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12 Sep

Kitchen | Fitting

Cowes - PO31

Enquiry from: Edna J

Start Date: Immediate

refit a kitchen after drain (sink blockage) flooding accident. quote for repair and/or new kitchen required. are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: i...

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31 Jul

Carpentry

Cowes - PO31

Enquiry from: R

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Customers own description of work to be carried out: Remove wall partition and relocate the wall heater. There is a partition between the lounge and the corridor which we would like to remove to open...

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07 Apr

Kitchen | Fitting

Cowes - PO31

Enquiry from: Gary P

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Installation of 40mm thick laminate worktops to new kitchen units. 4 lengths arranged in 2 separate L shaped formats - Victorian house so corners not...

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15 Jan

Flooring | Wooden

Cowes - PO31

Enquiry from: Jacqueline G

Start Date: Immediate

Home Owner Wood flooring to 3 Rooms Please contact to appoint

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11 Aug

Carpentry

Lymington - SO41

Enquiry from: Debbie A

Start Date: Immediate

New kitchen fit using Howdens units plus laminate worktop (3 x 3m) roughly and breakfast bar, upstands

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02 Oct

Garden | Decking

Ryde - PO33

Enquiry from: Andrew C

Start Date: Immediate

replacement of mall area of decking in courtyard plus advice on further works. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply a...

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07 Jun

Carpentry

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: Clive E

Start Date: Less than one month

dismantle 3 doors and re hang 3 new ones are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what type of job are you looking to have done: other do you require a door(s): back d...

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23 May

Garden | Decking

Southsea - PO4

Enquiry from: Natalie M

Start Date: Immediate

small area of decking needs replacing in small southsea garden half of garden is patio property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck are you the property owner: owner o...

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14 May

Carpentry

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: Rob B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

11 fire doors (3 int front door 1 external front door 7 int doors with int smoke seals furniture locks door closers 4 int bathroom doors labour only are you the property owner: owner of the property d...

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12 Apr

Carpentry

Southsea - PO5

Enquiry from: Gail A

Start Date: Less than one month

i am looking to have some barn doors fitted in my basement dividing 2 rooms. wanting some advice on which system would work best and cost of fitting. are you the property owner: owner of the property ...

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30 Mar

Garden | Decking

Totland Bay - PO39

Enquiry from: Jane L

Start Date: Immediate

raise ground levels, decking and borders to be made. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden work requ...

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24 Mar

Garden | Decking

Totland Bay - PO39

Enquiry from: Jane L

Start Date: Immediate

raise ground levels, decking and borders to be made. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden work requ...

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09 May

Garden | Decking

Southsea - PO4

Enquiry from: Rosie S

Start Date: Immediate

customer in southsea areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for wooden decking.confirmed interest via telephone, sms and email at 09/05/2021 13:28.please call...

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08 May

Garden | Sheds

Southsea - PO4

Enquiry from: Rosie S

Start Date: Immediate

ms requested quotes for garden maintenance from a landscaper around southsea. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information be...

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16 Apr

Kitchen | Fitting

Newport - PO30

Enquiry from: Darren W

Start Date: Immediate

fit kitchen, 6 floor units, 5 wall units, sink, oven, hob, extractor, 6 led downlights, lay vinyl flooring and underlay approx 7ft sq are you the property owner: relative of owner what level of servi...

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06 Mar

Garden | Decking

Ryde - PO33

Enquiry from: Michael D

Start Date: Immediate

build a wooden deck, approx 25 meter square on a cleared area of garden. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and dec...

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22 Sep

Garden | Decking

Totland Bay - PO39

Enquiry from: Jessica B

Start Date: Immediate

would need 45sqm of millboard decking installed for a balcony project. the measurements from the slope to where the balcony should sit are 0.15cm from the shortest point and 0.3cm from the highest. a...

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11 Aug

Carpentry

Southsea - PO4

Enquiry from: Chris M

Start Date: Immediate

shed already present. requires new windows in the front, new door. insulation needs replacing in the roof as bitumen liner is falling out. need a supply of electricity (6-8 sockets) and a water supply...

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09 Oct

Garden | Sheds

Newport - PO30

Enquiry from: Linda B

Start Date: Immediate

Do you re felt garden sheds. The roof of my small shed gets damp inside so I think the felt needs replacing.

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02 Oct

Windows | Wooden | Repair

Ventnor - PO38

Enquiry from: Alex M

Start Date: Immediate

repair or replacement of a sash window on 2nd floor. in high street location

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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 Cowes is:

£879

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

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Carpenter FAQs

How to felt a shed roof?
Whether you want to felt a new shed roof or you’re re-felting your existing shed roof, it’s simple when you know how. Read our quick guide to see how easy it is.
  1. Remove any existing fascia boards Remove the fascia boards and the old felt if you’re re-felting.
  2. Measure the shed roof Measure the roof, taking into account that you should leave around 50mm for overlaps at the eaves and 75mm at the gable ends. You’ll probably need 3 pieces of felt, but some smaller sheds only need 2.
  3. Apply felt to the roof Once you’ve cut the felt to size, apply the each piece to the roof, pulling it tight. Then nail along the length of the roof at 100mm intervals. For nails at the bottom edge, they can be wider – around 300mm. If you’re adding a piece of felt in the middle of the shed along the apex, fix it using adhesive, then nail it at the lower edge at 50mm intervals.
  4. Tidy up the overhangs Fold down the felt at each overhang and nail it securely. Cut a slit in the overhang at the apex using a pen knife, then fold that down and nail at 100mm intervals along the gable. If you like, you can add fascia boards to keep the shed looking neat. Use wood nails to secure them and then trim away any excess felt.
That’s it. It sounds scary, but it won’t take you long to felt your shed roof as long as you follow instructions carefully.
Where can I buy kitchen cabinets?

