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Heating quote
Hi folks, can anyone give a ballpark figure for some work i'm hoping to get done. I'll try and explain as best as i can. House is a 3 bed semi timber kit with facing brick skin approx 18 yrs old. Upstairs central heating pipework is very noisy on startup, creaking and clicking. I assume that the pipes have been poorly…
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Flat renovations
Hi guys, I've just bought a ground floor garden flat in west London. I also have share of the freehold of the building. I would like to hear your opinion on my renovation plan and the costs. Previously I was thinking of going for an open plan living but I've changed my mind on this and have gone for a slightly different…
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Insurer's settlement figure - about right?
I have a separate thread about a leak via my flat from the flat above, into the flat below (link to thread posted below). I have just received a settlement figure from the insurer, and wonder whether anyone can advise on this? No need to read the whole thread, as it happened over a couple of months, but just the end bit -…
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Opinions on Bathroom Quote Please
Hello MSEer's, All opinions will be greatly appreciated! Had 2 leaks in the bathroom which has caused damage to the floor, downstairs ceiling, bathroom panels and boxing in work. Decided as the bathroom is old and tired, mouldy, and just down right drab to get a new one! The quote for labour includes; Gutting entire…
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Fencing Quote
Hi Just want to get a handle on a fencing quote I've received, too expensive or too cheap? Remove and dispose of existing rotten fence comprising 14 x 5ft overlap panels, dig out all existing rotten wooden posts and concrete. Erect new fence with 14 x 5ft tanalised overlap panels, and tanalised posts concreted in. Quoted…
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Removing 6 Conifer Trees
I have a quote for £380 to remove 6 large conifer trees at the bottom of my garden with stump to ground level. Includes taking remains off site. Location is south east, approx 30 miles north of London. Does this seem reasonable?
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Flat renovations
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Full Central heating install BG Quote
Hi there, long time lurker first post and sign up! Yes another BG install quote! Had the pleasure of a very polite salesman on Saturday, I havent signed up for anything yet but I wanted to get their view and cost as a marker. Im also running a v tight budget and as I can ustilise their finance option it might help getting…
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Site manager wants to charge 15% commission & 20%vat
I am selling my static caravan and the site owner wan's to charge me 15% commission ( whether he sells it for me or I sell it myself). He then want's to charge me 20% vat, even though I am not registered for vat. Can he legally do this?
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Companies House
I wasn't sure where to post this question as it doesn't fit categories. Please ignore if my question is not in the spirit of MSE. My home address has been erroneously put on a company listed at Companies house. The company was dissolved some years ago. I have nothing to do with the company. My address is being passed…
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artifical grass quote?
i have been quoted £1100 to have this laid , its about 30sq metres for 32ml grass is this about right price ?
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How much to rehang 3 radiators?
I've had my dining room and living room plastered and had the radiators taken off to do so. There is a 1 large one, 1 medium and 1 small rad. The brackets are already on the wall so it is literally a case of being put back on and connected to the existing pipework. Can you please advise how much you think it would cost to…
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Extension & Extensive Decking Quote....
We are looking to: 1- Remove existing conservatory. 2- Replace with conventional single story extension of 26sq metres. The only 'tricky' bit with this is that access to an Anglian water drain needs to be moved and a raft foundation needs to be installed. We have permission from Anglian Water to do this. 3- Replace &…
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Is it possible to move a detached garage?
Hi all, I am viewing a house next week which has a detached garage which is set back from the house in the rear garden. Unfortunately as it is so large it appears to take up a lot of the garden so I was wondering if it is possible/cost effective to move it so that it is attached to the side of the house? I figure as we…
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Side-return extension quote
Wondered if anyone can advise on the following quote for a 1 story kitchen extension, 5x4m (20m sq). The original quote was around 38k so was a bit surprised when it came back at 54k. The house is a typical 2 bed mid-terrace in North London. Full-rewire, new boiler, bifolds, rooflight, underfloor heating. Not including the…
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Shed Base using Concrete Blocks - Price Please
I would appreciate feedback on an indicative price for the following work please. I am replacing my shed and would like some 440 x 215 x 100mm concrete blocks laid on an existing concrete pad to form a base. The blocks need to be laid in a rectangle 10 feet x 6 feet and to be laid completely level to negate the slope of…
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Long wait for quote.
Hi...I have had a couple of medium type jobs looked at. After calling 1st lad twice...he came out ....it's nearly a month and no sign of quote. Another job...almost the same. What is an acceptable period of time to allow before..contacting again..or looking elsewhere? thanks.
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London plasterer quote: £1175 for 2 ceilings
In South London (zone3/4). I have 2 bedrooms, one large one medium size, in total approx 30 sq m in total. Both ceilings have cracks and sagg a little due to ageing joists in loft, but replacement not an option at present. A plasterer has quoted me to: a) 'level out' ceilings i.e. make flat through packing the higher parts…
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Advice on pricing for small plumbing/building/carpentry jobs
Hi all Looking for some rough ideas for pricing before i get some quotes! Plumbing- My water stopcock is totally stuck and won't turn (not sure what they do about this!), a valve on a pipe leading to my sink is leaking (think it needs replaced) and could do with new push button flush bits put in my toilet (dropped…
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Bathroom/Kitchen Work
I am looking to have some work done in my bathroom and kitchen as there is some dated set up and a potential leak. I am looking to have the fuse board moved (currently under the sink) to a higher position. Quoted £400 Remove old bath (leaking behind it and bath is boxed in), fix leak and replace with new bath. Quoted £400…
