Recent content by Scotty80

Hi Guys, Thanks for the replies. Yeah, my layman's definition of semi-skilled is someone who can do the jobs listed on an amateur basis - no structural alterations, electrical work, skimming etc. involved. Sorry if that offended all of you highly skilled professional people that do the...

I've been given a quote for an extension to be built on the back of my property requiring a semi-skilled builder to do the work. What would be a fair daily rate for this? It involves digging out a foundation, pouring concrete, constructing 2 double skinned walls, installing a skylight window...

I intend to remove the patio doors and frame from my 2011, 3 storey town house, and relocate them in an extension built to the rear of the room with these doors. My question is, does the lintel above where the frame was provide enough support for the floors above, or is the door frame part of...