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29 Jul

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Macduff - AB44

Enquiry from: Petro V

Start Date: Immediate

Cavity wall insulation in Macduff

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02 Sep

Building work | Wall Rendering

Macduff - AB44

Enquiry from: Ronald G

Start Date: Immediate

i need front and back and garage and some dykes harled are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 bedrooms how many walls are you look...

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03 Oct

Conversion | Loft

Macduff - AB44

Enquiry from: David B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Property owner: Owner, Looking to convert into: Bedroom, Work description: joinery and plumb...

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01 Jan

House Extensions

Macduff - AB44

Enquiry from: Andy W

Start Date: Immediate

Looking for a garage with a 3/4 door and higher so I can get my Range Rover inside with ease, also looking at using trusts so I can get an upper level made with electric up and down stairs possible a ...

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02 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Macduff - AB44

Enquiry from: LORRAINE A

Start Date: Immediate

LOFT INSULATION REQUIRED BUT SMALL LOFT HATCH AND LIMITED HEIGHT. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 Do you currently have l...

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04 May

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Turriff - AB53

Enquiry from: Vladi M

Start Date: Immediate

looking for quote for cavity wall insulation. not sure if my house is insulated or if the cavity wall insulation is possible. thank you are you the property owner: owner of the property property type:...

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31 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Banff - AB45

Enquiry from: Revd D

Start Date: Immediate

i wish to obtain advice on the best form of insulation for our attic space, along with a quote. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have...

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08 Mar

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Turriff - AB53

Enquiry from: Alan B

Start Date: Immediate

Looking to get advice and quote for cavity wall insulation

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11 Feb

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Turriff - AB53

Enquiry from: Jim D

Start Date: Immediate

additional loft insulation

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03 Jan

Building work | General

Banff - AB45

Enquiry from: Andrew T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

External wall insulation Lead

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

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16 Sep

Building work | General

Banff - AB45

Enquiry from: Audrey F

Start Date: Immediate

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

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20 May

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Banff - AB45

Enquiry from: Rosemary M

Start Date: Immediate

complete reinsulation of the loft of our ex farmhouse built in 1862. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insulationn: yes do...

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01 Mar

Insulation | CERO Free

Turriff - AB53

Enquiry from: Malcolm B

Start Date: Immediate

insulation of external walls

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16 Jan

Insulation | CERO Free

Turriff - AB53

Enquiry from: Trish J

Start Date: Immediate

External insulation to house

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05 Dec

Insulation | CERO Free

Banff - AB45

Enquiry from: Wayne D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

external insulation/render to the walls of my property time scale: 1-3 months please call to appoint

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16 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Turriff - AB53

Enquiry from: David S

Start Date: Immediate

a quote for cavity wall insulation for an end terrace bungalow approx 50 m2 are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property ...

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03 Sep

Insulation | External Wall

Banff - AB45

Enquiry from: Stella S

Start Date: Immediate

call anytime. type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 3 how became interested in heat pump: upgrade heating quote requested on air source (wet) heat pump, to be supplied and fitted. are...

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18 Nov

Building Work | Porch

Banff - AB45

Enquiry from: Don F

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the home owner of that property? homeowner Are you replacing an existing porch or is this a new build? Replacement What material do you require, UPVC? UPVC What colour do you want it to be? Wh...

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11 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Banff - AB45

Enquiry from: Terence N

Start Date: Immediate

Roof /attic insulation

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02 Aug

Building work | General

Turriff - AB53

Enquiry from: Donald M

Start Date: Immediate

I NEED DESIGN ROOF TRUSSES FROM SUPPLIER WHO IS TO SUPPLY DESIGN CERTIFICATE FOR THE COMPLETE ROOF ALONG WITH ALL RELEVANT DRAWINGS SHOWING THE ROOF LAYOUT, BRACING AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS Time scale...

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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 Macduff is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

how long does a garage conversion take?

Garage conversion is a great way to add extra usable space to your home without having to extend your property. A fun fact is that, in the UK if you have your car parked in the garage, you’re in the minority. According to a research carried out by Admiral Loans, just about 33 percent of home owners in the UK store their cars in the garage. For most people the garage is literally a dumping ground that’s never fully utilized as such. In recent times, the garage is now being used to store a variety of other stuffs asides a car which includes garden furniture, tools and appliances, utilities such as washing machine, fridge and freezer as well as food and groceries. These facts show that more and more people are underutilizing their garage when they may actually be in need of more usable space in their property. So why not put into consideration converting the garage into a new space that would be able to serve more purpose?

If you’ve decided to convert your garage, you’d probably want to know the how long the project will take. There are a wide range of factors that can determine the duration of a garage conversion project. These factors include:

• If the foundation needs reinforcing

• If the floors, walls, or roofs are in a bad condition.

• If the ceiling height needs some raising

• If the insulation required in newer builds.

All aforementioned factors will make the garage conversion project take longer than expected. However, in normal situations garage conversions are relatively quick to complete once you start the building works. A single-car conversion will usually take about 3 to 4 weeks to complete depending on the existing garage’s structure.

