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JM Fencing and Landscaping

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Mitchell Landscaping have been established for 10 years, offering quality advice and services in landscaping, Gardening a...
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I am a family runed business professional and efficient for 30 years !
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CHS Landscapes cover Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire and provide professional landscaping services to both domestic and co...
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At stonehaven building and landscapes we take pride in every job we do. We strive to understand what you need and to achie...
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Oxford Garden Gang

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09 Jul

Carpentry

Salisbury - SP4

Enquiry from: Sid T

Start Date: Immediate

replace 8 white 6 panel doors with 8 holdenby oak doors (howdens) i have the doors, new hinges 24, 2 bathroom sash locks 3", 6 mortice latches 3"

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06 Jun

Carpentry

Salisbury - SP4

Enquiry from: Abhishek J

Start Date: Immediate

Bespoke fitted wardrobes and storage solutions

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10 Jan

Carpentry

Salisbury - SP3

Enquiry from: Alison H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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two double wardrobes side by side (his and hers) with hanging rails and shelves to each side. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what type of job are you lookin...

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04 Dec

Carpentry

Salisbury - SP1

Enquiry from: Mike P

Start Date: Immediate

Hello I am looking for an initial quote for the removal of 8 existing internal doors and the supply and hanging of 8 new ones. We are in Salisbury and the property is a bungalow so all doors on the...

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15 Sep

Carpentry

Salisbury - SP4

Enquiry from: Andrew F

Start Date: Less than one month

interior door to be hung with lock and latch to be installed. is it possible for someone to visit and measure up and quite prior to me ordering the door please? thank you andy are you the property ow...

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14 Sep

Carpentry

Salisbury - SP5

Enquiry from: Francesca P

Start Date: Immediate

Hello We are in urgent need of someone to build 3 internal door frames within a workshop - separating the workshop from an office space. We then need 2 double glass doors and 2 x single glass doors ...

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05 Mar

Kitchen | Fitting

Salisbury - SP5

Enquiry from: Van Z

Start Date: Immediate

fit a ceiling extractor fan. large, may need a recessed ceiling light moved, has a three pin plug, but may be better hard wired. boxing will be needed are you the property owner: owner of the propert...

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21 Jan

Garden | Decking

Salisbury - SP5

Enquiry from: Jennifer U

Start Date: Immediate

customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached, work description: replace wooden decking with paving. install a raised bed.

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31 Dec

Garden | Sheds

Salisbury - SP2

Enquiry from: Louise M

Start Date: Immediate

customer has a gardening & landscaping project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for garden shed. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a carpenter.confirmed...

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02 Aug

Garden | Decking

Salisbury - SP5

Enquiry from: Peter H

Start Date: Immediate

*homeowner Decking supplied and fitted please call to appoint

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03 May

Garden | Decking

Salisbury - SP5

Enquiry from: Chris L

Start Date: Immediate

the construction of a free-standing deck on a lawn, 4m x 4m with boarded sides of 0.6m. to include wood treatment and appropriate 'under deck' weed cover/prevention. thanks are you the property owne...

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22 Oct

Garden | Decking

Salisbury - SP2

Enquiry from: Corne N

Start Date: Immediate

composite decking installed around 60sqm quote split for installation and decking separate are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you requir...

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06 Oct

Carpentry

Salisbury - SP2

Enquiry from: Joe G

Start Date: Less than one month

install one internal door time scale: less than one month please call to appoint

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14 Sep

Garden | Sheds

Salisbury - SP1

Enquiry from: Penelope P

Start Date: Immediate

i have a rectangular garden, patio then lawn and shed on hard standing at the end i need inspiration of design and how to use the space rather than randomly plant things. are you the property owner: ...

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09 Aug

Carpentry

Salisbury - SP1

Enquiry from: Steve R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

want a bike shed 6x2 foot. time scale: 1-3 months please call to appoint

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10 Mar

Garden | Sheds

Salisbury - SP4

Enquiry from: Cynthia C

Start Date: Immediate

Shed roof needs replacing

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28 Dec

Windows | Wooden | Repair

Salisbury - SP2

Enquiry from: Diana B

Start Date: Immediate

Wooded door . Glazed panel . Had to be broken because of faulty lock ... Lock not working Number of Windows: 1 Window Are you the property owner: Owner of the property What level of service do yo...

