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Kilmarnock - KA3
Enquiry from: Andrea L
Start Date: Immediate
Dismantle and remove conservatory and base and make good outside wall after removal of plaster
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Kilmarnock - KA3
Enquiry from: Andrea L
Start Date: Immediate
Dismantle and remove conservatory and base and make good outside wall after removal of plaster
Kilmarnock - KA3
Enquiry from: Sandra K
Start Date: Immediate
conservatory roof insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached property age: post-2000 how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 bedrooms please call to appoint
Kilmarnock - KA3
Enquiry from: Brian D
Start Date: Immediate
new dormer nominal width 1600 with 1300 wide window 1150 high. lower section of dormer is 1150mm high wall (house is 1.5 story cottage - i.e. upper floor has 1/2 solid wall and then sloping ceilings)...
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 ...
Kilmarnock - KA1
Enquiry from: Louise C
Start Date: Immediate
Possible loft/ basement conversion
Kilmarnock - KA3
Enquiry from: Sarah F
Start Date: Immediate
customer requested quotes for house extension from a builder around kilmarnock. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information ...
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...
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 ...
Kilmarnock - KA3
Enquiry from: Simon H
Start Date: Immediate
Monopitch roof trusses, 7.2 span, 400mm height, no overhang, 18 trusses 450mm centres
Kilmarnock - KA2
Enquiry from: Sally M
Start Date: Immediate
We would like to increase thickness/replace loft insulation as required. Thank you.
Kilmarnock - KA3
Enquiry from: Alison M
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer in the kilmarnock area made an enquiry a couple of projects including building maintenance.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are yo...
Kilmarnock - KA3
Enquiry from: Sharmain J
Start Date: Immediate
loft conversion with either helix or former windows. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you looking to...
Kilmarnock - KA1
Enquiry from: Andrew C
Start Date: Less than one month
wall sound proofing 2 rooms upstairs in my house are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have sounds proofed: 2 rooms what level o...
Kilmarnock - KA1
Enquiry from: Daniel I
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
hi. i want to install a greenhouse 2x2m. how much would you charge for assembling it? are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what type of work do you need to have do...
Kilmarnock - KA3
Enquiry from: David A
Start Date: Immediate
i want to convert my loft into a bedroom and hopefully an ensuite too. the house is only 7 years old. can you help? are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what ...
Kilmarnock - KA1
Enquiry from: Gary L
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
living room roughly 20m2, hallway roughly 10m2 and bedroom roughly 13m2 looking to see what it would cost to have the ceilings of these rooms soundproofed are you the property owner: owner of the pro...
Kilmarnock - KA3
Enquiry from: Alan G
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
resin driveway repair?, clean & reseal are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: repair to cracks what type of material is your d...
Kilmarnock - KA3
Enquiry from: Robert C
Start Date: Immediate
looking for. a quote to make a new opening in gable wall ist floor plus fit steel lintel finish brick to same design as window in house size opening approx 1.045 by .610 this is for a new windo...
Kilmarnock - KA3
Enquiry from: Craig L
Start Date: Immediate
loft conversion on new build barret semi detatched home are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached are you looking to have stairs: yes do you require any windows: v...
Kilmarnock - KA1
Enquiry from: Marjory M
Start Date: Immediate
There is a birds nest in the liner of my chimney I would be grateful if you could get back to me thank you
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.
View our Builder cost guide View our Builder adviceHow To Plasterboard A Brick Wall
Do you want to cover your brick wall with plasterboard? The key to success here is the preparation. You must ensure that brick wall is prepared well enough to receive the plasterboard. To get started, there’s the need to attach wood furring strips to the wall which serves as studs in a wood frame structure. This way, the plasterboard will be prevented from getting in touch with the brick. You can always hang pictures or any other forms of decoration in between the gap between the walls. Let’s have a look!
lAttach Furring Strips
• Get a 2 inch by 4 inch wood stud and apply a bead of construction adhesive.
• Using a masonry bit, drill a pilot hole through the wood stud’s base as well as the brick wall.
• Hit a 3 inch fluted nail through the hole using a sledgehammer
• Using a construction adhesive, bind a horizontal 2 inch by 3 inch stud to the upper edge of the wall.
