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Should I pay for this?
This is my first forum post ever so hopefully I have followed the rules and am correct in starting a new thread! My question is around the payment of a contractor that we currently have in doing some floor tiling and decorating work. I was originally just looking for tiling work, but this guy said that as he would usually…
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Double Glazing quote
Measurements-My rough brick to brick Windows 17 in total (5 Non opening.) 120cm x 100 x 10 (3 not open) 90cm x 100 x 2 60cm x 100cm x 2 (1 Not open) 66cm x 66cm x 3 (1 Not open) Doors 210cm x 100cm x 3 Patio 210cm x 100cm x 1 Got 3 quotes from Independents who all seem to use Liniar All A rating glass and secure doors (?)…
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Unvented central heating system
Hi All, I'm renovating a small 3 bedroom semi in Norwich. We're planning a large extension (2 storey side, loft and single storey rear) to essentially provide 4 double bedrooms along with complete renewal of the existing house. The current central heating system comprises a gas combi boiler with oddly placed, leaking…
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Advice on Double glazing - Forewarned is forwarmed!
Sorry if this isn't quite the right fit but this seemed the best place to ask and I will be updating with quotes as I go. So... I am looking at replacing 4 windows at the back of my property within the next year and will be getting quotes from companies over the next month or so to get ideas of cost and what sums to save…
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Quote for a new Worcester Bosch boiler - is this fair?
Hi guys, This is my first post so be gentle. I was hoping for some advice please. I've just moved into a new property and looking to get a new boiler installed. The one in there at the moment is ancient. I've been given the following as a quote: Does the below sounds reasonable? Thanks ever so much For a worcester…
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New Bathroom
Hi all We have just bought a house. We need to completely change the bathroom as it is an old avocado suite and it has carpet! Basically we need to do the following: - Remove old suite and tiles - Remove carpet - Move waste pipe to the other side - Install new suite - Tiling - Install new extractor fan - Paint where needed…
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Removal of large tree in back garden
I've got a large copper beech tree in my back garden which looked a bit sad so had it checked by a tree consultant. Seems like the tree needs to go as it has got fungus infection. Tree stump is about 1.1m wide and is 17m high with 18m canopy (according to the report of the tree consultant) I got 2 quotes for felling the…
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Quoting for new loft hatch and boarding
We're in a tricky position. We want to have our loft hatch moved so we can put a ladder in, and the loft boarded out (roughly 120 square foot), preferably with lighting. A purlin prevents us from using the current hatch location. We've had 5 people out to quote. The first 2 were from loft ladder and boarding "specialists"…
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Rewire Quote
Had the following quote, have a few more people coming to give a quote this weekend, was just wondering does this sound reasonable? Just to highlight there is no need to make good as I will be having a plasterer in after Please find below a detailed quotation for the works required: Bedroom 1 * 1 x light - £50.00 * 2 x…
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Fitted wardrobes..fair price?
Hi Does anyone know if this seems a fair price for fitted wardrobes with sliding doors. One company quoted £2000 with sliding doors, two double wardrobes behind that included 6 drawers and 2 hanging rails and one shelf inside. The size is H 232 x W 212 x D 42 I have had a second quote and he emailed me back saying £1550…
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House refurbishment in stages, job prioritising help needed
Hi, We got our house recently which is in a poor condition, I have a structural home buyers report with photos of all the work that needs to be done and I'm looking for advice on how to get them done in stages slowly while living at the property as I have not got enough cash to refurbish the house all at the same time. I'm…
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Damp works
Hi, I have some penetrating damp coming through onto one of the walls in my living room. The remedy is to remove the old plaster, apply a waterproof sand cement mixture, followed by a skim coat. The radiator needs to be taken off and reattached once work is complete, plus new skirting to be installed. The wall area is…
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Moving a stopcock
I would like the stopcock moved in my kitchen. It is currently behind the kitchen sink and I would like it brought forward so it is more accessible. Has anyone had this done, and if so what are the likely costs?
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New Skirting downstairs
Getting new skirting downstairs In North East England 26.5 m with 21 corners. 7 inch white primed mdf Also getting new stop lats on an external door and new lock. Supplied and fitted is 320 Got another quote for 380 but he has a month wait and I'm in a rush
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Kitchen fitting (B&Q)
We are having our kitchen totally redone, it's a very small kitchen (2.4m x 1.4m). Quote from B&Q was £1500 for the units/appliances.. we thought this sounded ok - it includes integrated washing machine, electric oven, gas hob, hob chimney, new sink, taps, worktop, 8 units, and new flooring (we are keeping our existing…
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Roof work
A couple weeks ago after heavy rain I came home to find water stains in the plasterboard above my bedroom window and some water on the cill. My house was built around 1933 so is too old to have a lining under the tiles. I got someone from a reputable local building firm to have a look and he said it seemed to be coming…
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fashias / guttering
Hi, I've been given a quote of £1,500 for fascia, soffits and guttering on my house, it's approximately 22m What do you think?
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Extension Quote
Hi all Just check if this quote looks reasonable. The kitchen extension is already done but we are looking to extend the lounge to the same length and the lounge extension will be 2m x 3.6m. We also want to knock through to the kitchen to create an open plan living room. They will need to put an RSJ in to support the wall…
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Does this sound ok?
Main bedroom (6m x 3.5m ish) new ceiling (Cannot skim over, very poor artex job previously pretty much falling down, sagging and cracking) and coving all the way around. Quoted £530 for one man over 1 day (Friday) and 1 morning (Saturday). Live in Kent Does it sound about right?
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Guttering and soffits, fascias.
I have a three bed semi of average size, not a box house they build today, nor is it a mansion. It's about 50 years old and modern in style. Gutters to the front and rear plus no obstructions like conservatories. Although there is no guttering to the side, some tidying up there will need done to make it match the front and…
