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Morpeth - NE61
Enquiry from: Peter B
Start Date: Immediate
New door hanging in garage, boxing in cylinder and pipework
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Morpeth - NE61
Enquiry from: Peter B
Start Date: Immediate
New door hanging in garage, boxing in cylinder and pipework
Chathill - NE67
Enquiry from: David B
Start Date: Immediate
I have a glass sliding door between a bedroom and en-suite that is jammed and need’s rehanging.
Morpeth - NE61
Enquiry from: Sarah J
Start Date: Immediate
Fitted cupboard over stairs box and corner, floor to ceiling.
Ashington - NE63
Enquiry from: Lisa S
Start Date: Immediate
Built in bedroom wardrobes for too floor bedroom.
Seahouses - NE68
Enquiry from: Peter D
Start Date: Immediate
1. External Sil on a wooden window that has rotted replaced, other windows will need checking. 2. Fix for a wooden patio door that won't open. 3. Fix for an internal wooden door that won't close prope...
Ashington - NE63
Enquiry from: Leighton P
Start Date: Immediate
Hi Looking for a rough cost for a replacement window is a mock half Georgian with the top half (8panes) opening inward. Size 123cm high 100cm wide also a door “standard size” and the frame for i...
Berwick-upon-tweed - TD15
Enquiry from: Richard R
Start Date: Immediate
We have a new kitchen installed and would appreciate a quote if possible. The kitchen is being delivered on the 24th of July, all units are pre-assembled and the worktops are Minnerva. Many thanks
Morpeth - NE61
Enquiry from: Grace E
Start Date: Immediate
could you please share an email address i can forward my brief to. thanks are you the property owner: owner of the property
Hexham - NE47
Enquiry from: Sandra G
Start Date: Immediate
Engineered wood floor laying in room as woodburner just been installed
Berwick-upon-tweed - TD15
Enquiry from: Dave W
Start Date: Immediate
On the off chance. Do you repair sash window cords please - or suggest anyone who does. Thank you. Dave
Alnwick - NE66
Enquiry from: Keith C
Start Date: Immediate
We recently had a kitchen refurbishment and now require a 4ft glass door, glass side panel and frame fitting (already purchased) into the aperture created by the builder (he has broken his shoulder an...
Morpeth - NE61
Enquiry from: David W
Start Date: Immediate
We have some very creaky weyroc flooring (it's screwed down and has glue between the boards but I don't think any glue between the boards and the joists). Looking for someone to help secure the board...
Stocksfield - NE43
Enquiry from: Ashley M
Start Date: Immediate
Our summerhouse wooden door will no longer lock. I don't know if it can be repaired? Or if you would cover our area? Many thanks, Ashley
Berwick-upon-tweed - TD15
Enquiry from: Drew D
Start Date: Immediate
gardening , landscaping and possibly hedge and fence work garden type: back garden, front garden property type: semi detached are you the property owner: owner of the property roughly the size of your...
Blyth - NE24
Enquiry from: Carolyn B
Start Date: Less than one month
i need a made to measure service for a new staircase in blyth ne24. thanks are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what type of job are you looking to have done: woo...
Bedlington - NE22
Enquiry from: Dan J
Start Date: Immediate
Loft hole cut out and finished ready for stairs
Prudhoe - NE42
Enquiry from: Cheryl W
Start Date: Immediate
i need to replace my indoor staircase rails with new ones and require some ideas please. do you also install glass in between the staircase posts?thanks are you the property owner: owner of the proper...
Morpeth - NE61
Enquiry from: Charlotte C
Start Date: Immediate
Hi, Would it be possible for someone to come and have a look at the floor in the living room? Depending on what is found under the carpet, we would like it either restore it or replace it by wooden ...
Cramlington - NE23
Enquiry from: Daneil C
Start Date: Immediate
i'm exploring the option of decking out the back yard. it's about a 7m wide, 8m long area. it is on a downward slant from the back gate (the 8m length) with a drop of 6 rows of bricks. it's a fairly b...
Morpeth - NE61
Enquiry from: Malcolm B
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
replace softwood stair parts with oak are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what type of job are you looking to have done: wooden staircases do you require a door(...
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 Northumberland | £975-£2,495 |
Carpenters and joiners in Northumberland | £375-£575 |
Plasterboard dry lining in Northumberland | £638-£978 |
Wood flooring in Northumberland | £750-£1,150 |
Wooden decking in Northumberland | £1,125-£1,725 |
Garden shed in Northumberland | £450-£690 |
Wooden window repair in Northumberland | £320-£480 |
Cutting a plasterboard is a relatively simple process requiring only some basic tools. Unfortunately, the lack of knowledge serves as big deterrent for many people who wishes to put it to good use. Plasterboard can actually be sawn using an ordinary timber saw that’s fine-toothed to get a cleaner edge. However, the basic tools you may also need includes a sharp knife (Stanley Knife), pencil, a fine sandpaper, a straight edge and measurement tape as well as a wall board saw. Let’s have a look at the cutting process!
• Firstly, you need to put the plasterboard sheet flat on a firm surface.
• Use the tape measurement to measure the cut you wish to make.
• With the help of a pencil, simply mark out the part you wish to cut on the plasterboard’s front side.
• Once marked, place a spirited level over the marked spot on the plasterboard sheet you want to cut.
• Cut a shallow mark into the plasterboard sheet using the Stanley Knife to cut along the edge.
• The cut should be slow and gradual to ensure you do not wander off the edge of the marked area.
• Once the shallow cut has been made, turn the plasterboard sheet on its edge and deliver a quick and sharp push towards the plasterboard’s back and on one side of the cut.
• Place the plasterboard sheet backing against a flat surface ensuring the line of the cut is over an edge. Once done, give a quick and sharp push towards the back of the plasterboard sheet and on the part of the board is reaches beyond the edge.
• Using a fine sandpaper, remove all forms of paper burrs.
The process of cutting plasterboard requires a lot of practice. If you lack the training and experience, the cutting process is best left to a proficient professional who can guarantee the best results the first time and save you some additional costs due to potential damages.
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.
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.
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!
What Is Plasterboard?
The plasterboard is unarguably one of the most common building materials across the globe. Sometimes referred to as gypsum board, gyprock, drywall or wall board, the plasterboard is mostly incorporated for ceiling cladding and interior walls in several homes and offices in recent times. However, despite its global acceptability, it’s a very misunderstood building material.
The plasterboard is manufactured using a gypsum core with a heavy paper covering both sides of the sheet. The measurement of a standard plasterboard sheet is a length of 2.4 metres in and a width of 1.2 metres, with a thickness of about 13mm. The board usually have either a bevelled or a bit flat edge. The bevelled edge makes it easy for the installers to use a plaster to smooth out the surface after nailing the sheets to walls and ceilings as well as taping the edges.
The plasterboard comes in different types. Although various manufacturers provide a unique name for their products, but they’re all included in one of the following categories:
• Water Resistant Plasterboard - This type of plasterboard are best suited to be used in water areas like bathroom, laundry rooms and kitchens.
• Acoustic Plasterboard - Due to its sounding proofing qualities, this type of plasterboard is preferred to be used in home theatres or noisy areas.
• Flexible Plasterboard - This is to be incorporated on curvy surfaces.
• Fire Resistant Plasterboard - Just like the name implies, this type of plasterboard is best suited for use in high fire hazard areas.
If you’re about to kick start some small renovations around your house or office, using a plasterboard to clad your walls is a very simple and worthwhile task. However, if you want to do major renovations or need to apply plasterboard to your ceiling, the best option would be to leave it to a seasoned professional.
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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