I want to replace the worktops + sink + taps in my kitchen.
As I don't have a jigsaw and know nothing of plumbing, I'm thinking of
hiring someone who does this professionally.

* How long might this job take a professional? Two straight worktops,
no joints needed, 2 x cut-outs for sink + gas hob.

* If I bought the worktop + sink + taps myself, what sort of price
would a fitter charge (West Yorks area)?

Thanks
Bruce

wrote:
I want to replace the worktops + sink + taps in my kitchen.
As I don't have a jigsaw and know nothing of plumbing, I'm thinking of
hiring someone who does this professionally.

* How long might this job take a professional? Two straight worktops,
no joints needed, 2 x cut-outs for sink + gas hob.

* If I bought the worktop + sink + taps myself, what sort of price
would a fitter charge (West Yorks area)?


Is that all you want done? No other related work, like splashback,
wiring of hob etc? If so, then maybe half a day.


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wrote:
I want to replace the worktops + sink + taps in my kitchen.
As I don't have a jigsaw and know nothing of plumbing, I'm
thinking of hiring someone who does this professionally.

* How long might this job take a professional? Two straight
worktops, no joints needed, 2 x cut-outs for sink + gas hob.

* If I bought the worktop + sink + taps myself, what sort of
price would a fitter charge (West Yorks area)?

Not your area but http://www.sxmitres.info/ will give you a
starting point for prices

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In article .com,
wrote:
I want to replace the worktops + sink + taps in my kitchen.
As I don't have a jigsaw and know nothing of plumbing, I'm
thinking of hiring someone who does this professionally.

* How long might this job take a professional? Two straight
worktops, no joints needed, 2 x cut-outs for sink + gas hob.

* If I bought the worktop + sink + taps myself, what sort of
price would a fitter charge (West Yorks area)?

Not your area but http://www.sxmitres.info/ will give you a
starting point for prices


This is easy stuff. A mate of mine is a pro chippie and does this sort
of bread-and-butter work on the rare occasions he gets quiet days.
His day rate is £120, FYI. I'd imagine he'd do all of this in less
than a day, and that's a careful job, not a bodge-up.

As for the bits then that depends how much you want to spend on
materials eg tap prices range from very cheap to several hundred quid
apiece! take a look at the B&Q website and the Bathstore website for
starters.

cheers dave P

This is easy stuff. A mate of mine is a pro chippie and does this
sort
of bread-and-butter work on the rare occasions he gets quiet days.
His day rate is =A3120, FYI. I'd imagine he'd do all of this in less
than a day, and that's a careful job, not a bodge-up.

As for the bits then that depends how much you want to spend on
materials eg tap prices range from very cheap to several hundred quid
apiece! take a look at the B&Q website and the Bathstore website for
starters.


Thanks, Dave.

The worktops measure about 3.5 m -- B & Q sell them in 3m strips. Is
this a common size, or do wood-yards stock longer strips and cut off 2m
sections, say, for the customer.

Bruce

The worktops measure about 3.5 m -- B & Q sell them in 3m strips. Is
this a common size, or do wood-yards stock longer strips and cut off 2m
sections, say, for the customer.

You can get worktops in 5m lengths as standard from companies who
specialise in such things. Presumably the sheds don't do them that long
because of space requirements and because a 5m long worktop won't fit on
the average roof rack.

Sorry don't know the names of any companies but I'm sure a quick google
would provide some names.

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The worktops measure about 3.5 m -- B & Q sell them in 3m
strips. Is this a common size, or do wood-yards stock longer
strips and cut off 2m sections, say, for the customer.

Trade suppliers do 4m lengths; they will cut, but you'll have to
pay for full lengths.

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