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Haven't done this for a very long time so things may have changed, but I would say floating engineered boards on underlay - but the very best advice will be given by the board supplier.

Unfortunately I've never opted for the cheap and easy solution - another thing to add to my list of DNA complaints :ROFLMAO:

Haha, if only it was that easy. The house is at the end of a cul-de-sac and has quite a bit of land to the side, and it's more about room layout than trying to gain a few measly feet.

Thanks for your reply John D, when you say 'at a cost' does that mean additional work was needed to to then reinforce the wall, if so could you expand.

Thanks for your reply

If you can get the architraves off in decent condition, pack behind by your paneling thickness, then re-fix them.

Personally I would want the post and drill laying horizontally on a bench or board - with a bit of packing and side stops, you would have to set-up for the fist one, then simply repeat the process on the following posts. The one you suggested my be a bit flimsy and possibly difficult to 'seat'...

Ah, yes, you should expect a whole lot better job for that amount of money.

Yes, I was wondering how much he quoted you to hang 6 doors - the standard of work was very poor, but perhaps so was the standard of pay....?

Victorian end of terrace house - is it possible to remove the chimney stack and breasts from the gable end wall, or will it weaken it too much? I haven't bought the house yet, so apologies for limited pics. Thanks in advance.

Depends on how much he quoted you to hang them - a self employed carpenter should be earning at least £30 per hour - how many hours did he quote for?

You could buy a vintage horizontal drill stand for less than a tenner, like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-DECKER-D980-HORIZONTAL-DRILL-STAND-BOXED-/201782684294?hash=item2efb2f6a86:g:Gt0AAOSwopRYb46p make a quick jig, job done :) PS. Might be worth drilling a pilot hole first, then...