In reply to Post #12
Not really a trend but it makes sense.
They're unsightly and take up space so why have them in your kitchen or the airing cupboard? If you have the right KW installed there's no problems with flow etc
They are all controlled from an app like Hive these days so no longer any need to have access to your boiler every day anymore.
Not really a trend but it makes sense.
They're unsightly and take up space so why have them in your kitchen or the airing cupboard? If you have the right KW installed there's no problems with flow etc
They are all controlled from an app like Hive these days so no longer any need to have access to your boiler every day anymore.
In reply to Post #8
Bathroom, complete re-fit 8k-12k
Kitchen 20k-25k including top end appliances
Floors, hard and soft 4 bed circa 7k
Plastering min 5k
Decorating paint and paper min 2k - 3k
New boiler etc circa 3k-4k
Re'wire plus fittings, switches etc 3k -4k
Kitchen based on using local indi supplier, solid wood made to measure granite or quartz tops etc
Depends on your budget and taste, you can do all the above for less but will it last and will it look that good?
I've just done our kitchen, next to sod all change from 30k, trades charging top dollar these days and every single bit of materials at least 25% more than 18 months ago. 6 month waiting on top end German appliances too which doesn't help.
Ref your question about being cheaper because its a bungalow? Easy answer NO, its still rooms, windows, doors etc still just square meters at the end of the day.
Bathroom, complete re-fit 8k-12k
Kitchen 20k-25k including top end appliances
Floors, hard and soft 4 bed circa 7k
Plastering min 5k
Decorating paint and paper min 2k - 3k
New boiler etc circa 3k-4k
Re'wire plus fittings, switches etc 3k -4k
Kitchen based on using local indi supplier, solid wood made to measure granite or quartz tops etc
Depends on your budget and taste, you can do all the above for less but will it last and will it look that good?
I've just done our kitchen, next to sod all change from 30k, trades charging top dollar these days and every single bit of materials at least 25% more than 18 months ago. 6 month waiting on top end German appliances too which doesn't help.
Ref your question about being cheaper because its a bungalow? Easy answer NO, its still rooms, windows, doors etc still just square meters at the end of the day.
In reply to Post #12
The answer to the delay is a circulating pump.
Needs to be stainless of course but pretty much instant hot water then. Not so wasteful as it first appears as no hot water is wasted running it off before the hot stuff appears.
Any long runs make it worth considering.
The answer to the delay is a circulating pump.
Needs to be stainless of course but pretty much instant hot water then. Not so wasteful as it first appears as no hot water is wasted running it off before the hot stuff appears.
Any long runs make it worth considering.
In reply to Post #18
Ground Source Heat Pump is the way forward if you can afford it.
Ground Source Heat Pump is the way forward if you can afford it.
In reply to Post #19
Agreed. Although the size of most gardens would probably mean it would have to be a borehole system. I believe all the FIT ( feed in tariff ) payments have stopped for new systems now but energy costs have risen so that could make it attractive again. Pair that with a photovoltaic system with batteries and it makes for cheap energy.
A bit of space is needed inside and out though but you will of course have plenty of space in your wallet after all that.
Agreed. Although the size of most gardens would probably mean it would have to be a borehole system. I believe all the FIT ( feed in tariff ) payments have stopped for new systems now but energy costs have risen so that could make it attractive again. Pair that with a photovoltaic system with batteries and it makes for cheap energy.
A bit of space is needed inside and out though but you will of course have plenty of space in your wallet after all that.
In reply to Post #21
He's not alone. Ground source is quieter and more efficient especially in winter.
He's not alone. Ground source is quieter and more efficient especially in winter.
In reply to Post #17
I was talking about rewiring
I was talking about rewiring
In reply to Post #1
Ive in the process of planning a full refurb of mine. whilst still living there.
I had the roof done last year (£5k) as wanted it sorted before investing anything else.
If you're doing kitchen and bathroom then you may as well look at getting a full re-wire (£4-5k), as said it will be out of date to current standards. Also full re-damp proofing (£3-4k) as you wont want to be having damp issues in bathroom and Kitchen once you have installed all new.
Kitchen is what you make it cost wise and depends on the square footage you have (£10-20k)
New windows and doors, radiators, flooring and joinery, decorating, furniture etc etc.
Soon will add up.
I have a a spread sheet with all items required, suppliers, quotes, estimates and contingency and would say that starting with a 20% planned overspend factored in is essential. Ive nearly done 50% of my budget already and that only windows, damp proofing, unfitted kitchen, and storage.
Ive in the process of planning a full refurb of mine. whilst still living there.
I had the roof done last year (£5k) as wanted it sorted before investing anything else.
If you're doing kitchen and bathroom then you may as well look at getting a full re-wire (£4-5k), as said it will be out of date to current standards. Also full re-damp proofing (£3-4k) as you wont want to be having damp issues in bathroom and Kitchen once you have installed all new.
Kitchen is what you make it cost wise and depends on the square footage you have (£10-20k)
New windows and doors, radiators, flooring and joinery, decorating, furniture etc etc.
Soon will add up.
I have a a spread sheet with all items required, suppliers, quotes, estimates and contingency and would say that starting with a 20% planned overspend factored in is essential. Ive nearly done 50% of my budget already and that only windows, damp proofing, unfitted kitchen, and storage.
In reply to Post #24
I'm definitely no expert, but just worked on a doer upper house.
I flooded every room with more power sockets than needed, definitely don't regret it. i also ran Cat6 through out for cabled internet (if needed) also ran Cat6 for CCTV. Whilst he was at it also ran power cable to front of house ready for electric car (which may happen in future).
I'm definitely no expert, but just worked on a doer upper house.
I flooded every room with more power sockets than needed, definitely don't regret it. i also ran Cat6 through out for cabled internet (if needed) also ran Cat6 for CCTV. Whilst he was at it also ran power cable to front of house ready for electric car (which may happen in future).
It's as expensive as you wanna make it ain't it basically. And what your be happy with. I know people with there council fitted kitchens and over the moon and people with 30k+ kitchens that wish they had it different.
Can't wait to get the keys Friday. Have Wren coming round Saturday morning to have a measure up.
Can't wait to get the keys Friday. Have Wren coming round Saturday morning to have a measure up.
In reply to Post #26
Wrens kitchens....
Considering their reviews I'd be giving them a wide berth.
Wrens kitchens....
Considering their reviews I'd be giving them a wide berth.
In reply to Post #27
Wren are always in our local consumer radio program
Wren are always in our local consumer radio program
In reply to Post #26
Wren were OK but used my own fitter and sourced my own granite.
Wren were OK but used my own fitter and sourced my own granite.
Just seemed like a no hassle they measure design and fit all in 1 price and she's seen a kitchen she likes from there