The I need a job done around my House Thread

01-12-2020 7:24pm

Looking for recommendations for someone to rebuild a brick pillar at a driveway entrance. Red brick, about 5ft high. Toppled after a tip from a van. Murroe area.

redron74 · 14-01-2021 12:26pm

Anyone know someone who will block up our chimneys properly?
Should they be sealed top and bottom or do I need to keep them ventilated?

Limerick City northside

the_blackstuff · 14-01-2021 12:46pm

redron74 wrote: »

Anyone know someone who will block up our chimneys properly?
Should they be sealed top and bottom or do I need to keep them ventilated?

Limerick City northside

Could you try something like this if your only looking to stop a draft?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chimney-Balloon-Draught-Excluder-inflation/dp/B07W4RJYFP/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=54928268082&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9P__BRC0ARIsAEZ6iri5IETUZ8J-eP5_ekeLZpMsgE9HhVoxzIqEFw7LplaV5pi7_XdaDKcaAviWEALw_wcB&hvadid=259148174576&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=20485&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15488866142734134929&hvtargid=kwd-362076935437&hydadcr=16908_1717172&keywords=chimney+balloon&qid=1610624327&sr=8-3&tag=hydrukspg-21
Ideally you should vent a chimney if you close up a fire place or strip a section of the chimney out and close it off

Entonces · 14-01-2021 1:44pm

Recommendation for someone to do a simple enough lean to roof off a shed. Looking to make an outdoor play/meet area for next few months. TIA

redron74 · 14-01-2021 4:50pm

redron74 wrote: »

Anyone know someone who will block up our chimneys properly?
Should they be sealed top and bottom or do I need to keep them ventilated?

Limerick City northside

the_blackstuff wrote: »

Could you try something like this if your only looking to stop a draft?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chimney-Balloon-Draught-Excluder-inflation/dp/B07W4RJYFP/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=54928268082&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9P__BRC0ARIsAEZ6iri5IETUZ8J-eP5_ekeLZpMsgE9HhVoxzIqEFw7LplaV5pi7_XdaDKcaAviWEALw_wcB&hvadid=259148174576&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=20485&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15488866142734134929&hvtargid=kwd-362076935437&hydadcr=16908_1717172&keywords=chimney+balloon&qid=1610624327&sr=8-3&tag=hydrukspg-21
Ideally you should vent a chimney if you close up a fire place or strip a section of the chimney out and close it off

Thanks for that suggestion. We have been thinking of doing something like that on a temporary basis, but really we want to get the chimneys blocked permanently.

FutureGuy · 14-01-2021 6:33pm

Anyone have a trusted recommendation for a roofer to repair a leaking roof?

kilburn · 14-01-2021 7:44pm

FutureGuy wrote:

Anyone have a trusted recommendation for a roofer to repair a leaking roof?

Treaty roofing did our extension flat roof no issues with price or service

jonski · 14-01-2021 8:05pm

FutureGuy wrote: »

Anyone have a trusted recommendation for a roofer to repair a leaking roof?

Mike McGregor **Ill pm his number**

Treacy roofing recommended him to me and although he took a little over a week to get to me when he did he was able to fix it there and then . Nice man, reasonable prices and knows his trade . Fixed my leak in a tiled roof that another roofer had said he fixed but didn't and never came back .

tweek84 · 17-01-2021 4:17pm

jonski wrote: »

Mike McGregor **Ill pm his number**

Treacy roofing recommended him to me and although he took a little over a week to get to me when he did he was able to fix it there and then . Nice man, reasonable prices and knows his trade . Fixed my leak in a tiled roof that another roofer had said he fixed but didn't and never came back .

John I never thought of Mike McGregor when I was at your house, he is a neighbour of mine glad he sorted you out.

jonski · 17-01-2021 10:52pm

tweek84 wrote: »

John I never thought of Mike McGregor when I was at your house, he is a neighbour of mine glad he sorted you out.

