LANDSCAPE GARDENER SAVED BY PLASTERER!

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  • @Onthetrowel
    @Onthetrowel  หลายเดือนก่อน +26

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    • @lukesaunders9321
      @lukesaunders9321 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great work and I think £300 would be a reasonable charge due to repeat visits and the value you saved them. As a potential customer I'd be very happy with 10% of the cost

    • @Actuallytbh
      @Actuallytbh หลายเดือนก่อน

      £500 is easily justified for the quality and experience you bring. Not mentioning the amount he would have had to pay otherwise…

    • @GeorgeMcG90
      @GeorgeMcG90 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      200 i reckon. 2 hours work, save the landscaper, customer happy. Everyone wins

    • @lewishumphries2893
      @lewishumphries2893 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Helping out a fellow tradesman like that was great to see. You didn't have to but you did it anyway. Top pro

    • @davidlenton8627
      @davidlenton8627 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice job Kirky. £200-250 seems fair to me, but I’m sure the Landscape Guy would happily pay £500, rather than the £3,000 quoted by Monocouche Man.
      David (from that there London)

  • @benrutherford7471
    @benrutherford7471 หลายเดือนก่อน +103

    You're a true gentleman and legend Kirk. You got this bloke out of the shit here, and the patch repair turned out great, mate!

  • @JG-fg1ye
    @JG-fg1ye หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    This is why TH-cam has destroyed tv, you would never see anything like this on tv but it’s actually really interesting for anyone interested in DIY/ design

  • @PNH63
    @PNH63 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    The world needs tradesmen like you , as an old tradesman you restore my faith, well done!

  • @steveblanco8812
    @steveblanco8812 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    Made a cracking job of patching that in. Considering took you 2 trips to complete the work and you needed a bag of material £250-300 would've been very reasonable. Served my time with my old man as well. 40 years later can still hear his voice in the back of my head. You're a top tradesman Kirk, all the best mate

  • @sparkyspace
    @sparkyspace หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Just found and watched this video your generosity lifted my spirits after a bad day. thank you

  • @hugoboss5979
    @hugoboss5979 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Top bloke! 👍🏻.. Not only giving us free tips and advice from your years of knowledge but helping people get out the s#&t on the way. If only there were more like you. You give me hope!!!.. Good on you Kirk.

  • @mullrump2
    @mullrump2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Fair play bud...chap that plastered my house was very much like yourself...nothin was too much trouble...he did a small bit of pebble dash on me garden wall...no drama...no extra cost...ive recommended him whenever possible...top class...im a mechanic and try and approach jobs, customers and life, the same way.. cheers

  • @whyyoulidl
    @whyyoulidl หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The nod for the other person to do something nice for someone else is what go to me; truly spreading the love. Top bloke 👍🏿

  • @jankoodziej877
    @jankoodziej877 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It's so refreshing to finally see someone in a TH-cam video use tools that are actually used, a little rusty, a little dirty from the previous jobs. At least I can see it's not me, those tools are really hard to clean and everyone in TH-cam seems to buy new fit every new job...

    • @tobyadams7206
      @tobyadams7206 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just clean your tools properly I’ve been a spread for over 30 years look after your tools they’ll look after you

  • @stevendavies3563
    @stevendavies3563 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    You’re a star ! It’s nice to be nice ,” pass it on “ is the best way

  • @craigwilliams7516
    @craigwilliams7516 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Kirk, I follow channels from different trades (I'm a decorator) based on their qualities as tradesmen and as people - the sort you can learn a lot from. I've taken some advice you gave a while back about pricing estimates and I've found it to be very effective and a great long term strategy. Based on that i had a feeling that you'd do the right thing and charge little or nothing. All jobs are an investment as well as a transaction. Sleeping well at night is priceless. Well done pal 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @stevegrimwood5109
    @stevegrimwood5109 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Exactly the person you’d want working on your house, knowledgable, professional, tidy and a top bloke - keep up the smooth work 👍

  • @robertjiggins9435
    @robertjiggins9435 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That’s a good thing you done there Kirk!
    And a great job !
    Like it👍

  • @NinjaGizmo
    @NinjaGizmo หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is TRUE old school feel good, entertaining and informational TH-cam.
    Good on you mate.

