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CCTV cameras can dramatically increase the security of your home or business.  Some of the advantages of CCTV are as follows:- 1. A visual crime deterrent, 2. The ability to monitor activity around your property, 4. reduce insurance premiums, 5. Peace of mind.

Recently we carried out a price survey with CCTV Installers on our website. We asked them how much would it cost excluding VAT to supply and fit a good quality CCTV camera system on an average house and if they had any tips for the customer on having a good experience with the tradesman.  Here is a sample of the replies we received below:-

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Carpenters provide a variety of services such as constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials. Carpenters are involved in many different kinds of construction, from formwork on large scale construction jobs to residential house building and renovation.  On the residential side of things, carpenters frame walls and partitions, put in floors, doors and windows, build stairs, construct and/or put together cabinets and furniture.

Recently we carried out a price survey with carpenters on our website. We asked them to let us know what a typical price per hour or per day would be and if they had any tips for the customer on having a good experience with the tradesman. Here are a sample of the replies we received below:-

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If your existing oil boiler has been installed for a number of years, it might be worth replacing it in order to save on fuel costs and increase safety and reliability.

A while ago we carried out an oil boiler replacement cost survey with some tradesmen on our website.  We asked them how much it would cost to replace an oil boiler and we asked them to give us some tips for customers when replacing an oil boiler in their home.   Here is a sample of the replies we received below:-

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Plumbers provide a variety of services mainly related to heating systems, water supply and drainage.  Their services include the installation and/or maintenance of heating systems, drainage, water supplies, domestic appliances, boilers and radiators.  They locate faults in systems & equipment and repair the issues.  They attach weatherproof materials to walls, roofs and chimneys.  They answer emergency calls to repair leaks and other problems.

Lately we did a survey of plumbing charges with some plumbers on our website.  We asked them to let us know what a typical call out fee would be and the price per hour thereafter.  We also asked if they had any tips for customers on having a good experience with the tradesman and their job.  Here are some of the replies below:-

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Adding an extension to your home is a great way to add extra space where your existing home no longer big enough for your needs.  There are many reasons why you might like to add an extension to your home.  These include extending your kitchen, adding an extra living or dining area, adding an extra bedroom, adding an office or adding a play area to name a few.   If well planned with the help of an architect, adding an extension can also be a good opportunity to let more light into your home, improve the energy rating and reduce your heating bill.

Recently we did a House Extension Cost Survey with some of our tradesmen. The question was how much would it cost to build an average 40m2 single story rear extension excluding VAT with apex roof finished to a good standard and ready to furnish? I have attached a sample of the replies we received below with some tips provided by the tradesmen:-

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