u/Fun_Improvement984

Looking to remove our hearth and have an interior door between our lounge and hallway removed, framed and gibbed over. We were originally going to tackle this ourselves, however we have limited time and a bit of a deadline it's looking like we are going to need to enlist a builder. Just wondering what a reasonable quote for this work would look like?

The scope is basically to remove the hearth (sparky will sort H/P), base is a large slab of concrete cantilevered off the concrete perimeter foundation. I'm imagining cutting or breaking up the top of the slab and using self leveling compound or something similar to match existing floor level. Then a couple of full length gib sheets on the wall. Doorway is a standard interior door, just want the carpet cut, doorway framed in and gibbed over. We are stripping the wallpaper in this room and will skim coat and then paint (done one bedroom already...what a mission).

Obviously there will be carpet missing when done and un-stopped gib. However would expect the trims to be reinstated.

Anyone have any idea of what may be involved here?

Cheers!

We have a 60's built home with original timber windows. All the bedrooms have been retrofitted with double glazed inserts and are quite tidy. However the kitchen/living area not so much. When it rains the window frames become moist, obviously the inside of the window is due for a repaint. However am I best to redo the putty or have it reglazed to sort the leaking too?

Thanks team!