Trade for moving attic door

I want my attic door moved so that I can have a ladder installed...it will require making the ceiling good where the old door was and move lights. What type of tradesman do I need ie a carpenter or a builder - will I also need an electrician?

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Chris Build
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27th Aug 2017
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A&R Response
164 Reviews, 96% Positive
You require a Muilt skilled builder who has experience doing this kind of work you require.

Should you have difficulty finding one then you will have to get separate trades I.e carpenter,electrian and decorator
27th Aug 2017
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SOS Buildings UK Ltd
34 Reviews, 100% Positive
You will need a good builder, who knows carpentry. Also yhe best to have electrician, for your own safety. But some builders can do this jobs, if they are not major.
21st Nov 2017
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You would require a builder, as the old position of the door, would required plastering and also a electrician as the wiring would be altered
31st Aug 2017
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Beenrecommended
58 Reviews, 97% Positive
multi trade builder
6th Oct 2017
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a carpenter or builder would do the work but i would have a electrician to undertake your wiring jobs so my best bet is your builder is the best bet because he would get is own electrician in as a matter of safety
7th Sep 2017
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MartinB
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Hi.
It looks like you need a handyman with both carpentry skills and good eye for detail to finish it off and fix all the areas on the ceiling after ladder is fitted.
Moving ceiling lights is pretty straightforward but basic electrical knowledge is a must.=
2nd Jan 2018
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Joinery & more
51 Reviews, 100% Positive
You need a joiner and probably a electrician and plasterer
21st Jan 2018
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Docs property solutions
1 Reviews, 100% Positive
A carpenter would be best placed to carry out the work but maybe a handyman who carries out carpentry and plastering could do the complete job
7th Mar 2018
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kjb interiors
3 Reviews, 67% Positive
Hi there im jason from kjb platering you will need a plasterer and joiner i can offer both trades to complete your job. if it is still available let me know by shortlisting me to veiw it many thanks jason @kjb
8th Feb 2018
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May entail bridling ceiling joists to form bigger hatch for loft ladder also in general, moving the light fitting can be done without the need for an electrician
13th Aug 2018
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Dean Phipps
3 Reviews, 100% Positive
Hi, a carpenter would be able to install a new hatch in the new location as well as infill the existing hatch. I would highly recommend using a certified electrician to move your lights. Some are pretty straight forward and can be easily moved by a keen DIYer but personally for me electrics and gas should only be touched by those who are qualified to do so.
A general builder would possibly be able to do the full job. General builders tend to be comfortable practicing several trades and therefore is more likely to complete the full job by himself.
Don't forget you'll also want the existing hatch to be filled and painted once it's been patched in with timber and plasterboard.
Hope this is helpful
11th Jan 2019
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Pipe Dreams Services Ltd
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Carpenter, Plasterer and Electrician and possibly a decorator or a company that completes all these work
31st Mar 2019
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You will need a builder and electrician.
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