We used them to sell the old house and a local company to sell the flat and wouldn’t use them again. You end up doing a lot yourself, things the local estate agents did for us.Originally Posted by Don
We used them to sell the old house and a local company to sell the flat and wouldn’t use them again. You end up doing a lot yourself, things the local estate agents did for us.
I suppose it depends on how quick you want a sale, how attractive a property is etc too. The one I consulted locally before deciding against a sale said they do marathon viewing events to drum up bids quickly by having viewings overlap to make it seem more sought after. Of course that probably works better when the market is red hot.
Have had my eyes opened to a few things as my previous experience with houses was getting a new build off the shelf in a ready to move-in state.
Firstly, bought some new flooring for the B2L yesterday from Carpetright and was surprised at how affordable and easy the process is. Obviously still probably a massive markup but 25% cheaper than the developer and they'll fit the entire house in a day. Given how much it can transform a house, I highly recommend you all get involved. 4-year 0% finance too so they're basically paying me to do it.
Our new place in London needs it too but we need to do the walls there first. Currently it's got some wallpaper business going on so I suspect we need some sort of plastering to be done once we remove the wallpaper. Also need to redo the bathroom and possibly kitchen too. It's a pain in the arse but all quite exciting at the same time. Like our very own episode of Homes Under the Hammer.
Not a "gammon" in sight. What have you done with the real Taz?
What the fuck are you on about you disgusting piece of shit?
Well that escalated.
Trying to get the kitchen done. Some woman came today to give us a quote just to replace worktops and cupboard doors and it was four grand. Might as well get it all ripped out and redone if it’s that much for it be spruced up.
Got two contacts to get full quotes from so we’ll see. It’s a tiny kitchen.
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I'm expecting a small 3x3 bathroom to cost about £4k so I suspect our larger kitchen may double that.
Share the details as and when you get them because when it comes to this stuff I feel like RL on prom night.
I also wonder how long we have before 0% financing is a relic.
We’re in that sweet spot where people are questioning whether they can continue to pay out ludicrous amounts but building materials and labour are still in high demand so they’re quoting whatever number comes to mind first.
You must be able to get a new kitchen with appliances off someone like Wren for that sort of money.
Everything everywhere has gone up because cunts can.
Also, has anyone got a cleaner?
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Was that Dream Doors?Trying to get the kitchen done. Some woman came today to give us a quote just to replace worktops and cupboard doors and it was four grand. Might as well get it all ripped out and redone if it’s that much for it be spruced up.
Got two contacts to get full quotes from so we’ll see. It’s a tiny kitchen.
No, I’ve 4 working limbs.
And no kids.
Joe’s Doors, apparently. Are Dream Doors recommended?
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They have a show room round the corner from my house and specialise in door and counter replacement. I have heard good things but god knows what the prices are now. Our kitchen needs doing but ideally we want a wall knocked through that will need a RSJ etc before we can think of designing the kitchen. Getting a non cowboy builder is impossible at the moment.
What is this 1996?
If you want anything remotely decent and you're in the south you'll be looking at 6-10k for the bathroom and 10k+ for the kitchen.
Yeah, pay them £15 an hour and get 3 hours every 2 weeks.
Or fucking notions.
Yeah.
I really want a cleaner. Think it would cause ructions among the neighbours though. I'm already on the shit list for not joining their whatsapp group.
My bathroom cost about £4.5K and while all the materials and choice were good, the fitters they contracted were shite. Genuinely did the hot and cold the wrong way around in the shower, bath taps and sink. Got them back twice to sort stuff out, but even now you turn the shower colder to make it go hotter, and the main overhead bit and little shower head are the wrong way round. I swear it would be more powerful if they were the right way around but I’ve no plumbing knowledge to back that up, and my wife has banned them from ever coming back. Also had to reseal all their work. So nobody get Titan Bathrooms in, cos they should arrive on horseback.
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Make sure to pick one up when passing through Bogota.
This is what I feared
I think our kitchen was around 10k. And that was just cupboards, a sink and an integrated oven / stove. Gas seems to be a major pain in the arse as they need to get someone in that's "certified". Probably saves a mint if it's electric only.
