How we all coping during lockdown.

[Dave]

Hi members. How are you coping during lockdown?

Anyone still working? , had my first bathroom this week since end of march. Only coz it is an empty house ( not lived in ).

 

[Andy Allen]

same, tiled an empty house this week, first job since lockdown, and I ache all over now..lol.

still struggling to get materials, but thinking of going back full time once the local suppliers re-open. will know more Sunday about the lockdown, hopefully it will be eased up a bit, still worrying times though. it's hard to know what's to do for the best...

 

[Italy]

I counted the dead until last Sunday.
now we can work

 

[Deleted member 54066]

Haven't had any time off yet, and i have at least 8 weeks work ahead of me. Me only at each job.

 

[Boggs]

Not worked since 23rd March, all occupied houses going forward. Had a couple of jobs cancel but still have several months work ahead.
Starting back 1st June, hopefully...

 

[J K Tiling Cornwall]

The last bathroom I did ran into the lockdown then all my jobs were put on hold, had 2 weeks with no work (been very little help for the self employed and not a great situation to be in, relying on savings with bills coming in as normal). But I'm really grateful that a outside tiling job was brought forward and the customer was able to get all the materials delivered. Have been working outside for the last 3 weeks but have been helping with the new garden layout as well, have swapped the trowel for a pick and shovel but would have taken on anything to keep ticking over, should be ready to lay the limestone from Monday. Thoughts to everyone on here hoping things work out in the long run 👍

 

[Wishiwasatoptiler]

Had about 3 weeks off, just been riding my bikes, living near the scotish bordereans i have great roads to ride and endless hills so probably fitter than ever at the moment but i have picked a bit of work up in an empty house a few doors away and have a bit of outside/inside work on a new build left to do, so a few weeks sort of give or take, I have a few months of work ahead once things become clearer, no ones cancelled yet, my concerns are, most of my customers are retired and how we can safely work in their houses without putting them at risk.
Has anyone drawn up/given it some thought, safe practices while working in their homes, if they can't leave while you work.
Be good to hear others thoughts on it.

 

[Deleted member 54066]

The government set out guidelines about 6 weeks ago for working in occupied houses, check there website!

 

[Boggs]

The government set out guidelines about 6 weeks ago for working in occupied houses, check there website!

These guidelines are only for “essential work”
ie boiler servicing, electrical repairs etc.

 

[Deleted member 54066]

Yes that's correct Neil, how do you expect them to change, if at all, now for none essential work?
I don't see those guidelines changing now or for the next year.

 

[Boggs]

Yes that's correct Neil, how do you expect them to change, if at all, now for none essential work?
I don't see those guidelines changing now or for the next year.

I hope the situation will be made clearer later today.
Personally I am going back on 1st June unless things change in the meantime.
I am finding most customers are happy with us returning as long as it’s made clear by government that’s it’s ok and social distancing is being adhered to.