PRICE GUIDE 2015

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PRICE GUIDE 2015
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Property maintenance for the Midlands 0800 612 3546
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All of our prices include labour and materials where specified but exclude VAT.
The prices we show are estimates and are based on simple, straightforward jobs. They are only meant as a guide.
Prices valid from 01.01.2015 to 01.01.2016
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Quotations : Free
CURRENT TOP 15 MOST POPULAR SMALL JOBS
Excavate and remove the old
concrete, install new spur to existing
timber post and bolt.
Remove the old panel, access isn't
Supply and fit new 6ft fence panel and dispose of old (optional) always straight forward, dispose of
old panel
Repair fencing post with concrete repair spur
£95 - £140
3–4 hours
£70-£110
2–4 hours
Replace kitchen mixer tap
Remove old tap. Supply and fit a
standard chrome mixer tap.
£90-£150
1–2 hours
Replace faulty ball valve in toilet cistern
-
£75-£125
1 hour
Replace syphon to toilet tank
Remove the tank and replace
syphon
£100-£160
1–2 hours
£45-£60
1 hour
£20-£25 / mtr +
1-2 hours
£40-£120
1–2 hours
£1,625-£3,000
2–5 days
£190-£300
4–8 hours
Fix leaky kitchen tap
Brick re-pointing
Affix curtain pole and hang curtains
To fix a standard mixer tap that is
dripping constantly.
Remove loose morter and repoint,
scoffolding is not included
Customer providing own curtains
and pole. Trader to fix curtain pole to
wall and hang curtains for an
average patio door (width 240cm,
height 202cm).
Replace fascia's and soffits on a typical three-bed detached,
two-storey house
Remove wooden fascia's and soffits.
Replace with uVPC. Includes cost of
labour, materials and scaffolding.
Paint room - medium
Repaint room approx 10'10 x 9'10”
(3.3m x 3m). Walls only – existing
plaster walls in good condition with
light coloured emulsion.
Repalce misted double glazing
Reseal bath
Install bath screen
Install electric shower
Supply and fit Kitchen
Job: Replace toilet syphon, when removing old tanks the
joining bolts are often rusted and require grinding off and
replacing, this takes longer to complete the job and additional
charges applicable.
Job: Replace Faulty Ball Valve, does ot include the replacing of
any pipework or hoses.
Job: Reseal bath, when resealing a bath the taps may need
removing to get the best seal possible this will talke longer. If
the bath has movement we will also need to stop this and
additioanl charges apply.
PRICE ON REQUEST
Standard size bath. Remove existing
£65-£105
silicone and reseal.
Remove the existing curtain, install
bath screen to the bath, price
£170 - £250
includes screen
Supply and fit an 8.5kw electric
£250-£380
shower.
PRICE ON REQUEST
1–2 hours
1–2 hours
0.5-1 day
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SERVICE
Description
PRICE
RANGE
ESTIMATED TIME TO
COMPLETE THE JOB
GENERAL WORK - HANDYMAN
Change front door lock
Remove old lock, supply and fit new
60mm Yale lock. Replace whole
mechanism
1–2 hours
Assemble flat pack furniture
Assemble a typical flat pack double
wardrobe and five-drawer chest of
drawers.
2–4 hours
Gloss woodwork - medium sized lounge
Gloss skirting boards and one door
frame in a room approx 14'10” x 13'
4” (4.52m x 4.06m). Assuming
woodwork is in a reasonable
condition. Rub down, prepare wood
and gloss. Assuming window frames
are PVC and do not need painting.
3–5 hours
Replace a light fitting
Replace a single socket with standard white double socket
Replace a standard rose with a light
fitting bought by customer.
Including cost of labour and
materials
Replace a standard single light switch with single white dimmer Including cost of labour and
switch
materials
1 hour
1–2 hours
1 hour
Hanging pictures and mirrors
Hang two large pictures and one
large mirror. Assuming house is
modern and walls are plasterboard.
1-2 hours
Affix curtain pole and hang curtains
Customer providing own curtains
and pole. Trader to fix curtain pole to
wall and hang curtains for an
average patio door (width 240cm,
height 202cm).
1–2 hours
Paint room - small
Repaint room approx 7' x 7' 1”
(2.13m x 2.16m). Walls only –
existing plaster walls in good
condition with light coloured
emulsion.
4-5 hours
Paint room - medium
Repaint room approx 10'10 x 9'10”
(3.3m x 3m). Walls only – existing
plaster walls in good condition with
light coloured emulsion.
