Flooring | Wooden
Newquay - TR8
Enquiry from: Tony M
Start Date: Immediate
Porch Mandan fitting. Flooring obtained fitter required app*** x 4ft
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Newquay - TR8
Enquiry from: Tony M
Start Date: Immediate
Porch Mandan fitting. Flooring obtained fitter required app*** x 4ft
Penzance - TR19
Enquiry from: Annie C
Start Date: Immediate
I have a wooden conservatory that is leaking
Truro - TR2
Enquiry from: Lauren W
Start Date: Immediate
i would like to discuss with you fixing a door you fitted some years ago. we think the door may have dropped. many thanks. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detache...
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Leonie L
Start Date: Immediate
the porch is letting in water and we'd like to assess the problem and implement a permanent fix. It is ongoing in wet weather but not so bad that we can't work around your availability. I will be at ...
Saltash - PL12
Enquiry from: Evelyn B
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
several jobs needed- 1) curtain pole put up over patio doors. 2) wooden porch frame and front door restored and door furniture replaced- at the moment some pieces of frame timber need replacing , doo...
Penzance - TR19
Enquiry from: Rachel K
Start Date: Immediate
Repairs to two windows, window frames need replacing on one window and one needs remedial work
Penryn - TR10
Enquiry from: Thomas A
Start Date: Immediate
Hello, I recently bought a flat in Penryn and would like to restore the windows. There are two sash windows (which are not in critical state but would benefit from some renovation) and 3 regular wi...
Camborne - TR14
Enquiry from: Tracy F
Start Date: Immediate
Hi I work for a housing association and I have an outside bench that needs repair is this something you are able to do ?
Redruth - TR15
Enquiry from: Su P
Start Date: Immediate
We would like a visit please to discuss the best options and quotations for fitted wardrobes
Penryn - TR10
Enquiry from: Sarah S
Start Date: Immediate
Atic stairs. We have a gable end so cannot have stairs that building regs. We would like to use the space as an office.
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Christian P
Start Date: Immediate
Hi! I’m over in halsetown & have been stripping back a front room that was affected by some damp, some of the flooring in a corner has begun to rot away & I was recommended getting in touch with you...
Hayle - TR27
Enquiry from: Matt F
Start Date: Immediate
Wooden porch needs replacing starting with door and frame
Truro - TR2
Enquiry from: Steve S
Start Date: Immediate
Hi .. I'm looking for someone to design, manufacture and fit a new staircase, it’s a new staircase and not a replacement. Looking for a combination of oak and glass with as minimal a footprint as p...
Falmouth - TR11
Enquiry from: Francis E
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
double glazed unit blown. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other what service are you looking for: reglazing how many windows are involved: 4-5 what material is the win...
Truro - TR3
Enquiry from: Tony S
Start Date: Immediate
Hi. I need a drop down loft hatch with loft ladder supplied and fitted. Existing hatch is a push up type so no good,
Torpoint - PL11
Enquiry from: Hannah S
Start Date: Immediate
New stairs or renovation.
Penryn - TR10
Enquiry from: Thomas A
Start Date: Immediate
Hello, I just moved into a flat in a listed building in Penryn (***) and the windows need a lot of attention. Quite a few of them can't close or open, some glass tiles are cracked, and in some case...
Padstow - PL28
Enquiry from: David B
Start Date: Immediate
We are looking to have two windows replaced and a front door. It this somthing you could do please?
Truro - TR1
Enquiry from: STEVEN J
Start Date: Immediate
Demo kitchen and bathroom, install supplied cabinets, worktops, under sink piping, and kitchen equipt, repair hole in ceiling, replaster and tiling. Bathroom same but very small.
Camborne - TR14
Enquiry from: Delita O
Start Date: Less than one month
i need help drilling my bedroom wall to mount my wall rack are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached what type of job are you looking to have done: other do you...
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.
View our Carpenter cost guide View our Carpenter adviceCarpenter job | Carpenter cost in 2024 |
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Kitchen Fitting in Cornwall | £975-£2,495 |
Carpenters and joiners in Cornwall | £375-£575 |
Plasterboard dry lining in Cornwall | £638-£978 |
Wood flooring in Cornwall | £750-£1,150 |
Wooden decking in Cornwall | £1,125-£1,725 |
Garden shed in Cornwall | £475-£1,595 |
Wooden window repair in Cornwall | £320-£480 |
How To Fit Plasterboard
If you’re planning to renovate your house, then here is a must-read guide! Fitting of plasterboard is a crucial step when it comes to renovation. If you’re bringing down an existing lath and plaster for an upgraded surface or adding a new wall, a plasterboard is required for your project to be a true success. If you’re a novice with no prior practice or experience, you can protect your investment by hiring the services of a professional plasterer to guarantee the best results, the first time. However, we’ve put together this guide to give you an insight on how the plasterboard fitting process is done.
