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Right Pick Fencing

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Hi our business new and ready for competition! We are able to provide to employees with over 10 years experience that can...
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Nr paving

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We offer a wide range of Driveways patios building brickwork fencing Block paving tarmac Resin concrete gravel all types o...
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Jds kitchens & berooms

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Supplier and installer of kitchens & bedrooms.
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Monarch home improvements

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Here at Monarch Home Improvements, we take great pride in our expertise and craftsmanship when it comes to roofing, fascia...
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Buildmykitchen

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If you are looking for a stunning and high-quality kitchen in Milton Keynes at an affordable price, then you're going...

Recent Carpenter Enquiries

03 Jun

Garden | Decking

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Jayd P

Start Date: Immediate

garden sorted out. made safer for children are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace roughly the size of your garden: unsure garden type: back garden do you have a de...

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24 Apr

Carpentry

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Andrew G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

supply and fit nine internal doors are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what type of job are you looking to have done: wooden window/doors how many windows do you ...

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19 Apr

Garden | Decking

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: James H

Start Date: Immediate

looking for decking to be fitted in back garden 7m by 3m are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call ...

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19 Apr

Interior work | Stud Walls

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Gordon A

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Stud wall in garage with door

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10 Apr

Garden | Sheds

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Pat K

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an online enquiry for garden shed and confirmed on telephone, sms and email they would like a call with a carpenter to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are ...

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30 Mar

Garden | Sheds

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Ronald D

Start Date: Immediate

Wooden garden pent shed 8x6

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26 Mar

Garden | Sheds

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Ronald D

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Wooden garden pent shed 8x6

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01 Mar

Garden | Decking

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Tracy G

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Lay small patio gastro turf and repair decking

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09 Feb

Garden | Decking

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Adam J

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decked area at the rear of garden measuring around 35-45 square meters are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and d...

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08 Feb

Garden | Sheds

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Frankie L

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace, work description: end of terrace house needs some work please : huge tree needs reducing in size , ...

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02 Jul

Garden | Decking

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: John A

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: semi detached, work description: laying decking outside a garden room that is currently laid to lawn. size a...

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18 Jun

Carpentry

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: David R

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skirting board in lounge approx 60feet time scale: immediate please call to appoint

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13 Mar

Garden | Decking

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: A M

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Removal of wrotten decking, small amount of fencing and creating a raised flower...

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05 Aug

Garden | Decking

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Richard J

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: We are looking for a landscaper, initially to create a tree/shrub lined pa...

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24 Jun

Garden | Decking

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Zoe A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Time scale: 1-3 months Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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29 Aug

Garden | Sheds

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Stephanie A

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Time scale: Immediate Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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21 Jun

Kitchen | Fitting

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Christine A

Start Date: Immediate

L shaped kitchen and appliances to be removed plus wall tiling. New magnet kitchen to be installed with underhung sink, hot tap, integrated appliances. Electrics need moving plus some additional. Als...

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04 May

Flooring | Wooden

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Amanda F

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Customer visited the myflooringprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property owner: Owner, Work description: I already have the flooring (engineered wood) but am looking for someone to fit it...

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28 Apr

Kitchen | Fitting

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: J C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property What level of service do you require: Install only What is your budget for this project: 0-4k How would you define the size of your kitchen: Small/...

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09 Feb

Carpentry

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Dave J

Start Date: Immediate

Fit kitchen worktops including 2 mitre joints and cutting out for sink and hob Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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How much do Carpenter services cost?

Do you have a need for a carpenter in or around your house? If yes, then one of the first things you’d probably want to know is the exact amount it would cost to get the project over the line. Now, carpenters are skilled craftsmen that are able to make things with wood and fabricate all sorts of wood constructions. The price charged by carpenters are determined by a wide range of factors which makes it nearly impossible to provide a short and accurate estimate without having a look at your unique requirements. In this post, we’re going to give you an in-depth insight into general carpentry charges while also considering some of the influencing factors. Let’s take a look!

Some of the most common factors that determines the price charged by a carpenter includes the project type, the size as well as scope of the project, the location of project, ease of access, experience and qualification of the carpenter and lots more. For instance, if the job is a minor one such as building a shed, it’ll cost a lot less than something more complex which requires a bit more experience like constructing a staircase. In general, building a shed will have a labour cost within the range of £150 to about £250, while a staircase construction will require a labour cost in between £1,000 to £1,500. For general carpentry, you can expect to pay within the range of £20 to £30 hourly rate depending on a number of factors which are stated above. It’s also important to state that while some carpenters charge per hour, others by the day and several of their projects will be charged at fixed prices.

The table reveals the kinds of work that Carpenters normally do and also the regular cost range of these jobs. Some tasks take longer to finish than others so costs do differ by task.

