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The I need a job done around my House Thread

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  • #92
    keane2097
    Registered Users Posts: 17,770 ✭✭✭✭keane2097


    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.


  • #93
    Euphrates
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭Euphrates


    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


  • #94
    the_blackstuff
    Registered Users Posts: 462 ✭✭the_blackstuff


    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


  • #95
    the_blackstuff
    Registered Users Posts: 462 ✭✭the_blackstuff


    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


  • #96
    thevinylword
    Registered Users Posts: 195 ✭✭thevinylword


    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


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  • #97
    yogalady
    Registered Users Posts: 525 ✭✭✭yogalady


    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


  • #98
    ChewBerecca
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭ChewBerecca


    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.


  • #99
    Berty
    Registered Users Posts: 26,149 ✭✭✭✭Berty


    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.


  • #100
    thevinylword
    Registered Users Posts: 195 ✭✭thevinylword


    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


  • #101
    Berty
    Registered Users Posts: 26,149 ✭✭✭✭Berty


    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.


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  • #102
    Mc Love
    Registered Users Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    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.


  • #103
    Mollywolly
    Registered Users Posts: 566 ✭✭✭Mollywolly


    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 :)


  • #104
    A2LUE42
    Registered Users Posts: 2,532 ✭✭✭A2LUE42


    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.


  • #105
    Berty
    Registered Users Posts: 26,149 ✭✭✭✭Berty


    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. :D


  • #106
    kilburn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,912 ✭✭✭kilburn


    Anyone know of any window and gutter cleaners back to work


  • #107
    eljono
    Registered Users Posts: 1,767 ✭✭✭eljono


    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


  • #108
    phog
    Registered Users Posts: 23,713 ✭✭✭✭phog


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


  • #109
    Berty
    Registered Users Posts: 26,149 ✭✭✭✭Berty


    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.


  • #110
    phog
    Registered Users Posts: 23,713 ✭✭✭✭phog


    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


  • #111
    um7y1h83ge06nx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,029 ✭✭✭um7y1h83ge06nx


    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 :o).

    Thanks.


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  • #112
    ChewBerecca
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭ChewBerecca


    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.


  • #113
    Tree
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,678 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tree


    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...


  • #114
    naughtysmurf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,241 ✭✭✭naughtysmurf


    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?


  • #115
    Tree
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,678 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tree


    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.


  • #116
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Can you post a picture?


  • #117
    tweek84
    Registered Users Posts: 341 ✭✭tweek84


    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


  • #118
    coxy123
    Registered Users Posts: 433 ✭✭coxy123


    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.


  • #119
    kilburn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,912 ✭✭✭kilburn


    Any recommendations on sliding gate for driveway manual not electric


  • #120
    phog
    Registered Users Posts: 23,713 ✭✭✭✭phog


    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.


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  • #121
    kilburn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,912 ✭✭✭kilburn


    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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