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Webb Windows & Doors

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Webb windows and doors is a family run business based in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire . Our experienced staff will provide top q...
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K&D joinery

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We’re just a small building firm with just 10 men We cover all areas from Glasgow. Edinburgh. Perth. Dundee Fife. Stirl...
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Recent Builder Enquiries

29 Dec

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Galston - KA4

Enquiry from: John D

Start Date: Immediate

27 Aug

House Extensions

Galston - KA4

Enquiry from: Robert Z

Start Date: Immediate

Home Owner Call to Appoint

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10 Jul

Conversion | Garage

Galston - KA4

Enquiry from: Kevin P

Start Date: Immediate

Converting garage to living room, boxing in boiler and reversing door movement. Walls already insulated/double insulated/fire-proofed (according to builders( this is new build house)).

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28 Jun

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Galston - KA4

Enquiry from: H

Start Date: Immediate

Loft insulation was removed by cleaners due to smoke damage. Need quote for supply and fitting of replacement loft insulation.

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06 Apr

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Irvine - KA12

Enquiry from: Aileen B

Start Date: Immediate

Loft insulation supplied and fitted.

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30 Mar

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Irvine - KA12

Enquiry from: Aileen B

Start Date: Immediate

supply and fit loft insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other age of property: 1930-70 are you interested in cavity wall insulation: no how many bedrooms do you...

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16 Nov

Insulation | External Wall

Prestwick - KA9

Enquiry from: Val J

Start Date: Immediate

I need a layer of wall insulation for garage. Could someone give estimate. Thanks Val

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26 Oct

Building work | General

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Derek L

Start Date: Immediate

Roof trusses for house extension

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14 Jul

Building work | Bricklaying

Kilmarnock - KA2

Enquiry from: Greta A

Start Date: Less than one month

bricks repointing and slabs made safe are you the property owner: owner of the property what type of work do you need to have done: brick work, garden work do you have the materials you need in order ...

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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

Insulation | External Wall

Irvine - KA11

Enquiry from: Jean M

Start Date: Immediate

We would like our poly- carbonated conservatory roof insulated - I assume with replacement panels also need some info if there are various types.

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16 Jan

Building work | Bricklaying

Ayr - KA6

Enquiry from: Ian V

Start Date: Immediate

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 Nov

Conversion | Basement

Kilmarnock - KA1

Enquiry from: Louise C

Start Date: Immediate

Possible loft/ basement conversion

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02 Nov

Building work | Sound Proofing

Stevenston - KA20

Enquiry from: Mary M

Start Date: Immediate

on behalf of my daughter.she has loud fan like vibrating niose in small space ceiling of loft.that travels down her bedrm wall.only happens when windy are you the property owner: relative of owner pro...

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28 Aug

Building work | Bricklaying

Kilmarnock - KA1

Enquiry from: Alan M

Start Date: Immediate

sloped ramp at garage door are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other do you require the bricks to be supplied too: no property type: semi detached how much work would you...

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02 Aug

House Extensions

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Margaret Q

Start Date: Immediate

Extend current kitchen out in to garden area

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22 Jul

Building work | General

Kilmarnock - KA1

Enquiry from: George T

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an enquiry for building maintenance and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.mr lives in the kilmarnock area and would like a call to discuss options.see ...

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01 Jul

Building work | General

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Jean M

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an enquiry for building maintenance and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.miss lives in the cumnock area and would like a call to discuss options.see b...

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26 Jun

Building work | Bricklaying

Prestwick - KA9

Enquiry from: Manjit K

Start Date: Immediate

needs a monoblock at back garden are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how much work would you say needs to be done: medium job do you require the bricks to be...

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How much do Builder services cost?

How much do Builders cost? Prices for Builders in 2024 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 Galston is:

£23,840

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Galston £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Galston £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Galston £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Galston £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Galston £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Galston £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Galston £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Galston £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Galston £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Galston £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Galston £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Galston £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Galston £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Galston £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Galston £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Galston £638-£978
Residential new builds in Galston £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Galston £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Galston £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Galston £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Galston £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Galston £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Galston £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Galston £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Galston £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Galston £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Galston £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Galston £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Galston £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Galston £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

do you need planning permission for a porch?

There are so many benefits that comes with building a porch in your home premises. It’s an extra space where a lot can be achieved such as drying a dripping wet dog, taking off your dirty shoes or boot and lots more. So if you’re considering to construct a porch, it’s definitely going to be a wise decision. However, before you get started, there’s a need to determine if you’ll need planning permission for a porch. It’s important to take note that planning laws are dynamic and can be updated at any point, so be sure only to use trusted sources only as your guide. If you’re the homeowner or landlord, it’s entirely your responsibility to obtain the right approval for any development project you wish to carry out within your premises.

A Porch can not be termed as an extension and neither is it a conservatory, they’re basically built to the home’s front covering the main entrance using a stone base or a brick. As a result, a porch does not need planning permission due to the fact that it’s covered by the permitted development rights if the specific guidelines for porches are complied with. Below are the instances where you WILL need planning permission for a porch.

✓ If the floor space is more than 3sqm (the wall inclusive).

✓ The highest point has a height of more than 3 metres.

✓ If the porch is situated within 2 metres of a boundary directly facing on to the road.

You may need planning permission if the house is a listed building, designated area or falls under an Article 4 Direction.

In order to build a porch without planning permission, you need to consider all the criteria stated above. You can also visit the Planning Portal website to get more detailed information before getting started.

how much does it cost to renovate a house?

