This is my first time using onlinetradesmen.ie. I received 4 responses within 48 hours, not bad. Right or wrong, I assume there are plenty of cowboys out there. My feeling after contacting some of the respondents is that it's not different online.
-- But I strongly recommend Eugene Mallee --
This wasn't an easy job. I am very satisfied with the end result, the quality of the execution and my dealings with the man himself. Eugene is mindful, fair, and hard working. That's what you need.