  • @mrblobby754
    @mrblobby754 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    What a good bloke you are!! Love watching your videos, your a real role model as a tradesman .

  • @GerryAD
    @GerryAD หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    We need more people like you in this world. Top man! 👍🏾

  • @charliebear2777
    @charliebear2777 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video deserves millions of views and likes so your kind spirit is repayed. Salt of the earth you mate

  • @markhannan4712
    @markhannan4712 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    What a guy helping the landscaper out . Great job as you always do

  • @paulbruce4014
    @paulbruce4014 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Remember you had to see the job, 2 visits, fetch the materials. Then you returned to check it. £100.
    But well done you did a favour 👍. It will come back to repay you in other ways.
    I do the same here in Spain, am a retired engineer & get all sorts of small jobs which I charge crazy cheap for, as it is my experience that fixes things. I have so much return work that I just can’t cope with it all 😂

  • @gruffalobill4812
    @gruffalobill4812 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolute legend. This how tradesmen were viewed once upon a time. Now it hard to trust most and the ones that do a decent job cost an arm & a leg. Got a sub from me based on your gentlemanly quality. Look forward to watching your other content. All the best chap

  • @johnduxiehughes
    @johnduxiehughes หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I would say £300 is a fair price for this repair. Materials, your time for 2 visits and of course, your knowledge. Great repair mate.

  • @NS_RC
    @NS_RC หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Absolute legend. Cannot thank you enough for being the guy you are. The trades need more people who are in it for the love and passion. 👏

  • @keithbaldock5304
    @keithbaldock5304 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So good of you to do someone a turn and putting some faith back in to the building community well done.

  • @mancavemusician
    @mancavemusician หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That's a superb outcome, love watching a skilled tradesman do a great job. 👏

  • @TheCog1983
    @TheCog1983 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video, thanks for sharing. I'm not a tradie, but you are definitely showing the good-side of the trades industry. It is a bit late, I would of thought for a repair job like that (based in Australia), I would of paid $300-350 (cash) (including materials and initial callout, product research, time and labour, 2nd visit, and a happy worksite). Again, great videos and a learning resource.

  • @charlesfulcrum3170
    @charlesfulcrum3170 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video. Always a pleasure to watch a true craftsman at work.
    Price for the job - £125-£175 cash.

  • @jimm3379
    @jimm3379 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Beautiful job, perfect match! Every time I watch your channel Kirk, my faith in humanity is restored. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻

  • @lazylad8544
    @lazylad8544 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    I would of thought 100 quid was reasonable for doing that job. But being a better man you charged him nothing. Your a legend kirk. Fair play to you. Hope the landscaper passed on the good deed. 👍👍

    • @zaxmaxlax
      @zaxmaxlax หลายเดือนก่อน

      100 bucks seems fair, since you need at least to come back the next day to scrap even tho its a few minutes job

    • @Terrybikesandmusic
      @Terrybikesandmusic หลายเดือนก่อน

      I did a similar repair a while ago, not as meticulous as you, but I found that applying that stuff to the wall was easier using a small scraper than a pointing trowel 🤔

    • @MrMatador29
      @MrMatador29 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      gets more dough in clicks on here, fair play to kirk though, gave me plenty of confidence on jobs i wasnt too sure on, a great teacher, the trade needs men like this to train the bet lot

    • @NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot
      @NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot หลายเดือนก่อน

      100 pounds? Even at a minimum of a call out charge @£75x2 visits plus materials, you’d be looking at around £200. Can’t work for pittance in this day and age

    • @Ryannic25
      @Ryannic25 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Not worth driving to a job for £100. £250. Paying for expertise not how long it took.

  • @coevicman3685
    @coevicman3685 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    300 Pounds all up for that great effort champ. But we know what you are really like..... a really good guy. As always you 'paid forward'. 🙏

  • @petermorris7587
    @petermorris7587 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Priceless, knowing that you saved the landscaper so much stress.

  • @juliehill5938
    @juliehill5938 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for this video. A contractor has done similar damage to our property but despite saying they would fix it, now isn't answering our calls. Considering having a go at this our selves - maybe!!

