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Hello and thankyou for taking the time to look at my profile we cover all area's of house maintaince internal andexternal we are qualified in all house maintaince such as plumbing and heating 17th edition electrician and much more contact for a free quote
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Garden Wall, Chimney Building / Repair
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Kind friendly and job done in minutes brilliant, I would recomend keep this trades man nunber
LARGE ROOFING LTD. We are a nation wide company specialising in all pitched and GRP roofs. We offer free surveys and quotations. Financing is available subject to status.
Trades serviced: Chimney Building / Repair, Flat roof- installation / repair, Guttering and Rainwater Pipe, Leadwork, Slate & Tiled Roof, uPVC fascias / Soffits / Cladding
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Pleased to work with Daniel and Mitch. Very reliable and open to our requests. Well done
small family run company very friendly and reliable service offering free quotes and advice
Trades serviced: Garden Wall, Chimney Building / Repair, Wooden Decking, Garden Shed / Playhouse, Wooden cladding /Fascias/ Soffits, Flat Pack Furniture Assembly
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Very professional job.
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Garden Wall, Cellar & Basement Conversion
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Very quick service and very helpful
j and g contractors cover new roofs,flat roofs, tiling ,slating,repairs,chimney rebuilds,pointing, lead work,upvc and all external and interior paintwork. All our work is guaranteed. We have public liability insurance .
Trades serviced: Chimney Building / Repair, Pointing / Repointing, Cellar & Basement Conversion, Garage Conversion, House extension, Porch / Canopy
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The ratings are for the initial job but the tradesman identified a problem with the roof. He said that this was urgent and quoted £850 for fixing this. He came and did this additional work which took less than a day.
We provide all Building Work: Electrical,,Lighting,Wiring, Internal renovation, Kitchens ,Bathrooms, Through Walls,Ceilings, plastering,Skimming,External renovation,Pointing ,Extensions, loft Conversions, Garage Conversion
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Garden Wall, Pointing / Repointing
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Job completed on time, the team worked long hours. Some mess left behind from plastering but generally good job.
Priority-satisfied customer,high quality of service,liability insurance for work,professional team many years of experience,reference.
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Garden Wall, Chimney Building / Repair
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Very pleased with the work. 100% reliable. Kept constantly udated as the work progressed. Finished in time and to a high standard. Nothing a problem. Spot on interpretation of our vision. Very friendly team. Would recommend.
Up and Over Property Maintenance - Specialist in Roof Repairs, Exterior Painting, UPVC Fascias & Soffits, Guttering and all aspects of Roofing. A Family Run Business with over 45 years of knowledge and experience.
Trades serviced: Wooden / Metal gates, Garden Wall, Chimney Building / Repair, Flat roof- installation / repair, Guttering and Rainwater Pipe, Leadwork
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thank you for coming round at short notice.
We are a construction company with 50 years experience of new builds, extensions and structural conversions. We have a growing team to allow for the work we are taking on and the reputation which I second to none
Trades serviced: Stonework / Stone Cladding, Cellar & Basement Conversion, Conservatory, Garage Conversion, House extension, Home improvements
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PLEASE do your research into this company/individual, Stephen Ward.Companies House shows an interesting history.The company has changed its name 3 times in 3 years. Other businesses own by Stephen Ward show bad debt. Please be wary of positive reviews, they are most likely to be false. This individual has abandoned our job & many other customers leaving incomplete work running into 10's of thousands.He has no intention of finishing a job on time or on budget.Aggressive & unprofessional. Evidence available.
We are family business doing roofing and building work for over 40years we always on time and look leave our customers happy for repeat business we have long list happy customers and always looking for more
Trades serviced: Garden Wall, Chimney Building / Repair, Pointing / Repointing, Stonework / Stone Cladding, Conservatory, Garage Conversion
Latest homeowner review
John turned up on time, gave me a good quote for the work. He carried out the repairs and came back two days later to check that they were OK. I would use this company again.
Bricklayers - what you need to know
Bricklayers build and repair walls, chimney stacks, tunnel linings and decorative stonework. They’re also the trade you turn to for any repointing work you need done on your home.Bricks are very durable and require little maintenance. They can withstand floods and fires, while insulating well against external sound.
There are a few different things you might require a builder for, with garden walls and repointing being the most common. If you’re having an extension or loft conversion done then you might need one then, but your builder or loft specialist will usually arrange the specific tradespeople needed to complete the whole job. Bricks are available in a variety of textures, sizes and colours, to get exactly the sort of look you’re after.
What a bricklayer can help with
- Building chimneys.
- Garden walls.
- Repointing.
- Stonework and stone cladding.
Repointing
Brickwork is held together using mortar, which is most commonly made from cement. The mortar plays several important roles in maintaining the structural integrity of your property. It keeps water out, but also lets moisture escape – essentially allowing your home to breathe. It’s flexible enough that any ground movement that occurs as a building settles, won’t affect the walls.
Over the years though, this mortar can decay, so it needs to be filled in, touched up and repaired. Choosing a light colour for the mortar can also completely revamp the exterior of your home, making it look fresh and new.
Bricklayers usually gain their experience through courses, apprenticeships or on-the-job training. By all means ask them about their experience, but you can also request references or photos of previous work to confirm their quality.
Planning permission for bricklaying jobs
You don’t need to apply for planning permission for repairs, maintenance or minor improvements, such as painting your house or repointing.
If you live in a listed building, you’ll need listed building consent for any significant works whether internal or external.
Insurance for bricklaying work
Your bricklayer should have public liability insurance which will protect you and your property should any damage occur.
Building regulations for external walls
If you want to re-render or replace timber cladding to external walls, building regulations may apply depending on the extent of the work.
Where 25 per cent or more of an external wall is re-rendered, re-clad, re-plastered or re-lined internally or where 25 per cent or more of the external leaf of a wall is rebuilt, the regulations would normally apply and the thermal insulation would normally have to be improved. See the planning portal for more detailed information.
Questions you should ask a bricklayer
- Do they have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
- How long have they been trading for?
- Can they give you up to 3 references of recent work they’ve completed?
- Will they give a guarantee/warranty for the work and how long does it last?
- Will they source all materials and equipment?
See the latest questions that homeowners have been asking bricklayers
Bricklaying ideas
Have a look at the ins and outs of pointing, over on our blog. Also check out some reasons why repointing might make your house the best one on the street.
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