Recent content by westyuk1

Cheers Deluks. The Mrs got that from Next Homeware ...http://www.next.co.uk/x533336s7#778230x53

Thanks for the genuine replies. 'GavThePlumber' I wasn't asking for another quote, just if the price was generally fair, clue was in the title... Undistilled, I said there was a load of issues I wont bother going into, that's why I wouldn't use him again.

Initially it was going to be a straight bath sink and toilet swap as a favour over a day or so. As we decided to do a refurb I expected costs. I asked for a quote several times but it was avoided. I realise this goes against every rule but we have known the guy for over 20 years so we didn't...

Well I certainly don't fall into the high roller bracket. The price jumped from 2-2.5k to 2.8 to 3.2 so while it looks decent it's more than I was expecting. I won't get into other issues I've had so if it's a fair price I will just put it down to experience and not use him again. Pete "Value...

No just asking opinion on value. This is a family friend of my other half and he will be paid.

It's almost finished. Just a bit if grouting and the slate needs sealing.

Can anyone comment on whether this is a fair or decent price for a complete bathroom refurb on a house circa 1930s. This is in Havering, effectively Greater London. I removed the tiles before the job started, which were two layers thick and after I'd finished the walls needed redoing...

It shouldn't be a fused socket as mentioned. After digging out the old one it's a 45A DP cooker type switch. A stupid mistake through rushing, I've got a load little jobs to finish before I go back to work next week... Anyway thanks for the replies. Will this suffice...

Thanks! I've just done that. The shower turned on for a couple of seconds but then then it went off. No noise or tripped fuse switch. I changed the 13A fuse on the new socket, checked no bare wires and all terminals were secured tight but it happened again. On for a few seconds then the fuse...