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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Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: Val J
Start Date: Immediate
I need a layer of wall insulation for garage. Could someone give estimate. Thanks Val
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...
Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: Henry D
Start Date: Immediate
mr requested quotes for building maintenance from a builder around prestwick. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information be...
Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: Stephen K
Start Date: Immediate
rebuild front garden wall and two gate posts. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require the bricks to be supplied too: yes how much work would you say n...
Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: David C
Start Date: Immediate
external cavity wall and underfloor insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: 1930-70 are you in a conservation area: no property t...
Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: Wilson G
Start Date: Immediate
cavity wall insulation installer are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: 1970-2000 are you in a conservation area: unknown please call to app...
Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: John G
Start Date: Less than one month
replace and fit new combi boiler. terraced cottage 4 rooms. time scale: less than one month please call to appoint
Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: Lynn N
Start Date: Immediate
small porch removed and conservatory fitted to back of house are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning permission: no what material are you looking for: upvc what materia...
Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: David Y
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Are you the property owner: Owner Have you considered getting your windows replaced to match a new conservatory: No Other Forms: Kitchen Design & Installation, Building Maintenance Agreed to receive q...
Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: George B
Start Date: Immediate
I'm looking for a company/s willing to insulation the roof space at New Life Church Prestwick ***. (Can be viewed on Google and in photos on Facebook) I would suggest they visit and survey the buildi...
Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: Anjaneekrishna N
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Single storey extension to their property. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Looking Fo...
Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: Anjaneekrishna N
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
I am looking for an extension at the backside of my house to create extra family space. Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Single storey extension to their property. ...
Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: Robert C
Start Date: Immediate
Single storey 3x2.4m extension to the rear for existing kitchen in 1930s stone built bungarlow This will involve removal of external kitchen wall and installation of lintel to create open plan aspect...
Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: Lynn G
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Single storey extension to their property. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Looking Fo...
Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: Lynn G
Start Date: Immediate
Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Single storey extension to their property. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Looking Fo...
Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: Lynn G
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Customer visited the myhouseextension.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Kitchen/ dining extension Are you the property owner: Owner of the property...
Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: Derek M
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the myroofingquotes.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Flat, apartment, Roof type: Flat, Work description: doomer 3.2x2.2M. remove felt and boards fit insulation qu...
Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: Sharron C
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Bedrooms Property Age: 1930-70 Interested in quote for cavity wall and loft insulation: Lof...
Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: Sharron C
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
quote for polycarbonate conservatory roof insulation Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Bedrooms Property Age: 1930-70 Time sca...
Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: Linda K
Start Date: Immediate
Single story prefabricated extension on part of the back of this bungalow, approximately L 5mtrs (16ft.) x D 3 mtrs (9ft.) inclusive of bifold doors, existing kitchen wall removed and RSJ installed. ...
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 adviceWith the numerous benefits that comes with the installation of an external wall insulation in a building, it’s also important to find out whether it’s also safe before proceeding to fit one in your home. Firstly, to ensure that external wall insulation systems are safe, they must be BBA approved, which means they’ve been subjected to a thorough testing by the British Board of Agrement and therefore, suitable for use in UK homes.
Given the fact that cladding materials have recently generated a lot of debate and negative press about how reliable some particular materials are, questions are being asked of the safety and reliability of external wall insulation. However we must clarify that, although external wall insulation can be classified under cladding, it is very different to rainscreen cladding - which caused the Grenfell fire tragedy.
External wall insulation is completely safe. However, when it comes to fire, the safety of your system depends largely on the insulation type in question. The safest type of insulation you can have installed is the Rockwool insulation boards which are rated as Euroclass A1 non-combustible. The board is specially designed in such a way that it contains fire - preventing it from reaching the other areas of the building. They also do not produce harmful emission or smoke when impacted by fire.
Meanwhile, the Wood Fibre, is also a great insulation which is known to char and not burn. Contrary to many beliefs, it actually burns slowly creating this charring effect which produces an oxygen barrier that helps reduce the spread of fire.