• Using an adhesive, bind the length of a 2 inch by 3 inch stud on its wide side.
• Use a masonry drill to drill a hole on the wood stud and 1 1/2 inches into the brick wall.
• Hit a 3 inch fluted nail through the pilot hole.
lApply Plasterboard
• Hold a plasterboard sheet against the furring strips.
• Use plasterboard screw to hold the drywall sheets in place.
• Use fibreglass to cover the joints where the two plasterboard sheets meet.
• Use a thin layer of the joint compound on the tape. Once done, screw it using a 6 inch taping knife, then allow to dry overnight.
• Use a sandpaper to smooth the joint compound.
• Use a fresh coat of the joint compound to block the holes and joints. Once done, allow the compound to dry.
• Use a light sandpaper to smooth the final coat.
Plasterboarding a brick wall is a simple task but the preparation part must be done right to protect your investment. Therefore, we’d recommend you hire the services of a skilful professional, who can guarantee the best results especially if you lack enough training and experience to carry out a DIY project.
Over the years, garden rooms have gradually become a popular choice amongst homeowners as a cost effective way of expanding living space within a home or property. A garden room is basically a living space and a type of pavilion building made from wood that’s well insulated, double glazed as well as electrically wired. It’s however a building which is subsidiary to the main one, built with the purpose of creating an extra functional space within the property. These garden outbuildings are very functional and can be used as a garden studio, office, salon and much more. They can also be incorporated for recreational purposes for evening relaxations, family and friends get-together, lounge or even spa. Other possible uses of a garden room include gyms, pool houses, playrooms, dens, home cinemas and game rooms.
Garden rooms are functional living spaces that are usable throughout the year. And with the rate at which their popularity is growing, you’ll find some companies offering cheap and low quality alternatives featuring shed like construction and felt roof. Garden rooms, on the other hand, are a valuable investment with superior designs and top notch build. They’re constructed in a very similar way to houses with timber frames. Furthermore, they are fully insulated and can also include the normal building solutions such as heating and running water, electricity and many more depending on the requirements of the home or property owner. With the durability of garden rooms being a major objective, they’re typically clad in natural solid timber like Cedar, Larch or Acacia. Materials such as EPDM rubber or cedar shingles are normally used for the roof covering. What’s more? They usually have large expanses of glazing and glazed doors fitted.
It depends on the style and size of the conversion, but in general, a loft conversion will take between 1-2 months. A loft conversion is a substantial building project, and plans will need to be drawn up. This may add to the time it takes to complete your loft conversion.
If you’re planning to build a single story house extension, this is one of the first questions that usually comes to mind to help you set a budget and start to make plans. But as simple as it seems, a single accurate answer can not be provided due to the fact that there are several variables that can play a key role in influencing the price of a single story house extension. These variables includes the size, location, design or specification as well as the build route. In this guide, we’ll provide you with a rough estimate that you can work with to put you on the right path.
The main determinant of the cost of a single storey extension is the size of the build, while the next most relevant factor is the quality of the finish you opt for. For a small extension, you can expect to spend a sum within the range of £14,000 to £17,000. Meanwhile for a larger single storey extension, if you opt for a large wrap around the extension with a great amount of glass to be incorporated in both the walls and roof, you can expect to pay a sum within the range of £80,000 to £120,000.
Overall, the average cost of a single story house extension is usually within the range of £34,000 to £37,000. For this price, you should get a standard sized rear or side extension which also includes the cost of a kitchen - it’s the most commonly use for a single story extension especially in the UK.
There are some additional costs you may also need to factor in to your extension budget. These includes surveys, architect fees, planning application fee (if needed), insurance and Party Wall Agreement (if needed).
If you’re planning to build a small extension on your property, you’ll most likely want to know the length of time it’ll take to complete the home extension. Just like many other home improvement projects, it’s impossible to provide a specific number of day in which your project will be completed as the duration is based on a number of influencing factors. This includes the size of the development work as well as whether or not you plan to live in the house when the work is being done. In this article, we’re going to give you a breakdown of the processes that’s involved in building a small single storey extension alongside the duration for each so you can have an idea of how long your small extension project will take. Let’s take a look!
✓ A small single storey extension will normally take about 3 months to be completed.
