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

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Hi folks, with the break in the weather it’s a good time to look at the cost of roof repairs. If your roof starts leaking, it’s better to get it fixed sooner rather than later.  A bout of wet weather usually shows up any leaks in the roof.  As the saying goes, “a stitch in time saves nine”.  If a roof leak is left without fixing, damp will get into the supporting beams and into the roof structure causing timber to rot and putting pressure on adjoining supports.  Most of the time you will get away with just repairing the leak but if left for longer it will turn into a bigger repair job or even a part of roof or all of roof replacement which is very expensive. 

A while ago we did a quick Roof Repair Cost Survey with some roofers. We asked some roofers to give us a rough estimate of what it would cost to repair or replace a roof tile that has blown off. We also asked them to give any advice or suggestions on how to have a good experience with the tradesman. Here is a sample of the replies we got below:- Continue reading →

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 May was held on June 25th. The results are as follows:-

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A fresh coat of paint is a great way to spruce up your home.  There are a number of benefits in painting your home and these include the following:-  Increases the value of your home, protects surfaces, reduces dust, dirt and bacteria, hides marks and stains, creates positive energy in your home. 

Recently we carried out a house painting cost survey with some tradesmen from our website.   We asked them how much it would cost to paint the interior of an average 3 bed Semi detached house and if they had any tips for the customer on having a good experience with the tradesman.  We have included a sample of the replies below:- Continue reading →

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

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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 as well!

The draw for everyone who hired a tradesman and provided feedback in the month of April was held on May 31st. The results are as follows:-

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A house extension is the best way to add extra space to your home. There are many reasons why you might like to add a house extension. These include extending your kitchen, adding an extra living or dining area, adding an extra bedroom, adding an office or adding a play area to name a few. If well planned with the help of your architect/engineer and builder, adding an extension can also be a good opportunity to improve comfort and functionality,  let in more light, improve the energy rating and reduce your heating bill.

Recently we did a House Extension Cost Survey with some of our tradesmen. The question was how much would it cost to build an average 40m2 single story rear extension excluding VAT with apex roof finished to a good standard and ready to furnish? I have attached a sample of the replies we received below with some tips provided by the tradesmen:-

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When renovating a kitchen or bedroom, you can choose a ready-made solution or you can go for a custom solution.  A custom designed solution has the advantage that it can be built to fit the layout and design of your kitchen or bedroom to exact the dimensions. This means you are not restricted to cabinet sizes, designs or colours and you can make the most out of the space you have.

A while ago we did a survey on custom kitchen and custom wardrobe prices for our blog. We asked tradesmen how much including materials and labour would it cost per foot, excluding vat, to make 1. A custom fitted wardrobe and 2. A custom fitted kitchen. We also asked if they had any tips for the customer on having a good experience with the tradesman. We have attached a sample of the replies below:-

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