I'm waiting to pounce to recommend you but no one has come forward with a request for your particular set of skills

naughtysmurf · 25-01-2021 8:41pm

The folks need a new oil tank supplied & fitted for their central heating, who usually does this?
Thanks

phog · 25-01-2021 9:31pm

naughtysmurf wrote: »

The folks need a new oil tank supplied & fitted for their central heating, who usually does this?
Thanks

I'd say go to someone like A&R Supplies or Ger Malone's who supply tanks and ask them to recommend someone to do the job.

dashoonage · 29-01-2021 4:59pm

Hi all

Has anyone any experience with https://www.limerickpowerwashing.ie/ ( PM me as were probably not allowed on the forum)

I've a considerable bit of powerwashing to be done this year across my own place and the parent as well as the roofs needing a good clean.

phog · 29-01-2021 10:01pm

dashoonage wrote: »

Hi all

Has anyone any experience with https://www.limerickpowerwashing.ie/ ( PM me as were probably not allowed on the forum)

I've a considerable bit of powerwashing to be done this year across my own place and the parent as well as the roofs needing a good clean.

I haven't used them but if anyone if going up on your roof makes sure they're insured and use ladders, anyone walking on tiles can crack them, you won't know about the cracks until it's too late.

the_blackstuff · 29-01-2021 11:06pm

phog wrote: »

I haven't used them but if anyone if going up on your roof makes sure they're insured and use ladders, anyone walking on tiles can crack them, you won't know about the cracks until it's too late.

That's good advice. The amount of damage done in and around chimneys and valleys from guys not using ladders is crazy.

dashoonage · 29-01-2021 11:21pm

Cheers lads. website says they are insured and im aware of the risks and need for insurance etc, hence looking to see if anyone has experienced. if i cant get someone suited ill end up at it myself :P

ChewBerecca · 01-02-2021 12:11pm

If anyone has any recommendations to get fascia repaired/replaced and roof repointed I'd appreciate the tip.

We had a leak during heavy rain so need to get it looked at before the spring showers kick in

A2LUE42 · 01-02-2021 12:34pm

ChewBerecca wrote: »

If anyone has any recommendations to get fascia repaired/replaced and roof repointed I'd appreciate the tip.

We had a leak during heavy rain so need to get it looked at before the spring showers kick in

John Needham from Killaloe did my parents house and they were very happy with him.

I had someone do a pretty big job for me the year before and as a result, I can recommend someone to avoid, unfortunately. They are using a previous address in Askeaton on Golden Pages and also listed in irelandlookup. Listed as Fascia & Soffit and also guttering.
I got a judgement in small claims court against them and the Sherrif was unable to get anything from them. The Sheriff's office seems to have a long list of judgements against them and no means of getting anything from them, so one to be aware of.

ligind · 02-02-2021 9:16pm

Hi folks ,

Can anyone recommend someone to clear moss from a roof?

I have a leaking roof , roofer called out , says he cant find the leak due to the level of moss on the roof , he recommended it be cleaned first.

From a quick Google, most outfits that pop up appear to power wash the roof, I have been advised against this so I am looking for it to be cleaned manually.

djdunny · 10-02-2021 3:53pm

Hey folks. I am looking for a few different tradesmen for the following. If anyone has any recommendations I would appreciate it.

- Chimney Sweep
- Oil boiler service
- Builder to complete a full renovation of our 1st floor (replace floors & ceilings, plaster, new doors new bathroom, addition of some extra power sockets etc)

Harambe · 24-02-2021 9:17am

Hi guys. Can anyone recommend a plumber and/or an electrician that could fix an immersion switch and a shower that is no longer flowing any water?

We've been hit with a double whammy here and currently have no way to have a shower.

Please PM me if you know anyone that could help.

jonski · 24-02-2021 11:23am

Harambe wrote: »

Hi guys. Can anyone recommend a plumber and/or an electrician that could fix an immersion switch and a shower that is no longer flowing any water?