✓ Site preparation is the first step in the process and it’ll take up to 2 weeks the dig out the footings and prepare foundations. Followed by a further 2 weeks to fit the damp course as well as any drains required around the extension.
✓ The 5th week is spent on working on the external walls and putting in place blockwork to deliver cavity wall insulation.
✓ The next 2 weeks will be spent on installing the roof structure as well as internal walls.
✓ Once done. The builders will make the structure weather proof and electricians or gas fitters will be on site to add power to the extension. This will be followed by internal walls’ plastering as well as breaking into your main house.
✓ After this, when the plaster is dry and decoration completed, units or furniture will then be installed.
Storage space is a major consideration for most home buyers and even more so, when there’s the presence of fitted wardrobes. Fitted wardrobes can be installed in just about any room in the house and even in rather obscure places such as under the stairs, inside a loft, around chimneys as well as into alcoves. As a result, they’re important assets to have as they can go a long way to increase the value of your home or property.
Fitted wardrobes are usually made from various types of woods as well as wood finishes. Typically, they’re installed with either sliding or hinged doors depending on the space as well as the styling you opt for. Fitted wardrobes can be personalized through the addition of elegant features such as custom lighting, mirrors as well as internal extras like pull out shoe racks and pull down hanging rails.
For high end customized fitted wardrobe like Sharps, the best quality, most practical and also robust materials are being incorporated. They make use of the following materials given below:
✓ Fibreboard. This is a modern material that’s used for its ability to produce a smooth routed and detailed design. It’s also very solid and robust which makes it perfect for large furniture pieces as they don’t warp or dent. What’s more? Fibreboards meets the European forestry sustainability standards and it also allows for the board to be profiled with a top notch finish.
✓ Particleboard. This material is used for the parts of the furniture which will normally be cut in your home like facings and side panels. Due to it’s lightweight, they’re very easy to cut and doesn’t produce as much dust as other materials. The material is also a highly controllable contemporary material which can be precisely cut arounf skirting boards, covings as well as period features to ensure a perfect fit.
How To Plasterboard A Wall
If you’re looking to plasterboard your wall, one of the essential things to have in mind is that the plasterboard must be hung horizontally and not vertically. Due to the way they’re manufactured, plasterboard sheets normally possess a “grain along the length. This implies that, it’s only when they’re firmly placed perpendicular against the wall that they’re able to achieve their maximum strength. Materials you’ll need to complete this task includes: Tape measure, stanley knife, pencil, spirit level, drill driver or screw gun, surform, drywall screws and handsaw. Now let’s have a look at the wall plasterboarding steps!
• To plasterboard a wall the first step to take is to place each board in such a way to make the edges the centre of the noggins and upright. Also, the the adjoining walls and door openings should fit closely to the edges.
• Work from the door opening to the ending wall. From the the stud’s edge to the noggin’s centre, use your tape measure to measure a cut board and as a rule to mark up.
• Place your spirit level on the marks and use the Stanley knife to run a line along the intended cut. Once done, turn the board on its edge and give a sharp push on the back to split.
• Cut the paper left with the knife after folding the split edge back on itself. This way, you should get a nice and clean edge.
• In its right position, place the board up against the studwork. Install the screws on the board’s edges where a noggin or upright can be seen.
• Mark lines down across the board at the stud’s centre.
• Cut the end boards to length.
• Install the remaining boards as mentioned above. While doing this, make sure the factory edges are together.
• Cut any board extending into an opening and finish the edges using a surform.
We’d recommend you hire the professional services of a plasterer for the best results especially if you lack the necessary training or experience. Plasterboarding a wall can be a tricky challenge and you’d save yourself some time, money and effort by getting it right on the first trial.
If you’ve converted a non-residential barn into a home, you might be able to reclaim some of the VAT that you’ve paid for your project. This includes money spent on:
• Construction materials
• Flooring
• Light fittings
• Kitchen units and worktops
• Electrical, heating and plumbing materials
To reclaim your VAT from HMRC, make sure you request and keep all of your invoices. You’ll also need proof of planning permission and evidence of completion. You should then submit your claim with all relevant paperwork within three months of receiving your completion certificate. You’re only allowed to submit one claim, so you’ll need to make sure you get it right first time.
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