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New bathroom quote
Hi, So I'm planning on getting a new bathroom soon. I'm planning on buying most of the materials myself and getting someone to do the work. The best quote I have is £2600. Just wanted to check you guys think thats alright coz that plus the materials is more money than i was hoping to spend! I slowly came to realise how…
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Plaster understairs for pantry
Hi, I got a quote today for plastering an existing pantry under the stairs including boxing in the underneath of the staircase. It is a normal sized understairs cupboard but is in a bit of a state with cracked walls and it needs plasterboard not just skimming. I was quoted £360 which seems a lot for the small space but I…
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Home emergency cover quote!
My agreement with British Gas is due for renewal. Iam on home care 400 (they call it home care 4 now) and used to pay £20.50/month. The renewal quote is £25.50/month and when I called them they said they cant do any lower. They say that if I cancel and come as a new customer it will be £29/month. Do you think I can get…
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Bits and ends needed doing in flat
I've finally found a guy that has a small team so can do a load of jobs I've putting off till now. I'm based near Manchester. The quote was £520 including materials after a bit of chat and shaking heads etc, I had the impression it was all done on a day rate thing at around £120 per day. Shows how little I know? Materials…
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Back boiler replacement quote
Hi I've had a quote to replace a back boiler with a regular boiler (the vented cylinder is staying) Quote is £2.8k which includes: - removing the back boiler and - a Worcester Bosch 18kW. - new programmer and digital thermostat I've had two other quotes which make this one seem good. Also I live in Hereford. Does this seem…
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Is this quote fair?
£1865.00 to decorate two rooms. First is about 12ft*10ft. Second is 10ft*3ft WORK TO BE CARRIED OUT Hall/Way /Bedroom Decoration and Repairs. 1. Ceilings, to apply one coat of vinyl matt emulsion, to make good where needed, to apply a fungicidal wash where necessary. 2. Walls, to be rubbed down and made good where…
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New windows quote
£3.5k to replace 2 x 5 pane bay windows and a smaller bedroom window. Used them before and very good work. Thoughts on the quote?
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Combi boiler replacement quote
Looking to replace a rather unreliable 28kw combi boiler (currently located in the upstairs airing cupboard, with a vertical flue which comes out on the roof) with a Worcester Bosch, and just got the following quote from a local company. VERSION A 1. Remove & dispose old boiler & controls. Remove existing flue run with…
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Sash window painting following refurb
I've just had my kitchen sash windows refurbished. The guy did a fantastic job of repairing the windows, removing all paint, sanding down and putting two coats of primer on, but he unfortunately doesn't offer the final coats of paint as part of his service. I've been requesting quotes to paint the windows from the few…
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Replacement windows quotation from Everest
I'd be grateful for any advice on who to contact to get quotes for replacing our windows. I've not had to do this for over 20 years so am a bit out of practice. We live in a semi-detached cottage, old but not listed, and would like to replace all windows (eight), two doors and a set of French doors. Presently wood, some…
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Kitchen quote - Second Nature
Hi, We have received a quote from an independent kitchen fitter/supplier for a complete replacement - units, quartz work surface, appliances, lighting, tiling (but not flooring). We are based in North London and it is a Second Nature kitchen (a brand where PWS manufacture the doors and your kitchen fitter supply the…
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1 bed flat re-wire
We've got a 1 bed flat in London and we would like a quote on bringing the wiring up to date. We've emailed a few electricians and are waiting to hear back but what should we expect to pay? We've got a hall, living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. Overall the place is about 53 sq metres. How long in terms of days would…
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structural engineer call out charge
We are looking to get a door knocked through a load bearing wall and the builder has advised it will cost £260 to get an engineer out for the site visit, calculation and drawings before he can even start planning the knock through (which he says will cost around £1500 without the steel or door/ frame) Does this sound…
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Pipe work and drainage
Morning all, Had a quote yesterday to fix some broken/poorly fitted pipes but it seems a little pricey so thought I'd check opinion (we're in Bristol): "Works to replace existing waste/pipes fittings and add drainage channels. Existing pipes to be removed and replaced with new solvent weld pipe/fittings securely fixed to…
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Kitchen Installation
Hi, I'm a first time buyer so admittedly clueless about these things. At the moment there is nothing in the kitchen at all apart from a sink. All units will come pre-assembled. Solid wood worktop. Layout would be, for the floor, filler panel, three units, gap for oven, two units. Wall would be filler panel, one unit,…
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Double Glazing
Hi All , I have received a quote to replace all windows & doors to my house in Medway , specs below. 11 Windows : Case 28mm Chamf NRG (28mm Clr PLux Tot+ Arg Swiss) 7 x 1700 x 1200 2 x 1100 x 1050 1 x 2400 x 1400 1 x 1200 x 600 2 French Doors : (Chamf 28mm Clr Plux Tot+ Arg Swiss V) 2 x 1600 x 2200 1 x Composite Front Door…
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En suite
So I previously asked about a saniflow system but I've since been told they can run the pipe work internally and box this in. Does this quote seem good? Total cost: £3190.00 Entails: Supply & install new 1200 x 800mm shower/tray 700 x 1950 shower screen Chrome Mixer shower Toilet pedestal and basin with fittings 4" soil…
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Is This is a Good Quote for Boiler Installation?
Hi I've got this quote for the installation of a new GlowWorm Ultimate2 30kw combi boiler (seen varying prices from around £660 to nearly £800.) In addition to the above boiler I will get: - a new flue approx 12-15 foot in length - the old boiler removed [EDIT] I forgot to mention total installation price including boiler…
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New Central Heating system and boiler
Our heating system is over 25 years old and has given up the ghost. I have so far had 5 estimates from local heating engineers. I need new combi boiler which is to be moved from the garage to the airing cupboard (directly above), 8 radiators, new piping etc. We live in a 3 bedroomed semi. Old system is to be removed and…
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Flooring Quote for a 2 Bedroom New Build
Hey, I am clueless when it comes to things like this and I was wondering if anybody could have a look at a "very rough quote" and let me know if it was reasonable. The house has not been finished yet and we have not got the keys so we haven't got exact sizes however we have a floor plan and know the company have done many…
