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Hardly, we're a small family company with very low overheads - but thanks for taking the time for that comment.. The reason for the big difference is that we are paying for a fixed scaffold and the other contractor is not. By working for a big company, I mean as a sub-contractor.

Steamstripper left in the room for half an hour with doors and windows shut. Yhis will soften paint and allow some peeling hopefully. Then free off as much loose as possible and start to steam and peel. Don't keep the steam stripper against the paper for too long or you can split the plaster...

In answer to your question, I am guessing that permission would be needed. However before being bloody minded about compensation and making things difficult, remember that can work both ways. What happens if permission does go through? Firstly the owner has a right to make repairs to his...

TBH I would be reluctant to have you on the scaffolding with us while we are working. I would probably suggest you load the scaffolding ready for the next day / remove at the end of it but then stick to the tea and sarnies. That way insurance isn't an issue as it's your scaffolding and you won't...

Hi, I work for one of the UK's biggest companies. To access roofs for general repairs, we use Tetra systems and all the guys are trained in it. To access hips, we always go for a fixed scaffold for fall arrest. Just lately we have been undercut on quotes by huge amounts by another contractor...