4–8 hours
Paint room - large
Repaint room approx 20' x 16' 6”
(6.1m x 5.03m). Walls only –
existing plaster walls in good
condition with light coloured
emulsion.
6-10 hours
Build bookshelves in sitting room
Build shelves in alcove between
chimney breast and side wall. Width
2m. Eight MDF shelves floor to
ceiling. No painting required.
Includes price of labour plus all
materials.
4–8 hours
Job: change front door lock
The price of the lock can range from £20 to £60 or higher
depending on the security level.
Job: affix curtain pole and hang curtains
Unfortunately things don’t always go to plan. Occasionally
plaster can crumble or fall off and will need repairing, which
could take longer.
Job: paint room
We would apply two coats, so hours may be spread across two
visits to allow time for the first coat to dry.
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Roofing, Gutters, Facia and Soffits
Replace fascia's and soffits on a typical three-bed detached
bungalow
Remove wooden fascia's and soffits.
Replace with uVPC. Includes cost of
labour and materials. Assuming no
scaffolding needed.
2–5 days
Replace fascia's and soffits on a typical three-bed detached,
two-storey house
Remove wooden fascia's and soffits.
Replace with uVPC. Includes cost of
labour, materials and scaffolding.
2–5 days
Replace lead flashing on chimney
n/a
Fix leaking roof on a two-bed bungalow
Replace approx six roof tiles.
1-3 hours
Fix leaking roof on three-bed, semi-detached, two storey house Replace approx six roof tiles.
1–3 hours
Replace whole roof on a two-bed bungalow – plain tiles
Remove existing tiles, fit new plain
tiles. Includes cost of labour,
materials and scaffolding.
1 day
4-6 days
Remove existing tiles, fit new plain
Replace whole roof on a three-bed, semi-detached, two-storey
tiles. Includes cost of labour and
house – plain tiles
materials.
6–10 days
Remove existing tiles, fit new plain
Replace whole roof on a four-bed, detached, two-storey house
tiles. Includes cost of labour and
– plain tiles
materials.
10–14 days
Remove existing slate and replace
with new.
5–10 days
Replace whole roof on a three-bed, semi-detached, two-storey Remove existing slate and replace
house – slate
with new.
8–12 days
Replace whole roof on a four-bed, detached, two-storey house Remove existing slate and replace
– slate
with new.
10–20 days
Replace whole roof on a two-bed bungalow - slate
Flat roof on typical single garage
Put a flat roof on existing single
garage - rubber membrane.
1 day
Flat roof on conservatory
Put a flat roof on a conservatory
measuring approx 10'10” x 9'10”
(3.3m x 3m).
1–2 days
If extensive work is taking place on a property above one
storey high then it’s likely that scaffolding will be required.
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Plumbing
Fit a new pedestal basin
Remove and dispose of old basin.
Install a new basin in the same
position, assuming that no new
pipework is needed. Customer
supplying own basin.
2–4 hours
Fit a new toilet
Remove and dispose of old toilet.
Install a new toilet in the same
position, assuming that no new
pipework is needed. Customer
supplying own toilet.
2–4 hours
Fit a new bath
Remove and dispose of old bath.
Install a new bath in the same
position. Customer supplying own
bath.
3–6 hours
Replace kitchen mixer tap
Replace faulty ball valve in toilet cistern
Remove old tap. Supply and fit a
standard chrome mixer tap.
-
1–2 hours
1 hour
Replace syphon to toilet tank
Remove the tank and replace
syphon
Fix leaky kitchen tap
To fix a standard mixer tap that is
dripping constantly.
1 hour
Install outside tap
Exterior wall behind kitchen sink.
1–2 hours
Fix burst water pipe
Assuming pipes are easily
accessible and call-out to an
emergency. Includes call-out fee,
labour and materials.
1–2 hours
Fix/unblock toilet
Includes call-out fee, labour and
materials.
1–2 hours
Power flush standard gas central heating system
Three-bed semi with 10 radiators.
Include labour and all chemicals and
equipment needed.
1 day
Replace a standard cold water tank
In an average three-bed semidetached house. Assuming
replacing like with like. Includes cost
of labour and materials.
0.5–1 day
Replace a standard hot water tank
In an average three-bed semidetached house. Assuming
replacing like with like. Includes cost
of labour and materials.
0.5–1 day
Job: fit a new bath
It's possible that tiles around the bath could be damaged when
the old bath is removed. If tiling needs to be repaired or
replaced then this job could take longer and cost more.
Job: Replace toilet syphon, when removing old tanks the
joining bolts are often rusted and require grinding off and
replacing, this takes longer to complete the job and additional
charges applicable.
