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Floor tile quote
We have 32 m2 kitchen/extension area for laying - we have a separate cost for the tiles including wastage at 35 m2 (which we are happy with) but the builder wants to charge as follows- following us questioning this; '35m2 at £45 (tillers charge us the gross amount to cover cutting costs) = £1,575 + vat' ie charged a laying…
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Refelt shed roof
Have been quoted £185 to refelt my pent shed 8 ft by 6 ft and repair two rotten shiplap panels and a batten where the felt overlaps. Is this a fair price? Thanks
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French upvc doors quote
Hi I am just after some advice/thoughts on this quote. It's for a set of french doors with a 330mm window either side of them. Price includes installation. £1335 inclusive of fitting with a local company called fenglass. I believe the window make is liniar. Does this sound about right?
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Quote For Electrical Work
I received a quote from a small local company we have used previously, the quote doesn't state the amount of man hours involved or an hourly rate and is for the following work: * Service intruder alarm * Supply and replace triple wall switch * Disconnect and make safe external garden lighting (fittings to be removed by…
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New bathroom
Hi all, On the back of a friend'e recommendation we got a quote from a plumber for a new bathroom. Came in at 2950 which seemed ok, Our plans changed and rather than have tiled walls we have opted for wood paneling to be fitted with walls and ceiling painted. We also asked to for fitting spot lights to be removed from the…
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Replace laminate worktop
The quote we recieved is £250 to replace our kitchen worktop. We have a new sink going in too. One piece is 28cm One is 108 cm One is 48cm Large piece is 1.7meters with sink cut out
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central heating pipes
How easy is it to move old central heating pipes under the floor in a 1960s bungalow and re route the heating system by chiselling out the walls and putting the pipes in the wall. Also how much should I expect to pay in a 2 bed bungalow
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Block Paving Quotes
I am thinking of having a company to lay block paving to the front of my house to make a driveway. I know you should have 3 quotes for the job,but i have rang about 6 different companies so far,and only 2 have come round to measure up. The first company spent all of 5 mins taking measurements but have not contacted me…
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To replace existing kitchen sink
Hi, My plumber has quoted £150 for labour only for replacing our current kitchen sink with a new one. It is is a bowl and half and is part of our work top if that helps. Does this seem a fair price ?
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Garden Lighting
Hey guys, recently I called over a electrician tit a light and remove some cables from the garden. I asked for a quote about installing 4-6 garden ;lights and a security light. Just for labour, he said I will be looking at £700. I don't see how hard it is to run a cable around a garden and put up a light. Is this quote…
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Replace 1970s bungalow floor after marley tiles and vinyl disaster
It would be great if someone could give an opinion on the prices I’ve been quoted to replace the floor in my bungalow. Quick background – it’s a 1972 bungalow. I wanted the worn-out carpets replaced with vinyl. I took up all the carpets and underlay myself and there were marley tiles underneath. A local flooring shop…
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To hang 5 interior doors!!
Hi All, I have just been qouted £240(inc vat) from proffesional builders to hang 5 interior doors upstairs. This is a labour charge only as I am supplying all the materials. They would have to remove old doors, cut the new doors to size, put on handles and hinges and latches and fit. 2 builders would do the job. They say…
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Power washing roof and painting?
We have had a leaflet through the door and elderly neighbours have invited the bloke round for a quote. He cleans the roof of lichen/moss, then paints it to look like a Spanish hacienda. We are wary but I think our neighbours (80 years plus) are keen. Is this a big con?
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Architects Quote
Hi, We are planning on having an extension to our house and we have just had an estimate from the Architect, now we have never had a quote from an Architect before and so we have no idea if this is a reasonable quote or not. We are having an extension with the dimensions of 3mx5.3m,this is the quote from the architect:…
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Loft Conversion Cost....
I'm considering having my loft converted to give us more space should we choose to have another child. My house is a traditional mid-terraced house which originally would have been a 'two up two down' but has the typical rear extension for the bathroom and kitchen from the 40s. When I had it re-roofed I had a velux window…
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Is this loft conversion quote reasonable?
It is in outer London, from a loft company that I have been recommended and the blokes who came round were v professional, knowledgeable and seemed generally on the ball. It is to do a rear dormer extension that will mean the loft can house one bedroom and an ensuite. I am about to pay a deposit to get the ball rolling and…
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New Boiler and Central Heating System Quote
Have had a few people out to look, the first quote I have got back is the following, does it sound right? Also is it a decent boiler? I'm based in Newcastle if that helps, also a property I'm renovating so no care needed with the existing carpet or walls as I will be getting it plastered. Also it's a 3 bed flat with a…
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Boiler and Hot Water Cylinder
Hello Current house is a 4 bed detached with radiator heating and a combi bolier - a Worcester Greenstar Highflow 440 fitted in 2007. Boiler is working fine. We are in the middle of having a significant extension on the ground floor - 70 to 80 sq m of new space. Extension will have underfloor heating. We are also having…
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Work done in half of time quoted??
Probably more of a vent as I don't see any way round the problem, but I really feel I am being regarded as an elderly woman capable of being conned. I get a quote, verbal or written , but not fully detailed. I'm told the work will take a certain time and I accept the quote as I think it is reasonable for the time involved.…
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Removing Chimney
I have a semi-detached house in a T-shaped orientation with my neightbour. My chimney is at the apex of my roof. I want to remove the chimney and I'm happy to do some of the manual labour but do not have the skills to patch up the roof or modify the roof timbers to account for the missing chimney ( I think the roof timbers…
