Carpentry
Tranent - EH33
Enquiry from: Rosemary C
Start Date: Immediate
To fit 7 pre-finished doors, already on order. Not expected to be delivered before March 2018
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Tranent - EH33
Enquiry from: Rosemary C
Start Date: Immediate
To fit 7 pre-finished doors, already on order. Not expected to be delivered before March 2018
Tranent - EH33
Enquiry from: Lisa E
Start Date: Immediate
Decking and installation
Tranent - EH33
Enquiry from: Ian M
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Looking for a quote for decking in a back garden 3.6m x 5.4m Please provide quotes Many thanks Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Time scale: 1-3 month...
Tranent - EH33
Enquiry from: Graham K
Start Date: Less than one month
Would like backhanded decked. Approx 25sq m. Advice and quote required. Property Type: Detached What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: Less than one month Are you the prop...
Tranent - EH33
Enquiry from: Ashley H
Start Date: Immediate
Small full kitchen refit required (L shaped roughly 10 units), all plumbing work needs replaced and moved in kitchen. Also removal and refit of gas cooker pipes. Plastering will be required too, we ha...
Loanhead - EH20
Enquiry from: Manik K
Start Date: Immediate
customer in loanhead area has requested that we arrange quotes for their wooden decking project.they are considering various options and would like to discuss with a carpenter directly.please call to ...
Edinburgh - EH17
Enquiry from: Joan C
Start Date: Immediate
we have a new miller homes property in edgelaw, edinburgh. the grassed rear garden is approx 30 x 35ft in size. we would like an original paved area extended and the grass removed. remaining gard...
Edinburgh - EH17
Enquiry from: Eric S
Start Date: Immediate
install kitchen, flooring, walls and ceiling redecoration and lighting. approximate size: 3.5m x 3.5m. current kitchen is on 2 walls. i'd like new kitchen to cover 2.5 walls. i have a kitchen in mind ...
Silverburn - EH26
Enquiry from: Joan R
Start Date: Immediate
wood greenhouse 6x8 and wood shed 6x4
Edinburgh - EH17
Enquiry from: Elisabetta G
Start Date: Less than one month
i need a shed base (concrete slabs possibly) and the construction of a shed of ***. measures need to be confirmed. time scale: less than one month please call to appoint
Bonnyrigg - EH19
Enquiry from: William G
Start Date: Immediate
sturdy wooden garden shed door on front and no windows. size 11feet x6 feet would have to be erected. thanks w,geddes
Milton Bridge - EH25
Enquiry from: May C
Start Date: Immediate
Trim the grass at the back garden Are you the property owner: Owner Property Type: Detached Do you have a: Small garden Garden Type: Back garden, Front garden Work Required: Planting, Paving, Fencing/...
Carrington - EH23
Enquiry from: Alan M
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Extending decking or up lifting slabs an renewing Are you the property owner...
Bonnyrigg - EH19
Enquiry from: Katie C
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Our garden is on a slope and are looking to have the garden fixed by being...
Dalkeith - EH22
Enquiry from: Margaret P
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Laying decking
Dalkeith - EH22
Enquiry from: Finlay W
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: decking where grass is
Carrington - EH23
Enquiry from: Dawn P
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Wood decking along the back of the garden
Carrington - EH23
Enquiry from: Dawn P
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Wood decking along the back of the garden
Edinburgh - EH17
Enquiry from: Anne W
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Remove small tree, replace decking with new slabbing & redo slabbed patio ...
Bonnyrigg - EH19
Enquiry from: Simone D
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Garden design, fence, decking Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permissio...
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 Tranent | £975-£2,495 |
Carpenters and joiners in Tranent | £375-£575 |
Plasterboard dry lining in Tranent | £638-£978 |
Wood flooring in Tranent | £750-£1,150 |
Wooden decking in Tranent | £1,125-£1,725 |
Garden shed in Tranent | £450-£690 |
Wooden window repair in Tranent | £320-£480 |
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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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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Try to put your shed in open space, away from trees, bushes and other buildings. This will help to protect it from falling branches and sap. It will also mean that you can access all sides of the shed for repair and maintenance purposes. Make sure you take a look at garden shed planning rules before you pick a final spot for your shed.
Though both solid wood and engineered wood can be installed on a concrete sub-floor, the processes are quite different from each other. Solid wood is produced from a single plank of wood which can be reactive to both temperature and humidity changes which is capable of making the wood expand or contract. Hence, the different approach to solid wood and engineered wood flooring installation on concrete. Here, we’ll discuss how you can lay solid wood on your concrete.
First and foremost, you’d have to determine the method you’ll use to attach the planks to the floor. Is it floating whereby you only have to lay the wood flooring on the concrete after fitting the right underlay? You can also go for the most popular installation method which is gluing your floor with a flexible wood adhesive (to be applied to both the boards and the sub-floor). Or perhaps you’d prefer to use the traditional method of nailing the boards to the concrete (the nails will be covered as you lay the subsequent planks and the groove locks with the tongue).
After making this decision, you’d have to ensure that the sub-floor is well prepared for the installation. This implies checking the wood’s moisture content (mustn’t exceed 7 to 8 percent). Also inspect the floor to ensure its neat, if not, clear out the dirt or debris and make sure the surface is flat to avoid post-installation problems.
In the event whereby you discover a high moisture content, you’d want to acquire a damp proof membrane. This will not only enhance the floor’s stability, but also prevent shrinking or warping of the wood due to changes in humidity or temperature.
It is crucial to note that the preparation of the sub-floor is equally as important as the laying of the planks as this can go a long way to improve the durability and strength of your floor. Click here to learn more about wood flooring.
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