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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Video Testimonial from Hilary Hooks

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks,
here is a video testimonial that we received from Hilary Hooks,  Kells, Co. Meath. Hilary posted a job to service a boiler and the job was completed by Ian Rutland, gasboilerservices.ie, Stamullen, Co. Meath. You can see the video below:-

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

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Results of our May Draw

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

Its Draw Time!!Hi folks,
here are the results and the video of our May Draw 2014. 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 April was held on May 31st. The results are as follows:-

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Bathroom Renovation Cost Comparison

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

bathroom renovation costsHi Folks,
this week we did a survey of plumbers to give us a rough idea of bathroom renovation costs around Ireland.  We asked a selection of plumbers in different counties how much it would cost ex vat to renovate or refurbish and average size bathroom, supply and fit or fit only and what complications if any could affect the price of it.  Here are some of the replies we got below along with any comments and the county that each tradesman is from:-

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Top 10 Bathroom Renovation Tips

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

Top 10 Bathroom Renovation TipsHi folks,
no matter how big or small your main bathroom is in your house, a carefully planned renovation can add substantial value and comfort to one’s home. So it goes without saying that choosing the right tradesmen, materials and products for your renovation should take top priority.

Because the bathroom is one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it’s important to make sure it is designed and laid out well.

Here are 10 top tips to consider for your bathroom renovation plan:

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Immersion Heater Replacement Price Comparison

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

immersion heater replacement price comparisonHi folks,

lately we did a quick comparison on the cost of replacing an immersion heater.  We asked some electricians to give us a rough estimate of what it would cost excluding VAT to replace an immersion heater and what complications if any could affect the price of it?

Here are a sample of the replies we got below.  We have broken the answers down into two groups, 1. Dublin electricians and 2. Electricians outside of Dublin.  Although our survey was directed at electricians, this is ideally a job that should be carried out by an electrician and plumber as it involves electricity and water:-

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Video Testimonial from Jock Jordan

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks, here is a video testimonial that we received from Jock Jordan, Rush, Co. Dublin. Jock posted a job to repair a shower and the job was completed by Tony Doyle, Doyle Maintenance, Duleek, Co.Meath. You can see the video below:-

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

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