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    #152
    [Deleted User]
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    Looking for recommendations for someone to rebuild a brick pillar at a driveway entrance. Red brick, about 5ft high. Toppled after a tip from a van. Murroe area.


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    #153
    redron74
    Registered Users Posts: 112 ✭✭redron74


    Anyone know someone who will block up our chimneys properly?
    Should they be sealed top and bottom or do I need to keep them ventilated?

    Limerick City northside


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    #154
    the_blackstuff
    Registered Users Posts: 462 ✭✭the_blackstuff


    redron74 wrote: »
    Anyone know someone who will block up our chimneys properly?
    Should they be sealed top and bottom or do I need to keep them ventilated?

    Limerick City northside

    Could you try something like this if your only looking to stop a draft?
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chimney-Balloon-Draught-Excluder-inflation/dp/B07W4RJYFP/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=54928268082&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9P__BRC0ARIsAEZ6iri5IETUZ8J-eP5_ekeLZpMsgE9HhVoxzIqEFw7LplaV5pi7_XdaDKcaAviWEALw_wcB&hvadid=259148174576&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=20485&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15488866142734134929&hvtargid=kwd-362076935437&hydadcr=16908_1717172&keywords=chimney+balloon&qid=1610624327&sr=8-3&tag=hydrukspg-21
    Ideally you should vent a chimney if you close up a fire place or strip a section of the chimney out and close it off


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    #155
    Entonces
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭Entonces


    Recommendation for someone to do a simple enough lean to roof off a shed. Looking to make an outdoor play/meet area for next few months. TIA


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    #156
    redron74
    Registered Users Posts: 112 ✭✭redron74


    redron74 wrote: »
    Anyone know someone who will block up our chimneys properly?
    Should they be sealed top and bottom or do I need to keep them ventilated?

    Limerick City northside
    the_blackstuff wrote: »
    Could you try something like this if your only looking to stop a draft?
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chimney-Balloon-Draught-Excluder-inflation/dp/B07W4RJYFP/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=54928268082&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9P__BRC0ARIsAEZ6iri5IETUZ8J-eP5_ekeLZpMsgE9HhVoxzIqEFw7LplaV5pi7_XdaDKcaAviWEALw_wcB&hvadid=259148174576&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=20485&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15488866142734134929&hvtargid=kwd-362076935437&hydadcr=16908_1717172&keywords=chimney+balloon&qid=1610624327&sr=8-3&tag=hydrukspg-21
    Ideally you should vent a chimney if you close up a fire place or strip a section of the chimney out and close it off

    Thanks for that suggestion. We have been thinking of doing something like that on a temporary basis, but really we want to get the chimneys blocked permanently.


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    #157
    FutureGuy
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 15,237 Mod ✭✭✭✭FutureGuy


    Anyone have a trusted recommendation for a roofer to repair a leaking roof?


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    #158
    kilburn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,912 ✭✭✭kilburn


    FutureGuy wrote:
    Anyone have a trusted recommendation for a roofer to repair a leaking roof?


    Treaty roofing did our extension flat roof no issues with price or service


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    #159
    jonski
    Registered Users Posts: 6,393 ✭✭✭jonski


    FutureGuy wrote: »
    Anyone have a trusted recommendation for a roofer to repair a leaking roof?

    Mike McGregor **Ill pm his number**

    Treacy roofing recommended him to me and although he took a little over a week to get to me when he did he was able to fix it there and then . Nice man, reasonable prices and knows his trade . Fixed my leak in a tiled roof that another roofer had said he fixed but didn't and never came back .


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    #160
    tweek84
    Registered Users Posts: 341 ✭✭tweek84


    jonski wrote: »
    Mike McGregor **Ill pm his number**

    Treacy roofing recommended him to me and although he took a little over a week to get to me when he did he was able to fix it there and then . Nice man, reasonable prices and knows his trade . Fixed my leak in a tiled roof that another roofer had said he fixed but didn't and never came back .

