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03 Mar

Building work | General

Ayr - KA7

Enquiry from: Colin L

Start Date: Immediate

customer in ayr areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for building maintenance.confirmed interest via email at 03/03/2023 09:41.please call to arrange appoin...

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26 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Ayr - KA6

Enquiry from: Stacey N

Start Date: Immediate

loft conversion at add a bedroom to my home. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you looking to...

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16 Jan

Building work | Bricklaying

Ayr - KA6

Enquiry from: Ian V

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External wall insulation Lead

repair of hole in wall to next door (semi). the hole is located under the floor in the living room and is big enough for someone to crawl through. it was discovered during recent rennovation work. are...

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08 May

Insulation | External Wall

Ayr - KA6

Enquiry from: Marion M

Start Date: Immediate

conservatory has glass roof need insulation as too bright in summer and too cold in winter

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08 Mar

Building work | Bricklaying

Ayr - KA7

Enquiry from: Angela W

Start Date: Immediate

External wall insulation Lead External wall insulation Lead

roughly 12mtr hedge removed and replace with 12mtr long by 1 metre high cotswold stone also front partial wooden porch replaced with same brick as wall are you the property owner: owner of the propert...

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10 Jan

Building Work | Porch

Ayr - KA6

Enquiry from: Wendy H

Start Date: Immediate

existing sun porch, req new roof. cost and work price required are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning permission: yes what material are you looking for: upvc what mate...

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07 Jan

Building work | General

Ayr - KA6

Enquiry from: Gerard F

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customer made an online enquiry for building maintenance and confirmed on email they would like a call with a builder to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the prop...

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30 Dec

Building work | General

Ayr - KA6

Enquiry from: Gerard F

Start Date: Immediate

customer requested quotes for building maintenance from a builder around ayr. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information be...

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18 Nov

Insulation | External Wall

Ayr - KA7

Enquiry from: Louise A

Start Date: Immediate

conservarory roof insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms property age: 1970-2000 please call to appoint

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16 Nov

Conversion | Loft

Ayr - KA7

Enquiry from: Emma K

Start Date: Immediate

convert loft-space into storage and bedroom, putting in window/s to nw for view of arran are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert ...

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05 Nov

Driveway Repair

Ayr - KA7

Enquiry from: Michael M

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Slab repair on steps and coping stone repair. Not at this property but in Ayr.

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06 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Ayr - KA8

Enquiry from: Raymond M

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i am looking for cavity wall insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1970-2000 are you in a conservation area: no property type: ...

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05 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Ayr - KA8

Enquiry from: Raymond M

Start Date: Immediate

cavity wall at back of house in extension are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: pre 1900 are you in a conservation area: no property type:...

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23 Sep

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Ayr - KA7

Enquiry from: Eileen L

Start Date: Immediate

loft linsulation 8n our 6 apt property that was built in 1890.

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19 Jul

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Ayr - KA7

Enquiry from: Robin T

Start Date: Immediate

front part of the house is an old building with poor insulation, the property was extensively extended prior to us purchasing it. would like an investigation to see what options we have to improve th...

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23 Jun

Driveway Repair

Ayr - KA7

Enquiry from: Margaret B

Start Date: Immediate

actually it is a small repair where the driveway meets the pavement. the resin driveway is beginning to crumble there. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached ...

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22 Apr

Conversion | Loft

Ayr - KA6

Enquiry from: Gerard F

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an online enquiry for loft conversion via one of our websites. confirmed via . please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the property owner: owner of the property property...

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17 Feb

Building Work | Porch

Ayr - KA7

Enquiry from: Sylvia B

Start Date: Immediate

Call anytime. New build or replacement: New build Quote requested on a porch, in PVCu, to be supplied and fitted.

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06 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Ayr - KA6

Enquiry from: Lorraine F

Start Date: Immediate

Cavity wall insulation required

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08 Dec

Insulation | External Wall

Ayr - KA7

Enquiry from: Bob S

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i am considering roof insulation for a small conservatory - approx 10feet by 8 feet. looking for a rough quote. thanks are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached pr...

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How much do Builder services cost?

How much do Builders cost? Prices for Builders in 2025 can fluctuate relying on the sort of work that you need to have carried out in your residence.

Are you planning to erect a new house or structure? If yes, then you’d probably want to know just how much it’ll take to get the project over the line to help you set a budget and start to plan. Building a new house is requires huge financial investment and as a result, there’s the need to carry out your due diligence before you proceed. In this post, we’re going to give you an insight into the prices charged by builders to erect a new home or structure.

First and foremost, like every other home project, the price charged by builders to construct a new house or structure depends on a wide range of factors. These factors include the size, location, accessibility as well as qualifications of the builders you wish to employ just to mention a few. For instance, you’d expect the cost of building two-storey in London to be a lot more expensive than the price of a one-story building in Scotland. However, we’ll try our best to give you an idea of the price range you can expect to incur to complete your project.
In general, a builder will charge within the range of £10 to about £15 per hour on the average. For small building projects which includes wall and foundations repairs, a builder will typically charge about £11 per hour. However, the price charge will depend on the extent of the job due to the fact that simple tasks such as repointing only costs about £10 per hour, while laying new foundations can cost up to £15 per hour.