To make your system safer, you can also make use of Fibreglass Mesh for reinforcement. It helps to improve the strength of the tensile which promotes the security of the boards attached to the wall.
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.
Well the reality is, sometimes, neighbours just don’t get along. With several individuals living in close proximity, it’s little surprise they tend to get on one another’s nerves from time to time. However, there’s a difference between having a tiff and being able to transform your house the way you want without having to obtain your neighbour’s approval.
The short and simple answer to this question is, not necessarily. However, you must first educate yourself by thinking about your extension and how it affects the houses around you. We’d strongly recommend you talk proposals through with your neighbour so as to avoid possible conflicts later. There are a number of reasons why your neighbour can protest to your new home extension plans. Let’s take a look!
Being the most used room in a house, it’s little surprise kitchen extension are usually one of the most popular requests in the UK. They do not only open up a frequently used space in your home, but also goes a long way to add value to your property. However, to know the value that’ll added you must first determine the cost of building such an extension before moving forward. Generally, a typical kitchen extension will cost within the range of £20,000 to about £50,000 plus VAT, based on the size of your project as well as your location.
In reality, a single accurate cost of a kitchen extension will vary depending on a lot of influencing factors, one of which is the type of the extension. Let’s take a look!
✓ Rear extension. You may want to consider this type, if you do not have sufficient space for a side return. This will extend your kitchen into your garden which implies that you’re going to give up some green space to make this a reality. The average price to have this done in London will be about £30,000 or more including VAT, and about £20,000 plus VAT or more in other areas.
✓ Side return extension. This, normally, isn’t a huge add to your property, but will create a lot of space for your kitchen while also be a lot reasonable in terms of cost. This type will extend your home into an alleyway at the side of your property if any is available there. On average, the cost of the side return extension should be about £50,000 plus VAT in London and a lot less in the other regions.
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.
There are two main types of cladding. The first is material cladding, which refers to layers of a material that are attached to the external walls. The material used could be timber, PVC, stone, or other materials. The second type of cladding is rendering, where a coat of plaster is applied to the wall.
A barn conversion can be a great investment for lots of reasons. When done well, barn conversions can be great at holding their value, meaning you could sell yours for a great price. They can also look fantastic, often with period features coupled with large areas of glazing. This can make them a great place to live, especially if you enjoy being in the countryside.
However, barn conversions do have their disadvantages. They may require extensive renovation work to bring their energy efficiency levels up to standard, which can be very expensive. It’s also important to be aware of their location – they might be on a working farm or close to several other converted buildings.
It’s essential to get a survey conducted before you buy a barn you plan to convert. This can tell you about any structural problems it might have and give you an indication of whether you might be able to get permission to convert it. You can also buy barns with planning permission already in place.
Yes, bricklayers can work during the cold months, but it all depends on the type of work involved. For instance, residential housing maintenance works such as tuck pointing deficient mortar joints on exterior walls and columns as well as rebuilding of chimneys are best tackled during summer or simply put, the warmer months of the year. This is is mainly because the best results for these activities are achieved in the warmer months and several bricklayers will agree to this fact.
Mixing of mortar using anti-freeze technique to counter-act the effects of a cold weather can lead to white marks trailing down the brick when warmer temperatures comes knocking. As a result, even mortar mixing should be done at temperatures exceeding zero degree farenheit which will hold no serious consequences if the temperature should change to a little bit below the norms. During the winter, a good technique that can be incorporated to when mixing mortar would be to mix them in smaller quantities in a warmer environment. These small quantities will immediately be fed by the labourers to the bricklayers and in such circumstances, the mixed mortars will not be subjected to a freezing temperature for too long.
Generally, it would be very unwise to consider any bricklaying work to be done whenever the temperature jumps to a certain level which would be considered to be very inconvenient to work in. Interior works like remodelling of fireplaces can be tackled so long there is a warm space to mix the mortars while also keeping the materials at an indoor temperature. Bricklaying works that have, however, been completed during the colder months should be subjected to a very close inspection as well as looking for potential damage that can be caused to existing works as a result of the harsh weather.
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