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  1. Contractor Talk Forum

    Contractor Talk Forum

    1. Contractor Talk Forum

      Click to go straight to the Contractor Talk Forums, including tiling, plastering, plumbing, bricklaying, electricial, building, etc

    2. Contractor Forum Rules - MUST READ

      You must read and agree to these rules before using the forum. It is important to understand that the forum cannot be used by DIY or any company with a financial interest in being part of the forum.

  2. Contractor Forum Community

    CF Community Forums

    1. Introductions

      Please introduce yourself to the rest of CF in this area.
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      Latest: Sparky just joined Steve Matthews, 25 May 2013 at 9:31 AM
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    2. Resource Discussion Forum

      Discuss the forum resources in this category.
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      Latest: Small Forum Logo Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    3. General Trade Chat

      Chat about things related to all trades in this forum. If you have a question about a specific trade, please direct that to one of the main trade forums further down the forum list.
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      General Trade Chat

      Sub-Forums

      1. Tradesmen Directory

      Latest: Show us your work! (Any trade... System3, 25 Apr 2013
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    4. Off-Topic Chat

      All things NOT related to trade talk goes in this forum. So sports, holidays, automotive, etc - NOTHING building related though at all!
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      Latest: Members Hobbies and how do... wittman, 24 May 2013 at 3:39 PM
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    5. For Sale / Wanted / Swaps

      If you have something for sale, or you're looking for something specific, or if you'd like to swap something with somebody, then this is the forum you need. Please note the area the item is in, and whether it can be posted or whether a collection is a must. Etc. Be as helpful as possible when posting items, or requesting them. Also, make sure you update the thread when the item has sold, or you have found what you're looking for.
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      Latest: Regin Drain-Down Hose Kit b.lynch plum, 16 Apr 2013
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    6. Contractor Work

      If you're looking for work or need a hand then let the rest of the community know in this forum. Share jobs and experience with others on our community.
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      Latest: Bricklayers Required Spinnaker, 16 May 2013
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  3. Business Forums

    Business Advice Forums

    1. Advertising, Sales and Marketing

      Anything related to Advertising, Sales and Marketing go in this area.
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      Latest: How many of you have websites? kay-jay, 24 May 2013 at 9:08 AM
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    2. Business

      Discuss general business in this forum.
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      Latest: Banking on31ll, 3 May 2013
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    3. Computing

      Computing, CAD, Web Sites and SEO is discussed in here.
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      Latest: Invoicing Martin Blech, 21 Apr 2013
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    4. Health and Safety

      Health and Safety related discussion can be found in this one.
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      Latest: Z A P Is it possible or ???? on31ll, 17 Apr 2013
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    5. Insurance

      Public Liability Insurance, Van Insurance, Employers Liability and other types of Insurance discussed here.
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      Latest: Public Liability Insurance b.lynch plum, 16 Apr 2013
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    6. Project Management

      Please keep trade specific problems to the trade forums, though actual project management issues should be discussed in this forum.
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      Latest: Largest job you've project... on31ll, 15 Apr 2013
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    7. Tools and Equipment

      Discussion related to Tools and Equipment for all trades goes in this area.
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      Latest: Expensive Tools vs Cheap Tools kay-jay, 24 May 2013 at 11:11 AM
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    8. Vehicles

      Buying, selling, contract hire and other vehicle and van related topics go in this forum.
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      Latest: Show us a picture of your... Sir Ramic, 18 Apr 2013
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    9. Training Forum

      Training Courses, NVQ's/SVQ's, CSCS Cards and other training related discussion goes in this forum.
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      Latest: CSCS cards 365drills, 19 Dec 2012
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  4. ContractorForum.co.uk

    1. Suggestions, Help and Feedback

      If you have feedback or any suggestions for ContractorForum.co.uk then please let us know, or if you would like help with something on the forum then please mention it here.
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      Latest: If you have any category... Dan, 23 Apr 2013
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    2. Forum Issues

      If you are having any issue related to the forum, please post it here
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      Latest: If you spot any bugs or... on31ll, 24 Apr 2013
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    3. CF Updates

      If we've updated or added something to the forum, we'll tell you by posting in here.
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      Latest: Our old forum stats..... Dan, 15 Apr 2013
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  5. Contractor Talk - Trade Forums

    CF Contractor Talk - All Trades Discussed Here

    1. Bathroom Fitters Forum

      A forum to discuss bathroom fitting and chat with other bathroom fitters.
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      Latest: How to drill holes in... 365drills, 21 May 2013 at 7:02 PM
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    2. Builders Forum

      Discuss general building topics in this forum. Please only use this forum if the topic doesn't fit into any of the other contractor forums. The main builders forum.
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      Latest: Builders Jobs - Work for... Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    3. Bricklayers Forum

      A forum for bricklayers to talk all things bricklaying. :)
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      Latest: Bricklayers Jobs - Work for... Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    4. Carpenters Forum