    John I never thought of Mike McGregor when I was at your house, he is a neighbour of mine glad he sorted you out.


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    #161
    jonski
    Registered Users Posts: 6,393 ✭✭✭jonski


    tweek84 wrote: »
    John I never thought of Mike McGregor when I was at your house, he is a neighbour of mine glad he sorted you out.

    I'm waiting to pounce to recommend you but no one has come forward with a request for your particular set of skills :D


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    #162
    naughtysmurf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,262 ✭✭✭naughtysmurf


    The folks need a new oil tank supplied & fitted for their central heating, who usually does this?
    Thanks


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    #163
    phog
    Registered Users Posts: 24,317 ✭✭✭✭phog


    naughtysmurf wrote: »
    The folks need a new oil tank supplied & fitted for their central heating, who usually does this?
    Thanks

    I'd say go to someone like A&R Supplies or Ger Malone's who supply tanks and ask them to recommend someone to do the job.


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    #164
    dashoonage
    Registered Users Posts: 3,131 ✭✭✭dashoonage


    Hi all

    Has anyone any experience with https://www.limerickpowerwashing.ie/ ( PM me as were probably not allowed on the forum)

    I've a considerable bit of powerwashing to be done this year across my own place and the parent as well as the roofs needing a good clean.


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    #165
    phog
    Registered Users Posts: 24,317 ✭✭✭✭phog


    dashoonage wrote: »
    Hi all

    Has anyone any experience with https://www.limerickpowerwashing.ie/ ( PM me as were probably not allowed on the forum)

    I've a considerable bit of powerwashing to be done this year across my own place and the parent as well as the roofs needing a good clean.

    I haven't used them but if anyone if going up on your roof makes sure they're insured and use ladders, anyone walking on tiles can crack them, you won't know about the cracks until it's too late.


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    #166
    the_blackstuff
    Registered Users Posts: 462 ✭✭the_blackstuff


    phog wrote: »
    I haven't used them but if anyone if going up on your roof makes sure they're insured and use ladders, anyone walking on tiles can crack them, you won't know about the cracks until it's too late.

    That's good advice. The amount of damage done in and around chimneys and valleys from guys not using ladders is crazy.


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    #167
    dashoonage
    Registered Users Posts: 3,131 ✭✭✭dashoonage


    Cheers lads. website says they are insured and im aware of the risks and need for insurance etc, hence looking to see if anyone has experienced. if i cant get someone suited ill end up at it myself :P


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    #168
    ChewBerecca
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭ChewBerecca


    If anyone has any recommendations to get fascia repaired/replaced and roof repointed I'd appreciate the tip.

    We had a leak during heavy rain so need to get it looked at before the spring showers kick in


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    #169
    A2LUE42
    Registered Users Posts: 2,539 ✭✭✭A2LUE42


    ChewBerecca wrote: »
    If anyone has any recommendations to get fascia repaired/replaced and roof repointed I'd appreciate the tip.

    We had a leak during heavy rain so need to get it looked at before the spring showers kick in

    John Needham from Killaloe did my parents house and they were very happy with him.

    I had someone do a pretty big job for me the year before and as a result, I can recommend someone to avoid, unfortunately. They are using a previous address in Askeaton on Golden Pages and also listed in irelandlookup. Listed as Fascia & Soffit and also guttering.
    I got a judgement in small claims court against them and the Sherrif was unable to get anything from them. The Sheriff's office seems to have a long list of judgements against them and no means of getting anything from them, so one to be aware of.


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    #170
    ligind
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭ligind


    Hi folks ,

    Can anyone recommend someone to clear moss from a roof?

    I have a leaking roof , roofer called out , says he cant find the leak due to the level of moss on the roof , he recommended it be cleaned first.

    From a quick Google, most outfits that pop up appear to power wash the roof, I have been advised against this so I am looking for it to be cleaned manually.


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    #171
    djdunny
    Registered Users Posts: 1,097 ✭✭✭djdunny


    Hey folks. I am looking for a few different tradesmen for the following. If anyone has any recommendations I would appreciate it.

