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Allow 2 days to dig out and prep the old fence (IF you are both builder-fit. Which you're not)
Allow a day for disposal, and buying the right kit.
Allow an hour per 8' section to:
That also assumes she can carry a 6' high panel down the garden, and hold it upright accurately for five minutes unassisted.
So six full 8-hour days, and that's presuming you work with military efficiency, know what you're doing, don't put your back in spasm, and she doesn't leave to move back in with her parents halfway through after yet another argument. Two of the above will happen, two will not.
With the right help (two blokes, who know how to take orders and work unassisted), I might just tackle it. But probably not. And I have some idea what I'm doing, you (by your own admission) don't. For the two of you, forget it.
Allow a day for disposal, and buying the right kit.
Allow an hour per 8' section to:
- Dig hole
- Cut post to length
- Pre-paint post & panel
- Install post & set accurately
- Install panel
That also assumes she can carry a 6' high panel down the garden, and hold it upright accurately for five minutes unassisted.
So six full 8-hour days, and that's presuming you work with military efficiency, know what you're doing, don't put your back in spasm, and she doesn't leave to move back in with her parents halfway through after yet another argument. Two of the above will happen, two will not.
With the right help (two blokes, who know how to take orders and work unassisted), I might just tackle it. But probably not. And I have some idea what I'm doing, you (by your own admission) don't. For the two of you, forget it.
HiRich said:
Allow 2 days to dig out and prep the old fence (IF you are both builder-fit. Which you're not)
Allow a day for disposal, and buying the right kit.
Allow an hour per 8' section to:
That also assumes she can carry a 6' high panel down the garden, and hold it upright accurately for five minutes unassisted.
So six full 8-hour days, and that's presuming you work with military efficiency, know what you're doing, don't put your back in spasm, and she doesn't leave to move back in with her parents halfway through after yet another argument. Two of the above will happen, two will not.
With the right help (two blokes, who know how to take orders and work unassisted), I might just tackle it. But probably not. And I have some idea what I'm doing, you (by your own admission) don't. For the two of you, forget it.
What he said, and it'll look sAllow a day for disposal, and buying the right kit.
Allow an hour per 8' section to:
- Dig hole
- Cut post to length
- Pre-paint post & panel
- Install post & set accurately
- Install panel
That also assumes she can carry a 6' high panel down the garden, and hold it upright accurately for five minutes unassisted.
So six full 8-hour days, and that's presuming you work with military efficiency, know what you're doing, don't put your back in spasm, and she doesn't leave to move back in with her parents halfway through after yet another argument. Two of the above will happen, two will not.
With the right help (two blokes, who know how to take orders and work unassisted), I might just tackle it. But probably not. And I have some idea what I'm doing, you (by your own admission) don't. For the two of you, forget it.
t compared to how the pro's will do it.
anonymous said:
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Fencing can be done.. but it's a hard job! I took down and then re-erected a 3 bar fence, but it was a tough job done with my father in law. Neither of us could have done it on our own and I certainly wouldn't have finished it with the wife helping.. No disrespect to her, but it is manual labour and everything is just heavy and just when you think you've got it mostly done you will dig a hole in clay soil, tree roots or rock or something else.. 200ft is a lot. I think we did about 35-45 metres.. That was tough enough.Alternatively you could cave in and then watch her struggle... Make your point and then get someone in to do the job!
I was quoted £800 for 7 panels and posts and gravel boards down south and that was for approx 35 foot or so I think.
In the end I bought the materials myself which cost £324 I think - so that quote is very very cheap. And my materials were the cheapest of the cheap.
Doing mine was an absolute NIGHTMARE because I have bumpy ground to deal with - took the best part of 2 weeks doing a couple of hours after work each night
It is rewarding, but if you can afford it go pro.
In the end I bought the materials myself which cost £324 I think - so that quote is very very cheap. And my materials were the cheapest of the cheap.
Doing mine was an absolute NIGHTMARE because I have bumpy ground to deal with - took the best part of 2 weeks doing a couple of hours after work each night
It is rewarding, but if you can afford it go pro.
I can't work the maths, £45+vat per panel for 24 panels is already £1242 so have you added £8 for the remaining 50ft (bearing in mind it's a third again). For 200ft it will 34 panels (assuming 6ft'ers) so £1760ish. TBH if it's £45 per panel fitted and includes the materials it sounds way too cheap, either that or he is using the pikeiest panels in the world (on top of gravel boards, posts, concrete) - the slats will warp and the panels will fall to pieces in short order. If it's £45+vat labour only of course, then the whole job just got a lot more expensive by the time you add the materials.
I did the 12 panels in my garden with a friend over a weekend and a couple of extra evenings on my own, though a fair amount of that was removing a couple of old posts. As said, check the quality of the panels. Bought mine over the t'internet from a local builders merchant. God they are awful, so "green" the sap was practically dripping out of them. I was going for utility rather than style - concrete posts, gravel boards and basic panels. About £40/panel inc. cement mix.
Have you considered offering yourself as a labourer? At the very least I would offer my services to treat both sides of the panel, and basic help with moving materials etc. Doing more would help with the learning also.
You could do it yourself really, very easy if you are careful with the string line, sprirt level and measuring stick (to get the depth right). Worst bit is getting the old posts out (stagger the holes from the old ones if possible).
Have you considered offering yourself as a labourer? At the very least I would offer my services to treat both sides of the panel, and basic help with moving materials etc. Doing more would help with the learning also.
You could do it yourself really, very easy if you are careful with the string line, sprirt level and measuring stick (to get the depth right). Worst bit is getting the old posts out (stagger the holes from the old ones if possible).
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