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Quote for installation of unvented cylinder and associated works
Hi folks My cottage has no cold water tank or boiler. I'm on E7 so my only means of heating water while on cheap rate is to fill up several 5 litre flasks every morning! I have received a quote for installation of a 90 litre mains pressured unvented hot water cylinder. It will be sited in the understairs cupboard on the…
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Generator cost
Hi, I'm not sure if this is the best place to ask this question, we are hiring a band and they've quoted an additional £250 for the hire of their generator, does this sound about right? Thank you
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House Purchase Survey says DPC required
Full survey done on small 2 bed terrace circa 1910 saying rising damp due to no internal damp proof course in all rooms downstairs. Also identified wet root a foot of staircase and climbing. External damp proof exists and no comments on it's state, age or whether it's breached. Recommended contacting experts and name given…
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Gate widening quote
Hello, just had a quote to widen our front gate opening: 1) Remove 2 concrete gate posts each approx 4 foot high and gates. 2) Remove approx 2 feet off 18inch high double brick wall to create wider opening. 3) Restore ground area where wall removed to match block paved driveway. 4) Reinstall two metal gateposts to support…
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Carpentry Costs, External Door Frame
::)Carpentry Costs - Anyone any Knowledge Please? My cousin has a Marley prefab garage which was erected during the late nineteen seventies. At the side of it is a single width metal door encased in a wooden frame. However, as this is now clocking-on a bit in years, the wooden frame encasing it has rotted away and will…
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WREN Linda Barker Kitchen
Hi all, newbie here (to the forum part of the site at least) wondering if some of you could give me feedback on a quote I received recently from Wren Kitchens. Now before we get straight into the Wren horror stories :eek: I am aware that this company has it's fair share of disgruntled customers. However I'm also aware they…
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Wheelie bin stickers
Hi all, my mum is looking for stickers to stop her wheelie bins getting mistaken by other people thinking the bin is there's, she did say she would just put numbers on them, but as she loves her cats (all 5 of them) i thought something a bit more cat related might be a bit more fun, I went around a few places yesterday and…
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ground to wall plate quote
In the process of arranging trades for a rear 5.3m by 7.3m two storey extension. Had a fair few quotes from builders to do the entire project to doing smaller jobs. Had a guy come, who just does ground-works and nothing else. Was quoted £250 incl VAT for a day’s labour. That's for him, a labourer and any machinery needed…
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Rebuilding Conservatory with Guardian Warm Roof
Hi, Can I ask what people opinions on these quotes. Work to replace 3.5m x 2.5m Conservatory to turn it into a room Brick up one side (backs onto fence and neighbours extension) Remove Door into garden Raise Cills height all around Fit 2 x windows with pillars in between on corners Fit 1 Manual Velux Remove internal doors…
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Quote for Expansion Vessel Replacement
Hi All, I thought I had found a trusted plumber, but he's given me a quote (and asked for cash :eek:) which has got my spider senses tingling. I need a replacement expansion vessel on my cylinder (the tank is currently leaking, he was unable to pump it up last time, and the vessel is sitting at a funny angle) when he was…
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Leeds- 1930s semi first floor update
Hi guys We’ve recently bought a house in Leeds which is 1930s semi and the previous owners had fully modernised the ground floor but the upstairs requires the same level of attention. Mainly getting rid of artex ceilings. We’re still in process of receiving quotes but would really like to know whether we are being quoted…
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Garage Conversion Kent
Hi All we got the below quote for a single garage conversion attached to our semi detached house. The side wall and back wall are attached to the house. Kitchen behind back of garage. Garage Size is 2.4m x 4.8 M so about 12m squared. This is to dig out footings and brick up garage door, add a window to this wall, insulate,…
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Flat roof help
As part of our extension there is a large area of flat roof . I hd quoted from fdifferent builders and they all recommended different materials. Thought it was best to get advice from here. What are your thoughts on the flat roof material? 1) fiberglass 2) torch on felt 3) rubbers Thanks
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Greater London - bathroom refurb
Hello I am planning to do bathroom refurb and was quoted £3550 in labour only for the below. I do struggle to get more quotes so dont know how reasonable it is. I live in Greater London zone 4. Bathroom is 2.3mx2.4m Rip out and dispose old suite and tiling Install new one and tile walls and floor Replace all pipework and…
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New upvc window hinges and lock
Had a local company come around today as two of my windows aren't closing properly and letting draught in They were well recommended on a local Facebook group. The windows are old so did they say new windows would give better performance which I appreciated but don't have the budget for. Anyway he quoted for new hinges on…
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Builder wanting more money.
Please please help. My builder quoted me for a front and back extension. Over time he has added more and more money informing me that it’s costed more for foundations and steel. He then keeps saying I have asked for more and more to be done. The quote is very fluffy meaning it says ‘ building according to plans’ it then…
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Gutter quote - expensive?
Good Morning, Had a bloke round this morning who's business is a window cleaner/gutter cleaner/pressure washer etc etc. He's measured our guttering of which we have 39.97m of, and is charging £3 per m to clean and £2 per m to empty. So all in all £199.85 + Free window cleaning at the same time. The front gutters are badly…
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overc quoted pensioners for work
so this is on another site, so forgive me if you've seen it A builder gives elderly couple a verbal quote for work, telling them it should be more, but he will do a good deal, and charge them 12,000. they have no idea of the current prices and shake hands, no paperwork they are old school and regretful now. I return from…
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Room renovation quote
Just got a quote through to renovate one of the rooms in the house. Be great to hear what you think. room on bottom floor. Two wall lights installed (lights to be supplied). Cabinet over electric box, new doors on under stairs and coal room. Install the 5 spot lights, install 3 double sockets. Rip down and board ceiling…
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Bathroom quote
Hi all, I've decided to update my bathroom and have recently had a couple of quotes for installation. The bathroom is approx 6' x 6', with a loo, pedestal basin and a bath with overhead thermostatic shower (with riser rail). It's currently half tiled. I want to replace it with a new white suite, middle of the range,…
