in with mortar, as far as I can see, there is expanding foam under them but they are just slotted together on top - is there any chance that this is not an…
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Removal of chimney breast and reboarding of ceilings
Had this quote for removal of chimney breasts in 2 rooms, steels in, removal of lath ceilings x 2 and plasterboard, plaster of walls where chimney breasts were. In north west - quote of £5k - thoughts? *Removal of existing chimney breast (x2) *All steel work -supplied & fit *Dot & dab /all plaster work to chimney breast…
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new roof cost
we live in a block of flats they are 2 high I am on ground floor & bought my flat on council right to buy,the flat above me is also bought on right to buy off council.we have had a letter off council to say they are replacing the roof on the property ,the cost is £9000 split between the 2 flats ,we are both leaseholders of…
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Quote for Bathroom Renovation - Is it Fair?
Hi. Here my quote for my bathroom renovation. It's my first time, so I'm not sure if this is fair. It comes to a total of £4747, but that isn't including tiles. I've had a check of how much tiles are, and with the trade discount, it'll come to around £500. So that is £5247. Is this fair?
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Car insurance
My son recently had his insurance cancelled due to not sending a dvla code, he takes full responsibility but my argument with the insurer was they failed to tell us via the letter, also they never cancelled a previous insurance we had and continued to take payment. To cut to the chase he was paying £120 month and now there…
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Garage ceiling and walls
Hello... Need advice on finishing off a garage conversion. Most of the conversion has been done by the previous owners of our house, it has double glazed window and sliding doors for entry. Has power sockets lighting and vinyl floor. We want to put in a plasterboard ceiling and plasterboard walls to finish it off and put a…
