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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…
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uPVC doors - does this quote seem reasonable
I've received a quote for the installation of two uPVC doors. The total quote comes to £3,150 including fitting and is for. Replacement of a drafty set of existing set French doors with light oak coloured uPVC doors. Replacement of a wooden back door with a light oak uPVC door, the bottom half of which would be solid and…
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Cat Flap installed
This isn't really a quote query, but wasn't sure where else to post... I'm looking to get a cat flap installed in my back-door - what professional would I need to get quotes from? I also want to consider getting a cat flap and the top glass replaced - is this a different profession?
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Fence quote
Hello, I got quoted for a new garden fence, which is roughly 18m long I think. All my current posts will be used and I am also getting a gate fitted as well. Not sure what type of fence you call it, but it's not a panel. It has rails and slats. He will be using pressure treated timber. I've been quoted £485 and it will be…
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Kitchen install quote
Hi all I have been quoted £2175 to fit a kitchen including removing the old one, electrics, flooring, plastering, plumbing etc. Nothing major is moving to any new location, so its reasonably straight forward. I have been told it wont take longer than 7 days to fit, including the time for the plaster to dry. Here is a break…
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3m x 3m patio - £710
I have received a quote for a 3m x 3m patio - The "estimate" says - excavate, type 1 mot hardcore base and compact, lay on concrete bed. I asked for the cheapest concrete flags. Location is Northern England. The quote is £710 so as per the title of this forum: - does this seem fair? I'll clarify if its an estimate or a…
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Daria Silestone worktop quote
Hello, I've been given a quote of £4251 for a Daria Silestone worktop with no upstands from Affordable Granite. My kitchen is medium size, basically L shaped. I realise it's hard to say without knowing all of the specifics, but does this sound a lot? I was expecting less. Does anyone know if Daria is one of the more…
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Roof estimate via freehold Section 20 - Is this fair?
I have just received quote from our freeholder for a new roof estimate for our property via a section 20 request. The freeholder is managed by a housing authority, and they have asked for quotes from large contractors. We are one of four flats per property and there are 3 properties that apparently require the roofs…
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Need a decent builder in Bedfordshire: how to find?
Not sure if this is the right place. We are planning an extension to our house and need to find a decent builder. Unfortunately the guy that we were intending to use may be moving out of the area (way out) and may not be available for us. Our neighbours both have extensions but both were done by previous owners so no leads…
