You kindly gave me advice yesterday after I posted, but I think this needs a new thread to avoid confusion:
I sent a scaffolder a brief description of the site & some photos, incl. the 2 attached here. He replied with a quote which simply says:
"cost for a tower up to the roof level would be £600" & asks for dates.
That's nice & simple, but I've got 2 points I'd be grateful for help on ...
1. In 2019, a roofer did a site visit & said he'd manage the whole job, to include the scaffolding. It went straight across & didn't allow for the 'return' (round the corner). I heard him & his mate swear about reaching across a vacuum to do this roof repair. I should have asked him to get the scaffolders back, but I left it to him .... he said the repair would last 10 years ... and here we are.
I don't want to 'micro-manage', but I do want to make sure access works OK for a roofer & for this repair job. I'm worried about the words 'up to roof level'. I would assume it means the gutter will end up at eye-level, so it'll be hard for a roofer to climb on to the roof to lift tiles further up the roof, put in a dry ridge, or replace rotting internal timbers if needed. So, as professionals, what is your understanding of 'up to roof level' ?? Is it how I'd interpret it, or will the top platform level be at or near gutter level so they can just step on to the roof ?
2. Towers don't seem to come wider than 145mm, so the hot tub (178x244 xH:93mm) may be too large for a tower to span. The tub is close to the party fence & about 400mm away from the house wall .... Doesn't sound to me as if it can fit over the tub ?? Or am I wrong ?
The scaffolder is a director of the company. He's not suggested a site visit
and there's no mention of responsibility for injury, or damage (eg to nextdoor's satellite dish). So I need to take up those issues with him as well.
Is there anything else I should ask? I will, having seen your advice to other posters, get the quote & specifics in writing & won't pay in advance.
I feel as if I'm almost talking myself out of engaging this scaffolder ....
but I need the work done and will pay a reasonable amount for a reasonable job. It's unfortunately hard to find people with high work standards as you'll know, which is why I've come to this site. So if anyone can suggest a roofer & scaffolder near North London (outside the North Circular & so unaffected by ULEZ & whatever other restrictions there are now). Parking is free. I realise you're not allowed to advertise on this site, but are you allowed to make discrete recommendations or give pointers to where I can find someone ? Apologies for long post & 4 questions ...! Tia.
I sent a scaffolder a brief description of the site & some photos, incl. the 2 attached here. He replied with a quote which simply says:
"cost for a tower up to the roof level would be £600" & asks for dates.
That's nice & simple, but I've got 2 points I'd be grateful for help on ...
1. In 2019, a roofer did a site visit & said he'd manage the whole job, to include the scaffolding. It went straight across & didn't allow for the 'return' (round the corner). I heard him & his mate swear about reaching across a vacuum to do this roof repair. I should have asked him to get the scaffolders back, but I left it to him .... he said the repair would last 10 years ... and here we are.
I don't want to 'micro-manage', but I do want to make sure access works OK for a roofer & for this repair job. I'm worried about the words 'up to roof level'. I would assume it means the gutter will end up at eye-level, so it'll be hard for a roofer to climb on to the roof to lift tiles further up the roof, put in a dry ridge, or replace rotting internal timbers if needed. So, as professionals, what is your understanding of 'up to roof level' ?? Is it how I'd interpret it, or will the top platform level be at or near gutter level so they can just step on to the roof ?
2. Towers don't seem to come wider than 145mm, so the hot tub (178x244 xH:93mm) may be too large for a tower to span. The tub is close to the party fence & about 400mm away from the house wall .... Doesn't sound to me as if it can fit over the tub ?? Or am I wrong ?
The scaffolder is a director of the company. He's not suggested a site visit
and there's no mention of responsibility for injury, or damage (eg to nextdoor's satellite dish). So I need to take up those issues with him as well.
Is there anything else I should ask? I will, having seen your advice to other posters, get the quote & specifics in writing & won't pay in advance.
I feel as if I'm almost talking myself out of engaging this scaffolder ....
but I need the work done and will pay a reasonable amount for a reasonable job. It's unfortunately hard to find people with high work standards as you'll know, which is why I've come to this site. So if anyone can suggest a roofer & scaffolder near North London (outside the North Circular & so unaffected by ULEZ & whatever other restrictions there are now). Parking is free. I realise you're not allowed to advertise on this site, but are you allowed to make discrete recommendations or give pointers to where I can find someone ? Apologies for long post & 4 questions ...! Tia.