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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…
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Gas Boiler - who to trust and what is best?
Any gas experts on here who can advise? Big nasty scary noises coming from my 25-year-old gas hot water and CH system. Plumber No.1 says I need a new boiler, will cost £2k and switches off my boiler. Plumber No. 2 says, "Nonsense, why get rid of a perfectly good boiler which is better than anything currently on sale, all…
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repair water damaged ceiling
hi there, Have had a quote to repair water damage from my flat to the flat below. The quote was to repair the living room ceiling and coving with "1 coat of zinner stain block to water mark areas. Fill holes, sand down and apply 2 coats of white emulsion." The ceiling is approx 20m2. £380 Does this sound reasonable? Was…
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howdens quote on a kitchen
Just had this quote for a kitchen, is it a good or bad quote? im not sure?? if i get it this week in the sale it is £4950 for the kitchen and £2620 for the appliences Kitchen 1 BLO5206 Burford Lt Oak 200 CC Hi-Line Base Light Oak Cab 75.00 54.50 1 BLO5221 Burford Lt Oak 500 CC Hi-Line Base Light Oak Cab 72.62 95.00 1…
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Integral Garage Conversion
1. Take off garage door and frame to commence 2. Dig footing across and fill with suitable concrete 3. Brick up in face to underside of window with 100mm cavity and 100mm block wall internally. 4. Fit white UPVC window to client specification. 5. Take up floor that has been laid by previous owner and dispose of. 6. Check…
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10 DG windows £5800
Had a quote for 10 x double glazed windows, with one being a 3 piece bay window. No fanlights, and most windows will be split down the middle with each side opening. Leaded, white uPVC. The 3 piece bay window will have new board and the top finished in lead flashing. Ive been quoted £5800 and told it will take 3 days, does…
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moving electricity meter quote
Hello I need some help please with the quote we received from our local electrician. We are getting it moved with power grid and pay them £1000 separately for their service but told to get an electrician to do the fitting a box, hockey stick, mains tails and earth supply. I was told by power grid that we have earting of…
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Laminate suppliers suggestions
Hi, I'm looking at fitting laminate or solid wood flooring in a 3 bed but can't afford fitter so planning to do it myself. I've been looking at B&Q for something like http://www.diy.com/departments/colours-alteo-dark-oak-effect-laminate-flooring-247-m/152760_BQ.prd but unsure if it's any good or the most cost effective…
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Is this quote Fair Brickwork
Hello fellow MSEers, I posted this a little while ago in the wrong area as I couldn't find you! https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5335570 So following on as per title this is the only quote so far. Breaking out old blown Victorian stock brickwork around window to 1st floor of house. Propping up existing…