      Carpentry and joiner is to be discussed in this forum. The forum for all chippys.
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      Latest: Dewalt framing nailer on31ll, 19 Apr 2013
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    5. Conservatory Installers Forum

      Conservatory installations and conservatory installers are welcome to use this forum to chat in.
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      Latest: Conservatory Installers Jobs... Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    6. Conversions Specialists (Loft, Garage, etc)

      Lofts, garages, barns and anything else you can convert should be discussed in this forum.
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      Latest: LOFT Conversion - clearing... 365drills, 22 May 2013 at 7:10 PM
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    7. Damp Proofers Forum

      Damp proofing, both interior and exterior should be discussed in this forum category.
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      Latest: Damp Proofing Jobs - Damp... Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    8. Decking Installers Forum

      Topics related to Decking should go in this forum.
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      Latest: Decking Pictures Thread -... Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    9. Demolition Forum

      Demolition; oh yeah! - All topics related to the manly task of demolition something should go in this forum.
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      Latest: Show us your Demolition... Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    10. Driveways

      Driveways and all things related to drives should go in this forum.
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      Latest: Driveway Pictures - Show off... Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    11. Electrical Forum

      Our electrical chat here on contractor forum should be placed in here.
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      Latest: wetroom driverman, 7 May 2013
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    12. Extensions

      Anything related to extension should be placed in this forum.
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      Latest: Extensions Pictures Thread Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    13. Fencing

      Fencing (and gates, and anything related) talk can be found in this forum.
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      Latest: Is this BAD workmanship?... 365drills, 14 May 2013
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    14. Fire & Security Forum

      Fire and Security related topics go in this forum category. Please discuss all threads about Fire and Security in this forum.
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    15. Flooring Forum

      Floor fitting, including carpet fitting, should be spoken about it this flooring forum.
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      Latest: Flooring and Carpet Picture... Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    16. Garage and Shed Building

      Garage and shed building is to be discussed in this forum. Note that garage conversions should be discussed in the 'Conversions' forum.
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      Latest: Garage and Shed Building... Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    17. Gas Fitters Forum

      Gas Safety Register and actual gas fitting and gas plumbing related topics should belong in this forum.
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      Latest: Gas Analiser Servicing System3, 9 May 2013
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    18. Groundworks

      Groundwork contractors should discuss their work in this forum.
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      Latest: Groundworks Picture Thread Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    19. Heating and Cooling

      Heating and cooling (including ventalation) talk should go in this contractors forum.
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      Latest: Heating, Cooling and Air... b.lynch plum, 16 Apr 2013
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    20. House Building

      House building chat should go in this forum. Pictures are welcome, we love pictures!
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      Latest: Building Pictures Thread Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    21. Insulation

      Insulation, including floor, wall and loft, should be discussed in this forum.
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      Latest: Before and After Insulation... Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    22. Kitchen Fitters Forum

      A kitchen fitting forum, for those that install kitchens for a living.
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      Latest: Kitchen Fitters Jobs -... Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    23. Landscaping and Gardening Forum

      Landscaping and gardening talk goes in this forum.
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      Latest: Gardening and Landscaping... Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    24. Painting and Decorating Forum

      A painting and decorating forum.
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      Latest: Decorating Pictures Thread Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    25. Partitioning

      Partitioning forums for those that would like to gain advice on such a topic.
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      Latest: Partitioning Work - Pictures... Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    26. Plastering and Rendering Forum

      A forum for plastering and rendering talk.
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      Latest: Plastering Work Pictures... Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    27. Plumbers Forum

      A forum for plumbing contractors to discuss their daily tasks.
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      Latest: Welcome to all my fellow... kay-jay, 24 May 2013 at 2:24 PM
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    28. Refurbishment

      Refurbishing something? This is the forum to chat about it.
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      Latest: Refurbs Dan, 19 Nov 2009
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    29. Restoration Forum

      All forms of restoration should be discussed in this forum category. The restoration forum.
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      Latest: Restoration Work Pictures... Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    30. Roofing Forum

      General roofing forum for all types of roofing, flat roofing included. The roof forum.
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      Latest: Roofing Work Pictures Thread Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    31. Stonemasons Forum

      A professional sontmasons forum for all those who wish to chat.
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      Latest: Stonemason Work Pictures... Dan, 12 Apr 2013
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    32. Tilers Forum

      Tilers forum; hosting discussion for professional tiling contractors. Checkout the tiling forum for all wall and floor tiling related advice and tips. Professional tiling contractors only though please! - tilers forums little sister forum for tiling contractors.
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      Latest: Can you help? PORSADRILL take... 365drills, 10 May 2013
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    33. Window Fitters Forum

      Window fitters, manufacturers and general contractors should gain window advice from this forum.
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      Latest: Window Fitting Advice Dan, 22 Apr 2013
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    34. Window Cleaners Forum

      Window Cleaners Forum for all window cleaning related threads and topics Discuss window cleaning in this forum category.
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      Latest: Window Cleaners Forum daz, 2 May 2013
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  6. External Contractor Forums

    External links to other forums suitable for contractors and tradesmen.

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