The I need a job done around my House Thread

keane2097 · 19-03-2020 09:58AM

Probably not going to be able to use any recommendations for a while, but does anyone know a place that will take out and replace the glass panes in a couple of velux windows? Bonus points if they replace velux blinds also.

Euphrates · 27-04-2020 11:58PM

I'm looking for someone to plaster a bedroom wall and supply and fit a small bit of skirting board. And to set up a retractable clothes line in the back garden. General handyman. Thanks

the_blackstuff · 06-05-2020 11:29PM

kiersm wrote: »

I just had my bathroom redone and the plumber supplied his own tiler. I can PM you his details if you want me to

Any chance of a PM with these details as well please

the_blackstuff · 06-05-2020 11:34PM

keane2097 wrote: »

Probably not going to be able to use any recommendations for a while, but does anyone know a place that will take out and replace the glass panes in a couple of velux windows? Bonus points if they replace velux blinds also.

Worth trying Velux directly. Had an incident a few years ago where one of the windows in my house shattered. There was a bad batch out there about 20 years back. Anyway velux replaced all of them for free but they have people on the road doing it. No idea of cost

thevinylword · 11-05-2020 08:13PM

Any recommendations for someone to put in a small concrete base (it's for underneath one of those masonry bbqs).

Could try it myself but the ground is a bit uneven and we're on about possibly paving that part of the garden so might need someone in to do that anyway

yogalady · 16-05-2020 10:00PM

Hi there
I need some help with my garden. Clearing weeds and tidying up. Someone reasonable and wont break the back. Not big garden

Thanks

ChewBerecca · 18-05-2020 11:39AM

Any recommendations for companies for sheds would be welcome.

We're looking to get a metal one because we dont want maintenance. The wooden one our house came with is falling to pieces so extra points for suggestions that will also take the existing shed away.

Berty · 18-05-2020 05:42PM

ChewBerecca wrote: »

Any recommendations for companies for sheds would be welcome.

We're looking to get a metal one because we dont want maintenance. The wooden one our house came with is falling to pieces so extra points for suggestions that will also take the existing shed away.

Steeltech, dock road. You will have to pour a concerete base first for a steel shed, then lay the shed on it and then come back and pour the internal floor. This being the biggest negative of going steel over timber.

For timber, just in case, as I got 11 years out of my last one, moved out 1 year ago so assume it's still going strong then Steeltech do the sheds from ObriensTimberproducts, they sell them at the same price anyway so need to go direct.

There's another place in Charleville by the Lidl/Aldi distribution centre. Couldn't tell you if they're open these days.

thevinylword · 20-05-2020 07:19PM

thevinylword wrote: »

Any recommendations for someone to put in a small concrete base (it's for underneath one of those masonry bbqs).

Could try it myself but the ground is a bit uneven and we're on about possibly paving that part of the garden so might need someone in to do that anyway

This has grown legs - we're paving and putting in a base for a steeltech shed - any recommendations for anyone? We've been talking to Joe Lawlor and Creative Driveways, any comments on either

Berty · 02-06-2020 03:50PM

I didn't think I'd find it so hard to get somebody to fit a replacement back door for me. Some too busy and others just don't even bother answering voicemails/emails/web enquiries(even before the lockdown which is why I'm only getting back to it now)

Anybody help suggesting someone for a new/replacement uPvc back door? Getting the feel that the job is just too small for people.

Mc Love · 02-06-2020 05:03PM

Berty wrote: »

I didn't think I'd find it so hard to get somebody to fit a replacement back door for me. Some too busy and others just don't even bother answering voicemails/emails/web enquiries(even before the lockdown which is why I'm only getting back to it now)

Anybody help suggesting someone for a new/replacement uPvc back door? Getting the feel that the job is just too small for people.

Parents got one done not so long ago - I can ask who did their one.

Mollywolly · 02-06-2020 09:03PM

Berty wrote: »

I didn't think I'd find it so hard to get somebody to fit a replacement back door for me. Some too busy and others just don't even bother answering voicemails/emails/web enquiries(even before the lockdown which is why I'm only getting back to it now)

Anybody help suggesting someone for a new/replacement uPvc back door? Getting the feel that the job is just too small for people.

Try Kwikfix Windows and Doors in Cappamore. Anthony Cosgrave 087 2286091. I've no personal experience but he does a lot of work around the place and quality is good from what I can see. Also known him to do small jobs in the past such as fit one busted double glazed window for a neighbour. Good luck

A2LUE42 · 02-06-2020 09:14PM

Mollywolly wrote: »

Try Kwikfix Windows and Doors in Cappamore. Anthony Cosgrave 087 2286091. I've no personal experience but he does a lot of work around the place and quality is good from what I can see. Also known him to do small jobs in the past such as fit one busted double glazed window for a neighbour. Good luck

Would reccomend him. He did a replacement back door for parents and we got him to replace doors, windows and patio doors in our own place after.

