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Insurance rip off
I am with Hastings for my car insurance. My policy renewed in June but my car was becoming unreliable and I knew I needed a new one. Last week I bought a car and phoned my insurance company to change details. I went from a 14 year old c max to a 9 year old Renault scenic. I was on the phone for half an hour with what…
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Howdens Quote
My builder recommended Howden's for a new kitchen. It's a fairly small kitchen, plus a breakfast bar, plus a small utility room. The quote "feels" expensive to me, given it does not include a worktop or appliances, and isn't real wood. I would like to shop around, but my builder seems /very/ keen on using Howdens and…
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Tradesman quote frustration
Hi, I was wondering if anyone had the same problems I am having trying to get quotes out of tradesman? I've had a few electricians and plumbers around to look at some work regarding a kitchen fit, they come round, talk a good game and give a ball park figure, they then say they will get it in writing and email it over…
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New bathroom installations
I am getting a new bathroom installations tomorrow. When they came to do the survey they said I needed new hardwood panel flooring. While tidying up I was cleaning near the bath and one of the floor boards has wet rot damage. How extensive will the additional work be? We are all ready paying for new plasterboards on the…
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Re-staining soffits fascia boards and new guttering
Hi all, It's that time when I need to address the fading soffits an fascia boards on my house, at the same time I am going to replace the gutters and down-pipes, as they are faded, leak on joins and some clips have broken. I got a local in to estimate the job and he has quoted me £525 to sand and re-stain the boards,…
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Redecorate landing and hallway removing woodchip
Hi there Quote is to remove woodchip wallpaper in hall, up stairs and along landing, prepare and paint all surfaces and ceilings incl 4 internal doors and woodwork banisters Total cost for labour (not removing waste) £1575. They want 50% of the deposit upfront I live in SE London, zone 3 and live in split level flat so…
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Dry rot
Had home report which identified suspected wet rot ,got a survey from a company at £140 , had to rip up laminate...would never have known it was there! So survey for. Specialist company dealing with wood identified it as dry rot. I'm still waiting on a breakdown of costs but basically he estimates £5000 plus vat £4000 vat…
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£200 to extend driveway entrance wall
hi is this too expensive max 1 day for bricklayer. to cut down a part of brickwall then make good/ put a make shift collum with whathe has cut down - basically extend the driveway entrance by just over 6ft. £200
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water under floorboard
I hv some soggy floorboard near kitchen in my purpose built first floor flat with underfloor heating. (laminated wooden floor) about 2-3 liters of water spilled in the affected area near the kitchen which was mopped out after 30 mins. But even after trying to dry out for two days it has not helped and in fact it is…
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Leaking garage
Hi, This is not a post about whether a quote is fair or not but rather who I should engage to resolve my problem. We have a garage attached to our property & whenever it rains for a long period (obviously hasn't been for a while!!!), we get a water start to make its way into the garage. There doesn't appear to be any…
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En suite refurb
I am based in Hampshire. I have received an estimate for our en suite (approximately 5 feet by 5 feet) to be completely refurb'ed to include: removal of all current bathroom furniture and tiling complete re-tiling of walls (using tiles we supply) fitting of lino floor (we supply the lino) fitting of new basin, toilet,…
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Quartz worktop
Hi, I’ve been quoted roughly £2950 for 30mm Quartz worktop, 950mm x 2300mm breakfast bar 5m worktop with an upstand Supply and fit. No idea if this is any good. Any thoughts? Thank you.
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Roofing repairs
Hi, I’ve been quoted £650 for my chimney stack to be repaired. It needs new lead and reprinting in places. I live in a terraced house and the lead needed would be about a metre or so. Then it needs repainted and capping off. I thought the price a bit much.
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2017/2018 up to date tradesman rates
Does anyone know what the 2018 day rates are for tradesmen in zone 4 on the outskirts of West London? (I'm guessing it won't be as much as central London?) I'm surprised there isn't a website or page of MSE dedicated for up to date trades rates already! The only info I can find online is this but it seems they're not even…
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Car repairs please help
My cars mot has run out and due to the advisorys on the last mot I am sure it will not pass the mot. Is there anyone on here that can help me and tell me how much the repairs would cost me without getting ripped off. - front exhaust flexi pipe weak - macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment - tyre worn…
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New boiler at 24 hours notice
Hi guys, I've received the following quote for my flat rental as the boiler as gone kaput today. Ive been expecting the job to come up for the last couple of months with the old one being unreliable. My letting agent recommended an engineer for a new boiler and Due to other stresses I'm inclined to accept the following…
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Garden cost
Hi all I have 10x5 sq metre garden It need to be levelled and lay new turf I have 3 quote 2400 Dig the garden Level with new soil New turf 1500 Same thing Is this quote fair Thanks
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Is it common for quotes to be double?
Maybe I have led a sheltered life, but I've generally found that (other than nonsense low quotes from cowboys, people using knocked-off equipment, etc., and super-slick outfits with huge overheads who only serve people wiih lots of dosh), the difference between the lowest quote from a competent trades person and the…
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Pointing .
Can anyone give me an idea whether on average and doing it thoroughly , a builder would be able to repoint a wall 3mx2.5m ( thats already raked out fully ) in an 8hr day please?
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Garden work quote
I have approached many companies but only had one turn up so far. Does this sound reasonable - £9570 split roughly half and half labour for 10 days and material. To do: Garden clearance (2 days allocated) Demolish old outbuilding. Replace fencing. Build patio 12ft x 6ft (basic slabs). Base for shed 12ft x 12ft. Removal of…
