Recent content by MikeP147

How long does new render need to set/dry out before I can start painting undercoat and topcoat on.Are there so many weeks/months to wait?And does anyone have any recommendations on the best weather proof masonry paints to use?

Cheers JohnD. I will do that when I get the builders quotes. Thanks again.

I need to chip off old render to my gable end, chimney stack and rear extension and rear gable end with small chimney stack. I plan to get three quotes broken down into labour costs,raw materials and scaffold hire costs from builders.Also two separate quotes for scaffold hire as I may do some...

Hi, I would appreciate if someone could give me an experienced idea of cost for the following two scenarios stating whether they are with or without VAT: Both require the removal of slates and underlying felt and replacing both,(without scaffold costs and lead flashing). 1.An area of...

Hi, I am new to this site and this is my first post but would appreciate any experienced estimate of cost(labour and materials) and whether with or without VAT for the following two scenarios: Cost of chipping off old render,scaffold,skips and re-rendering of the following two sized...