Damnit. Nearsight is 20/20.

[azekeil]

I've just realised that it would have actually saved me money if I got a builder in to finish off my master bedroom - the way it would have done that is if I could rent out my other room sooner than if I were doing the work myself, such that the rent from the time period I missed would more than cover the building work. Plus of course the work would be done earlier. And by a professional. And not me. Damn. Wish I'd realised that all sooner.

As it is I have the next couple of weekends planned to work on the room which will hopefully get it in a position to get the plasterers in before decorating. I think I should sit down and work out if it might still be worthwhile getting a builder in.

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[sarah-mum.livejournal.com]

Pro Builder: Getting one in asap will not only mean that you can get it done sooner, but also that you can spend those weekends working on other parts of the house. If they do the plastering as well as the plasterboarding and prep, you'll probably get a good deal.
Be sure to mention that you have other work to do on the house, repeat business is a winner.

On the downside - Always be suspicious of a builder who is available immediately. They may feel the need to re-do some of your work, depending on what stage it's at or your prefered methods.

[azekeil.livejournal.com]

Ta :)