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Quote for fencing
Hi all! We need to replace our garden fencing. Unfortunately we are responsible for all three sides. We have neighbours one side, but I really can't imagine them offering to contribute, nor would I expect them to. Currently, at the end of the garden we have a very wobbly 6 ft wall, with a raised bed in front that has a 4…
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Roof Repair Quote
Hi, I have a leak in my loft caused by rainwater getting in through the soil stack vent that goes up through the roof. Water drips down the side of the pipe and onto the loft boards. I've been quoted £100 labour + plus the cost of a weather skirt and collar to go around the pipe. I assume the cost of the collar and skirt…
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British Gas boiler installation quote - full system
Helping my parents sort out their heating system as they've got a really old (about 18 years old) Ariston Combi boiler and it's been a bit flakey in recent weeks. Figured it's time to bite the bullet and sort out the entire system, some of the radiators no longer work due to leaks. We've got an all-inclusive quote from…
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Bathroom quote
Hi can I check with you if this price sounds ok. Taking out bath sink and toilet -skip hire Existing tiles removed 3 spotlights and extractor moving Tiling wall around shower fully and other wall half. Around 18 Sq m Plumbing any plastering. £3500 I will be providing suite, shower tray, shower etc and tiles. I'm in North…
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£850 for sockets and wall lights
Looking for some friendly guidance :-) My other half and I tend to get duped a fair bit by workmen because we’re both women and genuinely have little experience of domestic jobs! We’ve been quoted £850 by a local electrician to move and add some wall sockets (10 to add, 3 to move) and wire up two sets of side lights and…
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Help lpg gas fitter pricing
Lpg gas fitter checked system for leaks cut 2 copper pipes and fitted 4 white plastic caps and has charger £112 seems a lot 7m of copper price including valve and 4 way change over £500+ am i going mad seems a lot
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Extension Roof Quote
Howdy, Hoping someone could give a little reassurance? Im in the middle of building an extension and have been quoted £5500 for the new roof, which includes... All timber work 3 x Velux Windows Redland Regent 12.5 degree pitch tiles gutters facias and all other aspects to complete the roof Labour etc Does this seem along…
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New bathroom instalation. Does the price sound right?
Hi Guys, First post, I'm looking for a little feedback on a quote I've recently had for a new bathroom instalation. Below is a list of jobs that the fitter has included on the quote. PLUMBER Remove existing flooring, tiles, electric shower, radiator and suite. Instal new like for like bath, basin, W/C and electric shower.…
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£3350 for combi boiler
Replace old boiler and water tank with Worcester greenstar 25l. Boiler will remain in same place but some extra piping is needed including condense pipe. Standard flue and box to ensure ventilation goes under balcony of flat above. Plus power flush for 6 radiators. This price includes VAT and he reckons it'll take a couple…
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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,…
