LIFE AFTER HELGA !!!! (4 Viewers)

[robnchris]

Well done Ian, I think a good spirit will attract other good spirits and along with them come better times for everyone involved.

All power to you matey.

 

[ianthebuilder]

It’s all coming along nicely....

seems so smiffy, at the moment! Xx

 

[Clarky]

Sounding good Ian!
Looks like you could be on a roll.

Richard.

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[Welsh girl]

I am always touched by your generosity and kindness. You are such a nice guy. Xx

 

[ianthebuilder]

I am always touched by your generosity and kindness. You are such a nice guy. Xx

well tonight girl, i exceeded even my expectations! I shall tell you why!!

I got a call this morning from the large extension customer, asking if I could go over at 1 o’clock today, to discuss a few things!
When I arrived he immediately told me I had got the job, and I start on 20tg of July, after I finish my small job!!

So I’m good now for 12/15 weeks!!

Velma my neighbour, asked if I could pick up a three piece suite for her on Sunday, that she got for free off of Facebook! I of course said yes,,, but I emptied the van, and without her knowledge, went and picked it up an hour ago! I knocked on her door and said I need help unloading the van, she said ok and came out,,, Her face was a picture when I opened the back doors!! Now she has a new floor, sofa and two chairs,, She’s over the moon! It seems that as soon as I help her with something, I get rewarded,, on my way back from getting the stuff, I got a call from a bloke who wants a loft conversion, I had been recommended to him by an architect I know! I explained that I was busy for three months and he said, no problem I can wait, but I’m going over tomorrow to have a proper chat!!

I’m starting to believe in karma!!

I can’t wait for Velma to need something else, I need the work! Lolololol. Xxxx

 

[JockandRita]

I am really pleased for you Ian.
Although 2020 will have been a year to remember, for many it will have been a hellish year. For you it'll be one to remember for a different reason, ie, when life gave you a break, and you were able to move away from darker times.
Well done pal, you've more than deserved it.

Cheers,

Jock.

P.S. When are we going to do breakfast again?

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[chaser]

I am really pleased for you Ian.
Although 2020 will have been a year to remember, for many it will have been a hellish year. For you it'll be one to remember for a different reason, ie, when life gave you a break, and you were able to move away from darker times.
Well done pal, you've more than deserved it.

Cheers,

Jock.

P.S. When are we going to do breakfast again?

Just a reminder there, did you hear anymore from that breakfast club thing again, suppose they have been shut.

 

[dalspa]

Good for you Ian. Your kindness to your neighbour is rewarding you with the new jobs. Word of your quality of work will, without doubt, get around and you will get more work coming in. No more working for others who are just out to make a swift buck off your hard work. Onwards and upwards.
David.

 

[mitzimad]

i know you can be quite laxidasical around money ian with these larger jobs its important to get some sort of payment plan in place at the start . Terms and conditions, written estimate of what you have priced to do and stage payment for each phase of the job and a day rate for extras Normally for an extension it will be up to damp course then brick work to roof line , watertight ,interior leave as little as possible till the end
Even if you dont sign contracts an email or text with full details will stand up as evidence there are some very dodgy people out there

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[Onemanandhisdog]

What is Stewart up to these days, now you have a good line of work and are in a settled area would he not be the ideal labourer?

 

[gus-lopez]

Thats great to hear & well deserved.

 

[ianthebuilder]

Just a reminder there, did you hear anymore from that breakfast club thing again, suppose they have been shut.

havnt heard a thing from them chas,, now I’m not really interested! X

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[ianthebuilder]

What is Stewart up to these days, now you have a good line of work and are in a settled area would he not be the ideal labourer?

hi Phil,,, yes Stewart is working nights 3/4 nights a week and works with me when he’s not doing nights,, suits us both!

 

[busby]

havnt heard a thing from them chas,, now I’m not really interested! X

Sounds as if your doing ok on your own Ian,,,Good luck and stay safe.BUSBY..

 

[olley]

I used a QS when I was building with my brother in law, always found it worth while unless it was a little job.

