Video Testimonial from Richard Forde

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks,
here is a video testimonial we received recently from Richard Forde, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.  Richard posted a job to replace a kitchen sink and the job was completed by Matthew Collison.  You can see the video below:-

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Architect Cost Survey for Plans and Certification of a House Extension of 40m2 or more

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

Architect Cost SurveyHi folks,
recently we did a quick architect cost survey to find out what the affect if any the new building regulations had on the fees for preparing plans and certifying a house extension of 40m2 or more.  Here is a sample of the replies we received below:-

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Tradesmen.ie shortlisted in the 2014 Dot ie Net Visionary Awards

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

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8/8/2014
Hi folks, we got our badge for being shortlisted in this year’s IIA Dot ie Net Visionary Awards.  Thanks again to everyone who voted for us!  Counting down the days now to September 26th!!

Net Visionary Awards Shortlisted Badges-Most Creative Use of Social Media for compelling customer engagement

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Results and Video of our July Draw

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

Tradesmen.ie Monthly DrawHi folks,
here are the results and the video of our July 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 June was held on July 25th. The results are as follows:-

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Laminate Flooring Cost Survey

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

Laminate Flooring Cost SurveyHi folks,
recently we carried out a laminate flooring cost survey of tradesmen to price laying a 50m2 floating laminate wooden floor, labour only excluding VAT.  The floor area will consist of 3 rooms and a hall and there will be 6 architraves.  The price will include removing and refitting the skirting boards and architraves.  You can see a sample of the replies below:- Continue reading →

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Michael Kelly Video Testimonial

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks,
here is a feedback video we received recently from Michael Kelly, Drogheda, Co. Louth.  Michael posted a job to changed a light fitting and the job was completed by Paul Reilly who is also from Drogheda.  You can see the video below:-

Thanks to Michael for taking the time to make this video and we are delighted that you were happy with our service!

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House Extension Costs in Ireland – Survey

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

Kitchen ExtensionHi folks,
recently we did a quick survey of house extension prices with some of our tradesmen.  The question was how much would it cost to build an average 40m2 single story rear extension with apex roof finished to a good standard and ready to furnish?  Here is a sample of the replies below:-

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Results and Video of our June Draw

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

Tradesmen.ie monthly draw

Hi folks,
here are the results and the video of our June 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 May was held on June 27th. The results are as follows:-

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Water Charges – Conserving Water in the Home and Garden

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

Conserving water in the home & GardenHi folks,
With the recent talk in the media about the introduction of water charges in Ireland, I thought it would be a good time to talk about conserving water in the home and garden.  It is also a good time to look at this as water becomes scarce with the beautiful warm weather we’ve been having recently:):-

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Hourly Rates for Tradesmen & Construction Workers

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

Hourly Rates for Tradesmen

Hi folks,
today I want to talk about hourly rates for tradesmen and construction workers in Ireland.   This article may be of interest to both customers and tradesmen.  Our users often ask us what is a fair hourly rate to be paying tradesmen as some of the rates quoted seem at first glance to be very high. I did some research and I came across the Registered Employment Agreement that was agreed between the Construction Industry Federation and a number of the unions.

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