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Fair day rate for a plumber
As the title says, based on recent quotes (say last 6 months), what the current day rate for a decent (well qualified and experienced plumber) doing a good 8+ hour day. Specifically in the Midlands area. Thanks, Philip
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Tiled Replacement Conservatory Roof Cost ?
I have a 3x3 Victorian Conservatory with a poly carbonate roof, I'm interested in having the roof replaced with a tiled roof with a plastered vaulted internal ceiling with spot lights in. Has anyone had it done ? What did it cost ? I've contacted a local company but they want to do a site survey & I'm sure a high pressure…
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Quote for Painting and decorating
This quote is for a 3 bed 2 storey house built in the 1930s. The property has been put to good use by myself and family {read 2 very active young kids :-) } I have recently had the lounge and all the bedrooms painted and decorated a couple of years ago. My current issues are with the stairway and kitchen area. The…
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new boiler quotation
I have been quoted 3,500 for a Viesmann 100 30KWH Combi which includes 10 year guarantee, new thermostat, carbon monoxide monitor, system chemical flush, fernox filter, full flue gas analyser survey, install and rubbish removal I have a detached house with 14 radiators.
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Quote for the conservatory
Hi, I am keen in getting a conservatory which I can use all year long. I have a semi detached house. The quote I have been given is around 7000£ for a 2.7 x 4.2m. This includes two side walls, one attached with neighbour's wall. Glass roof, plastering and electrics. The only extra thing which I need to do is moving boiler…
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Fencing repair quote
Hi Due to the recent winds our fencing has blown down consisting of 3 6 ft panels and a gate which are all still connected together. The posts have just been completely uprooted and are resting at a 45 degree angle on next doors fence and there is no damage to any of the panels or gate We have have been advised that the…
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Plastering after rewire
I've had a quote from a plasterer. I'd appreciate your thoughts on price. 3 bedrooms to be fully overskimmed, the bathroom to be patched, the landing patched, the kitchen patched, the living room to be patched. £1200 Including all material provided by plasterer and remove and rehang radiators Thank you
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POWERFLUSHING central heating system
number of radiators 8 any idea of cost involved? boiler only 3years old but system wasnt flushed when new boiler fitted according to bosch guy.
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Various electrical works (Glasgow)
Hi there, interested on feedback as to whether or not the following items are reasonable for electrical work in Glasgow (electrician comes recommended/good feedback, just checking before committing to spending a fair bit of cash). Confident that work will be done correctly and that correct papework will be provided. Where…
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Decorating bedrooms - quote
I have just had a quote to decorate 2 double bedrooms: * remove wallpaper * make good as necessary (there are a few shallow holes where built-in wardrobes were removed, nothing much) * gas-safe engineer to remove then re-fit radiators * fix lining paper then paint * attach wallpaper on top to one feature wall in each room…
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Install outdoor light
£70 pounds to install a light in my backgarden. The light is 10w LED which I have provided. This will be installed into the wall with a run through wire from a socket on the other side. Based in Ashford, Kent
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Kitchen installation
Hi all, Not sure what to expect but being getting a wild array of quotes for a specific job and I have no idea what's fair or not as some seem extortionate quote wise? Looking to rip out the current kitchen which is around 2 meter by 1.5 meter. * Take down 2 partition walls surrounding the kitchen to make it open plan *…
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Floor Issues and Bathroom Leak
Hi all, I have recieved a quote for the following work and want to get some advice on the given price. The work includes: To find and repair leaking pipework in masonry wall for shower mixer in 1st floor bathroom. To rebuild/plaster/tile said wall to fix dropped side of door frame. To replace up to 1 1st floor joists if…
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Utility extention quotes
Hi we have had 2 quotes for a small utility extension and are waiting for another one. The first one came in at £9000 and he said this included everything and would design the units to go in as he has a trade account with b and q. He was very transparent easy to talk to and I felt he would be reliable and do a good job. He…
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Am I being taken for a ride?
Its a bit of a long story so anyway i needed an electrician to come out and move a fused switch from behind where the new integrated fridge is going, behind there was also two double sockets (that were not going to be used). I also needed a new oven and hob wiring up. When he came do do the job, he said that i couldnt…
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Quote to brickup an exterior doorway
Hello All, How much would it cost to brickup an exterior doorway ( external Kitchen door) ? I have received a quote of 1000 £(with materials, 1.5 days work ) from a builder to fill the doorway with a 9 inch cavity wall. Is 1000£ too expensive? Thanks in Advance sam
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chimney repair quote
I've had a quote to carry out some repairs to my chimney, namely replacing damaged lead flashing sections and rebenching the chimney flaunching/chimney pots. I've been quoted £1,100 +vat to carry out these works including the erection of a tower scaffold. Does this seem a fair price? The chimney is on the ridge of the roof…
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Excessive electrican cost.
Please help. I had a verbal quote for electrical work as follows. Two men for one day to first fix a kitchen and two men for one day to second fix the kitchen would be £1000 + vat. This worked out at £250 per man per day. The first fix was one man over two days and the bill for £500 + vat was persented and paid for. The…
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Eicr
I'm planning to make some changes to lighting and install extractor fans in a couple of rooms (kitchen and bathroom) in a one bedroom flat. The electrician has suggested that he first carries out an EICR test and report on the fuseboard which is about 30 years old and has 4 circuits with rewireable fuses. He said it would…
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Fascia soffits gutters help please
Hi, I'm new here so hope I've posted this correctly... We need a cast iron down pipe replacing with good old plastic and have had two firms round to quote for that, but at the same time have asked them to quote for replacing the whole shabang. Their quotes are confusing me a little as one seems relatively fair at £2675 for…
