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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…
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Plastering, no clue! don't want to pay more!
Hi All Just had an extension built (vv stressful) whilst they were working on an adjacent room we had the plaster knocked off and damp course injected. The room is now back to brick (victorian house) on 2 walls up to a height of 1 metre total area that needs plastering is 5.4 m2 the quote for wet plastering (plasterboard…
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Bathroom Refurb
Hi everyone, I've just had a plumber round at the weekend for labor costs to refurbish our bathroom. He's come back with a quote of £4500. This would be to: Take out the old suite - bath, shower, toilet and basin. Remove old tiles, floor(its line a cheap vinyl) and remove the skirting board Smooth the walls down, they are…
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Replacement Internal Oak Veneer Doors
I've had a quotation from a local tradesman to supply and fit 11 new doors. The cost for the oak veneer doors, including one sliding door and track, door furniture, 2 x locks, fittings and door oil totals £2347. I would like to ascertain whether this is a fair quote. I would like this very pleasant local man to do the…
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Quote To Re-Render 3 Bed Semi
Hi, Me and my partner and looking into getting our 3 bed semi re-rendered. Basically taking off the old pebble dash and replacing it with flat render. So far the quotes I have are: Smooth Render: Materials £1080 Knock Off & Prep £960 Base Coat £1200 Top Coat £ 1800 Total £5040 K Render: Materials £1800 Knock Off & Prep…
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Boiler Replacement - problems upon problems
Normally, you can find in me in the credit card/bank accounts/etc part of this forum, but today I had a crash course in combi boilers and their possible replacement. My boiler, a Worcester 24i, broke down two days ago. This was not entirely unexpected as it was an old but seemingly sturdy beast. (It came with the house, so…
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Block Driveway Quote
Hi We have just had a quote for a block paved driveway. Does anyone have any opinions on the price please? Here's the details... Area is 56 m2 The area needs sand putting down We need a 7m drop putting in. A large tree needs chopping down The hardcore base is already down We have already bought the blocks The quote was…
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Double Glazing Estimate prices
Dear All My son has just bought his first house and is looking to have all windows and doors replaced (currently wood ones have rotten through). The specifications are: Lounge - 1800x1350 Lounge (side) - 600x1350 Kitchen - 1200x1050 Bathroom - 1200x600 Master bedroom - 1200x1200 Master bedroom (side) 600x1200 Bedroom 2 -…
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Double glazing - Windowquoter.co.uk?
Today, received a quote for 4 windows each with one opening from Safe Style - 2 x kitchen, 1 landing, 1 bedroom. Was quoted almost approximately £2600.00 which I thought a bit steep. Salesperson came with sample of one of their windows. Looks excellent quality but I did not expect it to cost this much. He asked me what…
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Fencing quote... is it too cheap?
Hello all, Had a fencing quote for a run of 18.6 metres and a run of 5.4 metres of close board fencing 6' high with gravel boards and wooden posts (our choice) Capped. Two gate posts replaced and a 5 bar gate to be re-hung (supplied by me). I know the usual advice of getting 3 quotes but I've asked 5 local firms to quote…
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Chimney Job - is this a good quote?
Hi, Last week a neighbor pointed out that a brick had fallen from my chimney (from the 4th row down) and was sitting on my roof. I moved into this house last year and the survey stated that the chimney needed attention. I've had a quote through today (and while he was here he removed the brick for me, save it smashing…
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Upvc door quote £950
Looking for opinions here. I've had a quote for £950 for a upvc door. The door would be mostly glass as we would like the light to get in. Looked at another company that quoted £500, but had terrible reviews online. Dimensions are approx 84cm x 210cm. Any advice? Thanks.
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Double glazing quote
Frist time buyer looking to renovate house. Eletrics underway next up are the windows. All 10 are completely rotten and need replacing. Had 3 quotes so far, 1 for 4.4k, 1 for 4.5k and 1 for 6k. Are these in the right area? All white Upvc, 50/50 split. 2 x windows need to be toughened being on the front and need to be done…
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Quote for replacement garage door
Garage door is not working something is broken. The chap who came to inspect said it is an old garage door and could not get spare part. He said if I wait might he might get a spare part but he does know when may be next week or even month. It will cost £150 for repair. The other option is to have new garage door at £720…
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Kitchen works
Afternoon, We are having a kitchen from Wren and their company Quadrassist have provided a quote for extra works we need. It includes moving several sockets, doing full electrical tests, blanking off a couple of sockets as well as making right and skimming 3 walls and capping off gas. It also includes adding an outside tap…
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Kitchen worktop fit
We need a new laminate worktop fitted in our kitchen. There's 3.35meters to fit, one sink cut out, one mitre and two ends to make good where the oven fits in. No backboard and we remove the old worktop simple fit job. We've been quoted £260 to fit and wondered if this was the going rate, we are based in Milton Keynes. The…
