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Buckfastleigh - TQ11
Enquiry from: Ben M
Start Date: Immediate
Hi, my father in law needs a quote for new windows around his house. It’s a listed cottage so the windows need to match two existing styles.
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Buckfastleigh - TQ11
Enquiry from: Ben M
Start Date: Immediate
Hi, my father in law needs a quote for new windows around his house. It’s a listed cottage so the windows need to match two existing styles.
Totnes - TQ9
Enquiry from: Sophia D
Start Date: Immediate
Decking, weed control, landscaping, fencing.
Brixham - TQ5
Enquiry from: Karen P
Start Date: Immediate
I am looking for a quote to for fitted cupboards in a loft main bedroom under the eaves of the roof
Yelverton - PL20
Enquiry from: Judith D
Start Date: Immediate
I would like a base prepared for a new garden shed. I have paving slabs but the ground area needs flattening out.
Kingsbridge - TQ7
Enquiry from: Simon E
Start Date: Immediate
The garden shed needs a new roof and window the door I think can be repaired. However the roof is critical issue I can get the window and door fixed at later date. The shed is brick with a sloped roo...
Ivybridge - PL21
Enquiry from: Dawn M
Start Date: Immediate
Removing and Rebuilding to a wooden corner box and fitting a pine wooden top in a bedroom. Approx 140x60 cm in size. I can send a photo of space .
Kingsbridge - TQ7
Enquiry from: Wilder A
Start Date: Immediate
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Plymouth - PL7
Enquiry from: David P
Start Date: Immediate
Need to doors internal to be put up one a fire door six panel and one 6 panel bedroom door
Kingsbridge - TQ7
Enquiry from: Alix N
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
we have a couple of nice projects ongoing in thurlestone. a new build, kinnasea, and a renovation, warren house. we would like to send you the joinery packages for tender. are you interested? our pre...
Ivybridge - PL21
Enquiry from: William C
Start Date: Immediate
Hello, interested in removing a stud wall dividing kitchen from living room. There is a wooden staircase attached to the wall which may need alterations or replacing. Not urgent work, interested in do...
Ivybridge - PL21
Enquiry from: Brian L
Start Date: Immediate
Hi Paul, I want to replace my kitchen worktops, also replace the ceramic floor tiles with LVT flooring. Advise on option i.e. click or glue down would be appreciated. I'm not looking to do this until...
Kingsbridge - TQ7
Enquiry from: Dominic M
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
i have a double glazed sash window where the bottom panel is rotting. the wood needs replacing. is this something you can help with? are you the property owner: owner of the property what type of job ...
Ivybridge - PL21
Enquiry from: Jo A
Start Date: Immediate
Hi, I’ve got a solid oak headboard that’s come out of storage with a great big stain on it. It needs sanding/planing out and refinishing - plus: replacing two internal window ledges and some repai...
Kingsbridge - TQ7
Enquiry from: Vivienne M
Start Date: Immediate
New front door and surrounds. New double glazed bay windows (4) and frames, sill. Some dry lining .
Brixham - TQ5
Enquiry from: Steve D
Start Date: Immediate
Replacement of main entrance wooden door frame and step, rehang existing wooden single glaze door, would consider new door. All like-for-like materials and style due to planning restrictions.
Yelverton - PL20
Enquiry from: Tessa T
Start Date: Immediate
Repairs to dovecote repairs to dovecote
Brixham - TQ5
Enquiry from: Adrian F
Start Date: Immediate
A new front door, draught proof with double glazed top light
Ivybridge - PL21
Enquiry from: Christopher S
Start Date: Immediate
New staircase (metal spiral stairs to be removed) and replacement wardrobes - plans and photos available if helpful).
Brixham - TQ5
Enquiry from: Kelly B
Start Date: Immediate
I am wanting my kitchen work tops replaced I have found the ones I like, which are oak
Ivybridge - PL21
Enquiry from: Nicky P
Start Date: Immediate
Hello - I think the two white wooden posts holding the front porch up need replacing, the right one in particular has gone all squidgy at the base. Please could you take a look and see if it's somethi...
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 Buckfastleigh | £975-£2,495 |
Carpenters and joiners in Buckfastleigh | £375-£575 |
Plasterboard dry lining in Buckfastleigh | £638-£978 |
Wood flooring in Buckfastleigh | £750-£1,150 |
Wooden decking in Buckfastleigh | £1,125-£1,725 |
Garden shed in Buckfastleigh | £450-£690 |
Wooden window repair in Buckfastleigh | £320-£480 |
Usually, slipperiness is caused by algae or dirt on top of the deck or terrace. A full cleaning treatment should restore the natural grip of the wood or stone. If slipperiness is a persistent problem, consider installing grip mats in high traffic areas of the deck.
