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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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Premier Garage Conversions

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08 Jun

Building work | General

West Kilbride - KA23

Enquiry from: Daylr F

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in west kilbride area has requested that we arrange quotes for their home improvements project.ms are considering various options and would like to discuss with a builder directly.please call...

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29 Jul

Insulation | External Wall

West Kilbride - KA23

Enquiry from: Robert C

Start Date: Immediate

insulation for roof rafters property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 5+ bedrooms property age: pre 1900 are you the property owner: owner of the property please call to appoint

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01 Apr

Insulation | Cavity Wall

West Kilbride - KA23

Enquiry from: Marc W

Start Date: Immediate

Walls and loft insulation

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12 Jul

Building work | General

West Kilbride - KA23

Enquiry from: Trevor B

Start Date: Immediate

To replace worn uprights and insert into steps leading up to front door. Same at back door, and to re-establish worn steps. Then to paint.

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01 Jun

Insulation | Cavity Wall

West Kilbride - KA23

Enquiry from: Christopher M

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looking for cavity wall insulation for a 4 bedroom detached house

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16 Apr

Conversion | Loft

West Kilbride - KA23

Enquiry from: Sarah F

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

2 loft bedroom conversion Stairs already in place Dorma at top of stairs to be added Wash room Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached What are you looking to ...

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29 Oct

Building work | Bricklaying

West Kilbride - KA23

Enquiry from: Peter W

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To Please Lay Some Old Grey Weathered Kerbstones In The Front Garden. And Also Please Construct Or Preform A Cement Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Ho...

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03 Oct

Insulation | HHCRO Free

West Kilbride - KA23

Enquiry from: Fiona S

Start Date: Immediate

Loft insulation. Underfloor insulation. Cavity wall insulation if cavity exists. Time scale: Immediate

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06 Mar

Building work | Wall Cladding

Largs - KA30

Enquiry from: JOHN B

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CLADDING ON FRONT OF BUILDING

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10 Feb

Building work | Bricklaying

Ardrossan - KA22

Enquiry from: Pam M

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Quote to remove window and brick up gap on an old stone house, ground floor.

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28 Nov

Building work | Wall Rendering

Isle of Bute - PA20

Enquiry from: Ashley K

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This is an older property. I'd like an assessment of if the render should be removed and replaced or removed and stone pointing works done instead.

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22 Nov

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Irvine - KA12

Enquiry from: MISS T

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Fitted wardrobes in bedroom

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15 Sep

Building Work | Porch

Kilwinning - KA13

Enquiry from: John L

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I have a small timber built porch, that needs replacing and need a quote for this work asap

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12 Sep

Building Work | Porch

Kilwinning - KA13

Enquiry from: John L

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the home owner of that property? Yes Are you replacing an existing porch or is this a new build? New Build What material do you require, UPVC? UPVC What colour do you want it to be? White I as...

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31 Aug

Building Work | Porch

Kilwinning - KA13

Enquiry from: John L

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I have a small timber built porch, that needs replacing and need a quote for this work asap

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05 May

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Kilwinning - KA13

Enquiry from: Nathan C

Start Date: Immediate

House to be more insulated

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14 Apr

Insulation | External Wall

Kilwinning - KA13

Enquiry from: Allan L

Start Date: Immediate

External wall insulation on a 2 bedroom bungalow with a conservatory

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06 Apr

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Irvine - KA12

Enquiry from: Aileen B

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Loft insulation supplied and fitted.

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30 Mar

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Irvine - KA12

Enquiry from: Aileen B

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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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07 Mar

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Beith - KA14

Enquiry from: Angus M

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Cavity wall insulation for my house

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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 West Kilbride is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

how much does a porch cost?

Are you interested in constructing a porch to your property? Estimating the cost of the project before proceeding will solve a lot of possible headaches in the future.

A porch is great place where you can keep your shoes, jackets, dog leads as well as other items to create free space within the property. Apart from this, a porch also serves numerous other purposes to make it a very good structure to have on your property. Not only is it a good means to put a roof over your head when it’s pouring with rain, but also a highly economical way to add floor space to your home. The question, however, how much would it cost to build a porch?

The price of building a porch is based on a wide variety of factors such as the type of materials required, the size of the porch, location of the structure and lots more. As a result, you should note that this guide provide figures that are only a rough guide that’ll put you on the right direction to make informed decisions.

Depending on the type of porch you choose to build, the average cost range from £1,900 to £2,100 for a uPVC porch and up to £10,000 for a lean to porch. There are other types of porch including the traditional porches ( Edwardian and Victorian porches) costing within a range of £2,500 to £8,400.

