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Roofer's quote for new chimney pots/repointing
Hello amazing MSE people, I bow down to your wisdom :) I've just moved into a new terraced house and discovered some damp on the attic chimney wall. Had a roofer up there who said the chimney needs new pots (x6 - it's shared with next door), full repointing and lead flashings re-dressed and sealed. He's quoted £1464…
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Double Glazing
Hi, first post. Does anyone know of any good double glazing firms near Bordon, Hampshire, have registered with Window Quoter website and been quoted by 2 local companies between £3,500 and £4,500 and a nightmare visit by Anglian windows quoting £14,000 !!!!! for the same 8 windows, Patio doors and front door, after a long…
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Quote for reversing direction of stairs
We live in a 2 bed terrace with access to the bathroom via one of the bedrooms. We have been quoted £9500 to reverse the stairs, and build a small corridor to the bathroom. The work also includes removing a sloping ceiling above the stairs and restoring the original flat ceiling( which all the other houses in the street…
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Loft Ladder & Boarding quote
Hi I want to put a proper drop down loft ladder in my house and have been quoted around £1400 plus VAT to install a wooden loft ladder and wider hatch and board 16m2 of loft. I thought this sounded rather high. I'm in Berkshire area. Am I being unreasonable? If so, how much should I be looking at paying? Have only managed…
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New Garage Roof
I'm currently shopping around for quotes for a new garage roof measuring about 19.84ft (19ft 10in) long by 9.35ft (9ft 4 in) wide. I've currently been quoted about £1800 for a fibre glass roof. Not essential but I've read that this is a long lasting alternative to felt which I currently have. Does anyone have an idea if…
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Flat Roof Replacement Quote
Hi, We have a leaky flat roof that is over an extension to the living room. It's approx 14ft x 11ft and is around 25 years old. We have had this quote; To supply all plant, labour and materials. Strip up complete existing covering to lower rear extension flat roof. Remove all defective decking timbers and clean to joists.…
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Carpet Laying
I'm providing all the carpet, and the man who came today suggested I leave all the grippers and underlay down. He has not got back to me yet as to how much to lay just the carpet (carpets will be ripped up, so it is literally just laying the carpets). The rooms are:- Two large rooms (4m x 4.5m ish) One small room (2m x…
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Is this a good price regarding the roof?
Hello, I am based in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. Had a quote from a local, reputable roofing company for the following work: [*]To remove all of the existing roofing felt, back to the timber boarding from the front garage flat roof. [*]To grind out a chase around the entire perimeter of the flat roof adjoining the main…
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windows quote help please
Hi please could someone explain the difference on these two window quotes and which would be the best There is a £450 price difference one company has sales people the other doesn't non are national companies it is for a two bed terrace with one bow window at present Thanks QUOTATION FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF ALL WINDOWS AT…
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Boiler issues quote
Hey, I'm new to this part of the forum but was hoping for a little advice. My boiler isn't working very well and I've been told that the issues are caused by sludge. As such this plumber has said I need the system drained, a new water pump (mine seems to be dying), a new heat exchange plate and has recommended I get a…
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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…
