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About 12-14 months ago a guy called Chris drilled a hole in an outside wall for me to accommodate an extractor fan.

 

Unfortunately I've lost his number so I need him or someone else again.

 

Seem to remember it was his missus who read my plea last year & suggested him.

 

Anyone know what sized holes are required for a cooker hood with extractor?

I'm thinking of just putting in an extractor this year and hopefully fitting a hood (with same hole) next year when we re-vamp the kitchen.

 

Cheers!

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Most extractor holes are stitch drilled from what i have seen over the last couple of years. Just measure the diameter of the extractor pipe. Stitch drill trough the wall using a 10mm coaxial drill bit and chip out the hole with a hammer and bolster.

 

If you want one perfect circle drilling it will probably cost you a fortune.

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Thanks Vidster, but the last one cost me £20. I think he had a diamond tipped drill.

 

I'm hoping for a good one as i have a coating (tyrolean?) on the outside.

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most trade people have a core drill in there kit, plumbers and electricians and the price of the kit has dropped considerably so usually quite competitive.

i would think 50/60 would be a more realistic price for a hole to be drilled if its a second floor room you need it drilling into there are ladders needed etc.

if you did stitch drill it the cowl to the extractor would cover it anyway but a core would be a better option.

the last new house i worked on the electrician charged 100 a hole which i thought was a little excessive so there is a difference in cost depending who you ask.

depending on the bricks in can be easy or very hard.

 

i drilled a hole for a forum member last year and it took 2 hours and no i am not exaggerating.it was 4 bricks thick and no cavity. :(

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most trade people have a core drill in there kit, plumbers and electricians and the price of the kit has dropped considerably so usually quite competitive.

i would think 50/60 would be a more realistic price for a hole to be drilled if its a second floor room you need it drilling into there are ladders needed etc.

if you did stitch drill it the cowl to the extractor would cover it anyway but a core would be a better option.

the last new house i worked on the electrician charged 100 a hole which i thought was a little excessive so there is a difference in cost depending who you ask.

depending on the bricks in can be easy or very hard.

 

i drilled a hole for a forum member last year and it took 2 hours and no i am not exaggerating.it was 4 bricks thick and no cavity. :(

 

 

£100 a hole isnt too bad for a qualified sparky to charge.

A core drill suitable for the job is £50+

What people dont factor in is tool wear. Core drills will only do a finite amount of holes before needing replacement.

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This is ground floor, 2 bricks thick, with no (or an apology of) a cavity.

 

I take your point that drills only last so long, but unless I find a willing contact I may buy one myself.

 

Any of you know what size is required for a cooker hood?

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100 mm core is 55 pound from screw fix.

drill is maybe 200 i have a makita,

adapter to fit to the drill is 14 pound.

pilot drill is maybe 4.99 ish.

 

you can hire them from champion hire maybe 30 pound a day plus 150 deposit.

check the extractor size before you buy a core as some are 5 and 6 inch depends on size of room and type of extractor used.

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Post up what area you are in, your more lightly to find someone local to you rather than get someone to drive across town for such a small job.

I can stich drill it for you reasonably.

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I can do you this , it will be £60 and I can do it this week as I have a delayed kitchen that isn't coming untill Wednesday.

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