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Solar battery and extension of solar system
Hi total novice on solar and was after some advice please. I currently have a 3.2 kwh solar system installed about 10 years ago under the older FIT system. I’ve been looking at a battery and our electricity usage is 1966 kwh and obviously looking at the future of energy provision. I’ve been quoted £7700 for a 5kw lithium…
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Roofing (ridge/dry ridge? etc.)
I have recently moved to a new property, and need to do some work on the ridges. For reference, we have 96 ridges and everyone who's provided a quote has said it's ~2 days work. So far, I've got 3 quotes and they're all wildly different, so I hope someone can help sense check these a bit!! Thanks in advance for the help.…
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Painting hallway - thoughts?
My folks have had a quote for their hallway, I'm concerned it's a bit too cheap. South East/London zone six 'Standard' sized 3 bed semi Painting hallway and landing - ceiling one or two coats, walls two coats, minimal if any filling required Banisters currently varnished, will be sanded, primer, undercoat, two top coats…
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Roofing repair quote
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Building services charges from council
We’re in process of getting planning approval, which is pushing up costs massively, we’ve now been told we need building services approval for our new roof tiles and insulation. This is not a new build but a normal house ( we only need planning permission because when built 28 yrs ago permitted development was removed)…
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Roofing
Some tiles need replacing and l got a qoute, does it look alright
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Replacing fascias, gutters, bargeboards etc
Completely strip off gutters, downpipes, wooden fascias and bargeboards and replace with white UPVC ventilated soffits, UPVC fascia & bargeboards, guttering and downpipes. 4 bed detached house with gutters front and back. £3250, they did my neighbors with the exact style house as ours in two days, 3 men all done off…
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Kitchen Quote
Hi everyone We are looking to get some work done in our house, mainly in the kitchen. We want to have the existing counter tops removed and replaced, the doors and drawers on the existing storage units replaced (so keeping the overall structure of the units but just replacing the fronts with new drawers and new doors), a…
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Quote for 2 new plug sockets in garden + replace fuse board
Evening all,Just got a quote through for 2 new sockets to be placed in the garden next to each other for the hot tub and other bits.No space left on the consumer unit in the garage, so quote includes replacing this.Just after your thoughts!
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Replace flat roof covering
We had a flat roof extension added to our home 5 years ago. The roof covering is a single ply membrane as detailed by the architect. Since installation we have had 2 x leaks, both during storm weather. Original contractor attended to both leaks and told me the most recent repair was complete. I questioned this as I could…
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Open Plan Diner/ Kitchen with conseravtory
Hi, at the moment I have a separate kitchen, and then a separate dining room leading on to the conservatory. I am looking at knocking the wall between the kitchen and dining room and creating a kitchen/diner with an island, new roof on the conservatory with bi-folding doors - in other words all singing and all dancing, the…
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Artificial Grass Quote
had a quote for artificial grass for quite a small area at the front of my house. Details are: Details and scope of work included: - Removal of any unwanted garden waste for example plants and/or borders that suit thedesign and specifications of the project.- Removal of any turf or hard standings (if necessary) and any…
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Fencing quote
I've got a 9 panel (approx 15 metre) fence that is far from straight. Didn't notice it when I bought the house but the longer I'm here the more it annoys me! Had a quote to take it out and make it straight, have already OK'd this with the neighbour. Their quote was to reuse the panels and gravel boards but new concrete…
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Missing landscaper
I found a landscaper through a friend, and we have both found him wanting. He gave me a quote to revamp my patio and remove a pond and lay to artificial grass. £4200 The work was to be in three stages with stage payments. 1. Clear the garden, level and remove all the spoil, with 1st stage payment of £1000. 2. He asked for…
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Electric work quote is this about right
Hi I've got an estimate from the electrician and I'm quite surprised at the amount. Not sure if it's high because he doesn't want the job or if everything has gone up that much in these last few crazy years. I know prices seem always higher up here in semi rural Scotland but just no idea if this is reasonable. He's…
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Can only get 1 bathroom quote - is this worth going for?
Hi all - I normally do my own plumbing - no expert but I enjoy my DIY and have done several bathrooms by now. However with less free time these days I've called in some bathroom fitters to get some quotes for a bathroom revamp. I've had trouble getting hold of people and so far have only had one quote - because I've only…
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Where to go from here, my rights
Please advice. From start to finish it was chaos and incompetence. I chose this company based on the review, I paid for a premium package because I am suffering from breast cancer and a month out of major surgery and about to start chemotherapy. I needed the packing service as I medically can not do the heavy lifting. I…
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Solar panels? Too expensive or about right?
I’ve found so many spam sites and rubbish when looking at Solar so I’m finding it hard to know if these quotes are reasonable. The 2nd quote offers larger batteries and 2 more panels for the same money but I’m not as sold with them as a company. 1. local company with good reviews, via solar together scheme. Get good vibe…
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Block Paving Quote
My son who lives in Kent and has just had a quote for a 45 sq metre driveway. The price came to £9375+vat=£11,250 I believe the blocks are £34sq metre inc vat, so that makes up around £1,500 of that quote The rest is made of………………………….. •Excavate driveway to a depth of 250/300mm and have uprisings taken away by grab lorry,…
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New shower enclosure
I've just had a quote and wondered what others thought: Remove old shower tray and tiles.Supply and fit new 1400x800 shower tray and new thermostatic bar shower.Supply and fit x2 800mm pieces of glass and 300mm flipper panel.Supply and fit new pipework to feed new shower coming from behind basin.Supply and fit tile,…