Anyone care to recommend a carpenter / joiner for a small domestic job ?

[Blackrock1]

As title, thanks in advance, looking to convert a built in window seat to a desk area with some built in drawers.

 

[Sarah Ryan]

Where is your location?

 

[Zenith63]

I’ve priced a few things like this recently, everybody is so busy that prices are fairly nuts. Any chance there is an Ikea unit that could be worked into the space? A handyman or even DIY is all you’d need then.

 

[Blackrock1]

Where is your location?

south Dublin.

 

[Blackrock1]

I’ve priced a few things like this recently, everybody is so busy that prices are fairly nuts. Any chance there is an Ikea unit that could be worked into the space? A handyman or even DIY is all you’d need then.

yeah its not too tricky a job but the issue is there is already built in units, actually ill post pics of as is and to be make it easier !

 

[Blackrock1]

As is

 

[Blackrock1]

To Be

 

[Zenith63]

Definitely worth measuring the gap and seeing if there is a pre-built desk that would slot in, even if the table top had to be trimmed slightly at the edges. There are so many varieties these days you could get lucky.

 

[Blackrock1]

Definitely worth measuring the gap and seeing if there is a pre-built desk that would slot in, even if the table top had to be trimmed slightly at the edges. There are so many varieties these days you could get lucky.

Yes im sure, id still need someone to be able to remove the window seat though but if i could get something that fit it would be a big help

 

[S class]

The seat unit should separate easily. It is probably just held by a few screws into the shelving units.

 

[DannyBoyD]

remove the window seat

Assuming you have the use of all your limbs, this really is a simple job.

 

[JimmyB99]

@Blackrock1

Apologies, unfortunately, I can't help you with your specific question. But, I have a question! - what software did you use to create the image of the desired outcome?

 

[Zenith63]

Assuming you have the use of all your limbs, this really is a simple job.

I don’t think anybody was under the illusion that removing the old seat is the hard part of this job

 

[DannyBoyD]

removing the old seat is the hard part

Putting in a desk is even easier!

 

[Blackrock1]

Apologies, unfortunately, I can't help you with your specific question. But, I have a question! - what software did you use to create the image of the desired outcome?

chat gpt!

 

[Blackrock1]

Putting in a desk is even easier!

if i can find on that fits the exact space, i want this to look built in.

 

[DannyBoyD]

fits the exact space

Take a look at IKEA you can put together the various components yourself.

I imagine this is for a secondary school student; if so its going to get pretty battered over the next 5/6 years.

 

[Blackrock1]

I imagine this is for a secondary school student; if so its going to get pretty battered over the next 5/6 years.

Still primary for a few years yet, and it wont be battered, its not that kind of house! But appreciate the advice

 

[Leo]

Tradesmen.ie can be good for finding someone for a job like this.

If thinking of using an Ikea desktop and cutting it to size, beware that most of their tops are made up of hardboard faces with a paper waffle between. Cutting those will significantly compromise the structural integrity, but with care you can glue a slip of wood between the faces around the cut edges.

 

[DannyBoyD]

it wont be battered

Be sure and post back in 10 years time