nod Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 I didn’t think that this summer could be as busy as 2017 It looks like there is no sign of slowing down Ive enough work for myself and five others till December now Thogh it’s nearly all site work It’s bound to have a knock effect for self building Its well worth getting everyone booked as most are happy to price from drawings I was chatting to a friend who runs a Groundworks business He selfbuilt back in 2008 as the recession started and managed to build a five bed house for £120000 Due to cheap labour and heavily discounted materials I wish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 1 hour ago, nod said: [...] Ive enough work for myself and five others till December now Though it’s nearly all site work It’s bound to have a knock effect for self building Its well worth getting everyone booked as [...] I've almost given up trying Gary.... November for a roofer, 10 weeks for my next door neighbour chippy ; ask at the pub where all the trades drink - polite smiles and ; I'll get back to ya mate.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Harris Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 I've just hit the same problem today - I've spent most of this morning trying to get hold of a contractor to resurface our old drive (no luck at all so far - all booked up) and a fencing contractor to put up a better fence along the top of our retaining wall. For the latter job I'm using the chap that's done all our landscaping work, but he's booked up for months ahead. I've resorted to emailing people for quotes, as many just aren't answering their 'phones, and I'm betting that I won't get many, if any, replies. It's damned annoying, as I've been too busy to get things organised for the past couple of months, and now I have the time to start getting things done it seems everyone is just too busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 1 hour ago, JSHarris said: I've just hit the same problem today - I've spent most of this morning trying to get hold of a contractor to resurface our old drive (no luck at all so far - all booked up) and a fencing contractor to put up a better fence along the top of our retaining wall. For the latter job I'm using the chap that's done all our landscaping work, but he's booked up for months ahead. I've resorted to emailing people for quotes, as many just aren't answering their 'phones, and I'm betting that I won't get many, if any, replies. It's damned annoying, as I've been too busy to get things organised for the past couple of months, and now I have the time to start getting things done it seems everyone is just too busy. Yes the mad thing is We were all supposed to be out of work With soaring interest rates after Brexit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Do trades ever suggest others who could possibly do a job if they are too busy, or is it just a ‘no sorry, too busy’ response? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Harris Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 50 minutes ago, newhome said: Do trades ever suggest others who could possibly do a job if they are too busy, or is it just a ‘no sorry, too busy’ response? We had a tree chap that did just this, and we used the chap he suggested, who did a very good job, so it seems that some do. However, I've asked this morning during my fruitless ringing around session and none that I managed to talk to would suggest anyone else, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 45 minutes ago, newhome said: Do trades ever suggest others who could possibly do a job if they are too busy, or is it just a ‘no sorry, too busy’ response? Definitely A good one normally will only recommend someone that they are pretty sure about 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 19 minutes ago, JSHarris said: We had a tree chap that did just this, and we used the chap he suggested, who did a very good job, so it seems that some do. However, I've asked this morning during my fruitless ringing around session and none that I managed to talk to would suggest anyone else, though. Definitely Jeremy ive a friend with a joinery shop He'd rather I owe him the time rather than pay him He's getting crazy money for some of the jobs coming in But hasn’t hiked the prices for regular customers like me he knows things will quiet down eventually One of the larger company directors said to me today I’m bloody sick of this We need a bloody recession Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 i am getting quotes for several roofing jobs at present, across about 4 houses - mainly small pre-winter type ones but one larger. Roofer this morning will be recommending a rendererererer, as he doesn't do it. F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 32 minutes ago, Ferdinand said: [...] will be recommending a rendererererer, as he doesn't do it. We all know one of those. A nod and a wink lives near Preston ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 45 minutes ago, JSHarris said: We had a tree chap that did just this, and we used the chap he suggested, who did a very good job, so it seems that some do. However, I've asked this morning during my fruitless ringing around session and none that I managed to talk to would suggest anyone else, though. I’ve never had any luck with that. When we had trades on site they quite often recommended another trade but never their own leading us to employ numpty after numpty especially in plumbing land! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfrdave Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Trying to get my 1st fix done and it's a nightmare. Can't keep the joiner near the place he is juggling so many jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divorcingjack Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I CANNOT get a brickie. Absolute mare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 9 minutes ago, divorcingjack said: I CANNOT get a brickie. Absolute mare. Where are you ..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epsilonGreedy Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 On 07/06/2018 at 17:05, Ferdinand said: Roofer this morning will be recommending a rendererererer, as he doesn't do it. Think I know him, is he called Rudolf? Apparently he is not available until the 26th of December. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divorcingjack Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 On 19/06/2018 at 11:36, PeterW said: Where are you ..? Fife, scotland. I’ve had 4 round, either not come back to me, general piss taking or sky high on price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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