On 12/02/2021 16:38, Theo wrote:

We are basically broke at the moment and I cant afford £1000s to have a builder do the job.

You don't need a builder, with all his overheads and rake-off. You need
an experienced brickie paid by the hundred of bricks. Not day rate.
Discuss access with him. He might be able to get a better deal than you
on scaffolding. Likewise materials, but be prepared to buy access eqpt
and materials direct if he doesn't want to get involved.

Don't try to do this yourself. A brickie will be ten times faster than
you and he'll do a better job.

Bill