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Austin Evill Construction

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Time Served Bricklayer 35 years in the construction industry, project manage jobs for various clients since 1989. Extensio...
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Simply Doors

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With over 10 years experience in the trade we are a local family run home improvement company specialising in Upvc and com...
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Jds kitchens & berooms

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Supplier and installer of kitchens & bedrooms.
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Beautiful Gardens

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We are a professional landscape gardening business serving Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Rugeley and surrounding villages. ...
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L&w plastering services

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L&w plastering services Fully qualified, cis registered we off free quotation and carry out all our tasks to the highest...
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Oxford Garden Gang

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Is your garden not up to your standards? Do you want your garden to look amazing? Well look no further as we Oxford Garden...

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02 Dec

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Coventry - CV4

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Good morning looking for someone to complete a stair bannister and attach glass inserts - have got the materials from stairfurb kind regards

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28 Nov

Carpentry

Coventry - CV1

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Modify/install sturdy, handrailed stairs for Lower Hall & garden access. Lighter/foldable stairs are ideal

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03 Jun

Carpentry

Coventry N&W Satellite Villages - CV7

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Need a quote for paneling hallway, stairs, Landing & bedroom

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21 May

Garden | Sheds

Coventry Southern Satellite Villages & Kenilworth - CV8

Enquiry from: Alan P

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hard landscaping and patio are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached roughly the size of your garden: 31+ m2 garden type: back garden do you have a design: no, but i am...

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08 May

Carpentry

Coventry - CV3

Enquiry from: John B

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skirting supply and fit one suffolk type door and lining size opening 29inches x78 inches in white wood are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached what type of job are you ...

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26 Mar

Carpentry

Coventry Southern Satellite Villages & Kenilworth - CV8

Enquiry from: Helen S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

side wooden garage door fitted plus lock please. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what type of job are you looking to have done: wooden window/doors how ...

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17 Mar

Garden | Decking

Coventry - CV2

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replace existing decking approx 14 years old and 2 balustrade runs. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck ple...

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14 Mar

Garden | Sheds

Coventry Southern Satellite Villages & Kenilworth - CV8

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re turfing grass & changing its shape a little: : moving shed: creating flower beds. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: small garden what level of service are you looki...

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Coventry - CV3

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I want to be washing my carpet and change and i want to put wooden floor

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22 Feb

Garden | Sheds

Coventry - CV3

Enquiry from: Robert F

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to leve all garden and to put a shed base in one corner shed si***x6ft are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: large garden what level of service are you looking for: install...

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30 Nov

Kitchen | Fitting

Coventry - CV1

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customer made an enquiry for kitchen design & installation and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a kitchen installer.mr lives in the coventry area and would like a call to dis...

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26 Sep

Garden | Sheds

Coventry - CV2

Enquiry from: Alberta R

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i need my shed to be taken apart and re-erected at another address in coventry. is this something you’d do? if so, how much would it cost (including delivery to other address which is in cv6 5bs)? a...

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23 Sep

Garden | Sheds

Coventry - CV5

Enquiry from: John C

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i need five new 6x6 waney leaf fence panels and also require slabbing to be levelled for a new shed. i would also like a quote for repairing the grouting of an existing patio area. are you the proper...

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01 Sep

Garden | Sheds

Coventry - CV5

Enquiry from: John C

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i need five new 6x6 waney leaf fence panels and also require slabbing to be levelled for a new shed. i would also like a quote for repairing the grouting of an existing patio area. are you the proper...

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13 Jun

Garden | Decking

Coventry - CV6

Enquiry from: Patience M

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i want to put decking board in my garden. property type: semi detached are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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25 May

Carpentry

Coventry - CV6

Enquiry from: Jez N

Start Date: Less than one month

installation of 6 internal solid core doors (25 to 35 kg) inc. handles & latches etc. one of which is a sashlock & an extra door handle on pantry door which is already hung, & i'd like for its hinges ...

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13 May

Garden | Sheds

Coventry - CV2

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mrs requested quotes for garden shed from a carpenter around coventry. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information below is ...

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04 Apr

Garden | Decking

Coventry - CV6

Enquiry from: Stephen F

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: decking and slab laying

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15 Feb

Garden | Decking

Coventry Southern Satellite Villages & Kenilworth - CV8

Enquiry from: Beth K

Start Date: Immediate

replacement decking - large (needs measuring) removal of old decking are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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24 Oct

Carpentry

Coventry - CV1

Enquiry from: Lee L

Start Date: Less than one month

flush fire door with locks and handles supplied and fitted time scale: immediate please call to appoint time scale: less than one month

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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 Coventry is:

£968

Carpenter job Carpenter cost in 2025
Kitchen Fitting in Coventry £1,738-£2,998
Carpenters and joiners in Coventry £375-£575
Plasterboard dry lining in Coventry £638-£978
Wood flooring in Coventry £750-£1,150
Wooden decking in Coventry £663-£1,863
Garden shed in Coventry £325-£795
Wooden window repair in Coventry £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.
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.

