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Thanks. When you put it like that it sounds so simple. I guess it should be too. But the responses from the builders have constraints and small print. For example, one excluded paint whereas our spec was for mist coat and two coats of emulsion. One has external render and painted, the other...

Thanks. Best quote I've had so far came in today at £3900 psqm and it's a 14sqm extension but does have a 35sqm conservatory to demolish, there are 3 velux windows in the new extension, and a steel required as we open the kitchen into it. On the flipside the conservatory foundations are being...

Quick Q for those who know. I've heard guestimations for extensions as being around £2500 sqm for single storey extension. Is that finished as in electrics, plaster etc, or just empty shell? And, Does that include any sort of demolition or breaking through from the main building, oooh, like...

The 12k was stamp duty wasn't it, so unless you're buying under threshold there is no way to spend it on a mini cooper instead. In any case, its not building quotes related so please take your cooper back to the hair salon :D

Yeah no worries. It was more the discrepancy, given the accurate tender drawings and scope of works, in the builder pricing and whether I had any recourse with the architect. I've asked the architect for his "thoughts" on the matter. I'm a DIYer. I may end up doing a lot of this myself. The...

Thanks, name checks out.

I do have detailed docs. Both quotes are insanely priced. One is more insane than the other. I am seeking other quotes. I am not sure i'd go with the cheapest in any case. What i've noticed with the responses so far is the devil is in the detail not just of what they say they are doing, but...

Yes, that's what I was expecting and architects drawings, SE calcs, schedule of works etc is what I've spent the best part of £4k on so there shouldn't be any ambiguity. I can't get my head around how there can be a 70% difference in price.

Yeah, I see what you mean. I will look for more quotes. Gonna pin the architect down on the ppsqm too.

Hate to do this but editing my original post as it had more detail than I should have shared. Essentially muggings here gets architect involved to a set budget for a small extension and some other bits, couple of bathrooms. Quotes are based on the same set of drawings but over 70% apart which...

Glad someone thinks so. The architect thought it was about bang on, and the builder didn't know what the issue was either. Awaiting other quotes, but frankly, if they all come back at this level i'll wait it out.

Been getting quotes of 3.5-4k per sqm for single storey 16 sqm extension in south Wales.

So the fitter came and went and says the windows are sealed fine. He says he put expanding foam around the window reveals. I think he did as I saw the work in progress. The rooms definitely feel colder. I'm not sure if it's psychological or not. Temp sensors show the rooms at approx 19c. I don't...

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Thanks both. I don't know why we ended up with so many trickle vents. So stupid, as we were going to go triple glazed but decided against it for the vents. I'll try blocking up some vents. We had strong winds the other night and a candle was moving about but very hard to see where it's coming...

Had new UPVC windows fitted in the summer by a small two man band type firm and they did a good job, I think, it certainly looks good anyway. The issue is i'm sure they are letting some noise and possibly draughts in - its hard to explain, but i can hear conversations outside which i'm sure...

I drilled into the ceiling and its all dry so i guess its condensation. Is it possible i've got an underground spring appearing under my shower cubicle lol.

Thanks, have attached a closer picture. I think it's condensation but it's remarkably similar in shape and size to the area I'm trying to solve which is directly beneath, underneath the shower tray. But that would require the moisture to be travelling down behind tiles. Is that possible? They...

Just discovered all my ggl104 are leaking in the corners. They are 30 years old. Glass isn't blown. Would it be best just to have them replaced at this stage and what cost approx per window, £500 ? I have 6 that need doing :(

What do folks think about the ceiling. It's an odd pattern for a leak, but not exactly what I'd expect for condensation either ? I can't see behind this ceiling as it is a lowered ceiling but the one above (original one) is bone dry. This ceiling was lowered to put 100mm celotex on the bathroom...