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Architect fees
Hi Just had a quote from an Architect for a 2 storey extension for full planing of £3500 + vat +council fee Not sure if this is des oblige or not. Any advice great fully received
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Gutter/downpipe cleaning quote
4 bed detached plus conservatory plus bay window/garage with guttering on. £50. Been quoted £125 from large company but this is fella around the door (wife agreed when I wasnt there!) Normally, I am a bit wary of these sort of people.... Personally, if he'd said £50 I'd have said £30 and settled on £40 maybe.
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Solidor ???
Has anybody every used this company. I am looking to buy a new front door. They seem to be well recommended. Any idea of prices. Thanks Lu
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replace guttering
A single 5-metre run of guttering and one downpipe to be replaced (old is iron, new plastic) at the front of a two-storey house in Southampton ... how much labour should I be paying for that? (the materials are about 50 quid in Wickes)
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Flat Roof Repair (GRP/Fibreglass)
Hi all, I had a new grp roof (6mx4m) installed as part of an extension refurb less than a year ago that has started leaking. I've been quoted £2300 to re-do the top coat, is that a fair quote? Thanks for reading :j
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Fencing quote - is it fair?
Here is the quote I received from a local company based in Essex for the following: To supply and install approx 145ft of fencing using Waney lap panels with wooden posts and gravel boards. The first 45ft to have an overall height of 3ft and remaining 100ft to have an overall height of 5ft. To take down and remove existing…
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Tanking
Rentokil have quoted 10k to damp proof and tank my basement flat. 3 rooms. Half the cost is for the "special plastering" they use for tanking. How does this sound?
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Kitchen from Magnet or Magnet Trade
Hi I've just put down a refundable deposit from Magnet for a modest kitchen design (~5k without fitting). Our fitter says he uses both Howdens & Magnet, so we got quotes from both - Howdens sent all estimates through the fitter so we have no idea how much each item is, whereas Magnet have dealt solely with us and gave us a…
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New boiler, is this quote fair?
This is a Quote I received for the work below for £3200 1. Disconnect and remove the existing boiler. 2. Supply and fit a new Worcester Bosch 25i central heating boiler. This will be located in the same position as the existing boiler 3. Supply and fit all associated system filters. 4. Supply and a new wireless programable…
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Bathroom Fitting Quote
Hello all, I have recently been looking at refitting my upstairs bathroom and cloakroom downstairs. I have received my first quote which personally I believe to be a bit high. Could anyone with some experience please advise me before I go back to them? Bathroom 1) Remove old bathroom suite and all tiles 2) Prepare all…
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Replacing a lintel
Hi folks I need some advice bought a house in march terraced built 1940's. The sandstone lintel has quite a big crack and as a result we are getting a lot if damp in the bad weather. Had a builder out today who advised one sand stone is very porous, and when the double grazing was fitted more than likely not the correct…
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Aluminium Bifold vs 2 sliding vs 3 sliding
I'm having an extension built which has 3m wide doors into the garden. Been costed by my builder for supply and fitting of aluminium doors, the options being: Bifold (3 panels) - 2200+VAT Sliding (3 door) - 2870+VAT Sliding (2 door) - 2710+VAT Does that sound about right? For some reason I thought sliding doors would be…
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Garage side door
We are looking to get an external side door installed into the side of our detached garage. The job will involve cutting a hole in the wall, installing frame and lintel etc and the supply of all of the materials including the door. The quote we have had so far is for £500 including vat. How does this sound, I honestly…
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To fit (not supply) 3 radiators & perhaps some pipe cutting? Are we being stung?
For the record - 3 radiators have already been purchased. The valves have also already been purchased. Job list: * Fit 3 radiators & new valves * draining system (i imagine) (& therefore re-filling system) & adding inhibitor. * 2 of the rads are size-for-size ... by that i mean they're the exact same dimensions as the ones…
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Replace French doors with window
Hi, I've been quoted £1100 to have double UPVC doors replaced with a double opening UPVC window. That quote includes everything ie bricking up the door, the window, cavity wall insulation and plastering. The window looks like a pretty good one although I'm no expert. Does that sound reasonable? Cheers!
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Conservatory from Anglian
We are living on a 3 bed semi and we are looking to get a conservatory .Anglian came over yesterday for a quote and their materials looks more robust than what others are using. (solar glass etc) its 18.25sqm and because its 3.2m long and we need more than 50% brickwork, they told us we need both planning permission +…
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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.
