I am looking for a builder who can do a bit of everything!

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Permalink Reply by 3sfemoxzkkh27 on January 28, 2014 at 14:34

Dear Lisa,

Did you find a builder? I am also looking for a builder.

Thanks,

Pauline.

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Permalink Reply by Onur on January 28, 2014 at 14:46

Hi,

My Father is a builder / handy man.

Please send me a message on what you need doing

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Permalink Reply by 3sfemoxzkkh27 on January 29, 2014 at 13:41

Dear Onur,

What is the name of your father's company?

Thanks,

Pauline.

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Permalink Reply by Onur on January 29, 2014 at 13:42

Hi Pauline,

Its not a company. His self employed.

Regards

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Permalink Reply by 2lpz5zu2w17n2 on February 3, 2014 at 20:23

Hello Onur, 

Just reading about your father and that he's a handyman - we need various bits of carpentry work doing - first job is fitting two fire brigade locks on gas/electric fuse cupboards. Is this the sort of thing he does? 

Thanks, 

Caroline

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Permalink Reply by graemeTP on January 29, 2014 at 13:54

Lisa

I can recommend Radek from London Capital Painters. Whilst they obviously do painter-decorator work, Radek has a network of sub-contractors covering various trades. They've completed some excellent work for us that included joinery and minor electrics - as well as general interior refurbishment and painting.

Contact Radek Tober - radektober@gmail.com 07912891266

http://www.ratedpeople.com/profile/london-capital-painters/

Hope this helps,

Graeme

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Permalink Reply by Onur on January 29, 2014 at 13:57

will beat 90% of all quotes. To see work he is capable of you are more welcome to come see our home.

Thanks

Onur

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Permalink Reply by Saddic on January 29, 2014 at 14:36

Richard (0208 485 7240 or 074668 59579) has just done some work for us and we found him to be excellent. Reasonably priced and very happy to help.

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Permalink Reply by tigha on January 30, 2014 at 10:15

also try florin, I got him off here and so pleased with his work, reasonable rates, very professional, great job AND TIDY++

He has a team so can get  most things done I imagine

07848378738

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Permalink Reply by Ian on January 31, 2014 at 14:33

Hi Lisa, Currently builders, kitchen and bathroom fitters are not registered on any type of competent or government scheme in order to apply their trade hence it can be hit or miss with what you get and the level of quality.

Electrical work should however be conducted by Part P registered electricians for safety no matter how small you think the job is. Minor electrical work can cause problems over time if not done correctly and the same applies to gas works.

see http://www.electricalsafetyregister.com  of which I am one.

Gas works should be done by Gas Safe engineers

Always ask to see the persons card if they say they are Gas Safe or Part P government registered for electrics.

Plumbing or carpentry is more discretionary and it's just a crying shame that the government don't license builders who are involved in structural alteration to the fabric of a property yet they can eject loft or extentions unsafely as there is no law or licensing for builders. That is why finding a builder for large projects can be a mine field. Ian

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Permalink Reply by Kieran on February 4, 2014 at 11:44

Hi everyone. I think you should take note of Ian's comments at the end of this thread. As a builder I am constantly correcting other builders work things like shower trays make of MDF, soil pipes falling the wrong way, shower tiles not being water proofed. Kitchen sinks and baths not being earthed.

In my experience trades people from abroad do not know or understand British of more importantly English building standards. They learn on the job at the customers expense.

Good luck

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