-
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…
-
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"…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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?
-
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
-
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…
-
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…
-
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?
-
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…
-
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?
-
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…
-
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?
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