How to dismantle a shed?
It can seem daunting to dismantle a shed when you want to get a new one or just get rid of it for good. Every shed is different and is likely to have been put together in a different way, but there are some general rules that you can follow to make dismantling a shed a simple task.
  1. Remove fascias and trims Unscrew or prise off the screws and nails fixing the trims and fascias to your shed.
  2. Take off doors and remove windows Unscrew hinges from doors and take them off. Remove all metalwork once the door is off. If you’ve got frames on your windows, unscrew these, and remove the panes. Be extra careful if your windows are made of glass.
  3. Take off the roof Prise off the tacks from the roofing felt and take the felt off – you can’t reuse it, so you’ll need to throw it away. Unscrew the screws on the roof boards and slide them off the shed’s frame – you might need a friend to help you do this.
  4. Take out the roof brace (optional) If your roof has a brace, unscrew the brackets that hold it to the side of the shed. Remember not to lean on anything once you’ve taken the brace off as the walls might be wobbly.
  5. Unscrew the frame from the floor Remove all the screws that are holding the shed to the base, remembering not to lean on the walls.
  6. Unscrew the frame corners Starting at the corner of the front gable, remove the screws where the panels meet. Once a panel is free, lift it carefully out of the way so you can carry on with the others.
Tidy up all your tools and debris, clearing the area to make it safe, and you’re done!
Will I need safety barriers or balustrades for my decking?

If your deck isn’t going to be flat to the ground, it’s a good idea to have some kind of balustrade to avoid any tripping. If the gap between the deck and the ground is less than 600mm, use a 900mm balustrade. If it’s higher than 600mm, the balustrade should be 1100mm tall.

How to plasterboard a wall?

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.

What does a carpenter do?

Carpenters are involved with numerous diverse kinds of construction, from home improvement to cabinet making, and framing to large construction projects.

Since the start of time, men have utilised hand tools to make things. You need to understand the correct usage of a hand saw, hammer, plane, screwdriver, and other manual tools. These tools are used to attach ready pieces and produce a complete product, such as nails, screws, and dowels (pre-formed fragments of wood that fit into pre-drilled holes), which are then fastened and amassed.

Carpenters must be adept with the safety and proper usage of numerous power tools, including the ones that do the cutting, shaping, and refining of the wood. This permits constituents to take the arrangement desired for a specific project. Some of these tools include large table saws and drills, band saws and sanders. Apart from power tools, there are also tons of power hand tools including saws and hand drills that can help with the smaller details of any project.

Cabinetry and Furniture Making

Being a cabinet fabricator or furniture maker gives you the chance to build purposeful devices for a home. You need to be able to plan cabinets, chairs, tables, and other products, frequently to fit into a provided space. It is up to you to pick the proper material such as wood, metal, or fabric, and then make the decision about the type of stain or paint, and also the necessary hardware needed to attach the cabinets and complete the furniture.

Residential Carpentry

Looking to become a residential carpenter? Your primary work would be on home improvement and other repair projects; indoors and outdoors. Residential carpenters complete setting up projects on wood flooring, outdoor decks, and patios. This job requires you to design your projects and then work on those designs. You also have to be skilful at work with your client base of proprietors, who you have to satisfy both aesthetically and financially, by keeping costs in check.

How much is plasterboard?

How Much Is Plasterboard?

Do you wish to install plasterboard in the nearest future? If yes, then you’d probably want to know the amount it’s going to cost. Here, we’ll give you a detailed plasterboarding prices breakdown to help you calculate an estimate for your project.

A plasterboarding project including the cost of both materials and labour with the use of a high quality panels is about £4 to £5 per panel. Therefore, if you wish to calculate on the basis of a standard room about 12x12ft would cost about £500 to £600. However, this price can fluctuate significantly depending on the professional as well as the quality of the materials you wish to incorporate in completing the project. We’d recommend that you hire the services of a professional with accreditation as he would provide you with a detailed quote with no hidden charges or costs. To give you a clearer idea, we’ve taken the time out to put together some estimated costs of employing the services of a seasoned professional plasterer to supply and plasterboard your home or office. Let’s take a look!

• A 6 x 12ft room with panels and plasterboard should have an average cost within the range of £250 to £400 and duration of one to two days.

• The individual cost of plasterboarding or drywalling a standard 12 x 12ft room should have an average cost within the range of £500 to £600 and duration of one to three days. These includes 60% for materials used (£330), 30% for tradespersons (£165) and the remaining 10% for waste removal (£55) to give a total cost of £550.

• A 12 x 24ft room with panels and plasterboard should have an average cost within the range of £1000 to £1200 and duration of three to six days.

Do I need planning permission for a shed?
Generally, you don’t need planning permission for a shed if you live in England or Wales. This applies whether it’s a wooden, metal, plastic or brick shed. However, there are a few conditions your shed will have to meet to not require planning permission:
  • The shed doesn’t cover more than 50% of the garden
  • It’s not in front of your house
  • The shed is single-storey with eaves no higher than 2.5m and the overall height is no taller than 4m for a dual-pitched roof, or 3m for any other type. If it’s located within 2 metres of your property’s boundary, it mustn't be more than 2.5m high
  • There’s no veranda or balcony
  • The floor area is no bigger than 15m2 - up to 30m2 may be covered under Permitted Development if other conditions are met
  • The shed is for domestic use only by those who live in the property and there’s no sleeping accommodation – that means you can’t run a business from the shed unless you apply for planning permission
Exceptions Of course, there are always exceptions:
  • If you live in a listed building, you’ll need Listed Building Consent before you can build a shed in your garden
  • If you live in a conservation area or similar, the maximum area of ground covered by outbuildings, pools and enclosures situated more than 20m from any wall of the house mustn’t exceed 10m2 if they’re to be considered as a permitted development
  • If you own a piece of woodland, you must seek planning permission for any permanent structure
  • In Scotland, you’ll need planning permission if any part of the shed comes within 1m of a neighbouring property or is more than 2.5m high
  • In Northern Ireland, there are rules about how close your shed can be from a road that passes by the back of your house. It’s best to check for clarification
So if you live in a straightforward house in England or Wales, you shouldn’t need planning permission for your shed. If you’re in any doubt, make sure you check with your local planning office.

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