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Paving Quote
Would you consider £6,500 a reasonable amount to pay to have 70 paving slabs replaced in front of the building where I live? They recently carried out works to replace the cracked/broken slabs on the pathway that runs along the front of our flats. There were two men and on and off it took a couple of weeks (they were not…
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Architect fees
We are looking to remodel and extend our ground floor as our existing conservatory/flat roof extension is not fit for purpose. We are looking to create a large kitchen/diner across the back of the house. We've had the following quote from an architect: Design Full measured survey of the property and take the scheme to…
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Triple glazing quote
Hi all, I am looking to get new windows in my house. I had a guy from the advanced group in who gave us a quote for 10 triple glazed windows and triple glazed French doors at £7,500. We told him we would think about it as we have other companies coming out in the next two days and he's suggested we go to the showroom to…
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Windows and doors advice please
Hi Experts I've just had a quote for all my windows and doors to be replaced. It's from a good local firm that has plenty of local recommendations but I'm worried about the price and if I'm getting a good deal. In total it's £12,880. That's for 2 stable doors with 9 glass panels in the top and one cottage style front door…
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Carpet Fitting - Store vs Private
I have been quoted by a carpet store £1700 to fully fit carpet and underlay across 3 bedrooms, lounge, landing and stairs. The carpet is £26.99 psm in their store but they have done 20% off and thrown in a few other little deals to encourage us. Bringing it down from around £2100. I have found the same carpet online…
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Dropped kerb
Hello, We have contacted our county council to extended our dropped kerb so we can widen our drive access to enable us to get our daughters cars onto our drive. We have been quoted £1379.86 for one dropping kerb and three dropped kerbs across 2.4 metres of footway (it is actually grass verge that we want dropping not…
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Sofits and Fascia's, Chimneys, roofer work
Wanted a quote for the following - Clear both my chimney tops of plants Put vented flu's on both chimneys Fit soffits, fascias, guttering, pipes and clips I have probably 90% of the materials as I bought a load of soffits and fascias etc from a local merchant that went bust. For the above I have been quoted £500 to do the…
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Double glazing quote....
Hello! After any opinions on a quote I have had from safestyle, for two windows. Roughly 90cm x 180cm in height, for their A efficiency windows, I've been quoted 800. How does this sound?? Any thoughts appreciated :-)
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To board & plaster chimney breast
I took measurements in case it helps. Basically, to... * board & skim the face & sides of the chimney breast (there is a double socket on the right side of the chimney breast - again, just trying to give a full picture) * fit 2 pieces of skirting (skirting is already here, paid for, ready to go) * board out the internal…
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Boiler Replacement Quote
Hi everyone, Our boiler has been condemned to the great scrap heap in the sky. We've been given a quote for a replacement Combi' boiler and just want to check whether the quote is competitive or whether we're being over-charged for anything. We're based in the South East. Ideal Logic Plus 24KW Combi Boiler (supplied with…
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Boiler Quote
Hi, System boiler quote. Already have 22mm pipes etc so prob not much rework there. Drain down system Remove existing boiler and recycle Supply and fit 1 Baxi Ecoblue Heat 25kw System Boiler Alter pipework as necessary Add inhibitor and refill Commission boiler Register with Baxi and Gas Safe £1291 plus vat No mention of…
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To supply and install timber french doors £2082??
This is for the manufacture and installation of a pair of "laminate knot free timber" french doors. Single glazed. It's in replacement of current defective french doors. Seems an awful lot to me but I don't really have much clue, any idea?
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Howdens engineered flooring
I am looking for Engineered flooring for around 65 sqm. Could anyone tell me if £45 (inc VAT) per sqm is a fair price for Howdens Oak 180mm width single planks? (14mm thickness). Fitting not included. Looking for Kahrs but I have to spend a minimum of another 10 on top of this price. Thanks V
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Window and Bi-Fold Door Quote
Have posted in other forum
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Plastering ceiling quote
Hi could I ask if anyone is a professional plaster or where I can find a cheap plaster in the erdington area of Birmingham please asap. I need 4 bedrooms and a living room ceiling done just skimming over mild artex thanks in advance. Or any guesses what price I m looking at for it to be done thanks
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Plastering Quotes
Me and my wife have recently just bought our first house. We've got some artex ceilings that we want getting rid of. Depth of artex is nothing major at all. House was built in 1999 so no issues with asbestos. For the work, we've asked for the artext to be skimmed, plasterboarded over and skim finished. We've also asked for…
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New garage
Hi My garage is currently in my back garden and so taking up garden space as well as falling to pieces. So I was thinking if I had one built down the side of my driveway I could use it as a utility room as I would also be able to enter it from my back kitchen door. The driveway is too narrow to be able to put a car in (and…
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Structural Engineer
Hi there, I have just had a quote for £1495+Vat for the following; - Site visit and assessment for flats above and below - complete design and drafting of wall removals - Provide SER warrant - Provide construction details - Sufficient structural info to allow warrant to be approved. I was trying to upload a pic of the…
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Decking and Concrete Base
Hello, I have been quoted the following for our garden refurbishment and I have had such a range of quotes, I was unsure if this might be too cheap? Decking 20ft x 10ft x 1ft (off the ground) and Concrete base 18ft x 12ft x 0.5ft (thickness) with wire mesh Total = £1800 Any information would be much appreciated. Thank You
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New Boiler (Unvented Cylinder)
Recently moved house (Birmingham - 4 bed/2 bath) and has 10 year old inefficient Potterton system boiler in downstairs utility with a hot water vented cylinder in upstairs airing cupboard and cold water tanks in loft. Hot water pressure is very low (particularly in shower) so investigating options including new boiler or…