  • @michaelchallen
    @michaelchallen หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm a fence contractor, I always use Thunderbolts to fix timber to house walls, and I always use a multi tool with a diamond mortar blade to cut a square of render out in these situations. Just mark and pre drill the holes in the timber, transfer the mark to the wall, not forgetting to mark the width of the post so you don't overshoot, and carefully cut a small piece out. Multitools are ideal for this.
    A lot of fencers don't take time over small details, I've seen plenty of broken bricks where they just bang a 10mm drill through. I use a 6mm then the 10. It saves you hassle in the long run.

  • @JC-fi5fq
    @JC-fi5fq หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great content! You made it look easy but you are a skilled craftsman with a great attitude, I am learning something with every episode.respect to you sir!

  • @stuartwhelan393
    @stuartwhelan393 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So kind of you to do that and sharing your knowledge by videoing it. You’re a very generous guy, thank you Kirk.

  • @nickyb6435
    @nickyb6435 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My Grandad said "never work for free" and generally he's been right. These kind of jobs can turn bad quickly.However if I knew the person well and they were a good customer,they'd get it free. The other benefit is if you haven't charged and you get "the phone call" a couple of weeks later you can tell them to get lost. Top work as always

  • @garethrpratt
    @garethrpratt หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this! I have searched before how to do it, came up short, this is great

  • @wayneprescott5648
    @wayneprescott5648 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As others mentioned, restores faith in humanity, I still think you should have charged something to cover a decent wage, I am sure they would still have been happy.
    I am time served too and there is no way anybody can beat that match to the original. Impressive, congratulations! If only others would keep up the standards.

  • @christycullen2355
    @christycullen2355 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice to see there are still decent tradesmen out there. Great work

  • @romystumpy1197
    @romystumpy1197 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Kirk is my go to ,I'm a female on my own and I need to learn these things to keep my home in good repair

  • @dukesublime4178
    @dukesublime4178 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Champagne job big fella. You sir are pure class.

  • @tonyjamesr116
    @tonyjamesr116 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That’s really good, I’ve done quite a few mono and silicone repairs in my time, there both difficult to blend completely.

  • @riptiz
    @riptiz หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Knowing you Kirk you probably only charged for materials. You really are a hero.😊

  • @andeydimitrov3685
    @andeydimitrov3685 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I knew you wouldn’t charge him anything!!!!Top bloke!!!!

  • @gregarrell6132
    @gregarrell6132 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Terrific job Kirk. You are a true tradesman.

  • @rogerknowles4217
    @rogerknowles4217 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant! Expertise in action. Kindness goes a long way.

  • @twenty_four24.
    @twenty_four24. หลายเดือนก่อน

    You seem a honorable man. I need so much work doing to my house but keep putting it off cos I just don't have trust in tradesmen who won't rip me off.

  • @dobeng4501
    @dobeng4501 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fair play mate
    I’ve always been led to believe that it can’t be patched so good to know it actually can. 👍👍
    If you’d said £300 I don’t think you’d have been too far out

  • @rufuswilliams5776
    @rufuswilliams5776 หลายเดือนก่อน

    salt of the earth mucca we need more people like you in this world

  • @philscraftcorner
    @philscraftcorner 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Nice job. I would have just asked for the cost of materials for it and done the labour as a favour. The bag would likely go off before I needed it again.
    But being as busy as you are, the rest of that bag will probably be used on an upcoming job.

  • @b-wopraye280
    @b-wopraye280 หลายเดือนก่อน

    youre a top bloke mate, dont usually comment on things, recently have started getting my foot into the door with plastering and your videos are a blessing 👍

  • @michaelchallen
    @michaelchallen หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glad you helped him out. What goes around comes around.
    The electric board came out to my place up in the South Downs one Christmas Eve when the elec went off. It was snowing and about 11pm. I went out with coffee, tea and biscuits for them.
    a year or so later I went through an electric cable and put ten houses off, while digging a post hole. Estimated cost £8,000 to repair because they can make any number up, no-one else can work on their systems. Then one of the guys said; "Don't I know you? You live in the woods and made us coffee when we were up there on Christmas Eve." Then he made some magic marks on his job sheet and told me not to worry 'the cable's in the wrong place'..
    A few brews and biscuits saved £8,000.

