Quote for facias. Trading standard question.

Mikeyorks

gromituk wrote:

Are you sure you need new fascias? They are well-protected pieces of wood which usually go on for ever and only need a lick of paint.

Yep, in my case - both me and the starlings, now starting to nest in there, consider the fascias / soffits / bargeboards at the extreme ends of the property are well and truly shot.

Do have a joiner lined up to replace the bad sections. But as the conservatory will likely need a hip letting into the roofline - seems sensible to go the whole hog. I had 17 external doors / 35 windows to paint at the last place - and am now looking for a life without a paint tin in my hand.;)

I

think DH suggestion of having new ones might reflect the fact that he is getting older and nervous about going up there to paint them

Totally sympathetic. I'm happy as Larry up a ladder, but somehow the soffits / fascias above all the windows at the front of the house gave me the jitters. If they are sound - get someone in every couple of years just to do that? Cheaper all round?

CIS

I had 17 external doors / 35 windows to paint at the last place

Did you live in buckingham palace ?

Dave_T_UK

When they call again, inform them that you will not be signing up to any agreement on that night as you intend to get at least two more quotes before deciding on who is offering the best product and price.
Dave T

Mikeyorks

CIS wrote:

Did you live in buckingham palace ?

Nope - I think most of the good painting there is on canvas! Bit of a Lowry, I'm afraid, when it comes to the artistic bit. With the emphasis definitely on the 'matchstick men'.;)

The 17 doors / 35 windows were in a rambly old farmhouse with several outbuildings and lots of wet rot.