Costs and Benefits of Solar Panels: Is Now the Time?

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Oliver Dempsey

Costs and Benefits of Solar Panels

With recent electricity price increases, many people in Ireland are considering the installation of solar panels as a means of reducing their energy costs and enjoying the benefits of clean energy. This is a timely consideration for several reasons:-

  1. Affordability: With the cost of solar panels continuing to drop, now is a cost-effective time to make the investment.
  2. SEAI grants of up to €2,400 for those who install solar panels on homes. The availability of these grants may change in the future, making now a good time to take advantage of them.
  3. Technological advancements: Solar panel technology has improved greatly in recent years, leading to increased efficiency and cost savings.
  4. Environmental responsibility: With the increasing focus on reducing carbon footprints, now is a good time to consider the installation of solar panels as a means of reducing one’s environmental impact.
  5. Long-term investment: Solar panels have a long lifespan and can provide significant cost savings over time, making this a smart long-term investment for homes and businesses alike.

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Results and Video of our January Draw 2023

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Oliver Dempsey
tradesmen.ie monthly draw

Hi folks, each month we have a draw for everyone who hires a tradesman and provides feedback. So not only do you get up to 4 quotes from Rated Tradesmen but you are also in with a chance to win a cash prize or make a donation to your favourite charity!

The draw for everyone who hired a tradesman and provided feedback in the month of December was held on January 30th. The results are as follows:-

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Bathroom Renovation Cost Survey 2023

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Oliver Dempsey

Bathroom Renovation Cost Survey

Recently we carried out a quick survey of bathroom renovation costs from tradesmen listed on our site.  Firstly, let’s have a look at why you would want to renovate your bathroom.  Well, there are a number of reasons why you might like to consider a bathroom renovation including the following:-

  1. Increased functionality: A bathroom renovation can improve the layout and functionality of the space, making it more convenient and user-friendly.
  2. Increased value: A well-designed and well-executed bathroom renovation can increase the value of a home.
  3. Energy savings: Upgrading to energy-efficient fixtures and appliances can help to reduce energy consumption and lower utility bills.
  4. Improved aesthetics: A bathroom renovation allows for a fresh new look, and the opportunity to incorporate your personal style and design preferences.
  5. Improved accessibility: Renovations can be done to make the bathroom more accessible for people with disabilities or mobility issues.
  6. Correcting a problem: For example, correcting issues with dampness or water leakage.

In our survey, we asked our tradesmen, how much it would cost to renovate a 30sq m bathroom (tiling, plumbing and electrics). We also asked if there were any tips they could give to get the best job done.

Here is a sample of the replies we received below:-

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Building Surveyor Cost Survey 2023

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Oliver Dempsey

Building Surveyor Cost Survey

Recently we carried out a Building Surveyor cost survey with some building surveyors on our website.  We asked them to let us know a couple of examples of the most common type of job that they are asked to do and roughly what price a customer should expect to pay. We also asked them if they had any tips for the customer on having a good experience with their Building Surveyor.  Here are a couple of replies we received below:-

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Customer Testimonial for Tradesmen.ie

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Oliver Dempsey

Here is a video testimonial we received a while ago from Lydia Shallcross. Lydia posted a job on Tradesmen.ie and was very happy with the result. You can see the video feedback below:-

 

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Happy New Year 2023 from Tradesmen.ie!!

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Oliver Dempsey

Happy New Year 2020 from Tradesmen.ie

Wishing you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year, let’s continue to keep tradesmen working and customers happy in 2023!

Our office will be closed for the Christmas break until Wednesday 4th of January but you can post jobs throughout the holidays on
our website at www.tradesmen.ie and they will be sent out. Email and text messages will be checked regularly throughout the Holidays.

With Best Wishes,

From all the gang at Tradesmen.ie:-)
1st January 2023

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Santa Announces the results of the 2022 Christmas Draw!!!

Posted on December 25, 2022 by Oliver Dempsey

Tradesmen.ie Christmas DrawHere is the video of Santa as he announces the winners of the Christmas Draw 2022 to all the boys and girls!!

Each month we make a video of the draw for everyone who posts a job on Tradesmen.ie and provides feedback. The winners receive cash prizes and a mention on our blog:)

The draw for everyone who provided feedback in November was held on December 25th. You can see a video of the draw below:-

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Happy Christmas from Tradesmen.ie

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Oliver Dempsey

Happy Christmas from everyone at tradesmen.ie

Thanks to everyone who posted jobs on Tradesmen.ie during the year. We hope that you and your loved ones have a happy Christmas and a fantastic New Year! Let’s hope next year will be a good one!

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Windows and Doors Price Survey 2022-2023

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Oliver Dempsey

Window and Door Price Survey

You may wish to replace your windows or doors if they are drafty, damaged, outdated, or if if they are not up to the current building standards or let in noise from outside.  Or you may just not like the look of your old windows:-)

With that in mind, recently we carried out a quick window and door prices survey with some window companies on Tradesmen.ie.  They were asked to price 2 external pvc doors, front and back and 7 average size pvc windows.  All windows to have a u-value* of 1.3.  We also asked them for some tips on getting the best job done.  Here are some of the replies we got below:-

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How to reduce your energy bills this Winter

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Oliver Dempsey

How to reduce energy costs this winter

With the current cold snap and the high cost of gas and electricity, it’s a good time to look at ways to reduce energy usage in our homes.  Having a home that is well insulated can save you thousands in heating bills and there is a range of grants available from SEAI for home insulation and renewable energy. Some methods to reduce your heating bills will require structural changes but there are also simple changes you can do yourself very inexpensively.  Here are 6 ways to reduce your energy bills this Winter:-

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