quotes

Scare quotes (also called shudder quotes, sneer quotes, and quibble marks) are quotation marks that writers place around a word or phrase to signal that they are using it in an ironic, referential, or otherwise non-standard sense. Scare quotes may indicate that the author is using someone else's term, similar to preceding a phrase with the expression "so-called"; they may imply skepticism or disagreement, belief that the words are misused, or that the writer intends a meaning opposite to the words enclosed in quotes. Whether or not a pair of quotation marks are considered scare quotes depends on context; scare quotes are not visually different from actual quotations.

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  1. Scott_D

    Getting feedback from quotes

    Do you like getting feedback / being told you have not been chosen to do the job or does it annoy you if you are beaten on price.
  2. jtsplumbing

    Heating Quotes

    Hi, got a email today from another Co offering contacts for Heating & Boiler replacements (For a fee) Name of Co Heating Quotes, fancy web page, any one know who they are ? address somewhere called Auchinleck KA18 2HX
  3. G

    Sticking valves on boiler; repair or replace?

    Hi We have just bought a three-storey four bedroom house with a 15 year-old Glowworm boiler (either 100 or 120 FF). It isn't working properly and is either getting stuck on, regardless of reaching the thermostat temperature, or getting stuck off, with a small flame visible and the ignition...
    • Gal4xy
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    • boiler getting oil plumber quotes repair replace sticking stuck valves
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  4. S

    Ballpark costs for the installation of a Balanced Flue Gas Fire

    I am replacing the existing power-flued gas fire in my lounge with a balanced flue gas fire. The existing fire and external fan have already been removed. What would I expect to pay for the installation of the new fire? I live Berkshire.
    • sijones
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    • balanced costs existing flue gas gas fire installation quote quotes
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  5. K

    Quotes

    Hi chaps and chapess's Need some help with quote writing. After being on the verge of getting stung by customer I now want to do all work under quote criteria. Obviously not the small stuff. Not that sure how the best way of going about writing a quote. What would be super helpful is if...
  6. V

    Received a quotation for a Worcester 25Si..Is this about right?

    Hello, Hope to get some feedback from all experienced plumbers or homeowners in this forum. I want to replace my boiler and I was recommended a Worcester boiler, with about 3.5m flues required. It will be a 2 days job. I was quoted an all in price for about £2.5-3k. Not sure if it includes...
  7. S

    How does a layman compare quotes

    Hello everybody. We have recently bought a 300 year old 4000sqft farmhouse and decided to fully modernise. With most of our decisions (drive, building, windows, carpets etc) I know I'm not an expert but I can at least get a rough idea of specs and prices but I am at a complete loss when faced...
  8. K

    Wall mounted boiler quotes ASAP in GL56 Area

    For more details see my previous thread "Which replacement wall mounted compact boiler" in Central Heating Forum Requirements Quote as soon as possible (system failing fast) Replace old BaxiBahama100 boiler potentially with a reliable (over 4 year warranty?) slimline Model 30 Needs to include...
  9. K

    Which replacement wall mounted compact boiler

    Need to replace a failing BaxiBahama100 ASAP Although I should, I dont want to change the current location which is a 300mm deep wall cupboard (in a corner) As far as I can tell from brochures seen so far the only suitable replacement seems to be a Worcester Bosch 28/30 CDi "Compact" Can...
    • kierano
    • Thread
    • boiler compact ideal local mounted oil quotes replacement wall which
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  10. T

    Looking for quotes for a job in Farnborough / Hampshire area

    Hi, I have an unvented hot water storage system (no boiler) with a failed pressure vessel and pressure relief valve that needs replacing. The system is really simple, only the kitchen and 1 bathroom hanging off it. I've been told that I can't do this myself as I need a G3 (unvented) ticket...
  11. J

    Winning 100% of work quoted for - am I too cheap?

    My Brother in law qualified about 18 months ago and has been working very hard. He is winning virtually all of the work he quotes for, the only ones he is not winning is due to him not being available quick enough. I think he must be way too cheap. What do you think?
  12. R

    who charges for quotes if you think youre being pimped for your advice?

    Will you sometimes, not always, charge if you think a 'customer' wants advice rather then getting you to do the job? i.e they want to try to DIY it. If so, how much and what time do you give these people? I ask as i had a call yesterday about a toilet, chap wants it replaced as its cracked. No...
  13. T

    re-central heating installation.

    I plan to have installed a new heating system.baxi main 30 kw boiler,10 radiators+valves,wirelesss room stst/programmer,magna clean,new 3 metre length gas supply 22mm.The existing fire/back boiler,hot water cylinder needs de-commisioning also.The house is semi detatched,10 metres in length x 5...
  14. T

    3 Quotes recommending 3 different boliers

    Hi, I urgently need to replace my combi boiler. 8 years ago, and very new to the house owner game (after leaving the forces) I used a plumber recommended by a neighbour, and blindly went along with his recommendation of a Ravenheat combi boiler. I must have spent more on repairs in the last 6...
  15. V

    GSR's quotes in these tough times......

    Right inspired by another older thread......to give you a feel for the job info below Quoted a WB 28i junior and standard flue, Vokera Excel out,honeywell 927 RF stat, gas upgrade 3m, condensate to sink underneath, 5 trv's, magnaclean and flush using fernox chemicals as always. Custard was...
  16. V

    Average house replumb costs - Help

    a bit thick on this subject so any help gratefully recieved - I am looking to buy a house in South Wales area - just outside Newport so not valleys really - I am looking to buy all materials myself as have been advised to - but can someone help with average labour only costs for fitting two...
  17. L

    Ideal Logic + He Combi 24kw

    Hi, I have been quoted for the above boiler installed to my existing Rad's along with a power flush and a wireless thermostat for £1300. Based in West Yorks. Have also been told the 7 year warranty has been stopped from the 31/12/12 but would honour this if installed in January? Any help...
  18. G

    Boiler quotes

    Hi, I'm new to the forum. Just trying to get an idea of a reasonable quote for a new Worcester Bosch 30si install and powerflush. I've had 3 quotes so far, of £1700, £2238 and £3K. I'm still waiting on a another fitter and I've also got another guy coming to quote us tomorrow morning. I've not...
  19. E

    Cost To Fully Re-Plumb

    Just want to get your guy's opinion on how much we should be paying for re-plumbing a 3 bedroom semi-detached house in the South-East. The house is completely dilapidated and so access under floor boards is dead easy. There is no existing plumbing. The work consists of supply and fit of the...
  20. S

    Anyone cover S44 area?

    Im looking for a couple of quotes for work in the S44 area. Its not a massive job but im not confident enough to attempt it myself. Its to remove a radiator from the kitchen as we are planning on a kitchen refit (which you can also quote for if you do that sort of thing) If you could send me...

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