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We had replacement french doors (and a window and the fitter should have fitted a lintol prior to fitting the doors. They didn't and now the bricks above are sagging. Is it possible to now fit an angle iron without removing the doors (and window) and will this show on the outside? They have quoted £300.00 to do this as well as fit one above the kitchen window also - is this reasonable?
Sally,
Retrospecive lintelling (angle iron ) can be done, although the job in my opinion never gets done properly with the door/ window in place. Can you confirm if the replacements are wider than original, also which type of lintel was there before the replacement.
I cant fully answer your question until i have more information,
Check your contractors statement of contract terms which would be agreed at pricing before the work commenced
regards
Bill
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Questions on UK construction from Setting out Projects through to completion. Mainly concreting ,drainage ,bricklaying, masonry,carpentry and decorating,plaster work ,render/roughcasting.From new build construction to historical restoration, renovation. How to set out ,levelling and survey matters.
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Timeserved bricklayer , developing to Construction Site Manager and Educated to Site Engineer.
Having been in the Industry for 35 years carrying out all types of general construction . renovation and historical renovation and remedial works.Now mainly on luxury dwellings to the value of £2M.
Having been self employed and advising main Contractors and Developers through Construction phases and managing the works from concept to completion.Having a broad spectrum of experience.
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Scottish Apprenticeship in the crat of bricklaying.
Scottish Construction Industry Site Managers
Site Civil Engineering Construction and Surveying Set out.
Scottish Civil Engineering Analysis of Concrete and Mortar
Asbestos encountering.
Scaffolding Inspectors Certification
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