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Trade In Deals
In particular, I'm in the market for a chimney hood extractor and have seen some that I'm interested in with a £50 trade in offer. Trouble is I haven't got another extractor to trade in. Anyway around this? In general when a trade in deal appears and you haven't got a similar product to trade in what's the best way to…
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Refurb 1930s 3 bed semi - Cheshire - rough costs
Hi, thinking of buying an unimproved 1930s semi, could do with some ballpark figures for jobs we'll need to do before moving in. We'll probably do the gutting ourselves before tradesmen come in, and do the final decorating. I've made a guess at prices below. Knock through wall between dining room & kitchen. £2000 Replaster…
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New roof - clay tiles 4 bed detached
Hi, We have just moved into a detached early 1900s house. It has a clay tile roof that is letting in a bit of water here and there and there are quite a few tiles missing. Had a roofer around today and whilst he wasn't after doing a re-roof I asked him how much he thought it would cost. The price he came out with made my…
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Having a woodburner fitted
I'm having a woodburner fitted to my cottage. I'm having it installed in the lounge, with the insulated flue straight up the inside of the wall and out through the roof. The walls are plasterboard so are having to be covered in a heat resistant material behind the flue. There is no fireplace or chimney in place. I've been…
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Single storey rear extension quote (Cheshire)
This quote is for a 5.25m x 3m single storey extension, pitched roof with 3 velux windows, one window & plain patio doors in rear wall. Extension is onto back wall of 30s semi with a single approx 2m wide bay window, plan is to open out only through window opening so minimal additional structural support is needed here.…
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Soakaway
We have a blocked soakaway that someone is coming to try and unblock next week for us, however we have been told by 2 different companies that we are looking at £3000 including VAT for a new one to be put in. Both firms said it would be a crate system 1.5 by 1.5sq meters. It would involved digging up part of our garden and…
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electrician quote is it about right
i have built a small kitchen extension and now need it wired i have had a quote of £1450 the work involved is running cooker,hob and hood points back to consumer unit .adding 8 down lights to the kitchen, 3 double sockets spurs to all appliances an outside flood light and a outside socket also in the old kitchen i need 3…
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Structural engineer price
I'm in the process of buying a house and we want to knock down the wall between kitchen and dining room. I know we need a structural engineer to assess if it needs an rsj and if so to calculate the size of it. How much should I expect to pay for this? I'm struggling to even find an Istructe registered surveyor where I live…
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fair price for plastering room
Hi We are getting our box room plastered. Its a pretty small room (you can fit a single bed in it and a chest of drawers and thats about it) The walls are in a right old state, they are crumbling but the ceiling is fine. So the walls need scraping off and treating...the full works really. We had a quote to get it…
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Drive resurface
I've received a quote of £875 + VAT (= £1,050) to resurface a 35m2 - I'm removing the existing tarmac from the concrete base. I live in Surrey - is this price reasonable because seems high to me?
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Replacing two trv head
I paid £80 to the plumber to replace two Drayton trv. Labour costs £40 and I was surprised he spent only 15 min on the job. Have I been ripped off. Thank's
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Re-plastering bungalow cost?
I woud be grateful to get some good advise from you helpful people! I just have to get the front and side of my bungalow re-plastered. No scaffolding is required. I have been quoted around £850. does this seem a fair price? I honestly don't have a clue, but I cannot afford to get ripped off! Oh yes, it is in Devon.
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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…