We've been hit with a double whammy here and currently have no way to have a shower.

Please PM me if you know anyone that could help.

There is an excellent electrician on here goes by the name of tweek84 . I couldn't rate him highly enough, would restore your faith in tradesmen .

kiersm · 04-04-2021 9:39pm

Hi all was wondering would anyone have a recommendation for someone to do some work in my back yard. I had it concreted over a few years ago and I want to get rid of it and get some grass put it.

Thanks

Mr. TTime · 12-04-2021 2:55pm

ligind wrote: »

Hi folks ,

Can anyone recommend someone to clear moss from a roof?

I have a leaking roof , roofer called out , says he cant find the leak due to the level of moss on the roof , he recommended it be cleaned first.

From a quick Google, most outfits that pop up appear to power wash the roof, I have been advised against this so I am looking for it to be cleaned manually.

I am wondering if you found somebody to clean your roof? I am in the same position and finding it very difficult to source someone to do this. Many thanks

ligind · 12-04-2021 4:00pm

I got the leak repaired so having the roof cleaned is less of a priority. There was a few lessons learned there unfortunately.

I got a recommendation from the roofer that originally called out , I did get a quote , expensive enough but they were saying all the right things when I spoke to them on the phone . I might get it done later in the year .

I would recommend being very precise in what you expect done and the associated cost before any work starts.

bodonnell · 02-05-2021 5:07pm

Will someone give suggestions for a painter / decorator, need inside & outside of house painted.
TIA

06-05-2021 6:46am

Harambe wrote: »

Hi guys. Can anyone recommend a plumber and/or an electrician that could fix an immersion switch and a shower that is no longer flowing any water?

We've been hit with a double whammy here and currently have no way to have a shower.

Please PM me if you know anyone that could help.

Hello,

Did you get some recommendations?

Hi all,

Need a plumber to change a valve leading into boiler system, failed open.
It's affecting our boiler/heating, but doesn't need an RGI.

Thanks

yogalady · 10-05-2021 2:59pm

Hi there. Looking for someone to do some weeding and tidying up in the garden. Any recommendations for someone who isn't expensive. Many thanks

10-05-2021 3:05pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Hello,

Did you get some recommendations?

Hi all,

Need a plumber to change a valve leading into boiler system, failed open.
It's affecting our boiler/heating, but doesn't need an RGI.

Thanks

Ended up doing this myself. Called a few plumbers, no call backs.

naughtysmurf · 17-05-2021 10:47pm

kiersm wrote: »

Hi all was wondering would anyone have a recommendation for someone to do some work in my back yard. I had it concreted over a few years ago and I want to get rid of it and get some grass put it.

Thanks

Would you consider artificial grass, AFAIK it can be fitted directly onto your existing concrete, so would eliminate possible expensive excavation work, considering it myself but it will be next year for us as doing other stuff this year.

naughtysmurf · 17-05-2021 11:03pm

Another request for a recommended plumber would be much appreciated please

18-05-2021 12:29am

naughtysmurf wrote: »

Another request for a recommended plumber would be much appreciated please

You could give A&R supplies a call, ask for Brendan and ask if he could give a recommendation.

naughtysmurf · 18-05-2021 7:42am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

You could give A&R supplies a call, ask for Brendan and ask if he could give a recommendation.

The difficulty with it is and a few of the other enquiries on this thread is that I’ve probably got less than two hours work for him now & another couple of hours after the tiler is finished, they are a bit like super models these days, don’t get out of bed for less than 10K

18-05-2021 9:12am

naughtysmurf wrote: »

The difficulty with it is and a few of the other enquiries on this thread is that I’ve probably got less than two hours work for him now & another couple of hours after the tiler is finished, they are a bit like super models these days, don’t get out of bed for less than 10K

I had the same problem, possibly even less time required - zero interest. They do make very good money, some of it is even taxed :pac: Anybody good with their hands, and not wanting to go to third level - an apprentice plumber is not a bad shout. It can be quite physically demanding though, especially as you get older.