When you’re building or redesigning your kitchen, one of the most important decisions you’d have to make is your kitchen cabinets. They are basically where you’ll keep everything you use to cook and as such, take up a lot of space in the kitchen. Therefore, if the aesthetic of your kitchen is a priority, then you’d probably want to get the best quality and good looking cabinet you possibly can. If you’re in the market for new kitchen cabinets, you can put these sources of cabinets into consideration. Let’s take a look!

  • IKEA. One of the best place to buy affordable home goods is also a great place to check if you want to buy your kitchen cabinets. According to a research carried out by J.D Power which surveyed over 1500 customers within the past one year, IKEA’s cabinet system ( Sektion) ranked the highest in terms of the overall satisfaction.
  • KraftMaid. Another winner of the survey conducted by J.D Power as it took the second position when it comes to the overall satisfaction. Therefore, this store happens to be a good option based on the reviews. This store provides you with a wide variety of colour options to select from, so regardless of what your personal preference is, you’re guaranteed to find something worthwhile to install in your kitchen.
  • Stoffer Home. When you buy your kitchen cabinet from an interior designer, there’s a better chance for suitability. Stoffer home offers top quality cabinets which can be manufactured in four various wood finishes and twelve varying paint colours which are all carefully curated.
How to build a shed?
A garden shed is a great option to add extra storage space in your garden. Lock away your lawnmower, tools, outdoor toys and furniture so it doesn’t get weather damaged or stolen. But how do you build a shed? We’ll go through a brief guide on building a shed using a flat packed one.
  1. Plan your shed base You must have a sturdy base for your shed, otherwise the frame won’t stand properly and could stop the door from opening. Decide whether you’re going to have:
    • A concrete base laid on hardcore
    • Concrete slabs on sharp sand
    • Treated wood beams on hardcore or shingle
    • An interlocking plastic system
    All bases should be laid on firm, level ground as far as possible.
  2. Treat wood with preservative To help your shed last as long as possible, you should coat all the wooden parts with timber preservative before you put it together.
  3. Put the shed floor together Some will need more assembly than others, but you need to make sure that the floor panel is attached to the joists; follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the correct spacing.
  4. Put up the shed walls
    • Mark the centre point of each wall on its bottom edge, then do the same for the shed floor so you can line them up together.
    • Stand the gable end on the base and line it up. Check that it’s vertical with a spirit level – you might need someone to support the panel while you do this. Use a temporary holding batten to keep it in place.
    • Fix a side panel to the gable end panel with countersunk screws, then add the second side panel in the same way.
    Don’t attach the panels to the floor until you’ve fitted your shed roof.
  5. Fit the roof
    • If the shed comes with a support bar, put this in position before you put the roof panels in.
    • Nail the roof panels in place, ensuring there’s a parallel and equal overlap at each end.
    • Roll out some roofing felt from front to back, leaving a 50mm overlap at each side. Secure it with clout-headed felt tacks at 100mm intervals.
    • Apply mastic sealant to the outside corners, then fix each corner trim with 30mm nails.
    • Add the fascias and finials, predrilling 2mm holes to avoid splitting the wood. Nail them through the felt into the shed using 40mm nails.
  6. Add the shed windows
    • Slide each windowsill into the tongue and groove cut out, then put the window cover strip in position, fixing it to the vertical framing.
    • From inside the shed, put the glazing sheets into the window rebates, making sure the bottom edge of the glazing sheets sit on the outside of the sill.
    • Fix the window beading on the top and sides with 25mm nails.
  7. Fix the walls to the floor Before you do anything, make sure you check that the centre marks on the walls line up with the marks on the shed floor. Then fix the wall panels to the floor with 50mm screws, aligning them with the joists.
  8. And that’s it! But if you’re not confident in building a shed yourself, there are plenty of professionals available who will be happy to help.
How much decking do I need?
How much decking you need will – of course – depend on how big you plan your deck to be. There is an equation to help you work out how many deck boards you need. It’s a little complicated until you’ve been shown how it works, but once you know how to do it it’s easy to work out how much decking you need for any project. The equation takes into account the recommended 10% wastage and includes the expansion gaps that are required, which is between 5-8mm along the length of the deck boards (EGL, or expansion gap length) and 3mm along the ends of the deck boards (EGW, or expansion gap width) for timber. It also assumes you’re laying your decking horizontally, as if you’re looking for a diagonal or chevron design you’ll need more deck boards. Let’s go through an example, assuming you have a 10m x 6m area that you want to cover with decking made from timber boards that are 2.4m long and 144mm wide. We’ll use the EGL of 5mm and EGW of 3mm.
  1. Calculate the surface area for your decking Multiply the length (L) of your decking area by the width (W): L x W = Decking Surface Area (DSA) in m2 10 x 6 = 60m2
  2. Work out the coverage of your deck boards Add your deck board width (DBW) to the expansion gap length (EGL), then add the deck board length (DBL) to the expansion gap width (EGW). Then multiply these numbers. (DBW + EGL) x (DBL + EGW) = Single Board Coverage (SBC) 0.144m + 0.005m = 0.149m 2.4m + 0.003m = 2.403m 0.149 x 2.403 = 0.358m2
  3. Calculate the number of deck boards you need Multiply the SBC by 1.1 to allow for 10% wastage. Then, divide the DSA by the SBC. DSA / SCB x 1.1 = Total number of boards required 60m2 / 0.358m2 x 1.1 = 184.36 boards – so round up to 185 so you’re not left short.
If that all seems a bit complicated for you, let a professional do the maths – they will be able to give you an idea of how much decking you’ll need in no time.
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.

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.

How to lay wood flooring?

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.

Click here to learn more about wood flooring.

Where should I put my garden shed?

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.

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