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Tanooki99
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Good day
I wonder if someone can help me understand what tradesperson I need for this before I start calling people to try to fix it.
Last week I believe the storm caused this.
Does anyone know if I need a window expert, or a handyman will be enough?
I wonder if someone can help me understand what tradesperson I need for this before I start calling people to try to fix it.
Last week I believe the storm caused this.
Does anyone know if I need a window expert, or a handyman will be enough?

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I'd suggest a competent DIYer or a handyman will be able to fix that.2
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It looks to be more decorative than anything so just needs sticking/fixing back on.
A local window company that does repairs, could be a possibility, although as above probably a handyman/DIY job.2 -
I'd concur with previous comments - if you're lucky enough to have a "general handyman" locally, that's probably going to be the cheapest and simplest option. A joiner could also do it, but that's likely to be a little bit more expensive - purely because a "skilled tradesman" will likely charge a higher hourly rate than a general handyman.It actually wouldn't be difficult to DIY, and that's what I'd do personally. But I fully appreciate that not everyone is comfortable working on a ladder - or may not even own a set of ladders.1
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CliveOfIndia said:I'd concur with previous comments - if you're lucky enough to have a "general handyman" locally, that's probably going to be the cheapest and simplest option. A joiner could also do it, but that's likely to be a little bit more expensive - purely because a "skilled tradesman" will likely charge a higher hourly rate than a general handyman.It actually wouldn't be difficult to DIY, and that's what I'd do personally. But I fully appreciate that not everyone is comfortable working on a ladder - or may not even own a set of ladders.
I wouldn't want to rest them on the grey flashing as that maybe in the way.
Depends on the area under neath you could use a tower but that will cost more money and time I suspect.1 -
Boohoo said:CliveOfIndia said:I'd concur with previous comments - if you're lucky enough to have a "general handyman" locally, that's probably going to be the cheapest and simplest option. A joiner could also do it, but that's likely to be a little bit more expensive - purely because a "skilled tradesman" will likely charge a higher hourly rate than a general handyman.It actually wouldn't be difficult to DIY, and that's what I'd do personally. But I fully appreciate that not everyone is comfortable working on a ladder - or may not even own a set of ladders.
I wouldn't want to rest them on the grey flashing as that maybe in the way.
Depends on the area under neath you could use a tower but that will cost more money and time I suspect.
Also looks like the felting on the roof has been lifted in the middle.1 -
Good spot on the felt - here's a closeup. I still think it could be fixed a DIY or by a handyman, but a roofer would also work (but likely charge more).1
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