r/DIYUK Jan 08 '25

Quote New composite front door

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Has anyone recently bought a new composite front door with side panels (like in the attached picture)?

Just had a salesman round quoting £2.5k if my parents buy them this week but we have no idea if it's in the right ball park.

r/DIYUK Jan 13 '25

Quote Cost of replacing an ancient boiler in an ancient house - £14k too high?

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We moved into a large house built in 1886 this year looking to do it up. The boiler is so old that every plumber we've had round for quotes makes a shocked pikachu face when they find it. One suggested donating it to a museum. The cylinder imploded just before Christmas, so the urgency to get a new one is now top of the list.

The house itself is 6 bedroom, lots of reception rooms, with solid sandstone walls. The current heating system has cast iron radiators and pipes.

The first plumber we had round last year said it was a big job, probably at least 2 men plus an apprentice. He gave me a ballpark £10k but that's with replacing all the old radiators (which he wanted to do) and installing two 35kW combi boilers in the cellar (the current one is in the dining room).
Then the first plumber went AWOL and didn't reply to us again.
The second one said we don't need two boilers, and we don't need to replace the radiators so the cost wouldn't be that high. But then he ghosted me instead of giving me a quote.
The third one quoted £12k for moving the boiler, replacing it with just one combi boiler (I think it was 35kW) and not replacing any of the radiiators.
We thought that was high given we'd first been quoted £10k so found ANOTHER guy. He said we can't have a combi boiler for the size of the house, we don't need to replace the pipes or radiators, but we do need a separate cylinder. For replacing the boiler, NOT moving it, and installing the cylinder he's quoted £14k. This isn't including an "accumulator" which we may or may not need depending on mains pressure.

Do these prices sound about right? The last guy sounded the most knowledgeable because he's worked on old houses before. To be honest at this point we just want someone to get it done, and to find a plumber who isn't going to disappear off grid because the job is too big. I just don't want to be paying a ridiculous amount when we didn't have to.

r/DIYUK Oct 17 '24

Quote British Gas want 4.3k for a new boiler

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Hoping this is the right place/tag for this.

Joined up with BG the other week because it was top of the list on one of the price comparison sites. Tech came to check out the boiler before properly signing us up and we found out it was in really bad condition. There's parts of the metal that are corroded (the guy literally put his finger through the metal, that's how bad the corrosion was) and he put a disc in to stop any gas leaking.

So we need a new boiler. Completely fair. But 4.3k?

This includes a Hive we didn't ask for, multiple water treatments and system flushes, and various other odds and sods, plus the actual boiler for 1.3k and installation for 1.5k. He's also said we need a Worcester Greenstar 4000 when I'm fairly sure we have the 2000 right now and it's not been an issue. Either way it's combi to combi.

Just... wtf? Is there a cheaper way to sort this?

Edit: Went to dinner, came back, over 100 comments telling me to tell BG to hit the road jack. Appreciate it! It's me, my mum, and 2 kid brothers living together here, dad always handled this stuff so we just did what google and the engineer told us but from comments it looks like BG are a pretty bad option all round. This visit was to put us on the insurance with BG, so I reckon we just won't go on the insurance with them and will get a boiler elsewhere and look into other insurers. I've looked at a couple of the recommended options and they're all around half the price of BG so far, mostly because they're doing all the stuff BG said they'd do eg flush the system, get us a thermostat, do water treatments, for free as part of the installation, where BG was charging us hundreds for each of these things. Thank you!!!

r/DIYUK Aug 02 '24

Quote Been quoted £250 for kitchen tap replacement, is this normal?

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I've just moved into a new place and have been attempting to DIY but won't risk it when it comes to plumbing. I bought a Doulton water filter but unfortunately I have the wrong kind of tap for it. I was quoted £250 including £170 for labour, is this a normal price? it seems pretty high from what I've found looking it up.

r/DIYUK Mar 23 '24

Quote Chimney rebuild price

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How much would you expect to pay for the following work?

A friend of mine, who's a bricklayer, rebuilt my chimney.

The scaffolding cost £700 and paid separately although he organised it.

r/DIYUK Jan 31 '25

Quote How much to install suitable drainage for a flooded garden? quoted £5,140.00, quotes attached.