The materials required also has a great influence in determining the price of a porch. An aluminium porch will cost between £7,5000 to £8,200, while a brick porch will cost slightly less between the range of £2,000 to £8,000. They can both be constructed either as a front porch or as a rear porch, but due to fewer restrictions on aluminium porch, it can be made a lot larger.

How to renovate a house?

As with every home development project, a home makeover comes with heaps of preparation and, hard work, but it is a remarkable way to breathe new life into an old home.

RESEARCH PERIOD FEATURES AND SAFEGUARD THEM

Get to know your household better, the time it was constructed in, and the kind of individuals who would have lived there. The greatest tactic is to repair current structures, make the house dry and safe.

CHECK FOR RENOVATION RESTRICTIONS BEFORE YOU START

There are certain restrictions that don’t allow you to remodel your house after a certain extent, it should be made clear to you when you purchase the property but if you are unsure about the regulations you should check them up, as it is a criminal offence to carry out unauthorised work to a listed home. Restrictions in Conservation Areas generally affect only the exterior of the property as the intention is to ‘preserve or enhance the character or appearance’ of an area, but the right to develop your house will be affected. This means the kind of work that you could have easily completed in a different location may need certain planning and even permissions to complete in your area.

CREATE A DESIGN FOR YOUR HOUSE RENOVATION

It is very important that you take your time to perfect the design. This will help to ensure that the finished work is in tune with your needs. You will also need to figure it out how the changes might play with the original building.

FIND THE BEST CONTRACTORS FOR YOUR RENOVATION

If you are planning on managing the renovation project yourself, it is advisable to ask from friends or family who have renovated their house before and have undergone a similar experience. They can help you find the right architect and builder. Or else, you can always opt for a project manager.

What cement should I use for bricklaying?

Cement is a crucial element in bricklaying that’s widely used in both construction as well as finishing works. Generally, they’re used to aerate concrete blocks, connect bricks, prepare plaster, floor levelling as well as the making of precast products. The major reason cement is one of the most common construction materials as its incredible ability to hold structure together. To get a cement plaster, you’d simply have to mix cement with both water and sand. However, when you mix cement with lime, sand and water, you’ll get a mortar.

For cements mortars to be used inside joints, you’ll have to include 1 part cement at the minimum to not more than 2 parts sand by weight which should be dry mixed and moistened with enough water to allow for troweling and packing without falling apart. Generally, the cement sand ratio in a mortar is in between 1:2 to 1:6. The cement and sand mix ratio is largely based on the importance of the project.

Cement provides a plethora of uses in bricklaying and these includes:

• Preparation of cement concrete

• Preparation of cement mortar

• Building fireproof and thermal proof structures

• Building chemical proof structures

• Serving as a grout material

• Building hydrographic and frost resistant structures

• Manufacturing precast members

• Constructing aesthetic concrete

• Constructing cement concrete roads

There are several types of cements with each having its specific purpose. For instance, the type of cement more suited to building a fire proof structure is a high alumnia cement and to build a hydrographic structure, cements like expanding cement, hydrophobic cement, pozzolana cement and quick setting cement are the best bet. Acid resistant cements are more useful in building chemical proof structures, portland cements are best suited to making grout materials, while coloured cements are preferable to building aesthetic structures.

how does loft insulation work?

A lot of an uninsulated property’s heat is lost through the roof and that’s even more alarming, when you realize this figure is up to a quarter of the total heat of the house. Hence, the tremendous importance of preventing this heat loss through loft insulation which will go a long way to help you against spending unnecessary thousands of pounds on heating bill as well as energy loss.

 

Loft insulation is an effective method to achieve the desired result, however the question is, how exactly does it work? Well, it’s time to find out!

 

Using either a fireplace or central heating to heat up your home, a large quantity of that heat would be lost through the roof of your home. Generally, heat rises and when it does, there’s simply no way to prevent it - it’s just science. Escaping by both the conduction and convection methods via your roof, the heat escaping through your ceiling, into the loft space and out into the open air outside can only be significantly reduced by laying loft insulation.

 

Generally, the added layer of insulation works by trapping the heat inside the room below the loft so as to enable the air within your house to stay warmer for longer. What’s more? The layer of insulation also keeps cold air from the outside from entering your home. As a result, you don’t have to heat your home as much in order to achieve the same temperature for each individual room. Over time, just by doing this you can potentially save hundreds pounds. Getting it installed in your home may actually seem a bit expensive at first, but it’s something that’ll eventually pay off.

How good is external wall insulation?

