u/JustTooOld

I am in the process of remortgaging with a decision in principle and a valuation visit tomorrow. I have been offered free legals or £500 cashback. I am also having to pay an ex off for transfer of equity so the house ends up in my sole name. I have approached a solicitor I have used before and they are quoting around £2k for the whole process? That seems a lot even if I would need to pay extra on top of the free legals? Opinions?