Members Rudy Posted March 17, 2021 Members Share Posted March 17, 2021 Just now, bolton_blondie said: Just need a painter and decorator. Plasterer is sorted @little whitt is your man He’ll cover you in plaster as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 57 minutes ago, Spider said: Certain plumbing/heating materials are already in massive constraint. Folk should have just ordered a lot more stock and kept it their shelves. Only themselves to blame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolton_blondie Posted March 17, 2021 Members Share Posted March 17, 2021 15 minutes ago, Rudy said: @little whitt is your man He’ll cover you in plaster as well Don't fancy having to hide all my kecks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 32 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Just picked up some trellis from Cocklestorm earlier, good weight/quality and reasonable price. Fence panels I got for my mum a few weeks back from conquest were definitely more expensive than they were not so long ago. China is swallowing a lot of wood up which buggers things up. Last year direct fencing had a 16week wait on panels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, bolton_blondie said: Don't fancy having to hide all my kecks Niece's husband is a very good decorator had him doing my house descent lad aswell even though he's a city fan pm me if you want his number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 I was told there’s a timber shortage in Scandinavia due to mills being down due to covid lockdown. Trump fucked the Canadian lot up as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiwhite Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 18 minutes ago, Sweep said: Folk should have just ordered a lot more stock and kept it their shelves. Only themselves to blame Exactly what my lot did 😃 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 More reason not to DIY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted March 17, 2021 Moderators Share Posted March 17, 2021 52 minutes ago, radcliffewhite1 said: Last year direct fencing had a 16week wait on panels! Cocklestorm doing some for us Only 5 weeks....if they turn up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted March 17, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2021 Brexit is pushing prices up But we’re all a bit richer because of all the apprenticeships and new revenue that’s appeared earlier this year so it doesn’t actually matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little whitt Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 10 hours ago, bolton_blondie said: Don't fancy having to hide all my kecks 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolton_blondie Posted March 18, 2021 Members Share Posted March 18, 2021 11 hours ago, 1969 said: Niece's husband is a very good decorator had him doing my house descent lad aswell even though he's a city fan pm me if you want his number Cheers will message you 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Egg Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I've been trying unsuccessfully to get some work done prior to a new kitchen going in. WTF is it with builders and contractors these days? Everyone one of them I've had to chase them to come out and give me a quote. Those that have bothered to actually come round and measure up, I've had to chase them several times for the quote, a start date etc etc I get that there are supply and demand issues at the moment. I'd have no issue with a builder who said to me, "I can do it but cant start for 2/3/4 months" it's the constant chasing I'm having to do to spend my money! If I have to chase you several times just for a feckin quote I'm thinking you're not going to be that reliable when it comes to doing the actual job. I wouldn't mind too much if it were cowboys but these are reputable companies, some recommended on here! And breathe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 18, 2021 Author Site Supporter Share Posted March 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, Duck Egg said: I've been trying unsuccessfully to get some work done prior to a new kitchen going in. WTF is it with builders and contractors these days? Everyone one of them I've had to chase them to come out and give me a quote. Those that have bothered to actually come round and measure up, I've had to chase them several times for the quote, a start date etc etc I get that there are supply and demand issues at the moment. I'd have no issue with a builder who said to me, "I can do it but cant start for 2/3/4 months" it's the constant chasing I'm having to do to spend my money! If I have to chase you several times just for a feckin quote I'm thinking you're not going to be that reliable when it comes to doing the actual job. I wouldn't mind too much if it were cowboys but these are reputable companies, some recommended on here! And breathe.... As well as being very busy, some are dealing with complete cunts of customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Egg Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 14 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: As well as being very busy, some are dealing with complete cunts of customers. Anyone that deals with the public has to deal with complete cunts sometimes, dont they? I'm not sure why you'd make it hard for yourself by alienating potential future customers over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athywhite1958 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I've been trying to get my guttering/fascia renewed since October, agreed the price with one fella, still not turned up, asked 2 other still not been to give a quote, I've got the materials it just needs putting on, got to ring another bloke today who I'm told is reliable, he better be he plays for Colls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted March 18, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted March 18, 2021 28 minutes ago, athywhite1958 said: I've been trying to get my guttering/fascia renewed since October, agreed the price with one fella, still not turned up, asked 2 other still not been to give a quote, I've got the materials it just needs putting on, got to ring another bloke today who I'm told is reliable, he better be he plays for Colls Your problem is that you've got the materials. No-one likes doing labour only jobs. Installers make money on the kit too. I get loads of people asking me for heating installers, saying "I've already bought the boiler cheap off the internet". Installers won't bother. You'll just get shunted down their list until they have no other work on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 2 hours ago, bolton_blondie said: Cheers will message you 👍 Pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athywhite1958 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 13 minutes ago, Spider said: Your problem is that you've got the materials. No-one likes doing labour only jobs. Installers make money on the kit too. I get loads of people asking me for heating installers, saying "I've already bought the boiler cheap off the internet". Installers won't bother. You'll just get shunted down their list until they have no other work on. You're more than likely right, I bought the stuff last year intending to do it myself but events have put paid to that, I put coverboard on the apex fascia 2 weeks ago and that was a struggle off the ladder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 18, 2021 Author Site Supporter Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Duck Egg said: Anyone that deals with the public has to deal with complete cunts sometimes, dont they? I'm not sure why you'd make it hard for yourself by alienating potential future customers over it. I've tried two companies to do some work on my flue. Neither come back to me. Sometimes though, dealing with cunts can be time consuming and draining. Not necessarily alienating, just pissed off. Others will also be restricted/concerned by covid. Some aren't bothered and will come to your home. Others are reluctant. Others just won't want the job. Others are just mad busy and struggle to fit folk in despite wanting to help. Just try someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 3 hours ago, bolton_blondie said: Cheers will message you 👍 If no luck with him, I know a fella from your village 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: As well as being very busy, some are dealing with complete cunts of customers. Helps if you have a blanket ban on rayguns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 18, 2021 Author Site Supporter Share Posted March 18, 2021 28 minutes ago, gonzo said: Helps if you have a blanket ban on rayguns. There's my problem pal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 On 17/03/2021 at 20:11, Spider said: Add 20% onto whatever your budget is/was True. £2.6m only gets you this nowadays... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
embankment Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 On 17/03/2021 at 20:16, radcliffewhite1 said: Fence panels was rare as rocking horse shit last year noticed a big jump in price this time Got my last 3 being delivered next Wednesday. Had to be despatched over 3 deliverys . Only ordered 12. Wickes by the way. 6x6 waney lap . Decent enough . Keep prying eyes out off the West Terrace leading down to the infinity pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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