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[Jo662]

I am really pleased for you Ian.
Although 2020 will have been a year to remember, for many it will have been a hellish year. For you it'll be one to remember for a different reason, ie, when life gave you a break, and you were able to move away from darker times.
Well done pal, you've more than deserved it.

Cheers,

Jock.

Couldn't of said it better myself
ianthebuilder

 

[ianthebuilder]

Well it seems like the magic is still alive!

took Velma shopping today,, got another call, extension in Great Yarmouth! Seeing them Wednesday,, on my way home from hopton, where my little job is!

I’m beginning to get frightened, every time I talk to or go with Velma anywhere something happens!!

hang on ,, my phone is ringing,,,,,,,,,,, it’s Velma,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I’m not answering, I need a holiday next year! Lol xxx

 

[Hammie]

Cheaper at wickes think it’s £20 odd for 15 or 20kg
It’s where I got mine

TheWickes one is what I’ve got too pleased so far

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[Hammie]

I am thinking a ing a go at

Well good afternoon,,,

move had a lovely day so far,, B@Q for flooring, only £12.00 per mtrs,, needed 24 mtrs,, and didn’t have one board spare!! Lol.

spent two hours with the kids and mum laying floor,, under instruction of course! Lol

had four cups of tea, and finished an hour ago, just showered cause i was minging!!

now this will be a lesson to all I think!!!

I took Velma to get the floor,, got back, laid the floor ( with underlay etc,, tears in the house when I’d finished, all were well emotionall,,,,

now as I was working,,, I had three phone calls,,, one from a job I priced last week,, Ian, we would very much like you to go ahead with our job! ( small extension for a toilet and basin! ).

and two more calls for local jobs, one garden wall, and one wall to come down between a toilet and bathroom! And gave them rough prices over the phone, both accepted without hesitation! Lovely,,, So the moral of the story is,,, be generous with other people less fortunate, and you will be repaid many times over! Lol. Bonus!! XxxxxxView attachment 401096View attachment 401097

I am thinking of having a go at laminate upstairs do you cut it upside down with the jigsaw and is there a method for laying it properly?

 

[Hammie]

well tonight girl, i exceeded even my expectations! I shall tell you why!!

I got a call this morning from the large extension customer, asking if I could go over at 1 o’clock today, to discuss a few things!
When I arrived he immediately told me I had got the job, and I start on 20tg of July, after I finish my small job!!

So I’m good now for 12/15 weeks!!

Velma my neighbour, asked if I could pick up a three piece suite for her on Sunday, that she got for free off of Facebook! I of course said yes,,, but I emptied the van, and without her knowledge, went and picked it up an hour ago! I knocked on her door and said I need help unloading the van, she said ok and came out,,, Her face was a picture when I opened the back doors!! Now she has a new floor, sofa and two chairs,, She’s over the moon! It seems that as soon as I help her with something, I get rewarded,, on my way back from getting the stuff, I got a call from a bloke who wants a loft conversion, I had been recommended to him by an architect I know! I explained that I was busy for three months and he said, no problem I can wait, but I’m going over tomorrow to have a proper chat!!

I’m starting to believe in karma!!

I can’t wait for Velma to need something else, I need the work! Lolololol. Xxxx

Chuffed to bits for you Ian good luck

 

[gus-lopez]

took Velma shopping today,,

or you could marry here & have gtd work for life

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[Odd job]

I am thinking a ing a go at

I am thinking of having a go at laminate upstairs do you cut it upside down with the jigsaw and is there a method for laying it properly?

I have always used a hand saw and used the 3 board method

 

[PhilMary]

I am thinking a ing a go at

I am thinking of having a go at laminate upstairs do you cut it upside down with the jigsaw and is there a method for laying it properly?

I laid the boards like a brick wall pattern. I find it more accurate to use a hand saw.
One important trick is to make sure you don't end up with a tiny slither of material upto the walls.
Phil

 

[M-J]

ianthebuilder every time I see another job you have done I can’t help but be amazed at the speed you work at with great results.

If you were closer to Peterborough I’d be constantly throwing work your way.

Glad everything is going well for you.

