fitting of 4.5x4.5 roof trusses for an extension including sofits and fascias. they can do it over a weekend, 2 of them... and its ahem cash.
labour only.
truss plan attached.
labour only.
truss plan attached.
I'm not really sure about any of your roofing terminology I work in IT. I would expect them to do a good job as they have done in the past ultimately if they don't do it correctly the Building Inspector will pick it up and they will have to come back and fix itTwo days is good going especially if they do the valley correctly i.e. with plywood support trays etc. I would expect it to take three days to do it to a good standard. Are they going to sheet up where they are cutting into the existing roof?
It does not work like that.ultimately if they don't do it correctly the Building Inspector will pick it up and they will have to come back and fix it
What if it takes longer? Are they going to return the following weekend or are you providing lighting?All I know is that's the quote for doing the roof over the weekend
Depends what you're paying for. To put the weight of the roof on the existing roof you might be doubling up (sistering) some of the existing rafters, then putting some lay boards down to spread the weight of the new trusses.
If you're paying them cash what makes you think they'd come back - are they already on site with you doing other jobs?
I dont know anything about valleys etc.. I am sure from the sound of it you go above and beyond and that's fine but I just want a good job not an amazing job. Like you said most of its not seen and I wouldn't notice the difference. Provided its structurally sound and looks ok i'm happy. I didn't specify how long they have to do it.. they have "a day job" and said they could do it in a weekend. Hence my balking at £1500 for two days for 2 people... and now we are in winter there is only so much daylight.. its not like they can do 12 hour days or anything.What if it takes longer? Are they going to return the following weekend or are you providing lighting?
Sensible.I have asked for some more quotes of people so ultimately I will see if it's a high quote.
Don't pay them upfront, tell them specifically that you will only pay them upon completion and when BC is happy with their work. If they refuse, even paying them half may be too much for them to start the job and lay a few trusses and never show up again.
But it depends on what other work they have carried out for you and how much you can trust them, or if you know where they are based, and can contact them if they don't answer their phones.
What if the guys build it as per drawing but BC does not pass it or has problems with the calc's etc?If I got someone else I wouldn't pay them until BC had passed it.
??I am assuming the truss designer who came and did the survey knows his job... I guess I'd go back to the truss company in that case.What if the guys build it as per drawing but BC does not pass it or has problems with the calc's etc?
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