Ripped off By Builder

MatyMoo

I think you have come amazingly far JJ :T

I know there is still a long way to go but what you have done to far is one hell of an achievement, it really is

lisawaters

MatyMoo wrote: »

I think you have come amazingly far JJ :T

I know there is still a long way to go but what you have done to far is one hell of an achievement, it really is

What she says.

I also found writing each step down helps. Doesn't look so frightening. Maybe it's not what you would have wanted, but when all is done you will have achieved a colossal amount! Maybe a second career as a builder awaits you?

Then again...

miggy

I'll third that! Well done indeed, you have achieved something amazing but you don't need me to tell you that.

I think you may get the remainder done in less time, too - for instance that airing cupboard...

JohnnyJet

lisawaters wrote: »

What she says.

I also found writing each step down helps. Doesn't look so frightening. Maybe it's not what you would have wanted, but when all is done you will have achieved a colossal amount! Maybe a second career as a builder awaits you?

Then again...

Pretty much what I have done all along; one step at a time. You have all made me realise that even the smallest improvement is an achievement.:)

Wish I had the skill of a proper builder, don't mind messing up my home but not someone else's.

JohnnyJet

miggy wrote: »

I'll third that! Well done indeed, you have achieved something amazing but you don't need me to tell you that.

I think you may get the remainder done in less time, too - for instance that airing cupboard...

Think you are right, I'm always planning for the worst.

shinkyshonky

What an amazing story....well done..went through something similar but not builder related...learned to never ever give up , you will get there

MatyMoo

JohnnyJet wrote: »

Pretty much what I have done all along; one step at a time. You have all made me realise that even the smallest improvement is an achievement.:)

Wish I had the skill of a proper builder, don't mind messing up my home but not someone else's.

I hate to say it but I think you have gained a lot more skills than a lot of so called builders have!

JohnnyJet

Well I'm still plodding on making slow progress, I have attached my latest finishing estimate below.

FirstFloor
Attachmissing wood to front of house (1 hour). Done
Finish plasterboarding (2 days).Done
Insulation (1/2 day). Done
Drylining and filling holes inc screw holes (was 4 days now 3 days).
Painting walls (was 6 days now 5 days).
Plumber to finish plumbing (2 days). Done
Fit skirting board (3 days).
Painting skirting board (3 days).
Fit 8x door lining etc - 4 doors (3 days).
Paint door linings (1 day).
Make custom door for smaller size door (1 day).
Make wooden frame for eaves storage (1 day). Done
Insulate eave storage frame (1 day). Done
Board eave storage (1 day).
Make eave doors and insulate x6 (4 days).
Add window shelf and supporting frame (1 day).
Fit chimney cowl (1/2 day).
Finish Cat6 cabling (1/2 day).

Total (26 days).

Ground Floor

Cut wood for hole under stairs (1 hour)Build cupboard to house consumer unit (1 day)
Fit carpets – 1 carpet left (1 day)
Finish sanding and painting bedroom skirting (1 day).
Caulk all windows and doors (was 1 day now ½ day).
Finish bathroom painting (1/2 day).
Fit kitchen blind and other small kitchen items (1/2 day).
Make door for non-custom frame (1 day).
Paint and add skirting in under stairs cupboard (was 1 day now ½ day).
Fill gaps by front door ready for carpet (1 day). done
plaster and paint door seal (1 day).
Paint airing cupboard (1 day).
re-fit stair railings,posts and bannister (was 2 days now ½ day).
Paint staircase, walls and posts (was 2 days now 1 ½ days).
Fit understairs cabinet (1/2 day).
Finish network cabling (1/2 day).
Add bottom of staircase beading or sand and re-paint (1/2 day).

Total (12 1/2 days).
Total time reduced from 53 days to 38 1/2 days.

MatyMoo

Well done JJ, it is getting closer and closer to being finished :T

SUESMITH_2

can someone post a link to which tv show joe was on please?

we have just had a lot of building work done, we have been very lucky and have had excellent tradesmen (bar one, but that's now sorted) but the stress of just normal building work has been enough - i really don't know how you have carried on through all this.

so pleased for you its almost finished, bet you can't wait to be finished and be able to just come home, shut the door and relax and not have to think of jobs that need doing