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peter: Posted on Sunday, May 06, 2012 3:49 PM
Just seen a driveway scheme in Rainham kent, also some bricks walls with pillars. The customer has the blocks so just the other materials and labour time. We do a firmer base then anyone else, so you dont get that sinking feeling after about 18 months. See you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2012 10:16 PM
Well that was Saturday, goes too quick, went to Newchurch today measure for a patio, slate this one, very attractive material and hard wearing. Slate comes in different thicknesses, as a general rule about 25mm to 30mm thick, I do not advise laying any thinner, comes in tones of grey to blue black and green. Great for giving the area to be paved a rich, and warm feeling. Like all natural products used for paving they attract the natural growth, but this can be washed or even brushed off without too much trouble. The colour is more stable also. It maybe a little more money than say manmade slabs but they will last years if looked after. |
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peter: Posted on Saturday, February 25, 2012 3:04 PM
We have today been thinking a great deal. See the last blogs. I am not usually so indecisive but this has to right. The pound sign syndrome, I think its called. But its not going to be worth it if I only come away with £100 at the end of it. And it is precisely that which makes me think. I have priced it to the best of my ability, covered all. The drawing was a little hard to follow because it was done by some other company requested by the customer before I can onto the scene. Still thinking.com See you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on Friday, February 24, 2012 5:29 PM
Well I have slept on my decision, and still not sure, a while back I was taken for about £2000 through absolutely no fault of mine or the work we done, in fact the work was up and beyond our standard we set ourselves. But the man just decided not to pay the full amount, dealings are taking place to get the money but thats another story. I guess its the thought of it happening again, as the money owed was from a very large job. I know I will have to make a decision very soon. Talked it over with my co worker Neil who has said we should do the work. But something in the back of my mind is still saying "be careful" See you all soon, and if anyone has an old crystal ball that works let me have a go. |
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peter: Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:34 PM
There comes a time when you have to decide what you want, its either getting work that makes you happy, or getting work that might cause you grieve. We all want to do well and earn a good wage, but not at the expense of maybe losing ones head over it. Choosing what to do is somewhat of a task on its own, what ever you tend to decide will always be, in my case anyway, the wrong one and the regrets kick in. Passing the buck seems a good option most of the time. But when you are working for yourself the buck always stops with you. So I must make a decision and soon, I think I might sleep on it. See you soon!! |
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peter: Posted on Saturday, January 28, 2012 9:16 PM
Went to Pembury today, to quote for a Deck to be built. The customer had an eight month old boxer puppy, very friendly. Hope to get the work as its a simple flat deck with lights, also a special feature in the middle of one side. A bench with two flower beds made from the deck boards. The bench needs to be able to store items in complete with a lid to open. should be good when finished. See you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on Monday, November 28, 2011 9:38 PM
Had another enquiry today in borstal, needs a patio and a new lawn laying, going to see the work this thursday. See you all soon!!! |
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peter: Posted on Saturday, November 26, 2011 4:00 PM
Another saturday afternoon doing quotes, still got to be done. Some of them are great schemes, the decking ones especially. Waiting on a work scheme in Bexley, the go ahead is taking its time I must admit, I will have to see how things go soon cant afford to have any gaps in the time scale what with christmas coming up. See you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011 9:58 PM
Monday, what a day, got the ninth bay of concreting finished, one more to go. Got four enquiries which is nice, one was from a customer I did some work about 5 years ago. Nice to be remembered. Saw two jobs today to start soon, so all in all not a bad day. Long may it continue. See you all soon. |
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Peter: Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2011 10:14 PM
Hi everyone, getting on well at the moment, I have quoted 31 jobs now, I am really hoping they do not call all at once. A mixture of schemes, Patios, Decking, Fences, Brickwork, Water Features, Gates, and one for Astro Turf. Lets hope we hear soon!! |
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Peter: Posted on Saturday, February 12, 2011 12:14 PM
I have up to now quoted many customers, this year I have done 18 quotes, I do hope they dont come all at once. I feel I have given a good price for the work, leys hope they dont come all at once. |
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