Let Brendan know your issue, chances are there'll be a lad hanging around in the store he might put you in touch with. But, regardless of time, it'll still be aminimum fee.

kiersm · 19-05-2021 3:15pm

naughtysmurf wrote: »

Would you consider artificial grass, AFAIK it can be fitted directly onto your existing concrete, so would eliminate possible expensive excavation work, considering it myself but it will be next year for us as doing other stuff this year.

Yea that is what I have decided to do but I have a few other bits that I need done out there. So was hoping to get someone in and get the other stuff done.

Champ · 15-07-2021 9:13am

Need some spraying with systemic insecticide (probably one of the more unique requests on this thread).

Got a garden with multiple shrubs and trees.

Discovered a bit late that sooty mold was developing.

In short sooty mold is a symptom of infestation by bugs, in this case I believe it to be scale bugs.

They produce honey dew when sucking the sap out of plants / trees and this causes sooty mold to develop.

Trying the DIY / Woodies solutions but might need heavier artillery as the infestation is moderate.

Pest control companies seem to specialise in non plant bugs.

kiersm · 28-07-2021 4:24pm

Hi all,

I know I've asked this question previously but does anyone have a recommendation for a cleaner.

Thanks

YFlyer · 11-08-2021 5:30pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117674502#Comment_117674502

I just started a cleaning job on Monday in Brookfield Hall. Getting broke in as we speak. Can do cleaning at your abode, if required.

kiersm · 12-08-2021 8:26am

Hi there, Yflyer

Thanks for the post but I've actually managed to find something this week.

Feltskies · 12-08-2021 6:11pm

Mods May not be the best place to post so if not feel free to delete

Does anyone know of someone who requires house sitting in limerick for an extended amount of time?

I've been accepted to a masters degree in ul in September and its extremely intense and I'll be funding it myself but rent is more than I can afford.

If anyone knows of anyone travelling for work who needs someone maintain their home?

30 F

YFlyer · 13-08-2021 1:42am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117743964#Comment_117743964

Scholars bar on campus are looking for staff.

limericklad87 · 20-09-2021 1:50pm

Anyone got a good suggestion for someone to service an oil boiler.

Marvelfan · 28-09-2021 12:17pm

Any recommendations for a company (reasonably priced) to check/repair storm drains? Was told that they are draining properly and need to be checked. Thanks

247music · 01-10-2021 6:10am

Looking for recommendations for a stove installer, would prefer recommendation to come from work done by them for you rather than "My buddy installs stoves" 😁 Thanks!

247music · 01-10-2021 6:13am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/111062590#Comment_111062590

Give Tucon windows and doors a try, they fitted my front door and I found them very good to deal with.

shano_88 · 01-10-2021 7:15am

Could anyone recommend someone to paint kitchen cabinets? Preferably someone who would spray paint them.

kiersm · 01-10-2021 10:52am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117915018#Comment_117915018

I used Kieran Price to service mine and he's v good

Tree · 04-10-2021 2:49pm

Looking to get the bathroom/en suite renovated and can't get a call back for love nor money, anyone know anyone worth trying?

phog · 04-10-2021 9:35pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117974939#Comment_117974939

I've booked Bathrooms4U. When I rang them to get a cost they said it would probably be September before they'd be onsite but that was dependent on how quickly we agreed an estimate then an on site meeting at a tile shop to pick out tiles, etc and agree a final cost and now my date for completion is for November.

I don't think I held them up so I'm assuming they're way behind in their schedule.

The one thing I like about them is that they the full job, strip our old and replace everything with new.

snowcat · 15-10-2021 9:58pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117976980#Comment_117976980

I can do full renovations kitchen/bathroom etc. Extensions. Turnkey projects. Please Pm for details Midwest.

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