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Shocking quote from architect designer
We have just received a quote from a architect designer (not a registered architect) for a small single storey kitchen extension approx (2.9x3m) under permitted development. The quote was £2000+ vat for Project Design & Administration and £4000+ vat Project Design, Admin & Construction Management. These cost seem…
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Worcester Bosch boiler service
My boiler needs servicing and I need a tap fixing. I have had a quote of £120 is this reasonable? I live in South East London.
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Complete re decoration
I am currently thinking about making an offer on a house, every room is in need of decorating, its a very small three bed house in Gloucestershire. I am the worlds worst decorator so want to get someone in, Any ideas of how much I should budget for this? ENTRANCE HALL 11'3 x 6'0 narrowing to 2'9 CLOAKROOM 5'0 x 3'0 KITCHEN…
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New Front Door
I'm moving soon and want a new front door, seeing as we would change the locks anyway might as well change it now! Anyway i've been quoted around £600 for supply and fitting of a upvc front door with 2 glazed panels and solid lower half. Does this seem right, and do you think i would get it cheaper if i bought the door…
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Double Glazing - too good to be true?
Earlier in the year, I had a company round to do my gutters, fascias and soffits. They were a small company, and after paying the deposit (on c/c) I was a bit anxious over whether going with them was the right decision, but the fitters turned up on time and did a good job (I watched them work and we've had no problems…
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Price for sockets in house
What would be a reasonable price per socket to pay for new electric sockets in my house please? Just standard double white plastic sockets.
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Electrical / Plumbing Verbal Quote
Hoping for some advice...thanks in advance. I have been verbally quoted £750 for the following electrical and plumbing work - awaiting a written breakdown but just looking for feedback as to whether it seems fair? The work is made up of: Diagnose and repair problem with shower pump, which the plumber says sounds as if it…
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Laminate vs Solid wood fitting
I've recently completed on a flat that needs complete refurbishment and appointed builders to carry out the whole job - they have quoted for labour only and I am supplying all materials/furniture. I specified wood flooring in my enquiry and again in a more detailed job spec that I sent them following a visit to the…
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Fair quote for RSJ installation plus a few extras
Hi all Hope someone could give me their wisdom please. Had two quotes in for some work we want to try and get done: Install a 5m RSJ . This steel will carry weight of back wall and gable end ofof house. Will probably require some work to strengthen foundations where nib will be. Install a 3m RSJ that will "T" into the 5m…
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Block Paved Driveway.
£12,000 for 42 square metres of brick, herringbone pattern, driveway at the side of my house. I've not posted full details here because they're far too lengthy but would anyone 'in the know' have a view on this ?
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New heating system
Im renovating a house for me and my family to live in. It's a 4 bed semi including a loft conversion which contains a bedroom and study. I'm putting in wet under floor heating myself on ground floor. The quotes I'm getting are for a new 40kw Baxi boiler, with new gas supply pipe on an easy 5m run from the meter. Upstairs…
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Consumer rights
Hi, First time poster so please feel free to move! My husband and I are looking to extend our property, this was via a conservatory at the back of the house which was going to be 3 metres off the back of the house and all the way across the back, this included removing part of the rear wall to the house. We got a quote…
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Adding electrics to garage
Hi All I want to install washing machine and tumble dryer in garage and there is no electricity in garage so for that i called in a local improvement guy who quoted me this, can you please check if this is realistic or off or way too off? The guy has agreed to put annew consumer unit in meter box and get new wiring in…
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installing mixer shower - £400 for four hours work?
Hello, I recently had a mixer shower installed where previously there'd only been a shower attached to the taps over the bath. I used a reputable company, but I'm concerned the price they've charged - £400 incl VAT - is a bit much. The guy was here less than four hours, and I supplied the shower. It was a little fiddly, in…
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Cost for double glazed porch...
Already got the porch there (well roof, one wall, and a small wall on the other side (but its open if you know what I mean). So we'd need window for the one side and a new front door. I guess wouldnt need to do anything with existing floor (tiles) or walls (brick) What would be good price?
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Requesting a boiler service, and actually getting one.
A couple of weeks ago, I called out a local firm to service my boiler, and after a ten minute visit, discovered that I had actually paid £50 for a landlord's safety check, not a full service. I'm not a landlord. I needed a full service, and to add insult to injury the lad who looked at the boiler left me without hot water…
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New Ideal Vogue 40 boiler
Can I ask if this sounds reasonable? Current combi in the attached garage, straight swap to an Ideal Vogue 40. Remove existing boiler Install 40KW Ideal vogue high efficiency boiler Add cleaning products before new boiler installed New flue + flue extension Install new Magnetic filter Inhibitors added to central heating…
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Extractor fan condensation (maybe) issues
Hi, I've had a bit of an issue with the extractor above my shower, I've made an assumption on what it might be but hoping to get a second opinion from someone more knowledgeable than me before I either tackle it myself or call someone in. I've lived in the property for 4 years and all has been fine until the last couple of…
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roofing quote - Sussex area
I am trying to assess what a reasonable price is for retiling a sloping clay tile roof on a lean to approx. 240cm x 195 cms. (Victorian terraced house in Mid-Sussex). I have had one quote so far for £2340 which includes scaffolding, removal/discarding of existing battens and tiles, top up insulation, fit new felt, battens…
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Day rate for electricians in Derbyshire
Hi An electrician has quoted to rewire our house. The labour has been quoted at £400 a day for two electricians. Do you think that's reasonable? Would I expect them both to be qualified at that rate, or is it just the one plus his mate?
