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Do I need a bricklayer or builder?
I need a retaining wall rebuilding. Is it better to hire a builder or bricklayer? Is there a cost or skill difference between the two?
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"a typical builder will get a bricklayer in to do the work so just hire a bricky yourself and will save you money."
Answered on 18th Nov 2022 - Member since Jun 2020 -
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"Yes I'd hire a bricklayer for a wall,a builder is used for more general building work"
Answered on 15th Sep 2022 - Member since Jun 2021 -
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"A builder is much better suitable than a normal bricklayer
yes the cost will be difference,
a builder gave an order a bricklayer follows."
yes the cost will be difference,
a builder gave an order a bricklayer follows."
Answered on 25th Oct 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 -
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"Hi I would hire a bricklayer because he has correct skills for job requirement"
Answered on 5th Oct 2022 - Member since Jan 2019 -
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"They're equally the same but a little different
(1) a bricklayer is the one trained in this field and can hired by a builder
(2) a builder can be a qualified bricklayer who is running his own business or somebody who has experience in managing construction business. And when he got a job will hire an experienced bricklayer"
(1) a bricklayer is the one trained in this field and can hired by a builder
(2) a builder can be a qualified bricklayer who is running his own business or somebody who has experience in managing construction business. And when he got a job will hire an experienced bricklayer"
Answered on 18th Sep 2022 - Member since Nov 2018 -
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"Nine out of ten builder are bricklayers or they now of bricklayers so no there should be no difference in price"
Answered on 13th Oct 2023 - Member since Sep 2023 -
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"I would always go for a bricklayer for that kind of work as that is there bread and butter"
Answered on 25th Oct 2023 - Member since Oct 2023 -
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"For a retainer wall ,personnel I would go with a bricklayer, cost should be the same.
Just depends on what one will charge"
Just depends on what one will charge"
Answered on 15th Sep 2022 - Member since Feb 2019 -
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"A bricklayer would proberbly be far more cost effective"
Answered on 15th Sep 2022 - Member since May 2019 -
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"You need primerely a qualified bricklayer/concreter this would be cheaper than a builder. Skill sets are probably the same but a bricklayer would be cheaper nonetheless."
Answered on 15th Sep 2022 - Member since Jun 2020 -
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