Do I need planning permission for external wall insulation?

If you want to install an external wall, it is only wise to consider whether or not a planning permission is required in order to avoid a hefty fine. In a great kudos to the government and a welcome relief to home and property owners, the installation of external wall insulation is seen as an “improvement to the house and not an “extension or an “enlargement. Ultimately, this implies that external wall insulation fitting is to be done under permitted development and a planning application may not be required. However, like many other regulations, there are also exceptions to this rule and the main one is if the activity changes the appearance of your property. Properties such as a listed building having tighter regulations may pose some issues. As a result, we’d advise you to consult your local authority to ensure that there’s no fast rule to this topic before commencement of the external wall insulation project.

At the moment, according to the Government Building Regulations, the surface of the entire wall is to be improved to existing standards if the area to be insulated exceeds 25 percent of the wall. In normal situations this is usually the typical case, however to prevent avoidable fines and other possible punishments, it is always best to reach to your local authority and check out the rules guiding external wall insulation in your constituency. Furthermore, since external wall insulation is not a task that’s recommended to be done by yourself, you can also ask the professional external wall insulation fitting company for the applying rules before proceeding. As a good professional, the company should have a better knowledge of the rules and regulation guiding its activities.

how to repair a patio?

A patio is an outdoor space which can be used for a variety of stuffs which includes fun time with family and friends, reading time or just relaxing as the fresh breeze blows. With all these benefits and more, it’s becomes more obvious that there’s a need to keep your patio in a tip top condition at all times. If otherwise, you may not be able to enjoy your patio to your satisfaction and probably, for as long as you would want. You simply have to provide it with a regular maintenance which involves inspecting and identifying the damages that needs to be repaired before it gets out of hand. Fortunately, the minor repairs can be done by yourself if you’re confident enough. However, for bigger damages it’s advisable to call in a professional for help. In this article, we’ll take you through the patio reparation process.

✓ Prepare the area. This involves removing the problem piece gently and carefully. If there’s a piece you think can still be useful, store it in the re-use pile or you can start a new one. Once you’re done removing the pieces, the next thing to do would be to start removing anything that’s unwanted from the damaged area like debris, unwanted soil etc, and start sand fitting with some fresh sand. This should be levelled out to ensure there’s no bumps.

✓ With the sand down, you can start by putting the pieces back in together. This should be done gently to avoid any further damage. Do this until your patio

how thick should loft insulation be?

Over the years there has been an increase in the recommended thickness of loft insulation by the government. Obviously, the reason behind this is pretty simply - the thicker the layer of your loft insulation the bigger your savings. The UK government is very keen to every house in the country to have loft insulation fitted where possible as it helps to minimize the heating demands of these properties. Households get to benefit from loft insulation in so many ways which includes reduced energy energy bills as well as having a home that stays at a more comfortable temperature for longer.

 

Generally, for the government energy efficiency is crucial as it implies that the highest demand ( which is usually the time of the day when gas or electricity use is at its peak ) reduces, since each building requires slightly less energy. Overall, that ultimately implies that new power plants don’t have to be built which is some nice cost savings for the government.

 

In the 1980’s, any thickness of loft insulation from 25 mm to 50 mm was considered the standard. But then, building regulations stated that homes should have as much as 100 mm of loft insulation. Over time, this gradually increased to 270mm for new builds and also recommended for other properties, although not essential. As a result of this, there’s always a need to check how much insulation you currently have in your loft before you decide to purchase more. You may discover that you already have something within the range of 20 mm to 200 mm up there and knowing this and the insulation values will assist in determining how much more you’ll need to purchase, if any at all. You should also note that some modern materials can offer the same thermal insulation whilst not being as thick.

What time can builders start work?

The periods at which noisy work is permitted do vary across the nation because the Control of Pollution Act 1974 provided Local Authorities with the authority to regulate noise from construction sites and similar areas. At the same time as these do differ across unalike councils, the average hours throughout which noisy work is tolerable is usually between 8 am and 6 pm from Monday to Friday. This is usually based on the impression of ‘noisy work’ being carried out, so labours could start earlier to prepare things for the day but then not start carrying out their work until 8 am.

On Saturday’s builders are usually allowed to work between 8 am and 1 pm, but this can differ to some extent with different councils. It does mean that workers can start at the identical time as the rest of the week, but they are generally required to finish a lot prior. On Sundays and Bank Holidays there is not as much of detailed direction on hours, but most councils say that there should be no noisy work taking place. Although these are decent strategies, it is worth examining your Local Authority website as they can change slightly. Noisy work is commonly described as ‘noise audible at the site boundary’ and it may be the case that workers are there outside these hours but are setting up before carrying out noisy work.

Local Authorities also recognise that now and then it is unescapable to work separately to these hours, such as work on railway tracks that must be done when trains are not running. Though, local councils do have the authority to serve an announcement on individuals carrying out building or demolition works and tell them how the work should be carried out to evade a possible lawful noise irritation.

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.

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.

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