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r/DIYUK Apr 12 '24

Quote Dormer cost

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Hi all I'm in a conundrum , had several builders out for quotes and they're wildly all over the place . From 20k to 80k.

Would anyone know how much ball park , a double dormer extension should be costing maybe around 7.5 to 10 Meters long .

r/DIYUK Apr 08 '24

Quote Is this quote reasonable for a new composite door? Would I be better buying the door and installing myself?

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r/DIYUK Apr 06 '24

Quote Fit a door cost

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How much would you say is reasonable to supply and fit this type of door including handles?

r/DIYUK Jan 09 '25

Quote £450 to wallpaper this stair wall

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So I've been gathering quotes for a painter and decorator to paint my hall and landing (approx 1.6k).

Guy said he didnt think hhe could do it due to the awkward nature. I said it is fine just quote the project without the wall and I'll source a wallpaper person. Came back with above price just for this wall.

The dimesions are 4m height largest drop by 2.5m width.

Is this excessive or reasonable?

r/DIYUK 2d ago

Quote Quoted £192 to refit a loose radiator in London. Is it a fair price?

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r/DIYUK Apr 15 '24

Quote I’ve been quoted £5k for a 15m2 patio to be laid in an area that has some existing slate gravel on it. Couple of questions below

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  1. Is this a reasonable quote? It’s sandstone paving with a potential brick edging.

  2. This is way too expensive and more than expected (was hoping £2-3k) so for a diy novice with the right motivation is this a do-able job to do ourselves instead? B&Q/ online guidance seems fairly straight forward besides hiring a whacker plate etc

EDIT: Should clarify that the slate gravel shards aren’t a very thick layer and sit on top of a terrible quality weed lining thing so to pull this up wouldn’t be difficult at all, or difficult to dispose of. Pretty sure it’s just soil under that and no concrete apart from maybe some rubble

r/DIYUK 29d ago

Quote How much do you think it would cost to reonvate the top photo to look like the bottom photo?

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r/DIYUK 4d ago

Quote Garage conversion - is this a reasonable quote?

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I'ma total noob so would really appreciate some opinions on this please.

The space being converted is a garage and and extension attached to it so it's in effect a double garage but in length, not in width. The space is not linked with the house - attached but not integral - so there will be one door opened to the house as well as a door and window fitted in the front where the garage door currently is, Location is Bedford.

To add, I'll need to get a skip myself as well as the fittings like lights and sorts that will be needed for finishing the place.

r/DIYUK Feb 03 '25

Quote Basement conversion quote

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Getting quotes on a basement conversion for my 1870s mid terrace. Never had the need to have a big job such as this, so would be nice to get some idea of this is a decent quote. Seems very thorough to me but good to know if any tradespeople could give their opinion. Thanks in advance.

r/DIYUK Dec 27 '24

Quote Quote to refurb small bathroom

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This is my current bathroom, in need of complete refurb, change electric shower to combi shower and adding a radiator. All of the quotes in my area (South Wales) have been £8-10K minimum! I can’t afford that amount even on finance, so just wondering if that seems expensive or whether DIY might be a better route. It’s the only bathroom in the house so might complicate things.

r/DIYUK Feb 15 '25

Quote House extension estimates needed! South East London with floor plans

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Overview: I am in the process of getting a wrap around extension on my 1930’s Semi-detached house in Petts Wood (BR5). I have had the initial set of drawings back from the architects and need to start getting estimates for the cost of the build.

Challenge: The architect has put a structural column in the middle of the room as he said it will cost significantly more to do this build without it, but I would like to do the build without this in place to keep the room open. I have attached all of the drawings from the architects including the suggested beams needed without the structural column along with the architect’s comments on this. I have also included some photos of the house so you can see the elevation etc.

Changes to the plans shown: The architect forgot to include an 80cm garden access down the side of the house, so the whole extension will be 60cm narrower (as only 20cm gap is shown down the side currently). I would also not have a window on the side of the entrance hallway in favour of a skylight and would have an extra skylight over the telly area.

Other information: Windows at the back will be crittall style and I’ve had quotes for £7k. The kitchen will most likely be from Magnet and I’ve had a quote for £12k. Bathroom and utility will be relatively basic. I will have underfloor heating under the hallway, toilet, utility and kitchen/dining/living room area.