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30 Apr

Garden | Decking

Salisbury - SP2

Enquiry from: Lisa D

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: General ongoing maintenance as well as one off project to remove shed and de...

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07 Apr

Garden | Decking

Salisbury - SP2

Enquiry from: Jo M

Start Date: Immediate

take up loose deck boards 2 3000x125x47mm, secure wooden step to face of decking,remove loose render from top a wall and apply 2 coats of new render.

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25 Jan

Carpentry

Salisbury - SP2

Enquiry from: Sheri P

Start Date: Immediate

We have several doors in our property which do not shut properly or the handles do not fit and we need some help to fix them.

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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 Salisbury is:

£1,282

Carpenter job Carpenter cost in 2024
Kitchen Fitting in Salisbury £975-£2,495
Carpenters and joiners in Salisbury £375-£575
Plasterboard dry lining in Salisbury £638-£978
Wood flooring in Salisbury £750-£1,150
Wooden decking in Salisbury £1,125-£1,725
Garden shed in Salisbury £2,475-£4,345
Wooden window repair in Salisbury £320-£480

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Carpenter FAQs

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 to make steps for a deck?
Unless you built a ground-level deck, you’re going to need steps to go with it. Check Building Regulations to see if you need to install handrails as well. It’s good practice to:
  • Have a step tread width of 900mm – if you don’t want them that wide, they should be no less than 760mm
  • Add a central step riser to stairs wider than 900mm to prevent them buckling
  • Add a step depth (the vertical distance between each step) of between 150 and 180mm if building your own riser, so the steps are at a comfortable depth
Getting started To build your steps for the deck, you’ll need:
  • Step treads (the actual step themselves)
  • Step risers
  • Coach screws
  • Deck screws
  • Saw
  • Drill
Make the steps for your deck
  1. Make sure the ground where you want to put your steps is level and firm. If it’s not, consider laying concrete or paving slabs to provide a secure surface for your steps to sit so they don’t sink.
  2. Grab some joist off-cuts and cut them to the same width as your step treads. Attach them to the step risers at the top and bottom using countersunk coach screws.
  3. Place the steps against the sub-frame of the deck; if you’ve put slabs down for support, make sure the steps sit in the middle of them. The longest edge of the stair riser should be on the slabs, and the short edge against the deck. Drill pilot holes through the step and sub-frame joist, then screw the step to the sub-frame with more coach screws.
  4. After drilling pilot holes, screw the treads into the risers at each end with deck screws.
  5. If you don’t want gaps between each stair, you can add joist off-cuts or deck boards. Measure the height and depth of the gap, then screw the off-cut or board into the step riser with two screws at each end.
How to lay engineered wood flooring?

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

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.

How much is wood flooring?

The cost of wood flooring varies by the type of wood and by the finish required. As a guide though oak solid wood flooring cost about £35 - £45 per m2. The average wooden cost by material are approximately £40 per m2 for pine, £45 per m2 for cherry, £60 per m2 for maple and £75 per m2 for walnut. This price does exclude the laying of the flooring and the underlay required.

What is engineered wood flooring?

What Is Engineered Wood Flooring?

Engineered wood flooring is produced through the fixing of several layers of wood together with a solid wood as the top or wear layer. Due to its ability to hold its ground when faced with frequently changing temperature and humidity, it happens to be one of the most popular types of flooring. As a result of its ruggedness, engineered wood flooring can be easily fitted with under floor heating and in special areas like conservatories. And apart from its usually stunning visual appeal and ability to be floated over an underlay, the engineered wood flooring is even becoming a lot more popular amongst home and other property owners.

Given the fact that engineered wood flooring is made up of several layers of wood, it may be almost impossible to tell the difference between it and a solid wood flooring just by looking at both. It can also be mistaken for a laminate flooring which is basically an image of wooden flooring placed onto a high density fibreboard.

The planks of a engineered wood flooring is crafted in such a way to ensure the it does not expand or contract unlike the solid wood counterparts. What’s more? There are several benefits that comes with installing an engineered wood flooring. They include:

• Its very easy and simple to install

• When compared to solid wood flooring, it’s more cost effective.

• It can be utilized alongside an under floor heating

• It can be loose laid, meaning it does not need to be fixed in position

• It is available in multiple varieties of wood and finishes

• It can be incorporated alongside an underlay including thermal barriers

• It can be utilized in areas with a fluctuating humidity and temperature.

• It is available in different kinds of thickness.

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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.

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.

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