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.
Being the primary material used in wooden flooring installation, the floorboards are the main supply costs. With that in mind, you should also know that there are a large variety of wooden flooring types to select from, each with their unique pros and cons which should all be considered before making a purchase decision. If you’re looking to get the supply cost of wooden flooring in the UK, then you’ve come to the right place! Here is a basic price guide of various and some of the most popular types of floorboards.
If you wish to go for an engineered wood flooring, this looks better when compared to laminate and is more affordable than solid wood. You can expect to pay within the range of £20 to about £100 per square metre for this wood flooring type.
Laminate flooring, on the other hand, is also quite cheap, easy to install and quite hardwearing, however it tends to warp over time as a result of exposure to moisture and it also happens to be the least attractive of all the other flooring types. You can expect to pay within the range of £10 to about £50 per square metre for this wood flooring type.
Solid wood flooring is a great option with a better look and feel to it. However, it also tends to warp over time and more difficult to install as against laminate. You can expect to pay within the range of £20 to about £100 per square metre for this wood flooring type.
Parquet flooring is long lasting and very attractive, but quite expensive to have fitted. You can expect to pay within the range of £25 to about £200 per square metre for this wood flooring type.
Two of the commonly used terms in the UK and Irish construction industry is “First Fix and “Second Fix First fix encompasses all the work required to take a building from foundation to stroking plaster on the interior walls. This comprises of building walls, floors and ceilings, and implanting cables for electrical supply and pipes for water supply.
Some claim that First Fix starts after the shell of the building is complete, and ends when the walls are plastered. Some of the elements in the first fix are as follows.
• Drain runs: must be downhill and straight
• Spare conduits: drawstrings
• Soil pipes
• Copper pipes
• Normal pipes
• Doorbell
• Door frames
• Pocket doorframes
• Stairwell
• MVHR (mechanical heat recovery ventilation runs)
• Push-fit or other plastic piping
• Electrical back boxes
• Electricity cable runs
• Telephone, data and audio-visual cables
• Socket location
• Security
• Fire alarm
• Sound insulation
• Plasterboarding
It is to be kept in mind that the list goes on as there are several things that you can do when you are building a house from scratch and it is impossible to cover each and every aspect in detail.
The second fix includes all the work after the plastering of a complete house. These include linking cables to the electrical fittings, coupling pipes to the baths and sinks and fitting doors into doorframes. Second fix work requires a tidier finish than the first fix.
Carpenters, electricians and plumbers get a proper idea on the division of work. They will also be able to visit the construction site at different times.
Project managers can simply report it as the "first fix complete" or "the second fix 50% done" and others would very easily understand.
Regardless of the fact that a construction company might specialise in a certain form of fix, be it the first or the second, they are obligated to have a rudimentary understanding of both and are required to perform them from time to time.
How To Lay Wood Flooring
Laying of wood flooring is actually a very simple task contrary to many beliefs. First and foremost, before commencement of the fitting process, you must determine the direction you would like the engineered wood flooring to lie in. To do this the right way, they should lie in the direction of the the longest wall. However, if your subfloor is wooden, then having the boards positioned across the joists underneath would be your best bet to get started.
Here are some simple steps to follow to properly lay your wood flooring:
• Start from a corner, working from left to right and place the initial rows of the boards with the groove’s end directly opposite the closest wall.
• Make use of expansion spacers. Place them in between the wall and the board alongside an expansion gap of about 8 to 10mm.
• Place the board’s final rows at about 100mm wide. To achieve this, it is crucial to be pro-active with the measurement and cut the boards (if you deem fit) to adjust the first row.
• With the help of the click system, the boards will click together.
• Fit in the next board. Ensure to attach the tongues together (30 degrees from the floor) and once done, you can proceed to lower and lock it in place. Do this till you get to the end of the row.
• Cut the last board of the row to size if its too long.
• If the part cut off is up to 300mm, simply use it to start the next row. If not, cut a new board in half to use.
• Put the rows side by side in such a way to ensure the joints are staggered at each and every row. Keep a consistent gap between the wall and the planks via the continuous use of the spacers.
• Lay a plank over the last row to determine the width of the previous board. Position a new plank in a way that its tongue is directly against the wall. Once done, proceed to mark a line of plank underneath to get the required width. Then, fit the plank into the space with the help of a pull bar and hammer.
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