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Stone Made Drives

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With over 25 years experience, we can transform your outdoor space, add value to your home and give you the paving, drivew...
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JPW property care

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We are a Family run business . With over 35 years experience. Between us with our small team. we pride ourselves on our ho...
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WoodSmiths Designs for your bespoke furniture and interiors including shopfitting and home interiors and WoodSmiths Win...

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22 Jul

Garden | Sheds

Preston - PR1

Enquiry from: Robert W

Start Date: Immediate

Removal of a small amount of ivy from bungalow ang garage walls, heavy growth of some light growth (mot ivy) covering small shed. General tidy up - I can supply e-mail images of work required

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21 May

Carpentry

Preston - PR2

Enquiry from: Mubeen A

Start Date: Immediate

Dear Sir/Madam I'm interested in a loft conversion, ideally with a dormer if permitted (conservation area). I would be grateful for survey and quotation. Thanks in advance Mubeen 71 Victoria Rd, ...

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09 Apr

Carpentry

Preston - PR5

Enquiry from: Louise L

Start Date: Immediate

Bespoke window cill (chamfered) Ideally needed next week - 12 in total - approx 1020 wide Can send more details if you can help? Perhaps give me a call if you can and I will send details

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28 Mar

Carpentry

Preston - PR4

Enquiry from: Tim B

Start Date: Immediate

Looking for a price to hang an internal front door with handle and lock please. Seen a door at Savoy.

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16 Feb

Garden | Sheds

Preston - PR5

Enquiry from: Joseph R

Start Date: Immediate

Garden cleared, shed removed, and some fencing and possibly patio/decking

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05 Feb

Carpentry

Preston - PR4

Enquiry from: John B

Start Date: Less than one month

Wooden window repair Lead

need 9 new internal doors sourcing and fitting. also repairs to 2 windows. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what type of job are you looking to have done: wood...

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05 Jan

Carpentry

Preston - PR4

Enquiry from: Peter C

Start Date: Immediate

Kitchen fitter New hob won’t fit so taken away as needs slight alteration to sides

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12 Jul

Garden | Sheds

Preston - PR3

Enquiry from: Jess F

Start Date: Immediate

Hi there, My name is Jess Firth and myself and my husband are about to move into our new build home. The garden, as you can imagine, is a mound of rubble with grass seed on top and we have quit...

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03 Mar

Kitchen | Fitting

Preston - PR2

Enquiry from: Aseef Y

Start Date: Immediate

i'm getting a new kitchen and i want to install it. old kitchen would have been removed by an interested buyer are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: i...

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24 Jan

Carpentry

Preston - PR5

Enquiry from: Marion A

Start Date: Immediate

I would like to have all my skirting boards throughout my 2 bed terrace replaced. All the architrave replaced and internal doors replaced, there are 7

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13 Dec

Carpentry

Preston - PR1

Enquiry from: Peter W

Start Date: Immediate

quite an urgent job. bottom hinge on front door has sheared. both hinges need replacing and front door needs re-hanging. these are old hinges and may possibly need drilling out. are you the property ...

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25 Nov

Garden | Decking

Preston - PR1

Enquiry from: Steve M

Start Date: Immediate

i require two areas of composite decking and also a path to side of the property with new slabs supplying and fitting are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what le...

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01 Nov

Carpentry

Preston - PR1

Enquiry from: Julian E

Start Date: Immediate

installing new internal double french doors between house and conservatory and new window.. doors need to be double glazed but simple. frame and flat threashold. are you the property owner: owner of ...

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19 Aug

Carpentry

Preston - PR1

Enquiry from: Jenny V

Start Date: Immediate

4 fire doors to be eased following new carpets being fitted are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what type of job are you looking to have done: wooden window/doors ...

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12 Jul

Carpentry

Preston - PR1

Enquiry from: Luke W

Start Date: Less than one month

6 internal doors need to be hung. all doors, handles and hinges are on site ready to go. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require a door(s): none w...

