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Acceptance of quote is it legally binding?
Building  •  6320 views  •  6 answers

Cost of fitting coving in lounge?
Plastering & Rendering  •  6304 views  •  4 answers

Don't really want to post a job just yet, but I'd be interested to know how much I'd be looking at fit a coving in a (roughly) average size lounge.

Cost to repair box valley gutter?
Roofing  •  6283 views  •  14 answers

Hi - can you please advise how much it costs to repair a box valley gutter (about 6ft in length) with lead lining to stop leakage. Am just after a 'ballpark' figure. Thankyou in advance for any advice.

Best way to paint concrete walls?
Painting & Decorating  •  6277 views  •  11 answers

I'm looking for tips on how best to paint concrete walls.

Cost of fitting bath panel?
Carpentry & Joinery  •  6269 views  •  2 answers

What would be a good price for having a wooden bath panel fitted and skirting boards fitted in 3x5 room?

Pva won't stick
Plastering & Rendering  •  6238 views  •  19 answers

Plasterer is painting pva to painted walls...ready for plastering. . But pva is not sticking to paint...it's reacting to what ever paint has been used...any solutions?

Cost of re-painting doors
Painting & Decorating  •  6235 views  •  13 answers

Our doors are in a reasonable but not great condition and we are considering re-painting them (white as before). How much should I expect to pay per door in London? There are 5 doors to be done.

Cost of new toilet and soil pipe?
Bathroom Fitting  •  6228 views  •  14 answers

Upstairs bathroom does not have a toilet, so you would need to install a new toilet and and water pipe. What is the estimated cost of it please?

Rusty Radiator
Painting & Decorating  •  6223 views  •  20 answers

Hi. I had to strip old paint off of a radiator. I then cleaned it with warm soapy water n left it for quite a long time (weeks to be honest) and recently i applied 2 coats of radiator enamel...the rust coming through now is insane! The radiator itself hasnt …

Water pooling on tarmac driveway?
Driveways  •  6157 views  •  4 answers

I would be really grateful for some help. I recently had a new tarmac drive done (four weeks ago) however I have noticed every time it rains water pools up in certain places. I have contacted the contractor who has said this is normal & is due to the oil …

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