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Eaves and guttering

mart77
mart77 Posts: 5,658
edited June 2011 in Not Sports Related
Hi,

I'm possibly looking at getting my eaves and some guttering replaced. Can anyone recommend/warn me away from, any companies that provide this service.
I haven't got a clue how much it will cost and wanted to get at least 3 quotes.

Cheers
Martin

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  • Ledge
    Ledge Posts: 7,179

    www.checkatrade.com

     

    can't go wrong on that site

  • E_cafc
    E_cafc Posts: 2,617
    Or you can try this one:  http://www.ratedpeople.com
  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
    I know a roofer, do you want his email?

    Cheers

    R
  • Wheresmeticket
    Wheresmeticket Posts: 17,304
    edited June 2011
    We got some of the guttering, corner joints and connectors to the downpipes done on our four bedroom semi recently and it cost us £350 including labour by a local guy we know and trust.  We were quoted £750 minimum for full replacement by others, (local handymen with the necessary skills rather than roofing companies with websites and the name on the side of their vans) with a possible increase of £500 if they needed to use scaffolding. ...
  • mart77
    mart77 Posts: 5,658

    Cheers lads.

    Yes please Razil.

    Wheresmeticket, are you anywhere near Eltham area?

  • Granpa
    Granpa Posts: 2,995
    Avoid the Double Glazing Companies. Look for small local specialists, and ask to see one of their jobs.
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,441
    Sounds like the title of a new police procedural drama.

    You can do it yourself - its not that hard. I did mine at the back of the house - took me a whole day, mind. And you'll need someone to spot you whilst you're up the ladder.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,715
    Mart, get up the ladder and DIY.
  • mart77
    mart77 Posts: 5,658

    I'm hopeless at DIY. I have McCann Roofing coming to give me a quote today and a couple of others in the pipeline.

  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,869
    Sounds like a dodgy firm of solicitors

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  • charltonkeston
    charltonkeston Posts: 7,372
    Hi, I'm possibly looking at getting my eaves and some guttering replaced. Can anyone recommend/warn me away from, any companies that provide this service. I haven't got a clue how much it will cost and wanted to get at least 3 quotes. Cheers Martin


    I had mine replaced by Groom and son a couple of months back.

    They werent the cheapeast but they did turn up on time to give me a quote and seamed the most "professional" out of the 4 quotes I got.

    Payment in 3 parts

    Their men were top guys, really worked hard all day every day. turned up on time and even worked all day Saturday. Cleared up properly and did a very neat and tidy job.

     

  • mart77
    mart77 Posts: 5,658

    Cheers CK, I might give them a bell. I'm trying to balance the budget with getting the job done well. One issue is I haven't a clue how much it will cost but I'm hoping that if I get enough quotes i'll get an idea about what a fair price is.

  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,902
    That's the best way to play it mart. Three quotes at least is the best way.

    Someone will probably quote a ridiculously high amount and someone will probably go in crazy low, but there'll be someone in the middle that seems to know what they're doing and the price will seem fair.
  • charltonkeston
    charltonkeston Posts: 7,372

    Cheers CK, I might give them a bell. I'm trying to balance the budget with getting the job done well. One issue is I haven't a clue how much it will cost but I'm hoping that if I get enough quotes i'll get an idea about what a fair price is.

    My quotes ranged from 1600 to 2200. I had other bits of work done as well which were not included in that price. I paid cash so 20% off that figure of 2200. (every builder likes cash)

    That price was for all 4 sides of the house, garage back and front and a bit over the front door. All in white square stuff.

    The materials are not that dear its the 3 days labour for 2 blokes that ramps it up.

  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,380
    Eaves & Guttering .. you sure they are not potential transfer targets?
  • happyvalley
    happyvalley Posts: 8,996
    Eaves from bolton would be a decent signing.Never heard of Guttering,is he a non league player?
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,380
    Eaves from bolton would be a decent signing.Never heard of Guttering,is he a non league player?
    Heinz-Adolf Gúttering, plays for Lindau Reserves in the German 4th division. Is available for €1,000,000 but with double Tesco points
  • Wheresmeticket
    Wheresmeticket Posts: 17,304

    Cheers lads.

    Yes please Razil.

    Wheresmeticket, are you anywhere near Eltham area?

    Cornwall.  Sorry.
  • Floyd Montana
    Floyd Montana Posts: 3,730
    Is Carl Tiler available to help?
  • mart77
    mart77 Posts: 5,658

    Lol.

    Cheers for the advice lads.


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  • Darty Valiant
    Darty Valiant Posts: 618
    Not sure where you live but suggest you check out the National Federation of Roofing Contractors site - there are a lot of cowboys in the roofing business. If the company is not recognised by NFRC I would personally avoid them.

    Alltype Roofing (Eltham) have been around donkeys years and are well respected - but not dirt cheap.
    Slater & Spiers (Sidcup) is a small company - friendly, reliable.

    Both the above are NFRC registered.
  • Floyd Montana
    Floyd Montana Posts: 3,730
    Richard Rufus?

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