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29 Jun

Carpentry

Preston - PR2

Enquiry from: Robert T

Start Date: Immediate

the top hinge has dropped on an external upvc door causing the door to catch and need to be lifted when closing. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what type of j...

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16 May

Carpentry

Preston - PR1

Enquiry from: Stephanie S

Start Date: Less than one month

composite front door to be fitted, replacing a pvc door . are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what type of job are you looking to have done: other do you req...

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16 Mar

Garden | Decking

Preston - PR3

Enquiry from: Les H

Start Date: Immediate

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decking on old greenhouse base are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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07 Mar

Carpentry

Preston - PR2

Enquiry from: Inayat T

Start Date: Immediate

2x new double gates + 3 x single gates made and install also new fenching installed are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what type of job are you looking to h...

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31 Jan

Garden | Decking

Preston - PR2

Enquiry from: Jayne H

Start Date: Immediate

l shaped composite decking for safe access to a sumer house, ground slopes away at one side. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you req...

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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 Preston is:

£879

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

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Carpenter FAQs

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.

How to build a shed base on uneven ground?
Building a shed base on uneven ground can be as easy as digging out a sub-base and checking that it’s level. You can dig down until the soil is light brown and rather compact, then work out where the ground is uneven and move soil around to compensate. Add a weed-blocking membrane down then put plastic grids in to act as your shed base or continue to make a sub-base for paving slabs or concrete. However, you could also build a timber shed base on uneven ground using concrete blocks to level it out.
  1. Mark out the area and dig the top layer of soil, trying to get the ground as flat as possible.
  2. Build a timber frame to size.
  3. Measure out 4 rows of 3 blocks to create good weight distribution and lay in place.
  4. Underneath each block, dig around 50mm wider than the blocks and about 150mm deep. Fill the hole with pea gravel until it’s flat.
  5. Place timber planks along the rows of blocks and see how level it is. Add or remove blocks where necessary. If it’s only a small difference, use shingle underneath the timber until it’s level.
  6. Nail your timber shed base to the timber planks to create a sturdy base for your shed.
If you’ve got any questions about building a shed base on uneven ground, it’s best leaving it to the pros. Get in touch with a range of builders who will be able to offer you a quote.
What is the difference between a carpenter and a joiner?

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.

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 fit wooden flooring?

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.

Click here to learn more about wood flooring.

How many hours does a carpenter 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.

How to dot and dab plasterboard?

How To Dot And Dab A Plasterboard

If you want a fast and simple way to achieve a smooth and sturdy wall which is decoration-ready, then dot and dab plasterboard is the way to go! It’s a relative simple process but can also be a bit challenging. Therefore, if you lack the necessary training or experience, hiring a professional would be a great step to protect your investment and guarantee the best results. Here, we’ll provide you with a deep insight into the plasterboard’s dot and dab procedures. Let’s have a look!

• At the thickness of the board with the adhesive, mark the ceiling and floor as well as the wall to indicate the centre of each board.

• Ensure the wall’s height is 15mm more than the plasterboard

• Make a mixture of the adhesive and achieve a thick consistency. Apply a consistent layer of the mixture around the wall’s perimeter, edge of the ceiling and any other openings with the use of a trowel.

• Select dabs that are about 250mm long and 50mm to 75mm wide and apply the adhesive in them. Make use of 3 vertical rows for individual boards. Also ensure to apply, at skirting level, a band of adhesive.

• Position the board’s reverse side against the dabs, and laying against the packers. Then make the board align with the ceiling and floor marks with the help of a straight edge.

• Raise the board till its tight against the ceiling with a board lifter. Once done, use the plasterboard to wedge the board into place before you remove the board lifter.

• Repeat the same process for the remaining parts of the room. Once completed, make sure the adhesive is set before you remove the boards.

How much maintenance will a wooden deck need?

Properly installed wooden decking will not need a lot of maintenance. Most manufacturers recommend regularly brushing leaves and dirt off the deck, and a yearly cleaning and staining procedure. This will keep the wood in the best condition. Fluids and treatments are readily available from all DIY shops and stores.

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