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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…
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Septic tank infilling
I've found it really difficult to find a rough cost of filling in a septic tank. It's currently filled with water so we've been instructed to fill for safety reasons. Has anyone had this done and can give a rough cost? Should I expect £100, £500, £1000, more?
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Utility Room Fitting Out Quote
[FONT="]Hi,[/FONT] [FONT="] [/FONT] [FONT="]I've just finished having the rear of the garage converted into a utility room. The builder says it will take 1 1/2 weeks and he has quoted me £1,800 to:[/FONT] [FONT="] [/FONT] [FONT="]- Fit the kitchen units and work top[/FONT] [FONT="]- lay laminate…
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Painting walls in one room - £250
Hi, I need to get the walls in one room painted. The size is 3.6 x 2.6m and height is 2.3m. I will supply the paint. The quote given by a decorator is £250 including labour and any material besides the paint, one day's work. This is in outer London. I have never had any painting work done at all, so I have nothing to go…
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New boiler installation quotes
Morning All, We recently moved into our new house and are looking into upgrading the central heating system into something a tad more efficient and modern. Currently installed is an old Potterton Profile 100e boiler on a traditional gravity system with old fashioned imperial measurement single radiators and 8mm microbore…
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Electric rewire of 3 bed semi
Got a quote for a rewire of a 3 bed semi in Merseyside, what is your opinion, fair or not? The bathroom will need a new suspended ceiling to accommodate the spotlights. The house will be unoccupied and unfurnished Front room 3x Double sockets £135 1x 1 way light and pendent £55 Back room 3x Double sockets £135 1X 1 Way…
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New bathroom
I've received the below estimate to supply & fit a new bathroom. I had in my head maybe £5000 or so, though totally willing to admit I had more or less plucked that out of the air. The room is very small, only 147 x 197cm, so just expected it to be a bit lower. Does this seem normal/reasonable? I'm in Glasgow if it makes a…
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handy man quote
hi we have just moved into a house and got a quote form a handy man for 4 jobs we need doing and unsure how to do ourselves, he quoted £155 approx for repairing a new toilet handle, radiator dial fell off, letter box replacement and front and back door lock change. He has told us to get the told for this job, the letterbox…
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Glass Blocks
Does anyone know are glass blocks expensive. I know I can look up the price but to build an 8ft by 6ft wall to fill in a current window leading into a conservatory to obscure the view. Thanks in advance for any replies
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Decorating and Plastering
I have received a quote for decorating two rooms and doing a bit of plastering where some tiles and woodchip have been removed. Room 1 is 20m2 and Room 2 is 5m2, ceilings are 2.5m high. What do you think? Room 1 Decorator to prepare & paint ceiling in white matt emulsion Decorator to prepare & paint 3 walls - 2 coats,…
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Price for Block Paving
Hi, we are currently in the process of block paving our driveway. We have already dug out the base and filled with hardcore and cemented the outer black bricks into place. How long should it take 3 builders to fill in the area with standard rectangle block paving (45 degree herringbone)?The area is 60 square meters with 3…
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Do Quotes/Bills need to be itemised ??
I have been having a long battle to get quote/repair carried out on my property - with the bill being split 4 ways. So quote received, go ahead given, work stopped, new quote required, new go ahead given, work carried out. That was all fine (well it wasn't but that's another story). Now, bill received listing what was…
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Window Replacement
Hello, We have been quoted £950 for a replacement window (57" x 47"), with the sill to be done in wood. Is this expensive? We are going to get a local guy in to give us another quote, but just wanted an idea. The window is mostly fixed (ie. doesn't open) with two small opening windows at the top. Thanks marlasinger
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Gas hob installation
Would anyone be able to tell me roughly how much to install a gas line from the main meter on the side of a house to a new hob. It's about a 6 meter run from one side of the house to the other. Plenty of access under the house. Thanks
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Window Replacement quote from Anglian
Hello, I have received a quotation of £2,050 to replace windows (along with the frames) for 4 windows. 1 of the windows will be A++ rated triple glazed whilst the remaining 3 will be A rated standard double glazed. Before committing I just wanted to check with the experienced folks here whether I am paying too much for 4…
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Indian stone paving quote
Hi there, Can you tell me if you think this quote is fair? I am based in Altrincham, Cheshire. The quote is for: 68 metres squared Indian sandstone paving 25 linear metres of tegula block edging 36 metres squared sportsman lawn turf Driveway to be laid on an MOT and full concrete bed All paving joints finished with easy…
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Flushing central heating
How much is a reasonable price for flushing a bungalow's central heating system? 14 radiators if that matters. One tradesman has suggested it should be done (because one radiator has been replaced) or can we wait until a new boiler is needed and get it done then?
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structural engineer quote
I am having a loft conversion and refurbishment of the rest of the house. The work will involve removing couple of walls and we needed a structural engineer to calculate the supporting beams..etc.The guy I got through recommendation has quoted me £1200 to do the work. Is that reasonable? I have never had to do this before…