Berty · 03-06-2020 08:11PM

Unfortunately this evening boards.ie is returning a 503 error on searching this forum, I threw out a business card for a painter and decorator called "Bart". Anybody know his details?

The painter I went with instead of Bart did 90% of the job, only got paid for 90% of it mind but obviously didn't want to paint a stairs.

kilburn · 03-06-2020 10:24PM

Anyone know of any window and gutter cleaners back to work

eljono · 03-06-2020 10:40PM

kilburn wrote: »

Anyone know of any window and gutter cleaners back to work

I got an email from one this week to say he's back working - David Fitzmaurice 0831672196

phog · 09-06-2020 08:55AM

Anyone know a handyman that could cut down a hedge and erect a boundary fence close to Limerick city?

Berty · 09-06-2020 09:01AM

phog wrote: »

Anyone know a handyman that could cut down a hedge and erect a boundary fence close to Limerick city?

https://www.facebook.com/SimplyWoodBroadford

His number should be on his facebook page even if you're not on facebook you'll be able to view it.

Don't know about the cutting down the hedge piece but sure you could ask him. As per usual with most people it depends on the job.

phog · 09-06-2020 02:08PM

Berty wrote: »

https://www.facebook.com/SimplyWoodBroadford

His number should be on his facebook page even if you're not on facebook you'll be able to view it.

Don't know about the cutting down the hedge piece but sure you could ask him. As per usual with most people it depends on the job.

Thanks but not really what I'm looking for, I need the guy to cut down the hedge but I'm more interested in pailing posts and chainlink fencing than all timber

um7y1h83ge06nx · 11-06-2020 04:29PM

Looking for a carpenter experienced with stairs. Need someone to repair/replace two posts that have been damaged and loosened due to forces acting on them from a kid's stair gate (didn't realise that would happen

).

Thanks.

ChewBerecca · 27-07-2020 09:49PM

Any recommendations for gutter repair and/or cleaning?

I've a leak thats causing a bit of flooding below it. I've a fear of heights and no ladder so a patch job is out of my realm of possibility.

Tree · 03-08-2020 04:05PM

Looks like two previous posters got no bites, so maybe third time's the charm?

Looking for an electrician. Took down a light fitting yesterday and the wiring is a mess and god knows how there hasn't been a fire before...

naughtysmurf · 03-08-2020 04:09PM

Tree wrote: »

Looks like two previous posters got no bites, so maybe third time's the charm?

Looking for an electrician. Took down a light fitting yesterday and the wiring is a mess and god knows how there hasn't been a fire before...

What do you mean by a mess?

Tree · 03-08-2020 08:10PM

There appear to be three mains cables, some* of them are screwed into them little blocks, some* of them are twisted and bound with white tape (which is now charred). These do not appear to be consistently from the same cable.
A leak in the upstairs bathroom dribbled into the off light fitting and caused sizzling noises and smoke, despite the switch being off, so RCB time and figure what the hell went wrong.

03-08-2020 10:01PM

Can you post a picture?

tweek84 · 11-08-2020 09:24AM

Tree wrote: »

Looks like two previous posters got no bites, so maybe third time's the charm?

Looking for an electrician. Took down a light fitting yesterday and the wiring is a mess and god knows how there hasn't been a fire before...

PM sent

coxy123 · 31-08-2020 03:03PM

ChewBerecca wrote: »

Any recommendations for gutter repair and/or cleaning?

I've a leak thats causing a bit of flooding below it. I've a fear of heights and no ladder so a patch job is out of my realm of possibility.

I'm in the same situation! Leaking gutter at rear of my house that needs fixing. Would welcome any recommendations of people who are reliable. Don't like heights either.

kilburn · 31-08-2020 03:06PM

Any recommendations on sliding gate for driveway manual not electric

phog · 31-08-2020 03:31PM

kilburn wrote: »

Any recommendations on sliding gate for driveway manual not electric

I can't recommend anyone but sliding gates can be lethal if you have young kids, depending on what they're sliding on. Also if heads/limbs can be put through the bars of the gate and get caught on a pier/wall.

kilburn · 31-08-2020 04:03PM

phog wrote:

I can't recommend anyone but sliding gates can be lethal if you have young kids, depending on what they're sliding on. Also if heads/limbs can be put through the bars of the gate and get caught on a pier/wall.

It's a wider than normal entrance so I am kind of caught if I go standard gates they would come in too far and wouldn't clear cars

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