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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…
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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…
