Video Feedback from Lorna Considine

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks,
here is some video feedback we received a while ago from Lorna Considine, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick. Lorna posted a tiling job which was completed by William Noonan, Knocklong, Co. Limerick. You can see the video feedback below:-

Continue reading →

Posted in testimonials | Leave a comment

Secondary Glazing Benefits – Reducing Heat Loss & Condensation

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

Secondary Glazing BenefitsHi Folks,
this week I want to look at secondary glazing.  What is secondary glazing you may ask?  Well secondary glazing is an additional pane of glass or an additional window set behind your existing window(the primary window).  The secondary glazing is used to provide an extra layer of insulation and prevent heat loss.   Secondary glazing is mainly used where an old house is preserved for heritage purposes and where you are not allowed to change the existing windows.  The existing windows could be timber sash windows for example and would only have single glazing with poor draught proofing.

Continue reading →

Posted in tips | Leave a comment

Results and Video of our November Draw

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

 tradesmen.ie monthly draw

Hi folks,

here are the results and the video of our November Draw. 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 also are 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 October was held on November 21st. The results are as follows:-

Continue reading →

Posted in Prizes and Competitions | Leave a comment

Preparing for and Preventing Floods in the Home

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

prepare for and preventing flooding in the homeHi folks,
as a result of the recent wet weather and flooding I thought it would be a good time to talk about ways of preparing for and preventing floods in the home,  or at least to minimise the damage that flooding will cause in the home.   It is shaping up to be one of the wettest winters on record, as we are experiencing double the average level of rainfall for this time of year.

Continue reading →

Posted in tips | Leave a comment

Video Testimonial from Martin Adams

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks,
here is a video testimonial we received recently from Martin Adams, Trim, Co. Meath. Martin posted a gardening/landscaping job which was completed by Ivor Faherty, Faherty Landscaping, Virginia, Co. Cavan. You can see the video below:-

Continue reading →

Posted in testimonials | Leave a comment

Custom Kitchen and Custom Wardrobe Costs – 2014 Survey

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

Custom Kitchens Custom Wardrobes Cost SurveyHi folks,
recently we carried out a custom kitchen and custom wardrobe cost survey on some of our tradesmen.  Our question was as follows:- 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 and are there any tips you can give for getting the best job done?  Here are some of the replies we received below:-

Continue reading →

Posted in Price Comparisons | Leave a comment

Results and Video of our October Draw

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

Tradesmen.ie October DrawHi folks,

here are the results and the video of our October Draw. 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 also are 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 September was held on October 25th. The results are as follows:-

Continue reading →

Posted in Prizes and Competitions | Leave a comment

Attic Conversion Prices in Ireland – 2014 Survey

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

attic conversion prices
Hi folks,
recently we carried out a survey on attic conversion prices with some of our tradesmen across Ireland.  The question we asked them was how much would it cost, excluding vat, to add an extra bedroom in the attic and were there any tips they could give for getting the best job done.  Here is a sample of the replies we received below:-

Continue reading →

Posted in Price Comparisons | 3 Comments

Video Testimonial from Michael Walsh

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks,
here is a video testimonial we received recently from Michael Walsh, Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon. Michael posted a velux window job and a roofing job which were completed by Aidan Hanley and Padraic Rushe respectively. You can see the video below:-

Continue reading →

Posted in testimonials | Leave a comment

New Build House Cost Survey 2014

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

New Build House Cost SurveyHi folks,
recently we carried out a new build house cost survey with some of our tradesmen.  We had noticed a big lift in the number of new house build jobs being posted in 2014 so we felt it was a good time to carry out the survey.  The question was how much would it cost excluding VAT to build a 150  m2 new house ready to furnish?  Here is a sample of the replies below:-

Continue reading →

Posted in Price Comparisons | 1 Comment