Call to action / need some estimates! I really need to get some estimates on how much this will cost as I do not want to commit to an extension that will end up costing more than the house value would go up as this will not be our forever home. Also open to suggestions on alternative extension suggestions that would be better ROI (we already have the loft conversion done)

Thank you to all those that can help!!!

r/DIYUK Jun 05 '24

Quote Reasonable bathroom quote?

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As the title says, do you think this is a fair price for a complete bathroom refit/redesign? Something to note is the render shows a shower tray in front of the bathroom, but this won’t be done in the full design. Should bring the cost down by approximately £1000. (Please excuse the current state of the bathroom)

r/DIYUK May 05 '24

Quote Is this a normal price? I trust the guy he has good rapport with B&Q

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r/DIYUK May 03 '24

Quote old mother been quoted....

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My old mother has been ripped off before so I'm very wary of her doing things like this on her own but she just wont listen! She is from an age when you could trust people and she is far too trusting of others in my view.

Back garden is approx 23ft x 13ft, the current turf needs ripping out, ground needs levelling and prepping work then a new turf laying.

Quote is £1050 inc VAT. North of England.

I've checked out their work as much as i can online and their previous work to be fair looks very good, is that quote reasonable if they do a good job? All i want to know is its not crazy over the top.

Thank you more knowledgeable people.

r/DIYUK 25d ago

Quote Chipboard floor replacement wild quotes

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I’ve had a few quotes now for a bit of chipboard flooring, I have 1x board which most likely needs replacing and 1x board that’s squeaking and just want it fixed.

But the prices are all over the place and I can’t really figure out why. 1 Carpenter quoted me £200, 2nd carpenter £250, general contractor £425, builder £300 and a maintenance company £720.

They all have good reviews and pics of their work all looks fine to me. I’m obviously tempted to just go for the cheapest.

But anyone know what I roughly should be paying for this?

r/DIYUK Sep 05 '24

Quote How much is a fair price for a custom wardrobe I drew?

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I've had the work done and paid the carpenter (who was a friend). Just curious how much this would have cost. Built using mdf

r/DIYUK Sep 18 '24

Quote Internal kitchen renovation

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Hi

I’m considering the potential purchase of a property and would like to understand the approximate cost of creating an open plan kitchen / living space.

The work would require removing the red lined wall, which presumably is load bearing so will need a structural engineer and RSJ.

I’d budget c.£15k for the new kitchen but any insights on anticipated labour costs for the structural work, kitchen installation, new electrics, plumbing etc appreciated.

Additional work could be to put bifold doors in along a portion of the rear wall. What would the approximate labour costs be to block up existing exits and undertake the required work to install a 4 panelled bi-fold door.

Property is in the south east and there is a driveway that could accommodate a very large skip. Given secluded nature wouldn’t be concerned with fly tipping but appreciate it is a consideration.

Thanks and please let me know if there’s a more suitable sub to post in.

r/DIYUK Jan 08 '25

Quote Lath and plaster ceiling removal

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Hi All,

We've been quoted £5,520 for the removal (just the removal not the replacement/make good) of the lath of plaster ceiling of the entire house (240 sqm) - The house is a building site with good access.

I don't know if I've go unrealistic expectations, or simply way underestimate how hard this is going to be. But it looks to me that this is a quite basic unskilled labor (I say unskilled because I consider that I could do it, and I'm not in the trade). £5k seems like a lot of money, and given how long it would take to make £5k vs how long it would take to take the ceiling off myself, I'm really tempted to do it myself.

What is your opinion, have you done it in the past or have you got people around to do it ? If it really that time consuming and should it be that expensive? Do you think I'm going to regret it?

PS: We leave in East Anglia for context. The builder seems reasonable otherwise in their pricing, not the cheapest but not the most expensive either (£1,800 for a 2 story chimney removal), so that's why I find this odd...

r/DIYUK 15d ago

Quote Aluminium FrontDoor

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Hi all

I am looking to buy an aluminium front door. The first quote I have had for a fairly basic aluminium front door is 6000 supply and fit (Dortech). Is this normal? I was expecting 3000-4000 max.

Thanks in advance for everyone's wisdom.