I am new but...

[Lonewolf]

Anyoe know how much it would cost (just labour) to put in a new staircase? Ours needs doing and I'd like to know a ballpark figure to be aming for when getting quotes

NB, I can help you on this one. Are you talking the complete staircase, i.e. steps, hand rails, newel posts etc? I had a quote to do mine about two years ago and the guy wanted just under £1000 labour, £1900 for the total job. That didnt include the steps as they were ok, I just wanted the spindles, handrails and newel posts replacing. In the end I told the guy to take a walk and did it myself because he was suggestuing he was going to do a bit of a botched job.

I served an apprenticeship in Cabinet Making when I left school and although I had to buy a few basic tools and hire a compound mitre saw I still managed to do it for about £700 all in. I was very happy with the result too, more importantly so was the wife, every now and again you have to shock them dont you?

[ChrisB]

And now I am impressed with such skills, but more importantly such humour. ;D

[Kwikasfuki]

Anyoe know how much it would cost (just labour) to put in a new staircase? Ours needs doing and I'd like to know a ballpark figure to be aming for when getting quotes

NB, I can help you on this one. Are you talking the complete staircase, i.e. steps, hand rails, newel posts etc? I had a quote to do mine about two years ago and the guy wanted just under £1000 labour, £1900 for the total job. That didnt include the steps as they were ok, I just wanted the spindles, handrails and newel posts replacing. In the end I told the guy to take a walk and did it myself because he was suggestuing he was going to do a bit of a botched job.

I served an apprenticeship in Cabinet Making when I left school and although I had to buy a few basic tools and hire a compound mitre saw I still managed to do it for about £700 all in. I was very happy with the result too, more importantly so was the wife, every now and again you have to shock them dont you?

It'll be new stairs and spindles only. I'm hopeless at DIY so would rather get someone it to it, but don't want to get conned

[Nygie]

I make crude oil derived products such as petrol, diesel and kerosene, sadly unable to offer staff discounts

How old are you Pembs??
Do you remember "Tomorrows World"? The science & Technology program of yesteryear!!
I remember one of the old ones (late 80's early 90's I reckon) where someone was making gas/diesel engines run on water with the help of additive "X". Supposedly trialing with Foden trucks. Obviously never went anywhere due to additive "X" being a bringer of death or an Oil/energy company bought and shelved it!

I could really do with some of that right now £1.32 pfff, as could many others  ;D