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Mortise Lock Installation Price
Hi, I wanted to get an mortise lock installed on one internal door. I already bought the lock and handle. Carpenter/locksmith will need to chisel and drill out new holes for this and I was quoted £135 (half day rate for it). Is this a fair quote or can I get it done for cheaper? I'm based in London if that makes any…
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Kitchen/Diner Refurb
Hi, we are looking to renovate our current kitchen and dining room to make a single space and then refit/refurb, in SW17 (Tooting). The job includes the below list of work in an area approximately 15sqm. We've been quoted £17.5k for this, which seems steep as we're providing kitchen, new patio doors, flooring etc, so I'm…
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Plaster skimming
Skimming for walls/ceiling in 3 rooms (15x10', 12x10' and 11x9') and replastering walls and skimming ceiling for 1 room (10x7'), to be done in the North. All materials covered/waste removed. Quoted nearly £2000 which seems a bit much (although does include new coving in one of the rooms and the rooms are tall). Getting a…
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Small Stud wall quote?!
hello, not posted on here for a while. if any builders/joiners/general people who know what theyre on about could help id be very grateful!! i recently had a quote for a stud wall putting up at the end of my bath, along with a waste pipe (around 1.5m) boxing in, with some shelving and a cupboard above it i got quoted…
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Boiler quotes...
Hi guys, Been quoted for a Worcester Bosch 30i boiler with an 8yr warranty for c £2400 Also got another quote for a WB 25si (8yr warranty) for c £2350. Both include the usual flushes and filters. One has a Danfoss wireless thermostat and the other has a Horstmann clock and thermostat. Any ideas on which is a good buy?…
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Is this quote fair?
Its for a howdens kitchen. Thanks everybody for their help here. Got a new builder who is a lot cheaper.
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New combi boiler - is this a fair price?
Hello - I would be grateful if you could let me know if this is a fair quote: Remove old combi boiler Fit new Baxi Duo-Tech 28kw combi boiler New flue New filter New wireless room thermostat £1,565 including VAT Thank you.
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Sharpes bedroom redesign - pleasant surprise or are we being had?
Just had a lovely chap from Sharpes come in, assess our tiny, cramped spare bedroom, and quote £3,908 for a 5-door fitted sliding door wardrobe with built-in storage solutions, as well as matching bedside tables and headboard. Price includes fitting, furniture, delivery, removal of materials etc. Maybe I'm being naive, but…
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gas fire and flu liner installation- seems a lot of money?
hello we live in a 1905 house that is proving hard to get warm . We are thinking of installing a gas fire into a traditional fireplace and have had a quote for the work: To supply and install 15 metres of 180mm double skin stainless steel flexible flue liner. This is of a Class One standard and is therefore suitable for…
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Wood Floor Fitting
Hello, Had a quote this morning for a wood floor fitting which I'd love opinions on. It's for 70 metres square (two bed flat) including stairs cladding. Supply and fit has been quoted at 9k including VAT. The material is high quality engineered wood floor. And I am in London :) Its definitely higher than expected so…
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Bathroom - plumbing/carpenter - Day rate?
I guess it depends on which part of the country but whats an average day rate for this sort of thing? I.e. Fitting bathroom inc plumbing, fitting bathroom cupboard, fitting laminate floor. Recent work done was approx £240 a day.
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Damp proof/ new plasterboard/plaster/air vent
Hi We've had a quote for the above for quite a small bay window. He will damp proof it, hack of the plaster, put water resistant plasterboard on, fit an air vent and replaster for a cost of £400. This seems expensive to me but wanted to know what you thought. Thanks for the responses!
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Bathroom quote. Have I been scammed?
On Monday I had a quote from a bathroom company for a new bathroom. I decided there and then I was going ahead with the quote. I was told they take 25% deposit and then of they other 75% half when items delivered and half on completion. I thought that was fair enough so I paid 25% which was £770. I was told the work would…
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Wooden Sash Double Glazing Quote
Hi We currently have single glazed wooden sash frames in our recently purchased flat which are in disrepair and would like to replace them with double glazing. We live in a "Conservation Area" (but not a listed building) within Glasgow so are not permitted to have the more widely available uPVC windows for any front facing…
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Full gutters replacement around the house - £700?
Hello, Is a quote of £700 fair to replace all the gutters around a semi-detached house fair?
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Block Pave/ Tarmac
Hi all I am currently renovating my house. One of the final jobs is to relay a new front drive. At present it has concrete slab and is not level. I have received a quote from a company offering to block pave the drive which is 8m wide by 4m long. The company has offered to level the ground, place acro-drains, and block…
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Bird spikes on TV ariel
I need to deter birds from sitting on my TV ariel. A local firm offered to fit spikes on the ariel for £120+Vat. Seems a bit pricey. I've emailed for a few other places for more quotes but just wondered if anyone else has had similar work?
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Two storey side extn - appx cost?
Hi all, We are considering extending our property (Two storey extension to the side) I googled and read up a bit, a lot of sites think £1000/sqm is a reasonable ballpark. I am not sure when that info was published - so is that still a good estimate to work my budget on? I tried ringing a few builders, they all want to see…
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Electrician, move lights from wall to ceiling
Hi all, Just wondering what an average of reasonable cost would be to remove 4 light fixtures from the wall and install the fixtures / wiring for two lights in the ceiling. (assume floorboards come up on the upstairs floors to do this) Would not need the walls to be made good as I have a decorator coming) As part of this…
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Who is good value for bathrooms?
I got a quote from Wickes last week as they are running a 50% sale, costs for the bath, vanity units, toilet, tiles etc, came back at £1500 on a normal price of £3k (approximately). I know everyone recommends howdens or diy-kitchens for kitchens, but who is a good comparison for bathrooms?