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[stevewagner]

Ok, good morning,,,,

well it’s bloody roasting outside already!!
I have the blinds closed in my window and I have a fan on max already! Can get like an oven in here! Luckily the door to the hall, which leads to the bed/ bath is the start of my cool area, at least ten degrees cooler in the bedroom than the lounge, bonus!!

rightan update on work!
Went to see a little proposed garden wall yesterday, price came out at £1200, gave customer the price and now it’s up to him!

also looked at a knock through,anotger £1500 or thereabouts, again, it’s up to him!

but I did have a strange call yesterday evening,,,, The-customer for large extension I had priced, at the rate of £1400 per sq mtre, 39.3 sq mts, rang me and asked if I knew how to solve a little problem he had found, while exposing his bathroom floor,,, a couple of the joists are rotten and not being supported,, so when the wall downstairs comes down It may move a bit,,, I explained a way to renew, with trimmers and more joists, hangers etc and he was well pleased,,, in fact he was so pleased he asked me to come over today at 1pm to discuss the job!

now I also took the time to explain to him about the cost + 20% pricing structure that silver fox mentioned to me,, and he sounded well impressed, saving money is a huge bonus!!

well, I shall update this afternoon or evening, and let you know what’s occurring!!

on Monday I start my little wc extension
And all materials and skip are expected Monday morning!

have a smashing day,, laters! Xxxxx

Don't forget the Building Regs application!

 

[Lenny HB]

Just caught back up with this thread nice to see you have got yourself sorted out and loads of work coming in.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

I am thinking a ing a go at

I am thinking of having a go at laminate upstairs do you cut it upside down with the jigsaw and is there a method for laying it properly?

Just follow the instructions that are included in every pack and then you can't go far wrong. Don't forget there should be no waste except where you have to go around door frames etc. What comes off at the end of each run, starts the next. Just buy a fine bladed saw and cut from the top. Measure twice and cut once.
Ps don't use a jigsaw for straight cuts.

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[ianthebuilder]

I am thinking a ing a go at

I am thinking of having a go at laminate upstairs do you cut it upside down with the jigsaw and is there a method for laying it properly?

depends hammie,, get a jigsaw and try it on a piece! And I find that the better quality the laminate the easier the fit, but you have to push hard! Lol. X

 

[ianthebuilder]

Good morning,, well this morning is the first morning of my proposed and promised run of work,, I’m glad I have something to do now I get up so early!!

so off to great Yarmouth way this morning, arrive around 7 am, get set up,organised, and kettle on,, miss the traffic going, and hopefully miss it coming home later!!

so today’s plan,, dig and concrete foundations, concrete, and cut the outside skin of bwk out for the internal doorway!
Also fix the wall starter bars, expose cavities, and load out for tomorrow!

if we have time I will make a start on the drainage, break into manhole etc!
Stewart is working with me today, and tomorrow morning, so we should get plenty done! If the weather holds!

materials and skip due for delivery today, so if they turn up all should be good!
I will take pics and post this evening!

the overall size of this build is 1.4 mtrs x 1.8 to 2 mtrs,, so not big but lots of work,, a small house really, just like chasers Rayburn housing! Lol

ok, I’m drinking my second brew, gonna shower, and get sorted,, have a lovely Monday, chat later! Xxxx

 

[chaser]

Good morning,, well this morning is the first morning of my proposed and promised run of work,, I’m glad I have something to do now I get up so early!!

so off to great Yarmouth way this morning, arrive around 7 am, get set up,organised, and kettle on,, miss the traffic going, and hopefully miss it coming home later!!

so today’s plan,, dig and concrete foundations, concrete, and cut the outside skin of bwk out for the internal doorway!
Also fix the wall starter bars, expose cavities, and load out for tomorrow!

if we have time I will make a start on the drainage, break into manhole etc!
Stewart is working with me today, and tomorrow morning, so we should get plenty done! If the weather holds!

materials and skip due for delivery today, so if they turn up all should be good!
I will take pics and post this evening!

the overall size of this build is 1.4 mtrs x 1.8 to 2 mtrs,, so not big but lots of work,, a small house really, just like chasers Rayburn housing! Lol

ok, I’m drinking my second brew, gonna shower, and get sorted,, have a lovely Monday, chat later! Xxxx

Still getting people admireing your excellent brickwork

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