The table shows the types of work that Builders typically do and the average cost range of these tasks. Some tasks take longer to finish than others so prices do fluctuate by job.

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The average price
of a Builder in Ayr is:

£23,840

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Ayr £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Ayr £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Ayr £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Ayr £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Ayr £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Ayr £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Ayr £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Ayr £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Ayr £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Ayr £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Ayr £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Ayr £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Ayr £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Ayr £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Ayr £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Ayr £638-£978
Residential new builds in Ayr £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Ayr £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Ayr £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Ayr £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Ayr £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Ayr £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Ayr £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Ayr £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Ayr £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Ayr £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Ayr £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Ayr £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Ayr £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Ayr £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

Will external wall insulation stop condensation?

Damp issues on a property are usually generated by a lot of factors such as a poor or broken guttering, condensation and lots more. The question arising here is what is the possibility of External Wall Insulation (EWI) preventing condensation? Not only is EWI a reliable way to reduce condensation-caused damp, but it’s also one of the major reasons property owners in solid wall homes consider thermally rendering or cladding their external walls.

Condensation arises as a result of warm moist internal air hitting a cold surface such as the steaming up of both windows and mirror when having a shower. What happens here is the condensation of the water vapour in the air from a gas to liquid in the process of touching the cold surface - one whose temperature is significantly reduced to reach the dew point. At the dew point, condensation is very rampant, and to tackle this issue you’ll have to heighten the wall temperature in order to convert the moisture to vapour and permit it to pass through the wall. And that’s exactly the job of an external wall insulation!

To get started you must ensure that the walls are clean and dry prior to fitting the external wall insulation. The month of May through to September when the weather tends to be dry and more stable are usually the best period to carry out the project. The external wall insulation will function just like a cosy blanket around the building. Ultimately, changing the feel and temperature of the inside of your home. As a result, the previously cold walls will no longer be cold which goes a long way to mitigate the effects of condensation. Furthermore, when an EWI is installed, the rooms of your home will automatically trap more thermal mass as the heat is saved in the walls’ fabric and released back when the temperature drops.

Will I need planning permission to convert my loft?

Planning permission is not normally needed for a loft conversion as they are covered by permitted development rights. A conversion company will tell you if you do and help you with this. For more information, see our article about planning permission.

How much does external solid wall insulation cost?

Before the commencement of any project, it’s always best to get an estimation of the cost. However, determining the cost of an external solid wall insulation is not the easiest of tasks as it relies on varying components such as the insulation materials to be used, labour cost and installation as well as the type of decorative finish to be incorporated. And depending on your choice of insulation material, some may need some adhesives while others may require some fixings which also contributes to the differences in price. As a result, the determination of the material cost alone can be tricky and even more so when various materials cover varying areas.

With that in mind, the cost of external solid wall insulation generally ranges between £80 to £100 per square metre2. As a result, a small flat can cost from £6000 to £9000 whereas a large detached house can have a price ranging between £21000 to £23000. To earn back your investment in terms of energy bill savings can take a couple of years, but it’s surely worth the try as there are several other benefits associated with installing an external solid wall insulation system. What’s more? Another huge factor that can influence the cost of your system is also the amount of work that’s required, how easy it is to be accessed by the installers and lots more

If you’re looking to cut down on the cost of your external solid wall insulation, then the best time for an installation might just be when you’re having another decorating or building project done such as fitting a new roof, window painting, installation of solar PV panels and more. This way, you’ll be able to spread the cost and have a greater value for each penny expended.

can a mortgage include renovation costs?

It can be very hurtful when you’re looking to get a house and then identifies one that’s almost perfect, but that one thing that’s lacking is significant enough to prevent you from making an offer. For instance, you may like neighbourhood, the lot’s size, the number of bedroom and lots more. However, the only thing that’s holding you from making an offer is the outdated kitchen. This is the point where you wonder whether a mortgage can include the cost of renovation. In this article, we’re going to give you a good insight into this and more. Let’s have a look!

One of the major things your lender will put into consideration when you apply for a mortgage is the price of the property in question. For instance, so you’ve found your “almost perfect home for let’s say £400,000 and the cost of your intended renovation work runs up to about £150,000. In this event, you’re definitely going to find lenders who wouldn’t be too keen to let go of their cash. And that’s mainly due to the fact that lenders are only able to afford you, at best, 95 percent of the purchasing price. In other words, if you really want the house, you’ll have to finance it yourself no matter how much potential you think the house possesses.

This, however, does not mean that you can’t find some mortgage lenders who’ll allow for building costs. They exist, but this will mostly take place when the work is complete and the property is revalued. You may also be lucky enough to get a purchase plus improvements mortgage which allows you to renovate now and pay off the renovations over time at a better interest rate than other loan types.

do i need planning permission for a kitchen extension?

