[Finance] Property Purchase

[Weststander]

I can't speak for all of it, but when we bought our house we had to have the Artex removed and it cost us £6k - that was nearly 20 years ago, so assume about £9 or £10k now (we did get the cost of the house reduced by £6k as a result of the survey)

Assuming no asbestos, it's an easier and cheaper job for a plasterer to scrape off the peaks, uni bond then apply a final skimming coat of plaster.

We had this done, at a similar price to standard plastering.

You'd never know that we once had Granny-esque Artex.

 

[Perkino]

I've just had a quote to have 5 radiators replaced. 3 of these are being moved approximately 50-60 cm's. Total price £2,800

 

[Weststander]

I've just had a quote to have 5 radiators replaced. 3 of these are being moved approximately 50-60 cm's. Total price £2,800

Have you obtained several quotes? Are you in the Brighton area?

 

[Murray 17]

Who’s been living there before you, Frank Spencer?

No, his less able father [emoji23]

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[Murray 17]

Boiler shouldn't cost you more than a grand to have fitted. Probably the same for the radiators and piping depending on the flooring - floorboards easy - tiles / laminate hard.

Re the drive drainage. I have two spare drainage pipes with grills on top that you could put at the bottom of the slope - you can have them for free assuming you're in the Sussex area.

Thank you. I am in Hove, so may take you up on that offer.

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[Murray 17]

I think he probably means 'permeable' so you wouldn't need to take water away, it can just soak into the ground as normal.

I did mean permeable, thanks.

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[Gwylan]

Assuming no asbestos, it's an easier and cheaper job for a plasterer to scrape off the peaks, uni bond then apply a final skimming coat of plaster.

There was asbestos there - we had it tested.

 

[The Wookiee]

I am in the process of buying a very dated 2 bedroom bungalow. The survey has highlighted a number of areas that need to be addressed quickly. I would really appreciate hearing from anybody who could give me rough figures for getting the following work done. I appreciate it's difficult without seeing the property:

A complete re-wire;
A new boiler, radiators and piping;
The cavity walls to the north and south being emptied, as insulation has been wrongly installed;
A new, absorbent driveway, approximately 3m x 5m (the water currently has nowhere to drain as there is block paving and the driveway slopes towards the garage;
Artexing removed from all ceilings due to the risk of asbestos;
Two low-level boundary walls to be removed and replaced.

I know surveys pull up all sorts of things, but any rough prices or advice much appreciated. Thanks in advance.



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For your cavity wall issue I would highly recommend these guys !

https://cavitech-uk.com/

 

[Murray 17]

Have you obtained several quotes? Are you in the Brighton area?

Does that quote seem a bit high to you then, Westander?

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[surrey jim]

I am in the process of buying a very dated 2 bedroom bungalow. The survey has highlighted a number of areas that need to be addressed quickly. I would really appreciate hearing from anybody who could give me rough figures for getting the following work done. I appreciate it's difficult without seeing the property:

A complete re-wire;
A new boiler, radiators and piping;
The cavity walls to the north and south being emptied, as insulation has been wrongly installed;
A new, absorbent driveway, approximately 3m x 5m (the water currently has nowhere to drain as there is block paving and the driveway slopes towards the garage;
Artexing removed from all ceilings due to the risk of asbestos;
Two low-level boundary walls to be removed and replaced.

I know surveys pull up all sorts of things, but any rough prices or advice much appreciated. Thanks in advance.



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Ref the re-wire when we had a survey prior to moving in they recommended a re-wire. I had a sparkie friend of mine over who said the wiring was absolutely fine. That was 10 years back have not worried about it since.
For the boiler we have just had a replacement installed, we are a 10 radiator property with underfloor heating in the kitchen, cost to move the boiler location and supply and fit a new Ideal Vogue 40kw was £2200.

 

[Justice]

Seems about right imo. As long as no major issues found.

As I say to all my customers the cheapest price isn’t always the best price

 

[Weststander]

There was asbestos there - we had it tested.

I was really replying to the OP, wanting to save the bloke some money .

As [MENTION=16159]Bold Seagull[/MENTION] pointed out, a dirt cheap testing kit will reveal all about asbestos.

 

[Weststander]

Does that quote seem a bit high to you then, Westander?

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Yes. If [MENTION=15182]Perkino[/MENTION] replies, I think I may be able to get a far lower price for the rad's.

An obvious thing, because the building industry is so busy (I know quite a few folk in it), people are often quoting big prices. Not bothered if they're rejected, but great money if they are.

 

[Rowdey]

I am in the process of buying a very dated 2 bedroom bungalow. The survey has highlighted a number of areas that need to be addressed quickly. I would really appreciate hearing from anybody who could give me rough figures for getting the following work done. I appreciate it's difficult without seeing the property:

A complete re-wire;
A new boiler, radiators and piping;


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Boiler shouldn't cost you more than a grand to have fitted. Probably the same for the radiators and piping depending on the flooring - floorboards easy - tiles / laminate hard.
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Boiler for a grand eh.. to buy (plus vat) .. if you want a cheap one. Given the age, it's likely to have a heat only boiler with cylinder and tanks in loft. Conversion to mains combi/flush etc etc - approx £4/5k+vat and dont forget Part L of building regs.. upsized rads all round please..

I've just had a quote to have 5 radiators replaced. 3 of these are being moved approximately 50-60 cm's. Total price £2,800

Yikes, although detail/info is everything here. Are these regular convectors or columns..? Pipes from walls or floor ? Given advice on Part L (see above) they should be offering you advice to upsize if possible.
Say - 5 convectors/valves - £700, pipework etc £150 - 2 men 1.5days is around £1850ish (all plus vat)

Some good plumbers on here or speak to Brighton Plumbing Solutions on 07973618932

Does that quote seem a bit high to you then, Westander?

yes

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[Westdene Seagull]

Thank you. I am in Hove, so may take you up on that offer.

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No problem. Sussex Driveways kindly left them when they did my driveway earlier this year ! They would be a doddle to fit for any competent DIY'er. Happy to drop them off to you - just PM me with your address if you want them.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Boiler for a grand eh.. to buy (plus vat) .. if you want a cheap one. Given the age, it's likely to have a heat only boiler with cylinder and tanks in loft. Conversion to mains combi/flush etc etc - approx £4/5k+vat and dont forget Part L of building regs.. upsized rads all round please..

Had mine replaced a couple of years ago - Valiant Combi boiler for £800 and £200 labour ( might have forgotten about the VAT ).

 

[CAPTAIN GREALISH]

Happy to quote but would need a site visit
Regards steve

 

[Questions]

Had mine replaced a couple of years ago - Valiant Combi boiler for £800 and £200 labour ( might have forgotten about the VAT ).

For a straight swap perhaps but it’s always 5/6 hundred Labour and that’s a really cheap job. Closer to a grand I’d say.

 

[Justice]

Had mine replaced a couple of years ago - Valiant Combi boiler for £800 and £200 labour ( might have forgotten about the VAT ).

The blokes an idiot for doing it that cheap unless he’s a mate.

 

[Madafwo]

As seems to be the done thing round here I'd recommend Charlie at Pavilion Plumbing and Heating for a conventional boiler replacement although the way things are I'd be looking at a heat pump if I were doing it now.