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Plastering a wall
I had a quote today to get a wall in the house plastered. I have no idea if it's reasonable but it's difficult getting tradesmen to even quote round here. Details as follows. Wall size = 4.5m X 2.3m. The job is to block up the fireplace in the wall with thermolite blocks then plaster over, skimming the rest of the wall for…
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Bespoke internal partition doors
Hi, I need some bespoke internal tri-fold partition doors-are there any good websites that provide such a service?
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Attached Garage
Attached garage in Bolton. The intention is to use this for storage rather than an actual car. * Approx dimensions: 8m x 2.5m * Hip Roof (insulated) * Cavity insulated walls * Roller door to front * Flag frame uPVC door to rear * Fire door from kitchen * Electrical provision (power/lighting) "To dig out footings concrete…
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60k for two storey extension creating 4th bedroom
To create a double bedroom and add 1m to down stairs lounge as support. Architect has specified zinc cladding which is coming in at 15k Thinking this is not adding value to our house! Going from 3 bed to 4 doubles. Architect begs to differ...we're in central belt Scotland
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Complete Bathroom Renovation QUOTE
I am going for a complete renovation of my ensuite shower room including new shower cabin, tiles, flooring, tower rail etc. House is in Greater Manchester area. Room measures approx 7 ft x 7 ft. Work includes: a) Removal: Remove & disconnect old bathroom suite Remove all old tiles Remove carpet (there is carpet extending…
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Bathroom floor quote
Hi, I am having the following work done on a 3m2 bathroom: - Laying of 3mm ply overboard. - Laying of self adhesive vinyl floor tiles. - re fitting existing toilet. I have been quoted £300 for 2 people to do it in a day. I thought it was enough for one person for a day but as I type it perhaps 2 man days is reasonable. Any…
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Timber window repaint
I have been quoted £840 for the painting and repair of: 8 windows with four panes each 1 third-storey dormer window which will be accessed with an arrest harness 1 set of patio doors (two doors with four panes each) Porch & fascia boards They are not falling to bits but are showing signs of rot. Part of the dormer window…
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A few windows and a door.
Looking to get replacements, all on ground level: 2 x 1220x1220 - two openings 1 x 1200x750 - one opening 1 x French doors 2000x2100 with glass side panels - currently sliding patio doors. Had 2 quotes at £2000 and £2250. The cheaper quote uses Linear and a 2 man team trading from home. The other quote uses Vevo and has…
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New boiler installation
Hi, we've been having a lot of problems with our boiler recently and have decided to get a new one. Unfortunately the people who had the house before us never had it serviced so even though it is only 5 years old there is no come back against the manufacturer. I've had a quote from a 'friend of a friend' but just wanted to…
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Side extension layout ideas.
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Kent Log Burner Company - Expensive quote?
Evening all, I thought I'd drop this quote I received the other day. We've been after a log burner for a while now, and I thought the Kent Log Burner Company would be the way forward (relatively local to me). They quoted the following, excluding the burner itself: Full Installation, Material and Labour Costs, which…
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Replace 8 internal doors, 2 cupboard doors
Grateful for any feedback on a quote received to replace internal doors (8) and cupboard doors (2) in Glasgow. Cost is to supply and fit 8 full sized shaker style softwood doors, 2 internal cupboard doors and all handles etc., we have been quoted just shy of £1,500. Does that sound about right? I have no idea and am…
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Overhead & Profit
I've just started to get quotes for a 27m sq single story extension & one includes overheads of 9% & a profit of 15% does that seem to be OK.
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New Bathroom
deleted. just had cheaper quote come through - half the price of first one
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Small utility room units
http://uploadpie.com/xHpme Seems a lot for the units.. Fitting not included, Thanks
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House Rewire
Hi, We live in Essex and have a three bedroom semi with adjoining garage from the late 1950s/early 1960s. The house needs rewiring as it is using older aluminium based cables. We have a big lengthy quote for the house which includes a full rewire, additional sockets and downlights. The full quote is; Hallway 3 x downlights…
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10 uPVC windows and 2 doors + 1 composite door
I've had my first quote to replace all windows and doors. 10 A+ efficiency uPVC windows with horizontal Georgian bar that'll be between the two panes. 2 uPVC doors 1 timber composite door The fitters will not be using towers or scaffolding and are a reputable local company. They offer a 10-year insurance backed guarantee.…
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Architect fee for kitchen/diner extension
Evening folks We have just bought our 1930s three bed semi in East Sussex and wish to do a kitchen/diner extension. It will involve knocking the kitchen and diner in together and extending about 2-3 metres out the back. Nothing too jazzy- just a modern open plan kitchen diner with bifolds to the garden. I contacted a local…
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Double glazed windows and doors
I had a few quotes to replace all of my windows and doors and there's quite a variation in price. 13 windows (including 3 over 6ft wide) 2 uPVC doors 1 Apeer composite door 1 set of french doors (to replace current window) All in white. Quotes vary from £7K to almost £9.5K. Can anyone suggest what I should be paying?…
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Advice on car insurance claim
Hello all, I have sadly dented my less than a year old qashqai , due to parking error. It happended twice during the last month and there are dents now to the rear passenger door & driver door. I have asked around for quotes in the few nearest bodyshops including nissan approved bodyshops and have been quoted around £2000.…
