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Welcome to the Cost Shed... home to numerous online home improvement price guides and a place to get free quotes from local trusted tradesmen.
Inside you'll find a variety of guides for all home renovation categories including electricals, security, windows and outdoor projects.
You'll also find a super-easy way to apply online to compare free no-obligation quotes from local approved companies near you.
If you're looking to carry out any home improvement work we're sure you'd like to know some more information and get an idea of prices too.
Our free online price guides cover all aspects of a job including project details, factors that affect the costs, average prices, DIY approaches and how to get free quotes. We've covered all popular jobs and add guides frequently.
If you're ready to proceed with your project, and have decided to hire a professional to undertake it then the Cost Shed website can help.
We have access to a leading UK network of local, fully-approved and rated tradesmen and you can get yourself some free quotes to compare by simply completing an online form. It's a great way to save time and money.
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Christmas is upon us and it's looking like a very interesting one this year! Lots of heating quote requests coming through as we expect this time of year, and also a fair few painting and decorating ones with people rushing to get their houses perfect for the festive season. Now would be a good time to repair or replace your boiler (whilst still maintaining the Christmas budget!) and any last minute jobs as there are excellent savings to be made at the end of the year! Remember we're open 24 hours a day and you can even apply for quotes on Christmas day!