Job: Replace Faulty Ball Valve, does ot include the replacing of
any pipework or hoses.
1–2 hours
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ELECTRICAL
Replace light fitting
Remove standard rose and replace
with new light fitting supplied by
customer.
0.5-1 hour
Perform an electrical inspection report
Safety check on electrical wiring in
standard three-bed semi detached
house.
4–8 hours
Replace consumer unit
Supply and fit a new consumer unit
for standard three-bed semidetached house.
0.5-1 day
Install electric shower
Supply and fit an 8.5kw electric
shower.
0.5-1 day
Install a light in loft
Supply and fit light in loft with switch
outside loft hatch. Assuming no light
already exists.
2–3 hours
Replace old strip lighting in kitchen with LED down lighters
n/a
5–8 hours
Install an outdoor power socket
Fit a double socket on an external
wall.
1-3 hours
Install two extra double sockets in lounge
Supply and fit two double sockets
(white).
2–4 hours
Replace standard light switch with a dimmer switch
n/a
0.5-1 hour
Fit an electric cooker
Fit a single fan electric oven.
Assuming all power is already in
place. Customer supplying oven.
Repair a damaged power cable on vacuum cleaner or other
similar appliance
n/a
1 hour
0.5-1 hour
1–3 hours (dependent on how close
light is to electrical supply and length
of cable required)
Install an external security light
Supply and fit an external security
light – movement sensitive.
Completely rewire average two-bed terraced house
Remove old wires and fittings, install
new wiring and fittings – six rooms
including kitchen and bathroom.
5–8 days
Completely rewire average three-bed semi-detached house
Remove old wires and fittings, install
new wiring and fittings - eight rooms
including kitchen and bathroom.
6–10 days
Completely rewire average four-bed detached house
Remove old wires and fittings, install
new wiring and fittings - 10 rooms
including kitchen and two
bathrooms.
10–15 days
Job: perform an electrical inspection report
Time taken will usually include an inspection of the property
plus one or two hours in the office to write up the report.
Job: install a light in loft
This job is made easier if the loft is not boarded out as wiring
can be accessed more easily.
Job: rewiring
It will take much longer to rewire an occupied house than an
empty one.
Rewiring usually takes at least two people. If more staff are
used, it may be done more quickly but costs (total man hours)
are likely to be the same.
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DECORATING
Wallpaper a room
Room size approx 14'6” x 11' (4.42m
x 3.35m). Line and paper. Assume
walls are sound and room was
previously painted so no existing
wallpaper to remove. Customer
supplying own wallpaper.
2–3 days
Paint a room that was previously wallpapered
Room size approx 14'6” x 11' (4.42m
x 3.35m). Remove old wallpaper.
Assume walls have minor
imperfections. Cover with lining
paper. Emulsion on top.
3-4 days
Remove Artex from a ceiling, plaster and repaint
Room size approx 14'6” x 11' (4.42m
x 3.35m). Get rid of existing Artex,
replaster and paint.
3-4 days
Paint a room - small
Room size approx 7' x 7'1” (2.13m x
2.16m). Repaint walls and ceiling
with light coloured emulsion.
Assuming existing plaster is in good
condition.
1-2 days
Paint a room - medium
Room size approx 10'10” x 9'10”
(3.3m x 3m). Repaint walls and
ceiling with light coloured emulsion.
Assuming existing plaster is in good
condition.
1-2 days
Paint a room - large
Room size approx 20' x 16'6” (6.1m
x 5.03m). Repaint walls and ceiling
with light coloured emulsion.
Assuming existing plaster is in good
condition.
2-3 days
Room size approx 10'10” x 9'10”
(3.3m x 3m). Remove old gloss and
Gloss woodwork in one room - existing woodwork poor quality prepare wood. Undercoat and gloss.
Skirting boards and one door frame.
No doors or windows.
2 days
Room size approx 10'10” (3.3m x
3m). Assume existing gloss is good
quality, just discoloured. Rub down,
Gloss woodwork in one room - existing woodwork good quality
undercoat and gloss. Skirting boards
and one door frame. No doors or
windows.
1-2 days
Repaint upstairs and downstairs hallway and stairs in an
average three-bed semi-detached house
Assume existing plaster walls are in
good condition and currently painted
a light colour. Repaint all walls in
downstairs hallway, upstairs hallway
and stair area.
Paint exterior of average three-bed semi-detached house
Assuming render is in good
condition and just needs a repaint.
Job: wallpaper a room
This job is likely to take longer, and cost more, if there are lots
of 'obstacles' such as chimney breasts, doors and windows to
wallpaper around.
