Saturday’s building work

by sdoca

I texted John last night saying ‘see you tomorrow’. He showed up as promised at 9.30AM to cut radiator pipes to be under floorboard level (so the plasterer can insulate the walls) drain… Continue reading →

My boss is the best

by sdoca

I decided to look more at the positive tonight. Instead of moaning of plumber harrassing me and other dark corner of my home being messy and not lived in. I want to say… Continue reading →

Battle of the plumbers

by sdoca

I am in shock. Young plumber emailed me: “I have revised the estimate and wittled it down as much as I can to drain system and I supply materials. Labour and material Total  £248. 00”.… Continue reading →

And the winner is: John the plumber

by sdoca

I am so tired of plumbers! But thankfully I did not let John know I was getting another quote. If I have had he might not have been willing to do the work… Continue reading →

Younger plumber out

by sdoca

  It was too good to be true. I received yesterday the official quote from Barry the plumber, see Young, gifted and plumber, his knowledge has a price: £675! So I just texted… Continue reading →

Young, gifted and plumber

by sdoca

OK so he has not done the job yet, as I say ‘gifted’ but from our meeting yesterday evening, and the quote: £165 per radiator, Barry is the winner. He had a good idea… Continue reading →

Plumber John

by sdoca

Tom the plasterer’s friend: John has come this Tuesday. Now every night I meet with a plasterer or plumber I’m getting expert at this. He looks just like Moustatki, first name George, one… Continue reading →

Palster/plumbing saga continues

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  It sounds too good to be true. As he reveals I need plumbing work doing so he can do his job. As we want to insulate the walls, we will have to… Continue reading →

Sunday evening quote

by sdoca

So Friday, Richard from http://the-plasterer.com/ came to look at our both room to plaster as well as insulate outside walls. He called me Sunday evening 6.30PM (!) to announce the cost for the work… Continue reading →

Where are all the plasterers?

by sdoca

Electrical work=done, wallpaper, floor, skirting removed = done. We are still looking for a plasterer. First 2 quotes were out of this world. The one that gave us hope ‘hurt’ his wrist and… Continue reading →