    • @Onthetrowel
      @Onthetrowel  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely lovely 👌

    • @michaelchallen
      @michaelchallen หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Onthetrowel thing is, by doing it as a favour and if he's a decent bloke, you've done the best advertising possible. You've now got someone out there working on a different trade looking out for you, and when someone he's working for says he can't get a plasterer or his son is building a house and needs a plasterer, that fencer will put you forward, and a recommendation is far better than an advertisement. Quite often I've found that people don't even bother with other quotes, if they trust the guy then by extension you're trusted. A lot of my customers don't even ask for a quote now, they phone me and say; "I've been thinking of doing this....when can you come and build it?"

  • @JT-si6bl
    @JT-si6bl หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brother of tools, I thank you for your experience and communicating it so well. You are also preserving someone's job (very honourable) and exposing weaknesses, and strengths. Excellent teaching. Also, your dissolving fears of 'eco' products, which Iv met some tradesfolk don't touch - they have no idea what they're missing.
    That mounting the post is on will make damage again :(

  • @user-kr6tl9kr1v
    @user-kr6tl9kr1v หลายเดือนก่อน

    fantastic job and you can tell you have pride I your work, very rare these days

  • @craig5320
    @craig5320 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Top work always, that guy won’t forget it either. Reputation is king

  • @moebadat3383
    @moebadat3383 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome work Kirk you never fail.
    Top man.

  • @r3co0
    @r3co0 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thats an absolute touch there mate, well played.

  • @damiandangerous8853
    @damiandangerous8853 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This vid is absolute class mate. Production is great, the commentary is informative and direct - no messing. Subscribing straight away. Can’t wait to explore your channel :)

  • @petemoring67
    @petemoring67 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    KIRK!! ... That was a Masterclass in getting over a VERY EXPENSIVE Repair .... You could JUST! Have saved the Nation Millions£££'s ... Most DIYers could copy Your Method WITHOUT! having to call in the Experts ... A Very Nice CHUNK Of KARMA😇 Heading Your Way MeThinks 👍🤠

    • @JokerB1789
      @JokerB1789 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Looks easy but they won't have his experience so they got no chance

  • @mickl8212
    @mickl8212 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're a true gent mate. I did a job for someone and they wanted to pay me for it. I refused and said the fact they'd thanked me was payment enough.

  • @therushden
    @therushden หลายเดือนก่อน

    You could have charged for your time, materials and diesel to get there but you didn't. Got the old boy out the sh1t well and truly. You're a top fella 👊

  • @Andy-zl1rp
    @Andy-zl1rp หลายเดือนก่อน

    As always Kirk excellent job lucky landscaper you deserve a few beers.

  • @MIGHTYQ277
    @MIGHTYQ277 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Top man 💪💪💪 Kirk love that brother 👌👌

  • @Google_Does_Evil_Now
    @Google_Does_Evil_Now หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brutal that the gate post can't come off because of the risk that putting the gate post back on will crack the render.
    Blimey.
    And if I was near your area I'd book you for work because of how helpful you are. You do a lot of good.

    • @baldyslapnut.
      @baldyslapnut. หลายเดือนก่อน

      If its that shoddily fitted the first time the gate slams in the wind the render will blow anyway.

  • @garrywalker8714
    @garrywalker8714 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks great Kirk, well done mate, such a nice thing to do.

  • @Skynet4444
    @Skynet4444 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic job kirk,top man, all the best to you mate 💯🇬🇧👍

  • @petergedd9330
    @petergedd9330 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Talk about skill and perfection, what a good job.

  • @andyb3331
    @andyb3331 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good man Kirk - `what goes around comes around` always play the long game, doing a favour like that could lead to loads of recommendations and as we all know 9 times out of 10 with a recommendation your pretty much guaranteed to get the work👌

  • @johnnyringo79
    @johnnyringo79 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pleased I watched this . I need to redo a patch on my wall. I’m pleased with the result here

  • @calvinhiggerson10
    @calvinhiggerson10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The trade needs more guys like you ,👍

  • @stevenclark1973
    @stevenclark1973 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A great job, and a cracking bloke. 👍

  • @PaintNDecorate
    @PaintNDecorate หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a true gent, nice to see someone with the same ethos.

