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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…
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Replacement boiler and move into loft
Hi! Just want to know if this quote sounds ok? New Wb 18Ri boiler supply and fit into loft, remove old boiler and debris. Install filter and extend warranty to 8 yrs. Move existing cylinder to corner of cupboard( both in bedroom atm) Fit 3 new thermostats Supply and fit new wireless room thermostat. Power flush system.…
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Central Heating Estimate 2 up 2 down £6500
I've had the following rough estimate from a small local company, which is based on 1 year old prices, so warned it could be even higher. It's to fit a complete CH system into a house with no existing CH (already has gas supply & 2 gas fires in main rooms but no other gas heating): Ideal Vogue 32kW inc flue 1100 Magnaclean…
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Fitted wardrobe in Reading ...what options do I have?
Hello all, Your advice will be much appreciated. We are moving into our new home soon and we need fitted wardrobe. The room is quite small and I feel our only option is a fitted wardrobe. The floor plan is here: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/house-prices/detailMatching.html?prop=41096839&sale=50881421&country=england As can…
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Double glazing - very cheap
I've had 5 quotes for double glazing. Terraced house replacement windows with 2 openings plus trickle vents A rated glass. 1 back door 850 X 2100 1 window 600 X 700 1 window 1800 X 1200 5 windows 1800 X 900 A - quoted £4480 B - quoted £3800 C - quoted £3750 D - quoted £2850 E - quoted £2380 A is the local big name firm…
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Boiler what are the best ones/fair quote?
Hi all I am a single dwelling Landlord and boiler needs to be replaced. I have had a quote for an Ideal imini combi for £1375 + VAT fitted, with 3 year warranty. This goes up to £1630 + VAT for Ideal independent plus with 7 year warranty . Also a Vaillant will cost £1620+vat with a 7 year warranty I have had a look online…
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Communal roof repairs
Hi, First of all, apologies in advance for boring you all with this - believe me, I wish I didn't have to! I own a flat in a previously council owned block. There are 4 of us owners, and 2 council tenants. The protocol set by the council is that if there are communal repairs to be done, we must inform them in the first…
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Carpet Quote
Hi all, We are in the process of buying a house and so we are new to all the added extras we need to purchase. We have been quoted £299 for Noble Carpet Silver Cloud Saxony with 8 mm underlay for a 16sqm room. Can anyone tell me if this is a fair price. I'm happy to go with it if it is, I just want to make sure :) Thank in…
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Replace window hinges
Supply and replace hinges to 2 top hung windows. Both windows are upstairs so 2 man job. Estimated 1.5 hours. £250. Hinges are £20-30, so seems a lot for labour, although can understand it needs 2 people (one perched on a ladder).
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Laminate quote
We have been given a quote for a good quality oak laminate to be supplied and fitted with removal of existing vinyl, three door bars, beading to match in a 18x12 room through to a 14x10 room £986
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Reasonable Landscaper Cost?
Just a had a quote to landscape our small 40m2 (5meters width x 8 meters Length) back garden And small front garden (5m wide x 2m length). The will be replacing our current lawn with artificial grass, putting up new basic 5foot fence panels (around 8 panels) with concrete gravel boards and raise beds with a membrane to…
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Fitting Internal Doors - This sounds a lot!
Hi all, This is actually to ask for help on behalf of my mother. She's having a fair bit of work done at her house (1998 build) to lighten it up and make it a bit more contemporary. As part of this she would like 12 new internal doors fitted. A couple of weeks ago we went to a door supplier and got a quote for the…
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Asbestos removal quote
What would be a fair quote for removal of an asbestos partition wall in our kitchen? It's at the moment undamaged and about 2.5 m by 1.5 m. Contains amosite and chrysotile, it's a grey/white insulation board less than 1 cm thick. Also not sure how to go about finding a company for such a small job- HSE website only lists…
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New sealed unit cost
Hi Just looking to see if this is a decent price from a local guy who works in the window industry and does work in his own time Bathroom sealed unit 1.0 x 0.4 privacy glass , with a new handle and a pair of 10" hinges for the smaller window above that have bent over time £225 all in Any good?
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Most Expensive Materials cost ever !?!?
I am not questioning how much material he needs but more the costs he has put down against some of the items..particularly some of the items in bold Do they also look excessive to you? which ones? Thank you in advance Damp works in property - MATERIALS COST * 600 by 1000 radiator K2 £250 * 6 lengths of 5inch skirting…
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Chimney lining & Fireplace installation
Had been warned this might cost a bit but wow... Replacing the gas convection heater in an edwardian semi with a traditional open, solid fuel fireplace. Failed smoke test so been advised the chimney needs lining. Gieven we are burning solid fuel been told this has to be a specific grade of lining, 904. Quote we have had…
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How Much is Gutter Clearing?
I want to try to phone round some people to get quotes for this but have no idea if the price they are then going to tell me is fair or ludicrous. I've googled and can't really find anybody that stands out to do it - is it a company type in itself, or is there another trade/job name I need to look for? Gutters are…