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The average price
of a Carpenter in St Neots is:

£879

Carpenter job Carpenter cost in 2024
Kitchen Fitting in St Neots £975-£2,495
Carpenters and joiners in St Neots £375-£575
Plasterboard dry lining in St Neots £638-£978
Wood flooring in St Neots £750-£1,150
Wooden decking in St Neots £1,125-£1,725
Garden shed in St Neots £450-£690
Wooden window repair in St Neots £320-£480

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Carpenter FAQs

How much maintenance will a wooden deck need?

Properly installed wooden decking will not need a lot of maintenance. Most manufacturers recommend regularly brushing leaves and dirt off the deck, and a yearly cleaning and staining procedure. This will keep the wood in the best condition. Fluids and treatments are readily available from all DIY shops and stores.

Does my garden shed need a base?

Yes, your shed does need a base. This is to give it a solid, level foundation. Open soil will not help with the longevity of the shed itself or the contents within. The best materials to use to make your shed base are concrete, natural stone or wood.

Will I need safety barriers or balustrades for my decking?

If your deck isn’t going to be flat to the ground, it’s a good idea to have some kind of balustrade to avoid any tripping. If the gap between the deck and the ground is less than 600mm, use a 900mm balustrade. If it’s higher than 600mm, the balustrade should be 1100mm tall.

How to lay decking on uneven ground?
There are two ways to lay decking on uneven ground. We’ve explained how to build a raised deck in our FAQ ‘How to build a raised deck’ above, and that’s great for uneven ground or sloped gardens. But there’s another way that you can lay decking on uneven ground if you don’t want a raised deck: you can create a level supporting base. We’ll go through the basics here. Materials you’ll need
  • Paving slabs – old or cheap ones are fine
  • Timber for the frame and legs
  • Type 1 MOT hardcore
How to lay decking on uneven ground
  1. Mark out the area as we explain in ‘How to lay decking’. Then, dig to 200mm below where you want to surface of the decking to be.
  2. Add a 50mm layer of hardcore and make sure it’s compact.
  3. Build the decking sub-frame as we describe in ‘How to build a deck frame’.
  4. Lay out paving slabs along the edges and in the centre of the area. This will help to spread the weight of the decking.
  5. Set the decking frame on the slabs, checking for high or low points and adding off-cuts of timber where needed. Don’t forget to sand and seal these off-cuts with decking preservative.
  6. Add your joists and then the deck boards, leaving the recommended gaps of expansion of between 5-8mm.
Building your decking on top of paving slabs is a good way to get it level, but you still may not be able to get as good a finish as if a professional did it. If you’re in any doubt, get in contact with some decking specialists and see what they would recommend.
How to fit composite decking?
Fitting composite decking is similar to installing timber decking, but there are some small differences in terms of the gaps you need to leave between boards and the screws you use. We’ll go through a quick guide to show you the process involved in fitting composite decking so you can decide whether it’s something you want to do yourself. Prepare the area Prepare the area according to our instructions in the previous FAQs – or you can use an existing patio or concrete base if you have one. Measure and mark out the area using chalk (if using an existing base). Assemble the decking frame Build the outer frame as we show in our FAQs above; if the area you have planned is longer than your joists, you’ll need to join them together. When you’ve built the frame and it’s secure, ensure that it’s at the right level for water runoff and add risers, slabs or treated off-cuts of timber at 500mm intervals if you need to. Add joists The spacing of your joists will depend on the type of design you have chosen for your composite decking. If you’re laying arched boards horizontally, you’ll need to space the joists 300mm apart. Lay your composite decking boards
  1. If you’ve not got an overhang or it’s a fixed deck, fit starter clips along the outside edge of the frame and secure with screws provided with the composite decking. If you are working with an overhang, put the first board into position not exceeding 25mm. If you’re adding a fascia, put an off-cut of board under the overhang so you know it’ll be flush with the fascia.
  2. Pre-drill all fixing points, measuring in 30mm from the edge of the board. Secure the board to the joist below with composite decking screws.
  3. Slide a hidden fastener clip in so it sits within the groove of the deck board. It needs to be in the centre of the joist to keep the boards secure and ensure an expansion gap of 6mm. Tighten the clips until just tight, and repeat so there’s a clip at every joist.
  4. Add the next board, ensuring that the fastener clips sit within the groove – make sure you don’t force it. Repeat step 3.
  5. Continue steps 3 and 4 until you’re at the final board, which you should secure in the same way as you did the first.
Add a fascia board If you’re adding a fascia, measure in 40mm from each end and add two guide marks: one at 40mm from the top and the other at 40mm from the bottom. Connect the marks, then mark at 300mm intervals down the board. Drill pilot holes, then put the fascia board into position. You need to make sure that there’s a 40mm ventilation gap between the bottom of the fascia and the ground. Ask someone to hold the board level until you’ve finished securing it with composite decking screws; you can get colour-matched ones so they don’t look unsightly at the end of your decking. Not so sure you want to carry out such a big project yourself? Get quotes from decking pros who will be able to fit composite decking much more quickly and easily.
How to plasterboard a wall?