Job: paint a room
Apply two coats for a professional finish. Typical times allow for
two visits, as the first coat would need time to dry.
Job: repaint upstairs and downstairs hallway and stairs
Allow an additional two to three days if you want woodwork
and ceilings painted too. Banisters, in particular, are a fiddly
and time-consuming job.
Job: paint exterior of house
It depends on your house, but will probably need scaffolding to
complete this job safely.
Scaffolding is expensive and could add a lot to your quote.
1-2 days (walls only)
2-4 days
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CARPENTRY
Build a garden shed
Build an 8m x 6m shiplap shed (with
preassembled panels). Assuming
that customer is providing own shed
and concrete base is in place.
1 day
Build a garden fence
To construct a garden fence with 10
6m x 5m panels including posts and
capping. Price includes labour plus
all materials.
1–2 days
Make a wooden sash window frame
Make timber replacement frame
(double glazed) for a sash window
measuring 1.2m x 1.8m. Includes
labour and materials, excludes
glass.
1–2 days
Construct a built-in wardrobe (double size)
Build one double sized built-in
wardrobe with: two doors; one top
shelf; one clothes rail; one shoe
shelf running the length of the
wardrobe.
2-3 days
Build book shelves in lounge
Build eight MDF shelves in alcove
between chimney breast and side
wall. Width approx 2m. No painting
required.
1–1.5 days
Hang new doors – two-bed terraced house
Hang eight new doors and plane to
fit as required. Customer to provide
doors.
1–2 days
Hang new doors – three-bed semi-detached house
Hang 10 new doors and plane to fit
as required. Customer to provide
doors.
2–3 days
Hang new doors – four-bed detached house
Hang 12 new doors and plane to fit
as required. Customer to provide
doors.
2-4 days
Lay oak flooring
Board loft in a standard three-bed semi
Supply and fit skirting board in one room
Job: Hang new doors
If the house is old, this job might take longer as frames may
have subsided or moved.
Remember to add door handles and hinges to the price. Fitting
door furniture may increase the time taken.
Lay solid oak flooring in a hallway
1.5m x 3m. Assume floor is flat and
prepared. Customer to supply
flooring.
Supply and fit skirting board.
Softwood. Approx 120mm high and
15mm thick in a room 14'10”.
1 day
1–2 days
0.5-1 day
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BATHROOM FITTING
Fit a new pedestal basin
Remove and dispose of old basin.
Install a new basin in the same
position. Customer supplying new
basin.
1-2 hours
Fit a new toilet
Remove and dispose of old toilet.
Install a new toilet in the same
position. Customer supplying new
toilet.
1.5-3 hours
Fit a new bath
Remove and dispose of old bath.
Install a new bath in the same
position. Customer supplying new
bath.
3-5 hours
Tile a small bathroom
Approximate room size 7' x 7'1”.
1-3 days
Tile a medium bathroom
Approximate room size 10'2”.
2-4 days
Tile a large bathroom
Approximate room size 13'4”.
3-6 days
Install underfloor heating – small bathroom
Approximate room size 7' x 7'1”.
4-8 hours
Install underfloor heating – medium bathroom
Approximate room size 10'2”.
4-8 hours
Install underfloor heating – large bathroom
Approximate room size 13'4”.
1–2 days
Reseal bath
Standard size bath. Remove existing
silicone and reseal.
1–2 hours
Change taps on bath
Remove old mixer tap and replace
with new mixer tap.
1-2 hours
Install extractor fan in bathroom wall
Supply and fit an axial extractor fan
into bathroom wall with short duct
leading to exterior of property.
2-4 hours
Job: tiling
To get a professional finish, we might need to remove the toilet
or basin to tile behind them. If thre is a lot of bathroom
furniture, or a lot of doors and windows to work around, this is
likely to take longer and cost more.
The above price is for tiling only, with the customer choosing
and supplying their own tiles. But, the tiles you choose can
influence the price. Large tiles will cover the area more quickly.
Small, fiddly tiles can take longer.
Job: install underfloor heating
If the bathroom floor is tiled, rather than carpeted or laminated,
it will take longer to remove and replace the flooring. This will
probably increase price and completion time.
Job: install extractor fan in bathroom wall
If the bathroom is not on ground floor level it might take longer
to fit the duct through the exterior wall.
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KITCHEN FITTING
Install kitchen - small
Kitchen size approx 10' x 6' (3.05m x
1.83m). Remove six double units
and worktops. Install six double units
(four base units, 1000mm; two wall
units, 1000mm) and worktops
(approx 4000mm in total). No
decorating needed.
