Tradesmen.ie Blog

Hi folks, recently we did a quick survey on driveway surface options and prices with paving contractors* on our website.   We asked some paving contractors to give a couple of their preferred driveway surface options and prices per square metre including site preparation.  We also got a few tips for getting the best job done.   We have included a selection of the replies below excluding VAT:-

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Hi folks, recently we carried out a house painting cost survey on some painters on our website.  The question we asked was, how much would it cost excluding VAT to paint an average 3 bed semi inside and out.  We also asked them were there any tips they would give in choosing the best painter for the job?  Here is a sample of the replies we got below:-

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Hi folks,
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 before VAT with apex roof finished to a good standard and ready to furnish?  Here is a sample of the replies below:-

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Hi folks,
today we did a quick survey on Conservatory and Sunroom Prices with a number of tradesmen around Ireland.   The last survey we did was in 2012 so we thought it might be interesting to see had prices changed much since.   The question we asked was as follows:- “We are looking for a price on a typical size 1. conservatory and 2. a typical size sunroom that you have done.   Both would require knocking out part of the wall of the living room of the house in order to join it on.  Also, if you have any tips for getting the best result”.   Here is a sample of some of the replies we got below:-

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Hi folks,
recently we did a home insulation cost survey on some insulation specialists on our Tradesmen.ie.  The question we asked was as follows:- “What is the best way to increase the insulation in a typical semi detached house with existing 2″ aeroboard in the cavity walls and existing 4″ of fibre glass between the ceiling joists? In addition to this how much would it cost including VAT to put it in place?”.  Here is a selection of the replies we got below:-

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Hi Folks,
I hope you had a nice break over the Christmas and New Year.  I thought it might be a good time to look at CCTV camera costs in case you want to protect all of those goodies that Santa brought!!:)  This article is based on survey we did recently with some tradesmen on our website.  The question we asked was as follows:-  “How much would it cost excluding VAT to supply and fit a good quality CCTV camera system on an average house with 4 cameras and are there any tips that you would give for the best installation?”.  Here is a handful of the replies we received below:-

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