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Halstead - CO9
Enquiry from: Jenny H
Start Date: Immediate
please could I have you best price for Norseman Combi Premier Range 14x8.
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Halstead - CO9
Enquiry from: Jenny H
Start Date: Immediate
please could I have you best price for Norseman Combi Premier Range 14x8.
Halstead - CO9
Enquiry from: Alan J
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
replace wooden decking. about 30m2. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: 1-3 months Please call...
Halstead - CO9
Enquiry from: E
Start Date: Immediate
Replace support for existing decking and replace and relay existing g boards
Halstead - CO9
Enquiry from: Wayne F
Start Date: Immediate
Work description: Decking and a fence needs doing Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scal...
Haverhill - CB9
Enquiry from: Janis R
Start Date: Immediate
Old fitted wardrobes removed and new ones built
Haverhill - CB9
Enquiry from: Charyl S
Start Date: Immediate
Weeding, grass cut, plants/weeds over growing along fence line removed. Ivy over and around the shed removed.
Sudbury - CO10
Enquiry from: Julia J
Start Date: Less than one month
if possible to rehang a timber internal door on the other side are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what type of job are you looking to have done: other do you req...
Sudbury - CO10
Enquiry from: Julia J
Start Date: Less than one month
i have an internal 15 pane oak door which if possible i would like to have so it opens on the other side to make easier access. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detache...
Braintree - CM77
Enquiry from: Beth B
Start Date: Immediate
Quote to replace a porch door, whether sourced myself or through you? The door will need adjusting for the lock and opening handles.
Sudbury - CO10
Enquiry from: Phephile D
Start Date: Immediate
hi, i am interested in a quote for a media wall, if at all possible please? are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what type of job are you looking to have done: oth...
Sudbury - CO10
Enquiry from: Mary-Jane C
Start Date: Immediate
customer has a gardening & landscaping project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for garden shed. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a carpenter.confirmed...
Sudbury - CO10
Enquiry from: Steve B
Start Date: Immediate
We are in long Melford - We want- new shed, levelling of old,pathway and and replace with chipping , build new bbq area, new hedge, review and amend to a low maintainable garden. Then follow up with r...
Dunmow - CM6
Enquiry from: Derek M
Start Date: Immediate
i have ordered a new kitchen and need the old one removed and the new one installed. are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: install only do you have al...
Colchester - CO3
Enquiry from: ZAHRA M
Start Date: Immediate
3 new doors to be hanged .01/09/2022 afternoon are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other what type of job are you looking to have done: wooden window/doors how many window...
Colchester - CO3
Enquiry from: Johanna G
Start Date: Immediate
4 internal doors need trimming after carpet was fitted are you the property owner: owner of the property what type of job are you looking to have done: wooden window/doors how many windows do you need...
Colchester - CO2
Enquiry from: Gavin E
Start Date: Less than one month
hello i have 8 internal doors i need hanging please, brand new hollow doors, ive brought all the hinges and handles etc, cheapest i have been qouted so far is £50 per door so thats £400, which is mo...
Colchester - CO4
Enquiry from: ROBERT M
Start Date: Immediate
fit a 4.8 metre x 3.6 metre wooden decking in back garden … just fitting required as all items required for the work to be done are already supplied are you the property owner: owner of the property...
Colchester - CO4
Enquiry from: Maria A
Start Date: Immediate
2 internal doors need to be trimmed in order to fit are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other what type of job are you looking to have done: wooden window/doors how man...
Colchester - CO3
Enquiry from: William J
Start Date: Immediate
6.5 sq m decking in front of a garage conversion is soft natural wood - 210 x 300 cm are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: s...
Colchester - CO5
Enquiry from: David M
Start Date: Immediate
grass cutting, area approx *** plus possible shed maintance are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: small garden what level of service are you looking for: supply other forms...
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 2025 |
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Kitchen Fitting in Halstead | £1,238-£3,748 |
Carpenters and joiners in Halstead | £375-£575 |
Plasterboard dry lining in Halstead | £638-£978 |
Wood flooring in Halstead | £750-£1,150 |
Wooden decking in Halstead | £1,125-£1,725 |
Garden shed in Halstead | £450-£690 |
Wooden window repair in Halstead | £210-£740 |
Check your Price's door installation cost calculator and charges guide will allow you to estimate both typical labours only costs for door hanging & installations, renovations and repairs as well as the total estimate for comprehensive door installation projects.
• Door & Frame Installation Job and the average Cost in £'s
• uPVC door installation including glazing & architrave costs around £90 per door
• uPVC french & patio door sets including glazing & architrave costs around £120 per pair
• Softwood french & patio door sets including architrave costs around £180 per door
• Hardwood french & patio door sets including architrave would cost around £250 per pair
• Softwood internal door hanging only would be around £40 per door
• Hardwood internal door hanging only would set you back around £48 per door
• Softwood external door hanging only is around £60 per door
• Hardwood external door hanging would cost around £70 per door
• Locks, letterboxes & door furniture timber doors are around £15 per Item
• Glazing £15 per pane
• Brick cut-outs single doors is around £60 per cut-out
• French or patio door brick cut-outs will be around £90 per cut-out
• New lintels will cost around £150 per lintel
Door Repair Costs and Charges
Estimate door mending labour charges by totalling the unit costs of the mandatory jobs. The complete door repair cost includes the total labour charge plus the cost of all parts, fixtures and fittings. A call out charge may be added on jobs totalling less than £100.
Average Cost of Door Repair Job
Replacement glazing units for uPVC doors will be around £15 per unit
Replacement glazing units for timber doors is around £20 per unit
Replacement door glass pined & putty will cost£30 per pane
Replacement handles are around £10 each and general repair work will cost you £25 per hour
Building & FENSA certificate charges
FENSA certificates are obligatory for maximum door replacements and new build setting up prices differ from council to council.
Average Cost of Window Repair Job: One to two doors will cost around £85
Average Cost of Door Fixtures & Fittings Removal Job
Removing internal doors will cost around £10
Removing internal door liners will cost around £15
Removing external timber doors will cost about £10
Removing External timber door frame will be around £20
Removing external uPVC door & frame removal will be around £30 and Rubbish disposal will cost £150 per ton.
Most of the people out there do not know the difference between a carpenter and a joiner. This is a very common question that is asked by many as to whether there is an actual difference between the two.
Both joiners and carpenters have many shared traits. The definition seems to change throughout the UK. The southern parts use the term carpenter whereas the north seems to prefer the term joiner. Both of these trades involve working with wood mainly in the construction industry. Both of them are, however, are two very unique and separate trades. Both of them come under the broad term of ‘carpentry’ however their skills and specialisms differ.
A joiner is defined as a trained craftsman who is responsible for making or joining wood in a workshop. On the other hand, a carpenter is a professional that works on site with the timber. In summary, a joined creates the wood back at the workshop while the carpenter fixes them on site. A joiner, therefore, works on things that are done in a workshop using machinery while a carpenter is responsible for its assembly on site.
As both joiners and carpenters had learnt the basics of both trade while they were practising as an apprentice, several similar overlaps are bound to occur.
It is good practice to ask the company or the individual what trade they specialise in. As an example, a joiner may be able to make a particular item whereas a carpenter may be better doing the actual fitting.
It is evident from the above sections that carpentry and joinery are completely different and therefore, should be categorised under two different trades, however, there is indeed a lot in common in their extremely high skilled 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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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