2–3 days
Install kitchen - medium
Kitchen size approx 10'10” x 10' 7”
(3.30m x 3.22m). Remove eight
double units and worktops. Install
eight double units (five base units,
1000mm; three wall units, 1000mm)
and worktops (approx 5000mm in
total). No decorating needed.
3–5 days
Install kitchen - large
Kitchen size approx 17' 6” x 12'
(5.33m x 3.66m). Remove 12 double
units and worktops. Install 12 double
units (eight base units, 1000mm;
four wall units, 1000mm) and
worktops (approx 8000mm in total).
No decorating needed.
4-6 days
Replace kitchen cupboard doors - small
Kitchen size approx 10' x 6' (3.05m x
1.83m). Remove doors on six
double units. Fit new doors on six
double units (standard 1000mm).
Assuming cupboard structure is
sound and size is like for like.
4–8 hours
Replace kitchen cupboard doors - medium
Kitchen size approx 10' 10” x 10' 7”
(3.30m x 3.22m). Remove doors on
eight double units. Fit new doors on
eight double units (standard
1000mm). Assuming cupboard
structure is sound and size is like for
like.
5-10 hours
Replace kitchen cupboard doors - large
Kitchen size approx. 17' 6” x 12'
(5.33m x 3.66m). Remove doors on
12 double units. Fit new doors on 12
double units (standard 1000mm).
Assuming cupboard structure is
sound and size is like for like.
1-2 days
Tile kitchen - small
Kitchen size approx. 10' x 6' (3.05m
x 1.83m). Tile splash backs above
worktops. Assuming walls are
flat/bare and ready to tile. Customer
supplying tiles.
1–2 days
Tile kitchen - medium
Kitchen size approx. 10' 10” x 10' 7”
(3.30m x 3.22m). Tile splash backs
above worktops. Assuming walls are
flat/bare and ready to tile. Customer
supplying tiles.
1–2 days
Tile kitchen - large
Kitchen size approx. 17' 6" x 12'
(5.33m x 3.66m). Tile splash backs
above worktops. Assuming walls are
flat/bare and ready to tile. Customer
supplying tiles.
2–3 days
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Replace worktops – small kitchen
Kitchen size approx. 10' x 6' (3.05m
x 1.83m). Remove old worktops.
Replace with new. Approx. 4000mm
length in total. Customer supplying
worktops.
6–8 hours
Replace worktops – medium kitchen
Kitchen size approx. 10'10” x 10'7”
(3.30m x 3.22m). Remove old
worktops. Replace with new.
Approx. 5000mm length in total.
Customer supplying worktops.
6–10 hours
Replace worktops – large kitchen
Kitchen size approx. 17' 6” x 12'
(5.33m x 3.66m). Remove old
worktops. Replace with new. Approx.
8000mm length in total. Customer
supplying worktops.
1–2 days
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EXTERIOR WORK
Mow lawn
Mow lawn approx. 20m x 10m. Cost
of doing job once, but based on a
regular weekly job.
1 hour
Lay a patio
Lay a patio approx. 4m x 2m of
basic, square paving slabs.
Assumption that ground is currently
laid to lawn and flat.
1-2 days
Remove existing patio and lay to lawn
Remove a paved patio of 4m x 2m.
Replace with lawn.
1-2 days
Build a decked area
Build a decked area in a garden.
2.5m x 4m. Assume area is flat and
currently laid to lawn.
1-2 days
Build a garden shed
Build an 8' x 6' shiplap shed. Shed
purchased by customer. Working on
the assumption that flat base is
already in place.
0.5–1 day
Build a garden fence
Construct a garden fence with ten 6'
x 5' panels including posts and
capping. Includes price of labour
plus all materials.
1-2 days
Create two raised beds (1.5m x 4m) for vegetable patch
Assuming that ground is currently
laid to lawn.
1–2 days
Build a small rockery
Including rocks and plants.
Build a shingle garden path
Build a shingle path, approx. 1m x
6m.
Build a garden pond
Bring an overgrown garden back to life
Trim garden hedge
Includes digging the hole, lining and
filling a pond of approximately 1.5m
diameter.
Weed, prune and mow an
overgrown garden left untended for
more than a year. Garden
approximately 20m x 10m –
assuming it is currently laid to lawn
with shrub borders on three sides.
Assuming existing hedge is
approximately 10m long and 2m
high. Needs trimming on top and
both sides.
1 day
0.5–1 day
1-2 days
1–3 days (depending on type and
volume of shrubs)
2–4 hours
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