    - Chimney Sweep
    - Oil boiler service
    - Builder to complete a full renovation of our 1st floor (replace floors & ceilings, plaster, new doors new bathroom, addition of some extra power sockets etc)


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    #172
    Harambe
    Registered Users Posts: 337 ✭✭Harambe


    Hi guys. Can anyone recommend a plumber and/or an electrician that could fix an immersion switch and a shower that is no longer flowing any water?

    We've been hit with a double whammy here and currently have no way to have a shower.

    Please PM me if you know anyone that could help.


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    #173
    jonski
    Registered Users Posts: 6,393 ✭✭✭jonski


    Harambe wrote: »
    Hi guys. Can anyone recommend a plumber and/or an electrician that could fix an immersion switch and a shower that is no longer flowing any water?

    We've been hit with a double whammy here and currently have no way to have a shower.

    Please PM me if you know anyone that could help.

    There is an excellent electrician on here goes by the name of tweek84 . I couldn't rate him highly enough, would restore your faith in tradesmen .


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    #174
    kiersm
    Registered Users Posts: 344 ✭✭kiersm


    Hi all was wondering would anyone have a recommendation for someone to do some work in my back yard. I had it concreted over a few years ago and I want to get rid of it and get some grass put it.

    Thanks


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    #175
    Mr. TTime
    Registered Users Posts: 161 ✭✭Mr. TTime


    ligind wrote: »
    Hi folks ,

    Can anyone recommend someone to clear moss from a roof?

    I have a leaking roof , roofer called out , says he cant find the leak due to the level of moss on the roof , he recommended it be cleaned first.

    From a quick Google, most outfits that pop up appear to power wash the roof, I have been advised against this so I am looking for it to be cleaned manually.
    I am wondering if you found somebody to clean your roof? I am in the same position and finding it very difficult to source someone to do this. Many thanks


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    #176
    ligind
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭ligind


    I got the leak repaired so having the roof cleaned is less of a priority. There was a few lessons learned there unfortunately.

    I got a recommendation from the roofer that originally called out , I did get a quote , expensive enough but they were saying all the right things when I spoke to them on the phone . I might get it done later in the year .

    I would recommend being very precise in what you expect done and the associated cost before any work starts.


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    #177
    bodonnell
    Registered Users Posts: 565 ✭✭✭bodonnell


    Will someone give suggestions for a painter / decorator, need inside & outside of house painted.
    TIA


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    #178
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Harambe wrote: »
    Hi guys. Can anyone recommend a plumber and/or an electrician that could fix an immersion switch and a shower that is no longer flowing any water?

    We've been hit with a double whammy here and currently have no way to have a shower.

    Please PM me if you know anyone that could help.


    Hello,

    Did you get some recommendations?

    Hi all,

    Need a plumber to change a valve leading into boiler system, failed open.
    It's affecting our boiler/heating, but doesn't need an RGI.

    Thanks


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    #179
    yogalady
    Registered Users Posts: 526 ✭✭✭yogalady


    Hi there. Looking for someone to do some weeding and tidying up in the garden. Any recommendations for someone who isn't expensive. Many thanks


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    #180
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Hello,

    Did you get some recommendations?

    Hi all,

    Need a plumber to change a valve leading into boiler system, failed open.
    It's affecting our boiler/heating, but doesn't need an RGI.

    Thanks

    Ended up doing this myself. Called a few plumbers, no call backs.


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    #181
    naughtysmurf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,262 ✭✭✭naughtysmurf


    kiersm wrote: »
    Hi all was wondering would anyone have a recommendation for someone to do some work in my back yard. I had it concreted over a few years ago and I want to get rid of it and get some grass put it.

    Thanks

    Would you consider artificial grass, AFAIK it can be fitted directly onto your existing concrete, so would eliminate possible expensive excavation work, considering it myself but it will be next year for us as doing other stuff this year.


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