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JM Fencing and Landscaping

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03 Feb

Flooring | Wooden

Freshwater - PO40

Enquiry from: Janet B

Start Date: Immediate

Home owner Has parquet flooring in the lounge. It is in tile formation approx. 12'' squares. In places there are deep scores and wants it to be sanded and restored The room is 22'x16' approx. C...

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12 Sep

Kitchen | Fitting

Cowes - PO31

Enquiry from: Edna J

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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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27 Jun

Carpentry

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Terry C

Start Date: Immediate

We have two internal doors to be trimmed and hung. The doors are: Ely 2 Glazed 6 Light - https://www.doorsofdistinction.co.uk/interior_doors/internal-prefinished-grooved_doors/Ely-2panel-varnished...

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13 May

Carpentry

Bournemouth - BH6

Enquiry from: Ben C

Start Date: Immediate

Please send an email address so that we can email the drawings to you

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26 Dec

Carpentry

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Susan P

Start Date: Immediate

Install Tongue and groove MDF panels lounge area

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06 Sep

Carpentry

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Michelle W

Start Date: Immediate

hi we are the middle of an out door kitchen project builders doing retaining walls etc and carpenters availability to build a wooden covered outdoor kitchen area has changed so looking for a carpete...

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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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19 May

Carpentry

New Milton - BH25

Enquiry from: Christopher M

Start Date: Immediate

Carpenter to help fit worktops in New Kitchen, fit doors, other carpentry.

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07 Mar

Garden | Sheds

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Patricia T

Start Date: Immediate

It’s on council land outside our bungalow.It’s approx 50 ft tall .It’s roots are lifting the driveway leading to our front garden and the roots are wrapped around the water pipes underground.The...

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23 Feb

Windows | Wooden | Repair

Southampton - SO45

Enquiry from: Colin G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

the corner of an upstairs wooden window frame has rotted are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what service are you looking for: frame repair how many windows are ...

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14 Nov

Carpentry

New Milton - BH25

Enquiry from: Steve J

Start Date: Less than one month

supply and fit an interior door plain flat are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace time scale: less than one month what level of service do you require: supplied a...

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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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14 Dec

Garden | Sheds

New Milton - BH25

Enquiry from: Peter W

Start Date: Immediate

grateful for a quote on behalf of my parents who are moving house. fair bit - about one skip full - of general garden rubbish including remains of small demolished shed at bottom end of large garden. ...

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15 Oct

Garden | Decking

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Matt W

Start Date: Immediate

roughly 20/25 square meters of decking are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: deck only please call to appoint

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11 Oct

Garden | Sheds

New Milton - BH25

Enquiry from: John N

Start Date: Immediate

constuction of 7x5 wooden shed are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service are you looking for: install do you have a: small garden please call to appoint

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27 Sep

Garden | Sheds

Southampton - SO45

Enquiry from: Catheryn Y

Start Date: Immediate

shed to be built flatpack are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) do you have a: small garden what level of service are you looking for: install other forms: fencing agreed to receive qu...

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26 Jul

Garden | Decking

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Roger M

Start Date: Immediate

supply and fit 2.5m x 3m decking on flat grass. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to app...

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26 May

Garden | Sheds

Bournemouth - BH6

Enquiry from: Frances S

Start Date: Immediate

erection of shed, 7 x 5 on existing site. present building rotten. have ordered a new one, arriving on 7 june. are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service are you looking f...

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25 May

Garden | Sheds

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Ben K

Start Date: Immediate

removal of old shed - 6 feet by 8 feet laying down of concrete base for new shed - 8 feet by 10 feet installation of new shed please can you provide a quote for this? are you the property owner: owner...

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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 Freshwater is:

£879

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

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Carpenter FAQs

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 is wooden flooring installed

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:

  • 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.
How to build a deck frame?
Building a simple deck frame, or decking subframe, that you’re laying on level ground is easy if you take time to prepare and get all the things you need. We’ll go through the steps on how to build a deck frame here. Tools and equipment To get building your deck frame, you’ll need:
  • Decking joists
  • Coach screws
  • Coach bolts
  • Combi drill
  • Socket set
  • A saw suitable for your project and the thickness of the timber
  • Pencil
  • Decking preservative
  • Sandpaper or sander
Build your subframe
  1. Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
  2. Make 2 pencil marks on each end of the frame’s 2 outer joists to mark where the coach screws will go. They need to align with the centre of the adjoining outer joist. Then, use a flat wood drill bit to drill recesses into each mark. Make them the same depth of the screws that your using’s head and wide enough for a ratchet or socket to tighten them.
  3. Using a thinner drill bit, line up the outer joists and drill a pilot hole through the middle of the recess. These pilot holes act as a guide for the screws and stops them from splitting the wood.
  4. Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
  5. Repeat the process for the inner joists once you’ve assembled the outer frame.
IMPORTANT: While you’re building your deck frame and the decking itself, remember to cover all pilot holes and ends of timber in decking preservative to ensure that your decking remains structurally sound for as long as possible. Though relatively simple, building a deck frame and the decking will take some time. It would be much quicker and easier to get a professional in to do it, who could represent more value for money.
How to lay engineered wood flooring?

The cost of just the engineered wood flooringis from £18 to £73 per m2.

How much plasterboard do I need?

How Much Plasterboard Do I Need?

Although many people especially contractors have a tough time estimating the number of drywall or plasterboard needed to complete a project, it’s a rather simple task if all factors are taken into consideration. If you’re able to follow the same procedures taken by professionals to count dry wall sheets, you’ll be in the right direction. Let’s have a look at the procedures to follow!

lTake Square Footage Measurement

• Measure the square footage of the area where the plasterboard will be fitted.

• Multiply the height by the width of each wall or ceiling area.

• Add all quantities to obtain a total square-foot amount.

lCalculate Drywall Sheets

• To calculate the number of drywall or plasterboard sheet is very simple once you’ve gotten the total square footage.

• To get started, simply divide the total square footage of area by 32 (that’s if you are using a 4 by 8 sheets) or you can also make use of 48 to make the division (only if you’re making use of the 4 by 12 sheets).

• The answer you get after the division will give you the full number of plasterboard sheets that’s required to complete the project.

We’d recommend you include an extra 10 to 15 percent of whatever you calculate to take care of the possible odd cuts and wastages. This implies that if your total area is 1600 square feet while incorporating 4 by 8 sheets, simply divide 1600 by 32 which equals 50 sheets, now take 10% of 50 which equals 5, then add back the 5 extra to the 50 sheets earlier calculated to get 55 sheets. If you wish to estimate the cost, simply multiply the number of sheets gotten by the price per sheet. Do not forget to include delivery charges and local taxes.

What is second fix carpentry?

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 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.
How much does it cost to hang a door?

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.

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