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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…
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is this quotation good?
I am getting my home renovated which i just purchased. it's 3 bed semi detached Victorian c.100 years old house. I have got quote of 25000 pounds just for labor for following works: remove paper work, polystyrene tiles chimney knock down kitchen sealing knock down electric rewiring preparing wall for plaster DPC plaster…
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2 x alcove units and floating shelves
Hi all Based in South London, looking to get MDF units with shaker doors and floating shelves fitted in our alcoves. Unpainted quote of £580 per side, but having them painted would cost an additional £350 per side, giving a total of £930 for each alcove. This feels pretty steep to me, so would appreciate any other…
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Bi-fold Doors
Hi you good people Roughly how much should I be looking to pay for Aluminum Bi-fold doors - I'd want them supplied and fully fitted. The existing sliding doors opening is 2.5M x 2.5M. Location is Kent/South London. If anyone has any recommendations for good companies then that would also be appreciated. Many thanks
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Is this quote fair?
(A) Remove old Outset Mains Gas Fire, (B) Supply and fit a new Outset Mains Gas Fire (using existing chimney flue) (fire is around £550 - £600 retail or £800 rrp) Quote just lists (A) & (B) £1600 (inc. vat) Do you think they have over-quoted to not get the job? No expanded detail as to where they derive £1600 from
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new fitted kitchen advice please
newby Hi i have a quote for a new kitchen from a local kitchen company.I am happy with the price for the units but the total cost includes £415 for a Franke fragranite sink, and £475 for an integrated microwave. I can see decent stainless steel sinks for half that price and I know I can get a reasonable microwave from…
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Cost of replacing boiler
Hi there, I live in Inverness, Scotland, in a 2 bedroom semi-detached house and have an ancient gas boiler (>20y old) which is working ok currently with central heating too but I want to replace is for efficiency sake and also expecting it will break at some points soon which would mean I would need to replace the whole…
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Is this a fair Quote?
Resolved thank you.
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Central heating upgrade
Hi, long-time lurker, first time poster, so go easy on me. I know there have been many dozens of threads on this issue, but I haven't been able to find any that match our specific circumstances. We've received a quote from a local independent to replace our current combi boiler (which is now 15 years old and limping) and…
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garden landscaping quote
Hi A friend of ours and his mate have quoted £1000 to tidy up our garden over 4 days, based on 8 hour day(64 hours total for both), that works out to be £15.63 per hour according to my math. Over the 4 days this will include Re-turfing the lawn Putting bark down for play area and doing the edging Replacing 5 patio slabs…
