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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…
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Small areas plastered and painted
We are looking to have our landing ceiling skimmed (currently Artex, small house therefore small landing) and painted, plus the walls prepped and painted, and while they're at it they can gloss the bannisters too. In addition we need the underside of the stairs plasterboarded over (the stairs are open plan to the room so…
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Conservatory/extension cost
We are having part conservatory part extension done. 4 1/2 meters wide 3m projection Two solid walls either side with four small double glazed windows at the top. Two dwarf walls at the front with sliding patio doors. Knock through to the kitchen and make good A rated glass Activ blue glass roof Cut through glass for wood…
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Velux Sky Tunnel?
Anyone had this done? It would go from roof to ceiling above stairs. This is in South London, so pricey part of the world. I have had 2 quotes. The first was £1,150. The second was £900. The first was a Velux certified installer. The second has experience, but is not velux certified. I am getting another quote. They both…
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Fence Quote
I've had a quote for some fencing for which I think is way over the top (due to basing it on some fencing I had done 4yrs ago) I've been quoted £750 for the following 2 x 6ft panels 3 x concrete posts 1 x gate 4yrs ago I paid £300 for the following 6 x 3ft panels 7 x concrete posts 6 x concrete gravel boards. No my old…
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Downstairs toilet
I haven't got quotes as not sure I'm actually going to do this yet, but wondered if anybody could share how much they've paid to re-do their small downstairs loo completely? Right back to brick and replastered and everything redone.
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Wood Burning Stove Installation Cost
We have been quoted £2,100 for the supply of a good quality 940 grade double lined flue which will exit the roof of our single story extension, be anchored to the side of the house and exit through the eves of the house (roof overhang) Obviously we will be buying our stove on top of this bringing the total to £3,100. We…
