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Nursery decoration
Hi there. I had a quote from a tradesman for decorating the nursery as well as the woodwork in the landing. Originally he quoted £350 and 2 days before seeing the job and went up to £500 and 3 days when viewing (this was based on him doing it by himself) I hired the guy who turned up today to start the job and he has…
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electrical work
I've just had this quote: 1 replace kitchen extractor fan £70 2 run a flexible duct to the outside wall vent and put vent flap outside on wall £80 3 install bathroom fan and wiring for low voltage fan (not including cost of fan) £160 4 replace bedroom dimmer switch with led module £34 I'm supplying kitchen extractor. Vent…
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Architectural drawings quote
Hi there we have had a quote of £800 to supply drawings for a single storey extension at the back of a detached house. This to include sending them to planning liaising and amending if necessary but doesn't include cost of planning application and building regulations application. Does this sound reasonable?
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Building over garage
Hi I'm looking into building over my garage - semi detached house with single garage. Have only had one builder round. He said the foundations are probably not strong enough so would need knocking down and building again. He thinks all in£50k which I thought was excessive!! This is all in - electrics, plumbing etc. Worth…
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Replacing a double glazed window pane which has been cracked
Hi, got a crack in my double glazing about 6in c 6in in a star shape where some kid in my street threw a stone at it a few years ago. We are looking to sell and want to avoid any 'haggling points' I've had two quotes so far and 2 companies failed to respond, trying to understand if theee quotes are representative or…
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Move 3 radiators
Quote for moving 3 radiators in an unfurnished, uncarpeted house. Two were existing radiators the third, supplied by us. No material supplied by the plumber. £300 cash in hand. Fair?
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Boiler replacement
I've had a couple of quotes to remove an old Worcester 28si and replace with a Worcester 25i in the same location. The guy that viewed the job said it was a straightforward swap, a days work. The other quote was an estimate via freeindex. Both were £1,995, including magni filter and remote control. My electrician who has…
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Conservatory quote
Hi guys we are East Midlands based we have had a few quotes for a conservatory and would appreciate your comments on the prices please. we have been quoted for: 3.6m x 3.6m outside dimensions existing ground is flat but will include removal of existing patio slabs dwarf wall all round Pilkington glass with the active blue…
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Conservatory Relocation
Hi My friend is taking down his conservatory to make way for an extension and has offered it to me for free. I'm now in the process of trying to get quotes for dismantling and then fitting it in my back garden. The area is mostly patio but will encroach on a raised grass area so that'd need excavating. Conservatory is 1…
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Laying flooring, new french doors and fitting a hearth
Hi all, We're getting quotes to have engineered wood flooring put down (sourced ourselves though if you have any good budget recommendations!) as well as replacing a window with French doors and putting in a hearth where there's currently just messy concrete! Have received a quote for £3200 broken down as follows: Supply…
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My utility and cloakroom extension
Quoted just under 15k which includes VAT for 3x2 metres Includes preparing site, pitched tiled roof, tiles and rendered walls, internal wall. 3 doors. 1 window insulation and site management. I think it's a lot
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£600 quote for two little windows.
Quote for replacement of two windows on a ground floor bathroom extension is £590. They are approx 22" x 28" and 17" x 28". Briefly removal of existing wood windows, replacement with Irish oak wood effect UPVC with double glazed patterned glass (Pilkington Chantilly). They are a highly regarded local company and did the…
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Replacement window quote
Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone would be able to give some advice please? I am looking to replace the windows in my property and really have no idea what to look out for in terms of dodgy companies and practices. Could anyone give me some advice? I have had one quote so far and this is the breakdown: emoval of all…
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House rewiring, is this a good quote?
Good evening all! First time posting here so I hope I got everything in the right place! Myself and my partner have just purchased our first property and the house is in need of a whole rewiring job. We have got a quote (£3000) for the following; All accessories finished in white plastic. Living room; 3x Double Sockets 2x…
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Structural Engineer fee for Building Warrant
My local authority have the architectural drawings relating to a proposed attic conversion with en suite. However, before approval can be given have been notified that they also require a structural engineer's report to check calculations etc. The first quote I've had is for £625 but will get another two estimates. I've no…
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Adding French doors to a bay window quote...
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Quote for pruning Leyland trees
Any idea how much should I pay to have 5 Leyland trees pruned or removed. They are not very high and very bare at the bottom. Thanks
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£5,100 kitchen install
Hi, We foolishly only got a verbal quote for a kitchen install. The quote was £2,200 with no mention of whether or not this included VAT. During the job, we received no updates on increasing costs. After the job, we received an invoice for £5,100. I asked the builder to itemise and he gave these details: Remove old kitchen…
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Call Out fees
I recently had a issue with our electric gates, they opened but wouldn't close. After changing batteries a few times I called a local gate company that asked if there was a magic eye and antennae that was being obstructed. There was no magic eye so they said they could come out and have a look. They came out a couple of…
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quoted but refusing to complete
Hi I asked a builder to quote me for skimming/plastering 1large room 13x13 ( not including ceiling) and half another room 16x8 including half the ceiling, plus removing a gas fire, marble and plaster surround and hearth and making good for insertion of a woodburner quoted £1250 a high price but he said it would be done in…