If you’re planning to construct a kitchen extension on your property, one of the first things that comes to mind is whether or not you’ll require a planning permission before you proceed. Generally, kitchen extensions are normally classified as permitted development which allows you to carry out your project without any interruptions from the law or your local authority. In other words, if your extension is meets up with the guidelines of the permitted development rights, you won’t have to apply for a planning permission. However if otherwise, you’ll have to apply for a planning permission to your local council and may require additional reports. And regardless of your position, you’ll always need building regulations approval before you can carry out any kitchen extension project. It may also be required that you’ll have to issue a part wall notice if you’re to build on or close to the boundary with a neighbour.

If you don’t want to go through the hassle and stress involved in applying for a planning permission with your local council, then you must ensure the following:

✓ Your kitchen extension must not be over half of the area of land around your main house.

✓ The kitchen extension must not be side elevation onto a highway or forward of the principal elevation.

✓ The extension must not be taller than the highest part of the roof.

✓ The height of your kitchen extension must not go beyond four metres.

✓ Kitchen extension that’s more than one storey must not go exceed the rear wall of the main house by more than three metres.

✓ Two storey kitchen extensions must not be closer to rear boundary by anything less than seven metres.

✓ The kitchen extension must not include balconies, verandas or any raised platforms.

how much loft insulation do I need?

Over the years, more and more home and property owners are beginning to realize the huge benefits that can be derived from loft insulation being a worthwhile investment. It’s quite worrisome the way in which energy bills have soared over the past 10 years and loft insulation is a considerable affordable energy efficiency measure that can go a long way to help increase your home’s energy savings.

 

As far back as the 1980’s, the standard when it comes to insulation thickness was 25 mm to 50 mm which was, at the time, considered to be sufficient. However, building regulations have changed the norm that now states that a new build needs to possess 270 mm of insulation in the loft in order to achieve the required u-value of less than 0.16/m2k based on the standard rock wool or sheep wool insulation.

 

Generally with loft insulation, there’s a law of depreciating returns which implies that the first couple of insulation centimetres will save you many times the cost of the installation, however an extra layer or centimetre is going to add less value to the point where it’ll no longer be wise or worthwhile to add any further centimetre. Therefore, with cheaper energy prices 30 years back, that additional couple of centimetres was not just worthwhile, but with the recent alarming rises in costs of fuel, that additional £10 savings per year has all of sudden changed to £30 which makes it become a lot more attractive.

 

If you already have 270 mm of loft insulation, regardless of the material you’re looking to add you’re most likely not going to benefit from a top up. The cost of the materials and installation will definitely be too high for the couple of pounds it’ll save you per year.

how much to refurbish a house?

Refurbishing a house brings about a plethora of benefits. These includes an increased sale value, an improvement on your quality of life or even simply to make it more visually appealing. All these are great when you look at them, but one thing that happens to be an hindrance for several homeowners is the cost of getting the project done. You may wish to set a budget, plan and prepare before commencement of the project, but the fact remains that, when it comes to refurbishing a house, nothing is certain. In fact, it’s advised to always expect the unexpected and have a lot of cash in reserve just in case something goes wrong. There are a wide range of factors that can play a key role in the overall cost of a house refurbishment. Minor refurbishment that should cost around £30,000 can easily go up to over a whooping £150,000 for a total transformation. Most of this cost will be expended on labour, and the next most significant expense, which is sourcing materials.

In general, the cost of your refurbishment project will depend on some factors which includes the size of the project, the materials used, the refurbishment or renovation level, the location of the property, the quality of the contractor hired and lots more. To estimate the cost of refurbishing your property, you can follow these simple steps:

✓ Write down a detailed list of all the things that needs to be done per room and try to be as specific as possible.

✓ Carry out a research of the labour cost in your area as well as the raw materials’ cost (here, you can make use of guides such as home advisor).

✓ Add an extra 10 to 15 percent on top of the calculated estimate for uprisings and repairs.

✓ Talk to your contractor to get a more accurate quote.

How much sand do I need for bricklaying?

Sand is a very important element in bricklaying as far as a mortar mix is concerned. Generally, the quality of the sand is the major factor determining the quality of a plaster mix or mortar mix. It’s recommended that the sand should have enough ‘fines’ (- 75 micron material) to get a good plastic mix with a water content that’s less than 350 litres/m3. Generally, a mortar mix or plaster mix is made within the range of one bag of cement to 200 to 300 litres of damp sand.

Apart from experience the next best indicator of the quality of sand is a field test. In other words, if you do not have the required training or experience in bricklaying, the best bet to determine the amount of sand for a good quality mix is by carrying out a field test. Let’s have a look!

• Get about 50kg of sand and air dry it.

• Scoop 25kg of the sand, 5 kg of cement as well as litres of water ( with 1 litre and 1.5 litres of the water in different containers).

• Mix the cement and sand to form a smooth, uniform and consistent colour.

• One after the other, mix the the sand - cement mixture in the three quantities of water. Do this until you’re able to achieve a mix that’s workable enough to use as plaster.

With that done, you should take note that if 5 litres of water is sufficient then the quality and quantity of the sand is perfect. If you’d require 6 litres of water to get a mix workable as a plaster, then both the quality and quantity of the sand is average. However, if you’d need 7 litres of water to get a mix workable as a plaster, then the quality of the sand is poor. Any requirement of water above 7 litres implies a very poor quality of sand.

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