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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,…
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Injected damp course ball park needed
We have had a survey done on a house we've offered to buy, and one of the things that needs sorting is the rising damp. But, trying to get someone out to quote when we haven't actually bought the house yet is nigh on impossible. We need figures to be able to re-negotiate the price, so can anyone please give me a ball park…
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Plastic Tiled Roof to Existing Conservatory
Hi forum, Recently had a salesman come round from a certain company who has given quotes for a new tiled plastic roof for our conservatory, insulated, boarded and plastered internally and fitted with spotlights. He quoted this for a rebuilt roof on as £11K He then quoted a boarding over and around as £8K Both have…
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New banister and handrail for stairs
We recently moved into a new home without a banister or handrail on either side of the stairs and want to get them fitted. We just want a pretty simple white painted wood design with square shaped balusters and a slightly rounded handrail on both sides (I'm a new user so can't post links to example images). The banister…
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Kitchen installation
[FONT="]Hi all, [/FONT][FONT="]We've received our first quote for our kitchen installation. We have little idea how much it should cost, and wondered if I could draw on people's experience please? We have got more companies scheduled to provide quotes so we can get a comparison of course. Many thanks in…
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Tiling quote
I've had a quote to tile my kitchen walls, which is around d 3m square, as well as flooring which is just over 5m square. The quote I've had is: £120 for the walls £210 for the floor. Does that seem fair?
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Hanging interior doors quote
Hi all, so we were told it'd be 600 to get 6 interior doors sorted, I changed things a bit by saying we wanted two of them to be part glass panel for light. I figure this is an extra 50 per door? However, we have been charged 800 in total? As far as we can figure, they're b&q doors which are £23 non-glass and £78 for glass
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Stair Joinery Work Quotes?
Morning all, I class myself as fairly handy when it comes to DIY and I've tackled my fair share of jobs as well as paying professionals in my time. I'm currently renovating our home with a baby due in 2 months so I was looking to get a few jobs done professionally to take the pressure off while I focus on other bits. I'm…
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Garden wall quote
Hi, Can someone tell me if this quote is fair? I have a small hedge on my front yard that I want swapping for a wall. My hedge is roughly just above the knee (haven't got measurements to hand but we aren't talking a 6ft row of conifers....) The wall will 3ft high and the pillars 4ft - Length of the wall is just above 23ft…
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Bathroom Quote
I realise its extremely difficult to give a quote sight unseen, but really it is just to get a vague idea of what it could cost me. To remove old bath toilet and sink, Install a double shower, new basin and toilet. (basic). also to tile whole room. This is a VERY small room! Any help would be appreciated. Oh yes, I am in…