To get started, you’ll need a power drill, hammer, plasterboard nails or screws, broad knife, utility knife, measurement tape, pencil, ladder as well as a joint tape.
Before proceeding, you need to identify the number of plasterboard sheets needed to commence the project by measuring the height and width of the wall as well as calculating the square footage. If you possess a stud timber wall, the steps below will get you the best results.
• Measure the walls and mark the plasterboard where you’ll make the cuts. Start with a full sheet and cut pieces down in such a way that would fit
• Score the front paper of the plasterboard with utility knife. Fold the sheet to get a clean cut through the board and make use of the knife to the remaining paper.
• Place the first sheet against the wall and use an offcut to prevent the plasterboard from touch the floor.
• Make the plasterboard rest snugly against the wall in position and screw it firmly on each stud. Once done, fasten it at all the sheets’ edges and in a line down the stud to make for a firm connection. Follow the same process for the remaining plasterboard sheet till the wall is fully covered.
Wooden flooring is very popular flooring option amongst home and property owners in the UK and understandably so. It adds to your space’s curb appeal, it’s quite easy to maintain, it adds to the value resale value of your property if you later wish to sell and lots more. If you’re looking to have wooden flooring installed in your home, you have two options which includes doing it yourself or calling in a professional – the latter being more advisable. However, by following some simple but essential steps, you can also install your wooden flooring successfully by yourself. These includes determining the site is in the best condition before installation, removal of all floor coverings and underlay for a more stable and durable installation and incorporation of the right expansion gap of about 10mm to 12mm which would be maintained around the floor’s perimeter.
Wooden floor fitting can be done on two types of sub-floor - Concrete and Plywood. To install onto concrete, you can follow the guide below:
To install onto plywood, you can follow this guide:
Installing wooden flooring is a quite simple process, however to get it right the first time, there are very essential preparations that must be made. These includes determining the site is in the best condition before installation, removal of all floor coverings and underlay for a more stable and durable installation and incorporation of the right expansion gap of about 10mm to 12mm which would be maintained around the floor’s perimeter.
Wooden floor fitting can be done on two types of sub-floor - Concrete and Plywood. To install onto concrete, you can follow the guide below:
• Incorporate flexible wood on concrete adhesives.
• With the help of a 3mm toothed trowel, spread above 2 board widths of adhesive along the starting wall sub-floor, beginning at a corner of your room.
• Position the first row of flooring into the area that is glued using the tongue facing opposite the wall.
• Put 10mm spacers against the wall to see to the consistency in expansion gaps.
• Make sure the joints are at a minimum of 150mm apart from the first row when fitting the second row.
• Utilize pre-cut smaller boards if you’re to start a new row with staggered joints.
• Continue with this nailing method and make sure the 10mm expansion gaps are consistent around the floor’s perimeter.
To install onto plywood, you can follow this guide:
• Make use of a porta-nailer.
• Position 10mm spacers against the wall - parallel with the installation direction.
• Fit the first row using the tongue facing opposite the wall and with the help of the porta-nailer or flooring nailer.
• Lay the second row and make sure the short end joints are at a minimum of 150mm apart from that of the first row.
• Utilize pre-cut smaller boards if you’re to start a new row with staggered joints.
• Continue with this nailing method and make sure the 10mm expansion gaps are consistent around the floor’s perimeter.
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If you’re thinking about making improvements to your home, it’s only reasonable to become familiar with the ins and outs of the requirements to make the project a success. Not just the cost involved to complete the project, but also the duration it’ll take to complete the job and lots more. When it comes to the installation of wooden flooring, there’s a need to find out whether or not an underlay is required for the task. In this article, we’re going to consider this in order to ensure that you’re on the right track. Let’s take a look!
First and foremost, underlays are common with carpets as they allow for an even surface with no lumps and bumps. It also provides a deeper barrier between the carpet and the floor as carpets, themselves, aren’t particularly thick enough to provide adequate comfort when walking on them. Underlay also helps improve insulation which in turn, helps cut down your energy bill. So, are underlays also needed with wooden flooring?
In general, wooden flooring does not really need an underlay. This is due to the fact that they’re perfectly comfortable to walk on without the need to add an extra padding underneath. However, the subfloor will have to be made prior to the installation, as a result, an underlay is needed at all there. With that in mind, it’s highly recommended to make use of an underlay when installing a boarded floor to a wooden subfloor mainly due to the fact that it’s able to provide a much-improved insulation. When it comes to wooden flooring, it’s always best to go for quality rather than looking for ways to cut corners. If you’re able to go for the best project with professional installation and little extras like undelay, you’d notice and enjoy the long lasting nature of your wooden flooring immediately after installation.
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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