This time last year I was quoted about three-ish grand for my small kitchen, but they also wanted another two grand to fit it, even though it was about a day's work for two blokes. I found somebody local who would have fitted it for his day rate. Between that and my mother saving loads on her kitchen through my uncle knowing a load of tradesmen and appliance people, I reckon they must rinse all sorts of poorly-connected rubes on fitting and the like.
Definitely. My mate quoted some toff £850 on a simple painting job because he didn't want the work (lazy cunt) and the toff went for it.
Yeah I know a bloke who does that, quotes really high if he cant be arsed then it's a bonus if they are mental enough to pay it.
That's pretty much how my company does business with Saudi Arabia, and boy do we do some business with them.
I have a cleaner. Of all the things I spend money on, that one has to be the money best spent.
Had a man round today who basically told my wife not to bother with tarting up what we've already got cos the carcasses (I presume he meant cupboards) have been destroyed by condensation cos the extractor fan is doing nothing besides making noise.Trying to get the kitchen done. Some woman came today to give us a quote just to replace worktops and cupboard doors and it was four grand. Might as well get it all ripped out and redone if it’s that much for it be spruced up.
Got two contacts to get full quotes from so we’ll see. It’s a tiny kitchen.
Looking forward to my new kitchen now. Sending me a quote next week.
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Chaps, if you want a decent kitchen refit, then look no further than http://www.plainenglishdesign.co.uk/...lish-kitchens/
Alright, moneybags.A Plain English kitchen (supply only) costs from £35,000
Say no more.Crafted from the best possible materials and infused with our unique sense of detail and proportion, our joinery can be used in any room beyond the kitchen – including pantries, mudrooms, butler’s pantries, sculleries . . .
This is one for my future agony uncle column in one of those upper class publications.
Q: Jimmy, I've fucked my wife with gusto in every single room in our weekend pile - every room but one. For some reason, she just won't put out in the butler's pantry. I've tried everything - candles, raw meat, the music of Vera Lynn - but she can't find the mood. What do you suggest?
A: It might just be that the joinery isn't up to scratch. Someone on a messageboard once recommended me Plain English Design - if you ask me, £50,000 is a small price to pay to be able to have your way against a newly installed cognac cabinet and complete the set.
Architectural Digest.
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Might try and do the walls ourselves.
Stripping the wallpaper seems straightforward enough. It might lead to some small chipped bits of plaster like in that picture at worst but can just stick some filler and sand that and it'll be fine, right?
Not sure what the mould treatment is like but I suspect a little chemical wash is all it needs and then we just bang on some paint.
Andy/Bam/other alphas, can I do this shit easy enough or do I need to enlist some Albanian motherfucker off Nextdoor?
The close up of the socket is sending me. Hopefully no sparks were involved.
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Any sort of Bleach cleaner will sort the mould and those walls look perfect. Its fresh plaster so will need to be sealed before painting properly.Toggle Spoiler
Might try and do the walls ourselves.
Stripping the wallpaper seems straightforward enough. It might lead to some small chipped bits of plaster like in that picture at worst but can just stick some filler and sand that and it'll be fine, right?
Not sure what the mould treatment is like but I suspect a little chemical wash is all it needs and then we just bang on some paint.
Andy/Bam/other alphas, can I do this shit easy enough or do I need to enlist some Albanian motherfucker off Nextdoor?
£6.5k for a whole new kitchen.Trying to get the kitchen done. Some woman came today to give us a quote just to replace worktops and cupboard doors and it was four grand. Might as well get it all ripped out and redone if it’s that much for it be spruced up.
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Has anyone got a boiling water tap?
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We have one at work and all the hot drink... erm... drinkers, say it doesn't taste right and use the kettle anyway.
Not personally but a family member does. It makes tea taste shit but I don't know if that's a deal breaker for you, as otherwise it seems extremely convenient.
How does filtered 98 degree water make tea taste bad?
We have one at work and it’s not hot enough, but I imagine something proper like a Quooker would be.
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No idea but it seems to be the general consensus. I don't drink hot drinks so I can only offer the anecdotal opinion of the women in my office.
I've got a Qettle boiling/filtered tap and it's great. I don't drink tea though so can't answer that part, fine for coffee.
An old office I worked in had one and +1 for the tea doesn't taste right.
Also surprised at the lack of tea drinkers in here. Sort yourselves out.
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