Renovations — page 2
Full renovation projects that combine several trades.
Some renovations require the home's energy certificate to be updated. When this obligation applies and what it means for the quote.
Why fine rubble is quoted separately from the main skip, and how to remove masking tape without pulling off dry paint.
Difference between expansion plug, chemical anchor and plasterboard anchor, and which silicone to use depending on the area before sealing a joint.
When to dilute a site degreaser, why to test the stripper first in an inconspicuous spot and how to remove residual solvent odour.
What items must not be missing from a quote for small repairs and assembly: travel, payment terms, validity and a contingency margin.
When a crack is only cosmetic and when it must be referred for technical assessment, and why a paint touch-up can show even when well done.
What to check before giving a fixed price for flat-pack furniture assembly, a door installation or a blind replacement.
Which items a complete end-of-job clean includes, why building dust needs a filtered vacuum cleaner and in what order each step is done.
The difference between changing just the cylinder or the whole lock, and what to check before opening a door without a key.