External Wall Insulation (EWI) is the act of insulating a home by fitting insulation to the exterior parts of the building which in turn improves thermal performance, cuts energy consumption ( savings on energy bill) and also adds to the home’s visual appeal. The systems are built in multiple layers, with the insulation board offering a plethora of options with each being suitable to varying projects and their needs. Installing an external wall insulation comes with a variety of benefits, let’s have a look!

• Thermal Performance Improvement

With EWI, the thermal inertia of the walls are greatly enhanced while also restricting the loss of heat. Ultimately, this lowers heating costs, enhances the comfort of indoor thermal and also reduces CO2 pollution.

• Eliminates Noise Pollution

When the noise levels are high, it can have a bad impact on our overall well being. A great way to reduce the disturbances from the outside like traffic noise is by fitting an External Wall Installation system.

• More Comfortable Living Space

Do you know the damp in homes can contribute to respiratory problems? A properly insulated home will greatly limit the impact of condensation by combating the damp issues. As a result, you can always expect your house to be cosy and comfy irrespective of the season. A cooler summer and warmer spring is guaranteed with EWI.

• Enhances The Property’s Visual Appeal

Looking for an excuse to rejuvenate your home’s aesthetic appeal? Well, you can as well try out adding an EWI system. There are a plethora of unique colours and styles you can pick from to beautify your home effortlessly.

• Adds Value To Property

An insulated home will generally cost more than an uninsulated one at the time of resale. Potential home buyers are more interested in the acquisition of a home with an EWI system due to its various benefits - and a higher demand can only imply a higher price!

how much to render a house?

Rendering a house’s external walls is one of the cheapest and most effective ways by which a building can be made waterproof and also good looking. If you’re thinking about rendering your house, figuring out the cost of completion is usually one of the most important things you’ll have to consider before you proceed and if you don’t know where to start, finding an experienced tradesperson who possesses several years of experience as well as the ability to overcome the different issues that he may be faced with while on the project is paramount. If you’re able to get one, however, you should know that they rarely come cheap.

When trying to determine the accurate house rendering cost estimate , a tradesperson will put into consideration a great number of factors. Even at that, a rough estimate still requires both skills and expertise to be able to take into account all the necessary factors. In general, a typical 3 bedroom home in the UK will cost within the range of £4000 to about £5500 for a complete render job on the outside and covering from top to bottom.

Usually, the most important factor which play the biggest role when determining rendering costs is the area that’s going to be covered by the render mix. Professional contractors will provide a quote based on the rendering costs per square metre. Below are some rough estimates of rendering costs of properties depending on their size (without VAT).

✓ For a small mid terrace house of about 40 to 50 square metre, the total rendering cost estimate is £3000 to £4000.

✓ For a large mid terrace house of about 70 to 180 square metre, the total rendering cost estimate is £3000 to £5000.

✓ For a three bedroom detached house of about 100 to 160 square metre, the total rendering cost estimate is £4000 to £5500.

how to build a porch?

A front porch is a glorious addition that would be a blessing to have in any home. It gives you a good floor space to enjoy your neighbourhood as well as your surroundings in the cool atmosphere of the outside living space. The question however is, how do you build a porch? Constructing the structure can be a very challenging task but with proper guidance and lots of practice, you can also be a skilled porch builder. To protect your investment, it’s advisable to hire the services of a professional for help with your porch especially if you lack proper training and experience. This way, you’ll get to save time and money. This guide is prepared to give you some insight into the porch building process.

lAssess Your Location

• Consider the location before proceeding with the project. It’s essential to select a location that’ll reduce the sunlight coming in.

lPlan The Materials Required For Your Porch

• You’ll have to decide the type of porch you’ll be going for. For example, your porch can be built out of wood, composite decking or if it’s going to utilize some stone flooring, brick or even tile.

lBuild Your Porch Foundation

• Dig the foundations deep to ensure stability while also putting in mind any pipework or cabling

• Fit a damp proof course

• Add the subfloor - this can be concrete or timber

lStart To Lay The Brick And Floor

• Lay the bricks evenly up to the DPC level

• Lay the floor

• Add the flooring protection

• Once done, you can lay the bricks to the window level

• You can fit in a window sill if required before proceeding the brick and block work until it reaches the roof timber’s height

• Fit the linter when you get to the top of where the window will reach.

lConstruct The Roof

• Build a timber framework

• Fit a breathable roof membrane

• Install the roof battens and lay the roof tiles.

• Add gutters

Does cavity wall insulation lead to damp problems?

Insulating a cavity wall should not affect the damp proofing of the wall. All insulation approved for use in cavity walls has been tested to ensure that it does not allow damp to pass through the wall. Some walls which receive a lot of wind driven rain are unsuitable for cavity wall insulation.

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