  • @paulfarley8023
    @paulfarley8023 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Top job Kirk!
    Top man with your good deed 👍

  • @WAROVART
    @WAROVART หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This made my day, you are a true gent

  • @garyreid4026
    @garyreid4026 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great work and attention to detail mate. 👍🏻

  • @simonreeder2508
    @simonreeder2508 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I didnt no you could patch coloured render like that never seen it done or heard of it being done so you cant see it. Brilliant work master plasterer from 1 plasterer 2 another 👌

  • @IrishKingzz
    @IrishKingzz หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great job Kirk 👍

  • @JG-fg1ye
    @JG-fg1ye หลายเดือนก่อน

    The repair looks fantastic

  • @theferreira8632
    @theferreira8632 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Would love to see more future videos using Ecorender products...

  • @fraggaz5474
    @fraggaz5474 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Always wanted to have a go at plastering, I'm not sure i ever will. Gotta say i love watching you work though.

    • @Onthetrowel
      @Onthetrowel  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks mate

  • @Russ83
    @Russ83 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Even I can follow these instructions and I’ve got adhd. A true teacher. Good content. 👍🏼

  • @user-ym1ff1vg8c
    @user-ym1ff1vg8c หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello Kirk
    You're the Master Plasterer
    I've said this before
    I've followed your progress and plastered myself for money
    The answer I'd give is not about money, it's more than that it's your time
    Your repair is perfect as always, however small it is. You have remember you could be on another job for the same about of time earning a full days wage
    I'd charge a full day here, regardless of the size of the job. You've made two visits and two trips in the van as well

  • @tommyhall7043
    @tommyhall7043 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a gent, well done you👏🏻

  • @rogerlavictoire
    @rogerlavictoire หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great work and way to go paying it forward 👍🏼

  • @RichardDowd
    @RichardDowd หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Brilliant result that Kirk!

  • @hoog111
    @hoog111 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I recon you’ll be getting your garden landscaped in the near future. Nice one mate.

  • @twelveightyone
    @twelveightyone หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, that is an absolutely unbelievable patch mate, you would never know anything had happened! Pure skill and experience that.

  • @SEANPOL203
    @SEANPOL203 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That worked a treat, very decent of you too 👍👍

  • @mrjh8467
    @mrjh8467 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job! Plus to gove it at that price (no spoilers). Hats off to you. You will get something in mind someday when you need it.

  • @nezbit8989
    @nezbit8989 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pulled him right out of the shit there, I think he probably loves you now! Excellent job very well done 👏

  • @kevinwood9993
    @kevinwood9993 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Always enjoy your vids mate, your a top guy.

  • @michaelhallett358
    @michaelhallett358 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really enjoyed the video and you are a true gent 👍🏻

  • @Jagerbug74
    @Jagerbug74 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i knew you'd do that! the world needs more people like you!

  • @Silverbullet767
    @Silverbullet767 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would've paid £250 for those patches. Cracking job mate!

  • @russellholloway7465
    @russellholloway7465 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    I think that's pretty bad of original renderers to not tell the customer what product they used on their property

    • @man1cs171
      @man1cs171 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      they wanted a quick 3 grand

  • @WombleUK
    @WombleUK หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That was an impressive patching job.
    Very nicely done Kirk.

  • @FlyingFun.
    @FlyingFun. หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice work, I have a rendered house, never again lol.
    I am getting plenty of practice patching because the job was shoddy but I don't like heights lol

  • @sky37blue
    @sky37blue หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I hope the home owner is clever enough to realise how lucky he is to have a connection to you now and uses you for everything in the future.
    Especially since the guys who put it up didnt even suggest trying a fix and went straight to £3k

    • @TeeTee-zm2re
      @TeeTee-zm2re 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Trying his luck ... doing whole wall because of a few bits of render has blown out 😮piss take

  • @astonman4
    @astonman4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a gent you are Kirk.
    A rarity in some tradespersons, but you are great.

  • @JokerB1789
    @JokerB1789 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would just make sure materials are covered and hopefully around £50 would cover them as that materials quite expensive.. it all depends on your relationship with the guy who asked for your help.. the nightmare is it is your time and labour but as a spread myself you feel so guilty charging for it, I have been there and haven't charged.. your a nice guy doing the same