Sarachryan
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I’ve parted with a lot of cash for a house where the dope of a vendor saw fit to install the most offensive bright white sash windows in a red brick Victorian, two up two down, just before selling. The house has beautiful grantite insets over each of the three front windows, which thankfully he hasn’t touched.
Any help as to what my options are in terms of replacement with original sash? Reconditioned salvaged? Replica?I know I’m contributing nothing to the intellectual value of this discussion but I’d really appreciate any advice, which would be put to good use.
Thank you
I would have thought that you are just looking for a general syurvey. I have heard good things about Paul Boylan who apparantly had a particular interest in period properties.
No personal knowledge of himGenuinely interested in hearing What’s? view on what practices are representative of the best that’s out there. No need to batten down hatches. I know nothing of any of the practices above apart from Box and I would still think that their residential practice is interesting.
Let the dialogue begin…..@burge_eye wrote:
If we’re going to move this into other service industries, let me ask you a question. How many solicitors do you know who accept the following proposition:
“I want you to draft me a letter, based on what I tell you. I’ll continue to get you to redraft the letter, even though I have no legal training whatsoever. When I think the letter is right, regardless of whatever advice you give me, then I’ll allow you to lodge this with the other party. If we win, I’ll pay you.”
Very very very well said. Great analogy.
Only quibble I would have is with you comparing architects to solicitors …..at all…..in any way shape or formFor domestic work in Dublin,
http://www.box.ieWhat does anyone else think?
Thanks for the reply, Paul.
It was in Ireland, in the last year. I have to ask my partner, but almost certain that there was no written contract. AS matters stand, there is no intention to go down the legal route if that can be avoided. He hopes to be able to resolve the matter with the architect directly and wants to know what is fair and reasonable as per industry standards. The architect was recommended to him by a friend whose opinion was valued at the time. Unfortunately it doesn’t appear that the architect was terribly concerned with the project or exerting himself in any way for his fee.Again as an aside, another participant here was advised to speak to pals and family and find an architect that way. Looking at the appalling job done in this case I’m most concerned about my own situation. I expect I’ll be told to ask the right questions and caveat emptor! Very difficult when you know zero about the subject matter and curious that no body seems that interested in advising!
I presumed that the RIAI have some regulatory powers. Clearly their facility to arbitrate could only be invoked in the event of an appropriate arbitration clause being included in the contract.
I just hope your neighbour won’t be bothered by the close up shots of their house being published. I presume you’ve told them…..!
Thanks for the reply.
Looking to extend a red brick terraced on Dublin’s North side, two storey two up two down c. 900 sq ft. Small kitchen to rear with bathroom on return.
Looking for something special, happy to pay as much as is required. Predominantly interested in maximum use of light. Very taken with work of Box Architects in Blackpitts. Have no real idea, however, how to evaluate which architect best suits my needs in terms of quality and value, nor how to go about finding out. Hence the call for help.
