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Deck builder/replacement recommendation please!

Hi Everyone,

Our small 8x8ft deck seems to be rotting in spots and I'd like to get it replaced with pressure treated wood.  Has anyone had a similar job done with a contractor they would recommend?

Thanks for any suggestions!
 
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Deck builder/replacement recommendation please!
Replies: 0
by calgary
Thu Jul 09, 2020 10:57 am

Re: What are other's views on this?

[/quote] £10 net after tax per hour, plus board & lodging? Curious about these calculations. Room? £600 per month, perhaps more? Utilities £100 per month, perhaps more? Food? £150 per month, perhaps more? Then talk hours, qualifications tax etc It's not exactly slave labour when you start to put...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What are other's views on this?
Replies: 18
by calgary
Mon Oct 27, 2014 7:01 am

Re: What are other's views on this?

Room & board in chi chi nappy valley is worth a lot of money when calculated as a before tax cash benefit. Go and check what it costs to rent a room, add bills & food, then adjust for tax & NI Scottov - you're right it is worth a lot - but a live-in nanny who would get the same benefits...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What are other's views on this?
Replies: 18
by calgary
Mon Oct 27, 2014 6:36 am

Re: Nanny's birthday - a personal gift or cold hard cash?

I've always done similar. A personalized small gift with a visa giftcard (so she can use it for anything).
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Nanny's birthday - a personal gift or cold hard cash?
Replies: 4
by calgary
Sat Oct 18, 2014 10:15 am

Re: Damp and Gazundering!

Forgot to mention that they have fab Checkatrade reviews too which is how I found them.
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Damp and Gazundering!
Replies: 6
by calgary
Fri Oct 17, 2014 2:50 pm

Re: Damp and Gazundering!

We recently used EDT Surrey <edtsurrey@btconnect.com> and were quite pleased with how they sorted out our basement damp issue (tanking etc).
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Damp and Gazundering!
Replies: 6
by calgary
Fri Oct 17, 2014 2:49 pm

Re: End of Tenancy Cleaning

Just wanted to thank firsttimer and others on the forum who have suggested Cleanngone. I used them for a last minute end of tenancy cleaning - it was actually an end of flat-prep cleaning after the painters etc had been there and they were fantastic. Incredibly polite and thorough. Can't recommend t...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: End of Tenancy Cleaning
Replies: 7
by calgary
Fri Oct 17, 2014 2:47 pm

Re: Locksmith?

and very reasonable rates too.
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Locksmith?
Replies: 5
by calgary
Sat Sep 06, 2014 6:31 am

Re: Locksmith?

John at www.clapham-locksmiths.co.uk is outstanding. We just had him replace a bunch of locks and get us extra keys. Excellent quality work.
You can get a hold of him at 07706 533488
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Locksmith?
Replies: 5
by calgary
Sat Sep 06, 2014 6:31 am

Re: Boys Preemie -2yr clothes & toys Garage Sale - Sat 6th

Have decided to walk it all to charity shops instead. Thanks!
Forum: Buying, Selling and Wanted
Topic: Boys Preemie -2yr clothes & toys Garage Sale - Sat 6th
Replies: 1
by calgary
Sat Sep 06, 2014 6:29 am

Boys Preemie -2yr clothes & toys Garage Sale - Sat 6th

We're doing a huge clear-out this Saturday, September 6th from 10-1pm. Boys clothes in great clean condition from ages preemie size to 2years. We have preemie twin boys so we've lots of preemie clothes in excellent condition as well. We've also got bags and bags of children's toys as well > Fisher P...
Forum: Buying, Selling and Wanted
Topic: Boys Preemie -2yr clothes & toys Garage Sale - Sat 6th
Replies: 1
by calgary
Fri Sep 05, 2014 12:54 pm

Keys Made and Locks Changed

Just wanted to give a shout out to a local locksmith, John, who's done a bunch of work for us over the last 7 years. We've just had him in replacing faulty locks, creating keys for doors whose keys have long been lost and creating additional keys so we can complete our sets. The quality of his work ...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Keys Made and Locks Changed
Replies: 0
by calgary
Tue Sep 02, 2014 3:47 pm

Re: Advice about nanny "perks" - extra income?

Personally, I'd say no. If she insists, you should renegotiate her contract. You're paying her for sole care on those two days and so if she wants to earn more and have that as a share (especially when it imposes restrictions ie where your daughter will be based, how flexible she can be etc) so she ...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Advice about nanny "perks" - extra income?
Replies: 26
by calgary
Mon Aug 18, 2014 9:57 am

Re: Sad news- 3 year old drowns in pool - safety reminder

Thank you so much for posting this link! Also, there's a posting around drains that follows it that really should be looked at as well, I had no idea and know that I've seen a number of those drain covers in recent years :shock:

http://mariovittone.com/dangerous-drain ... le-lesson/
Forum: Activities
Topic: Sad news- 3 year old drowns in pool - safety reminder
Replies: 8
by calgary
Mon Aug 11, 2014 10:36 am

Re: How do you split your parental responsibility ?

I don't think you're being unreasonable. If the crux is that you feel that you'd (and he) would be missing out on family time then it sounds as if it would be a no go. If the issue is more around you needing some time to yourself then perhaps both of you could get what you want by having a regular w...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: How do you split your parental responsibility ?
Replies: 13
by calgary
Sun Jul 27, 2014 9:42 pm