Do you want to inject a new lease of life into your home or property, or transform it into a more modern style that better suits your taste? Or perhaps you’re only looking to add more value to your property to enable you sell for a profit in the nearest future. Regardless of your purpose, determining the cost of your home renovation can be incredibly difficult. However, you can still obtain a reasonable budget for the project with proper planning as well as preparation. It’s almost impossible to get an exact figure for any home renovation cost, however, this article aims to give you a good idea of cost range to enable you make informed decisions.

The cost of renovating a house can vary significantly depending on a wide range of factors. Some costs are fixed while others may vary greatly. As a result, if you want to have a more exact figure, you’ll have to call in a professional beforehand to give you an idea of how much they’ll charge. Below are some of the most significant costs you’ll most likely face during property renovation.

✓ Administrative cost. Asides from material and labour, the administrative costs is another important cost you’ll need to factor in. The first thing here is usually insurance, this is because all regular building insurance policies does not cover large scale renovation projects. So if what you’re planning is a huge structural change to your property, then it’s more likely that it won’t be covered by your buildings insurance policy. In this event, you’ll have to take out a specialist renovation insurance.

✓ Planning permission and property renovation. This is another potential cost you’ll have to factor in. Submitting a planning application in the UK usually ranges between £200 to £250.

✓ Adding an extension. Generally, a 4m by 5m extension would cost within the range of £30,000 to £40,000.

Will I need planning permission or building regulations approval?

You may need planning permission if you are planning a larger extension. All extensions will need building regulations approval. An architect can assist with this and if planning permission is required. A reputable contractor will also be able to advise you if this is needed as well.

how to repair rendering on wall?

Did you try rendering a wall but it doesn’t turn out the way you would have hoped for? Or perhaps you’ve been watching your wall render gradually deteriorate over time. Regard of your purpose, learning how to repair render cracks on wall is usually a great skill to have with your home maintenance in mind. However, whenever these crack are too large or difficult, we’d recommend you call in a reliable professional who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’re going to take you through the wall render repairing process. Let’s have a look!

No matter how solid a building material is, over time it’ll yield to the elements. When it comes to wall rendering it may be a case of too much sunshine or a costly mistake in the application process, but in truth, it cracks just because it cracks.

In order to repair render cracks, you’d have to start with a removal of damaged or cracked render. You’ll have to remove all the render or just a small section depending on the area you’re working on. If you’re able to clean all of the existing render as well as the paint over it all (both old and new), then removing a small section would work better as it makes it look neat and redone. Upon the removal of the existing render, the next important step would be to remove all loose material as well. Once done, you can then leave for up to 2 days to allow any trapped moisture to come out. Unfortunately, if the rains you’d have to wait till that dries too before you proceed.

Once dried, you can buy a pre-prepared render mix which already contains cement, lime and sand. Mix a 20kg bag with 4 litres of water (or check the product instructions and follow strictly), the mix to a fine consistency. Render is quick to dry, so you’d want to apply within 30 minutes of mixing. Make use of a trowel to apply the render on the affected spots and blend with the surrounding area.

how big can my house extension be?

The holy grail of home extensions is basically the need for additional space for living as well as leisure. However, before commencing your home extension project, you’d probably want to know just how big your new building can be. In this article, you’ll find the answer to this question which is also frequently asked by many other home or property owners in the UK.

Besides your budget, there are two other major influencing factors that can determine just how much extra room that can be added. These factors include whether you wish to carry out the extension project under Permitted Development rights which is usually for a smaller project or you’d prefer to opt for a larger project which is covered by Planning Permission.

Apart from the limitations in the size of an extension under Permitted Development, the extensions are also a lot more affordable and consumes less time when compared to the extensions under planning permission. So what exactly is the size limit for an extension under Permitted Development and the ones under Planning Permission?

For a single storey extension, the maximum size that can be constructed without having to submit an application for Planning Permission includes:

• An extension should have a maximum length of 6m, if you reside in a terraced home or a semi-detached property.

• Extensions for detached properties can have a maximum length of 8m.

• The extension built must not go beyond half your garden’s area.

• The extension should have a maximum height of 4 metres, but in the event whereby the extension is situated within 2 metres of the boundary of your property, it should not exceed a height of 3 metres.

• The extension should not be higher than the highest part of the existing house’s roof.

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.

Should I use concrete or timber footings?

For 2 metre solid fences it’s recommended to use concrete posts to support each panel. For smaller 1 metre fences or for picket fences with gaps between each timber piece you can use timber posts. A fencing contractor will be able to advise you on the best materials from the length and requirements of a new fence.

Does external wall insulation add value to your home?

The answer is yes! Houses whose external walls have been insulated are more valuable than their uninsulated counterparts. And not only does it add to the value of a home, but also significantly reduces the amount of electricity consumption. This is a major turn on for potential investors which implies a greater demand and ultimately, a higher price. The real estate market is a very dynamic one which can be hard to predict at any particular time. The frequent changes in price are usually down to factors beyond the owners’ control, but if you’re looking to put up your house for sale in the near future, it would be a wise decision to consider ways in which you can increase its value. While renovating each room can be on the expensive side, a great solution would be insulate the external walls.

An insulated house is one that is well secured against the harmful impact of extremely high or low temperature, humidity and other atmospheric factors. Hence, the reason why a house with external wall insulation has a greater value which you would not want to miss out on. What’s more? You’ll get a great thermal insulation with the top notch materials like foamed polystyrene, high quality renders, mineral wool or polyurethane.

With an external wall insulation, you know the transaction will always be favourable on both ends. You get to smile to the bank, while the buyer also gets to enjoy great value for every penny spent. To employ the services of a reliable external wall insulation expert, simply conduct an in depth research from family and friends, online and other sources. Go through their online reviews and ask questions to become more familiar with the process and its value-adding potentials.

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