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Quote for single driveway
Been quoted £2150 for brick paving and reprinting the patio. No idea how much it should cost, is it a fair quote? Thanks
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Boiler Replacement + power flush
Hi guys, I live in Greater London (Hayes, zone 5) and have had a quote for a replacement boiler and system powerflush of £1,500, including all parts and labour. The proposed replacement boiler is a Main 25 combi boiler, replacing our existing Sabre combi. The Sabre is old (we're not sure how old - came with the house and…
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Consumer point/fuse box inspection
How much should I expect to pay for a consumer point to be inspected? Crabtree Starbreaker installed in 2005, sticker says that the recommended date of next inspection was 2015.
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Building an ensuite
House is currently 4 bed over three storeys with 1 bathroom. Due to teenage daughters would like to increase this! Two of the bedrooms, one above the other, are much larger than average and could easily lose space to an ensuite shower room. Can anyone give a guide price range to build from scratch? Would it be better to do…
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new combi boiler
My Boiler quote from british gas Worcester Greenstar 29CDi Classic Combi £1,159.00 .installtion £1,019.00 Install Extended Horizontal Flue Terminal £189.00 45" Flue elbows (pair) £75.00 We will connect the boiler condense waste pipe to a suitable internal waste £99.00 Install mini pressure expansion vessel £88.00 System…
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Quote for re-doing garden from scratch
I am aiming to get other quotes but I just wanna get a feel for this first one... So our back garden is 7m x 4.6m, currently it sort of slopes downwards towards the house, and has (poorly done) paving down one side and along the edge of the house. The "lawn" area is just scrubby stoney soil. So we had a local company round…
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Removing non-loadbearing wall etc.
I have a quote of £990 for: > Removal of ~3m of non-loadbearing blockwork wall and disposal of waste > Repair ceiling where required after wall removal, and skim ~9sqm over artex > Modify some electrics, including ~4m of new chasing, moving a double socket and some minor light switch re-jigging. > Make good (to plaster…
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Roof work - felt, battens and tiles
Hello, Just wanted some advice on whether this is priced accordingly - I am based in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. ESTIMATE Re: Main mono pitched roof -Lay all necessary light weight timber sheets and tarpaulins to ground floor flat roof and adjoining mono pitched tile roofs including roof over no10 front bay window. -Erect…
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PVC window
One small PVC window at the top of the landng, bog standard replacemnt, privacy glass, 1m x 70cm £500 give or take a few pounds.
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Kitchen makeover cost - too expensive?
After a long time looking for a builder I've found one that seems professional and willing to do the job of renovating my medium sized kitchen. I just got his quote and it looks rather steep. I wonder if you could give me some advice? The plan is to completely rip out the existing kitchen and install it from scratch: new…
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Kitchen Fitting
Evening, Took me a while to find a kitchen fitter that could do the work when needed (mid October) so struggling to find someone else to quote - I'm blaming all the summer sales the kitchen companies had. I've been quoted £3,000 to fit kitchen which includes: Removal of existing kitchen New power supplies for Oven, Fridge…
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Quote for small bathroom refurb very high?
Got a plumber in for a quote for a remodel of my bathroom and not sure whether it's reasonable or not. Current bathroom has the following: bath with 200x200mm tiles above it to ceiling remainder of walls wood panel to top of cistern level, then paper (I know, paper!) vinyl flooring electric shower I want the following:…
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Replacing shower tray & enclosure
I need to replace my shower tray & enclosure 800x800. So far I got only one quote for labour only £450 and I struggle to get anyone else to quote. To me this price seems excessive but have nothing to compare to. It does not inlclude potential retiling if tiles get damaged. I live in Greater London zone 4. Pls let me know…
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builder quote
Hi Got a quote today from a builder for £1200 For the following: Paint open plan living room and kitchen about 115m2 Remove 2 wall lights and plaster over Install 2 ceiling lights install 5 sockets and 3 switches install new garden door. Take off old thermostat and plaster over Provided by me final colour, 2 lights, 5…
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Hugely varied quotes for extension
hello, I'm in Oxfordshire and I want to do a small 2 x 4 meter kitchen extension. I have architects drawings and a certificate of lawful development pending. I'm now seeking quotes. I've found it very difficult to get personal recommendations for builders because I don't know many people who have had building work and…
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CCTV system in home
I had a quote for £750 to do a wireless system. £500 for a wired. Whats the difference. Does the quote seem reasonable? Thanks
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Garage conversion quote
Hi all, Had a quote to convert a single garage into usable office space. What are your thoughts on the price for the works involved?
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Painting and Lighting Quote...
Hi First post hopefully in the right section. What should I be expecting to pay for the following work: • Take off 2 wall lights and plaster over • Take off old thermostat and plaster over • Paint walls living + kitchen (Paint Provided) • Change 5 wall sockets (Sockets Provided) • Change 3 light switches (Switches…
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Double Glazing - South Wales
Sorry - new here & hope this is right forum. My 86 year-old mum has just has 3 replacement upvc double glazed windows plus front door fitted in a small terraced house in south Wales - without telling any of the family about it so as "not to worry anyone". I’m worried she was fleeced. There are 2 x 1st floor windows (no…
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Thoughts on this plastering, painting & flooring quote....
Guys, I've got a tenement flat refurb ongoing. Need to have the (now 2 bed) flat repainted except the bathroom. Hallway needs to have the walls prepared - uneven and has wood chip that needs to be removed. The prior builder did a nasty job of plastering around the doorway so this needs to be smoothed. Ceiling needs to be…