How To Plasterboard A Wall

If you’re looking to plasterboard your wall, one of the essential things to have in mind is that the plasterboard must be hung horizontally and not vertically. Due to the way they’re manufactured, plasterboard sheets normally possess a “grain along the length. This implies that, it’s only when they’re firmly placed perpendicular against the wall that they’re able to achieve their maximum strength. Materials you’ll need to complete this task includes: Tape measure, stanley knife, pencil, spirit level, drill driver or screw gun, surform, drywall screws and handsaw. Now let’s have a look at the wall plasterboarding steps!

• To plasterboard a wall the first step to take is to place each board in such a way to make the edges the centre of the noggins and upright. Also, the the adjoining walls and door openings should fit closely to the edges.

• Work from the door opening to the ending wall. From the the stud’s edge to the noggin’s centre, use your tape measure to measure a cut board and as a rule to mark up.

• Place your spirit level on the marks and use the Stanley knife to run a line along the intended cut. Once done, turn the board on its edge and give a sharp push on the back to split.

• Cut the paper left with the knife after folding the split edge back on itself. This way, you should get a nice and clean edge.

• In its right position, place the board up against the studwork. Install the screws on the board’s edges where a noggin or upright can be seen.

• Mark lines down across the board at the stud’s centre.

• Cut the end boards to length.

• Install the remaining boards as mentioned above. While doing this, make sure the factory edges are together.

• Cut any board extending into an opening and finish the edges using a surform.

We’d recommend you hire the professional services of a plasterer for the best results especially if you lack the necessary training or experience. Plasterboarding a wall can be a tricky challenge and you’d save yourself some time, money and effort by getting it right on the first trial.

How to lay solid wood flooring on floorboards?

Do you have existing floorboards and wish to fit new solid wood floor over it? If you’re planning to go for a DIY effort, there are a number of things you should put into consideration before you even get started. Firstly, you should have it in mind that existing softwood floorboards are usually not flat, implying that the surface of the existing might not be ideal to serve as the foundation on which to put your new solid wood flooring. Secondly, if you’re going to lay the new solid floor on the existing floorboards, it would be wise to select wood that is a minimum of 18mm thick to make your new solid wood flooring a lot more stable.

If you discover that your old floor is not too even, there are two option you can consider to protect your investment. You can lay the new floor at a 90 degree angle over the existing one. In other words, you should lay the new floor lengthways if the old one is laid widthways. Using this technique alongside a method of fitting referred to as secret nailing will go a long way to make sure your installation efforts is a successful one.

The second option you can put into consideration when laying solid wood flooring over old ones is to lay chipboard or plywood over the existing floor prior to the installation of the new floor. Here, there will be an increase in the cost of your installation, however it will be more reliable and durable as it assists in ensuring the stability of your new flooring. Some benefits that comes with this option includes the freedom to lay the new solid wood flooring in any direction you want as well as the freedom to use any fitting method you deem fit. Click here to learn more about wood flooring.

How many hours does a carpenter work?

The number of hours you would have to invest and the number of holidays you will have will be mentioned on the contract before you undertake a project. It is very common that of you to be asked of work longer than your shift. It is completely your choice if you want to work more hours, but your employer has no right to force it on you.

There are certain guidelines that establishes the maximum number of hours an individual should labour each week. In general, the maximum number of hours for someone not yet 18 years old, is 40 hours in a week, or eight hours a day. For workers who are aged 18 or above, the number of hours increases to 48 hours a week.

You can contact the environmental health department of your local council or the National Health and Safety Executive (0845 345 00 55) for more information and advice about working hours. According to the law, all workers have the right to a holiday of at least 5.6 weeks (or a total of 28 days of paid leave, if you happen to work five days in a week).

Your holidays may be extended than the minimum right, but it is dependent on your employer. The critical things you should keep in mind about holiday rights are:

• holiday entitlement starts as soon as you begin work;

• your employer has a complete say in when you can take your holiday;

• for holidays you get normal pay;

• after completing the job, you will be compensated for any unused holidays.

In order to meet the requirements for the right to once a year leave you need to be categorized as a worker. You will have no statutory right to paid annual leave if you’re self-employed.

You, as a worker will not have a statutory right to paid leave on bank and public holidays. If you are given a paid leave on a bank or public holiday, this can count towards your 4.8 weeks minimum leave privilege. However, you may be provided with a paid leave on bank and public holidays in addition to your annual leave entitlement, if your employer chooses so.

Great Britain has a total of eight permanent bank and public holidays, whereas, Northern Ireland has ten.

There is no automatic right to an enhanced pay rate that you can exercise if you work on a bank or public holiday. Your remuneration depends on your contract of employment.

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