Carpentry
Bristol - BS34
Enquiry from: Stephen P
Start Date: Immediate
Installation of wooden door in kitchen for small pantry area in existing doorway. Doorway is slightly damaged and warped.
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Bristol - BS34
Enquiry from: Stephen P
Start Date: Immediate
Installation of wooden door in kitchen for small pantry area in existing doorway. Doorway is slightly damaged and warped.
Bristol - BS5
Enquiry from: Robert F
Start Date: Immediate
My name is Rob, I'm 25. Ex military and looking to start a career in carpentry. Are you taking on a any apprentjces this year ?
Bristol - BS32
Enquiry from: Hannah E
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Hi I would like something made to cover the cable trays in between the desks that sit flush to the desk. Is this possible? Happy to arrange a time for you to pop into our office to take a lo...
Bristol - BS4
Enquiry from: James G
Start Date: Immediate
Looking to have washing machine and dryer boxed in with some shelving down the side.
Bristol - BS7
Enquiry from: Debra S
Start Date: Immediate
Email best. New shed roof. Small job. 25 long *** depth. Old council sheds. Does still have old roof on but nails have lifted in the winters.
Bristol - BS11
Enquiry from: Deanne T
Start Date: Immediate
Spindles fitted to existing bannister and staircase.
Bristol - BS31
Enquiry from: Sue P
Start Date: Immediate
Advice on how to improve my staircase and fit handrails.
Bristol - BS9
Enquiry from: Maria S
Start Date: Immediate
I have 2 new cupboards and a sink which need fitting in my utility room. The cupboards are new from B & Q and still in the packaging. There is also a worktop to cut and fit.
Bristol - BS6
Enquiry from: Anna B
Start Date: Immediate
New wooden double glazed French doors, a new cill, possibly a new door frame based on your assessment. Thanks
Bristol - BS5
Enquiry from: Eleanor O
Start Date: Immediate
Hi there, We are in the process of fitting our new kitchen, but we need someone to fit our acrylic Mistral worktop for us - it would include shaping the edges, hob/sink cut-out, fitting upstands and t...
Bristol - BS16
Enquiry from: Caroline R
Start Date: Immediate
Hi, how much do you charge to mow a garden lawn please? I'm hoping to move to Frenchay but the property doesn't have a garage so instead of buying a shed I was wondering how much you charge?
Bristol - BS32
Enquiry from: Duncan B
Start Date: Immediate
Variety of work needed. First is a kitchen worktop. Also require carpentry work. Thanks :)
Bristol - BS5
Enquiry from: George S
Start Date: Immediate
part kitchen replaced, plumbing. tiling are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have all of the required materials for your kitchen already: yes agreed to receive kitchen supply and i...
Bristol - BS32
Enquiry from: Gabriela P
Start Date: Immediate
Hello, I hope you’re having a good day! We are doing a project with the charity Foster Wales, and care experienced young people, where they’ve created a mural which is going to be displ...
Bristol - BS4
Enquiry from: Rosemary K
Start Date: Immediate
Need an internal door fitted in an arched doorway between kitchen and conservatory
Bristol - BS32
Enquiry from: Richard S
Start Date: Immediate
Stairs for my house .emailed already but not responding
Bristol - BS32
Enquiry from: Tom Y
Start Date: Immediate
Hi there, looking for a quote to fit and hang 6/7 internal doors by end of December. Is this something you can provide?
Bristol - BS9
Enquiry from: Renate M
Start Date: Immediate
My gardener needs to be happy to take on general maintenance in a mature medium size garden with grass, flower beds and a couple of fuit trees. Shed, water and electricity supply available.
Bristol - BS9
Enquiry from: Emma L
Start Date: Immediate
Supply and fit 8 internal doors and handles and double door room dividers
Bristol - BS11
Enquiry from: Chloe L
Start Date: Immediate
I have an internal door I'd like fitted in my new downstairs loo. There is a door frame but no fixings etc.
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 Bristol | £975-£2,495 |
Carpenters and joiners in Bristol | £375-£575 |
Plasterboard dry lining in Bristol | £638-£978 |
Wood flooring in Bristol | £750-£1,150 |
Wooden decking in Bristol | £1,125-£1,725 |
Garden shed in Bristol | £1,817-£3,730 |
Wooden window repair in Bristol | £320-£480 |
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.
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 Plasterboard A Brick Wall
Do you want to cover your brick wall with plasterboard? The key to success here is the preparation. You must ensure that brick wall is prepared well enough to receive the plasterboard. To get started, there’s the need to attach wood furring strips to the wall which serves as studs in a wood frame structure. This way, the plasterboard will be prevented from getting in touch with the brick. You can always hang pictures or any other forms of decoration in between the gap between the walls. Let’s have a look!
lAttach Furring Strips
• Get a 2 inch by 4 inch wood stud and apply a bead of construction adhesive.
• Using a masonry bit, drill a pilot hole through the wood stud’s base as well as the brick wall.
• Hit a 3 inch fluted nail through the hole using a sledgehammer
• Using a construction adhesive, bind a horizontal 2 inch by 3 inch stud to the upper edge of the wall.
• Using an adhesive, bind the length of a 2 inch by 3 inch stud on its wide side.
• Use a masonry drill to drill a hole on the wood stud and 1 1/2 inches into the brick wall.
• Hit a 3 inch fluted nail through the pilot hole.
lApply Plasterboard
• Hold a plasterboard sheet against the furring strips.
• Use plasterboard screw to hold the drywall sheets in place.
• Use fibreglass to cover the joints where the two plasterboard sheets meet.
• Use a thin layer of the joint compound on the tape. Once done, screw it using a 6 inch taping knife, then allow to dry overnight.
• Use a sandpaper to smooth the joint compound.
• Use a fresh coat of the joint compound to block the holes and joints. Once done, allow the compound to dry.
• Use a light sandpaper to smooth the final coat.
Plasterboarding a brick wall is a simple task but the preparation part must be done right to protect your investment. Therefore, we’d recommend you hire the services of a skilful professional, who can guarantee the best results especially if you lack enough training and experience to carry out a DIY project.
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.
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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