Dry Stone Wallers

[Ric.ror]

Any idea what they charge?
My front wall needs a little maintenance

[The Builder]

I guess you could get a quote, Ric, but I think an hourly rate would be more suitable in this case. Until you start in, you just don't know how much needs doing.

Sorry I can't help, but I'd guess whatever the local rate is for small building works. If you're in the countryside, ask around for any of the older retired guys who may like to take it on.

It's certainly not a highly specialised job as with a stonemason. I think you should have a go yourself. Very therapeutic. I'll bet there's a Youtube somewhere.

[ChillDoubt]

Voila!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3lcAUsvvnA

[Ric.ror]

Thank you for your answers

[heathfield]

//...not a highly specialised job.// Oh! Builder!..Though anyone can put a few stones one on top of another, round my way, a properly built 'drystane dyke' can be expected to last around 200 years. Our Scottish hillsides are covered with them. They are testament to the skill with which they were constructed. Building drystone walls of such durability has to be regarded as a highly specialised craft.

[The Builder]

Ha, Heathy. I do take your point. You're quite right about "proper" dykes, especially in National Parks and the like. I could have worded that better :o(

This is, after all, Ric's front garden wall I guess. I do like to encourage folk to get stuck in themselves in domestic, and less "sensitive" locations. That's all.

Horses for courses ;o)