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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…
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Quoted gas boiler work
Hi all I am after some general advice as Citizens advice talk in riddles The gas boiler at my tenanted property broke down a couple of months ago and I got my normal engineer (who had already had several hundred pounds out of me for other boiler work in the previous months) to carry out a survey and quote for the repair.…
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Can I change energy supplier if in debt?
I was wondering if i can still save money by switching supplier if I am in debt to my current supplier...
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Boiler replacement quote
Location: North east hampshire Installer: independent Replace existing 30 year old boiler with: Worcester greenstar 18RI New Flue Worcester magnetic filter Cylinder thermostat 3 way valve thing New pump (grundfos) 2x Drayton TRVs Drayton digistat+2 and Drayton LP522 programmer Powerflush Remove 1 rad we dont use, fit…
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Full rewire (excluding kitchen) quote
Hi, I'm in the Plymouth area. I've now had three quotes for a full rewire of a 3 bed semi with concrete floors and walls on the ground floor. As I plan to have the kitchen ripped out separately i decided late on to exclude the kitchen from the initial rewire, is this a good or bad idea?. Anyway the attached quote is a…
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Gas Valve Replacement
Hi All Called someone out this weekend to diagnose a leak in our flat after having our gas supply turned off by the National Grid due to gas leaking from the flue. Was quickly identified that the gas valve was faulty (30 mins). Part was identified and guy went off to to collect the part (taking 2.5hrs). Came back and…
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Structural Engineer
Good Morning, We're currently planning an extension for the back of our house and a loft conversion. The architect has supplied a quote from a structural engineer to calculate steel beams, ridge beams, rafters and trimmers to ground floor and second floor roof designs, proposed floor joists and to check existing attic…
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Quote for bath to be installed
I've had a quote for a bath to put in my rather small bathroom which only has a shower at the moment. I've been quoted £1,028 £358 for parts/bath £670 for labour Would you say this is reasonable? :money:
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Double Glazing Scam - Entu group
I don't know if it is the season for scams by unscrupulous DG salesfolk, but I am being inundated by cold calls, some of which mention the New Green Deal scheme - no such scheme exists. I admit I do need to replace at least 50% of my windows but shall choose a local, reliable firm that treats its customers with respect. My…
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Roof repairs
Hi, can anyone tell me if this quote sounds fair? Its from a roofer that I have been recommended from a friend. I haven't been able to get any other recommendations so if I get other quotes it would be from companies I don't know, which I'm not keen on. Plus I have tried to get other roofers around to quote but some just…
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Flagging
I know it's how long is a piece of string but I was wondering if this seems a fair quote. I have decking which seems to be of very poor quality in my garden. I need it changing so that I can (hopefully) use the garden this summer. I've had a quote for removing the decking, putting in the flags in MOT & sand, laying flags…
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Old Flat Roof replace ore repair
Hi, I started to develop a small leak in the old flat roof which covers 1 bedroom, the kitchen and the bathroom. The old roof is made up of zinc, and the various roofers are recommending I replace versus patch up the roof. Apparently the roof was patched a few times before I purchased the property in 2013. The choice I am…
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Replacing lead in 'valley'
Hello good people. I live in a 1920's terrace with a double story extension out the back that may well have been put on at the time of construction. I have a leak in the valley part of my roof that needs some attention. I had a roofer round whom was recommended by a chap at work, he lives round the corner from me and is…
