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Boiler Install - labour cost?
I am looking to replace an old gas boiler. I have just received a quote which I have reviewed. The cost of the boiler and parts is about 15% more than online merchants' prices: no big deal. The part of the quote that got my attention was 4 days of what I conclude is labour at £2400 plus VAT. Are boiler installers in such…
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Double glazing
Hi I have a quote for 8 windows, 1 upvc door and 1 composite door. 4 windows are single small windows. 2 windows are medium sized double windows. 2 windows are large triple windows. None are bay windows UPVC and composite doors are both half glass half panel Cheapest quote is 3500 pounds with fensa certs Window profile is…
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Boarding and skimming ceilings with new coving quote
Hi all We've just moved into our three bed 1930's semi which needs decorating throughout. The ceilings (apart from the upstairs and downstairs hallways) are covered in woodchip wallpaper over lath and plaster ceilings. Understandably we want the ceilings sorted out! A plasterer came over earlier this week and suggested…
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Chimney Rebuild cost
We've had some damp around the fireplaces in our house (a standard 2 bed terrace) and suspected it was to do with the chimney. A builder who specialises in chimney work came round to have a look and said it's in pretty bad shape and in need of rebuilding - he's quoted a staggering 11k to do it :eek: this includes scaffold,…
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Rewiring a house
Hi, we have had quotes for around £7,000 to retire our old cob house. 3 bed, kitchen, 2 reception rooms, 1 bath, 1 shower. Does this sound reasonable? Many thanks
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Is my solar quote a fair price
Hi I have justed been quoted by Ideal Solar for 8 monocrystaline solar panels, voltage optimiser, battery and fitting for £6784. Is this a fair price?. I am also confused how much money I shall make, as we have a combiboiler for heating water which will not benefit from these panels. I was told that the monies I make and…
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PVC Double Glazing
Quoted £670 for a window 77inc by 58inc fitted. I have no idea how they cost is this a OK quote
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Electrical work at £1386...
Hey guys, I'm in the process of buying a property in South London with my wife and we've had a quote which has outlined a bunch of work that needs to be carried out on the flat we're buying. Here is what we've got to bring it in line with modern building standards. There's a bunch of small jobs and they've quoted £1386 for…
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Laying Laminate
Hi, I've had a quote to lay laminate flooring in two rooms (room sizes below). Quote was £420, does this sound ok? I am in south Manchester Room 1 - 4.1m x 3.5m Room 2 - 4.1m x 3.4m I already have flooring and underlay
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Tiling
We are renovating an old cottage and putting on an extension. The builder has quoted £33/sq m for tiling the floors - with us providing the tiles. Sounds like a heck of a lot to us but we have no idea how much tilers usually charge. Any thoughts?
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Work to main roof & chimneystack
Hi Guys, I found a leak and some cracked tiles in my rental property. Had the estate agent get me a quote for the work (as I'm not local) and I just wanted to check whether it was fair, or if I should ask for another one. Work as follows: Securely fix existing slipped tiles back into position & replace any broken ones. Re-…
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£30K difference in quotes for single storey extension
Hi there, We've just been getting quotes for a ground floor single storey kitchen extension and are really shocked to find that there is £30K difference between the two quotes we've received. Both builders have been used and recommended to us by people we know, we've used the more expensive one before and knew he was more…
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Quote for Tiling Hall
Hi Have someone popping around to quote fitting ceramic tiles around 40cm x 40cm in my hall, measuring approx 9.5sqm. Currently laminate on concrete. I will remove the laminate. Guess this would be a days work to tile and then half a day to grout, so would £250 be a fair guide, excluding materials? I'm in South Midlands/…
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Quote lacking details
Hi All, Just received a quote for a wall tiling/shower installation job I need to have done. The lack of detail surprised me - e.g. he did not state which shower unit, bath screen, bath mixer taps etc would be supplied. No details of which manufacturer/supplier, no product codes and no prices. He just gave me a total for…
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Karndean quote
I've had a quote for fitting Karndean in a bathroom. The room is 2.9mx 2m which I make 5.8msq. Quote has come in as £575 which I calculate is £99 per sqm. That does seem like an awful lot to me. The quote includes fitting,adhesive and everything including boarding. Is this reasonable? I might just start looking at tiles…
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Kitchen worktop and sink fitting quote
I have been quoted £2500 for supplying and fitting laminate Worktops (about 4m) and a sink and tap (believe all items cost approx £420). 3 curves to do on worktop and cutout for sink and hob. Also to remove existing worktop and sink and 2 small sections of tiling. Does this seem fair?
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If you do some work for someone and there's a problem what do you do?
If you did some work for someone and there's a problem what do you do?
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Skimming Quote
Hi, I've had a quote for the below and have no idea if its a fair price. It's based on two people working for 7 days but could be cheaper if they get it done quicker. Skimming all walls and ceilings (inc boarding ceiling and new coving) living room 11'6" x 13'7" bedroom 13'8" x 11'7" stairs and small hallway upstairs which…
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New Boiler Needed & Advice Quickly Please
Hi all I need a new boiler and fire due to it been condemned by BGAS last week . I have no hot water or heating so need to get this done quickly and affordable for Xmas around the corner . The boilers are and quotes i have had are as follows :- Vaillant 28 5 year guarantee £2,445.73 Worcester 30 I 7 year guarantee £2,700…
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Repointing a wall
The wall surrounding one side of our garden needs repointing mainly on one side. It's about 8 foot high and 30 foot long. What sort of figure would I be looking at if I asked a builder for quotes (hoping for around £300)? Also is this a job I could learn how to do myself, having next to no diy skills and bearing in mind…
