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Essential Paving

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Hi my name is Sam I'm the owner of essential paving we are a family run Business having been in the ground work indus...
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James building & roofing Cambs Offer the complete professional construction services . We specialise in extensions, loft...
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only the finest home improvement Products we are dedicated to making your dreams a reality. With Norwich roofing and home ...
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The Fascia Division

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The Fascia Division are specialist installers of fascias, soffits, guttering and cladding. Our experienced installers a...
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Lincs Surface Care is a trusted provider of surface cleaning and maintenance solutions. With a focus on professional-grade...

Recent Builder Enquiries

21 Feb

Building work | General

Chatteris - PE16

Enquiry from: Glenn T

Start Date: Immediate

Need a 6 wheeler Muckaway due to tight access

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11 Mar

Building Work | Porch

Chatteris - PE16

Enquiry from: Egle L

Start Date: Immediate

It's a mid terraced house and we want a brick porch that doesn't require planning permission (as big as legally possible).

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22 Dec

Driveway Repair

Chatteris - PE16

Enquiry from: Connie W

Start Date: Immediate

repair or replacement of rotten window timber and sills. grade 2 listed. 1 bay/ sash window. 2 upstairs windows, 2 dormers, 1 skylight. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type:...

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21 Jul

House Extensions

Chatteris - PE16

Enquiry from: IVAN B

Start Date: Less than one month

extend the master bedroom which was once the garage to make the bedroom bigger looking for a 10ft width by 17ft length extension and knock through to existing bedroom Customer is currently in the pro...

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21 Jul

House Extensions | Single Storey

Chatteris - PE16

Enquiry from: IVAN B

Start Date: Less than one month

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...

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01 May

Building work | General

Chatteris - PE16

Enquiry from: Daniel B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Time scale: 1-3 months Other Forms: 5 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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23 Jan

Conversion | Garage

Chatteris - PE16

Enquiry from: A

Start Date: Immediate

Garage conversion into a bedroom

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23 May

Conversion | Garage

Chatteris - PE16

Enquiry from: S G

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Home owner Double garage conversion plus additional link|The garage is already linked from a utility room at the back of the property, but we want to add a front wall only, remove 2 part walls to hav...

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13 May

Conversion | Garage

Chatteris - PE16

Enquiry from: S

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Double garage conversion plus additional link|The garage is already linked from a utility room at the back of the property, but we want to add a front wall only, remove 2 part walls to have our new ki...

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05 May

Conversion | Garage

Chatteris - PE16

Enquiry from: S

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Double garage conversion plus additional link|The garage is already linked from a utility room at the back of the property, but we want to add a front wall only, remove 2 part walls to have our new ki...

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22 Apr

New Build | Residential

Chatteris - PE16

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We would like to have a small indoor swimming pool, however we are looking something that is not to expensive. We like to get a quotation and what are the option.

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06 Apr

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Chatteris - PE16

Enquiry from: Helen M

Start Date: Immediate

Property owner Loft and cavity wall insulation Please call to appoint

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21 Feb

Insulation | CERO Free

Chatteris - PE16

Enquiry from: Charlotte G

Start Date: Immediate

External wall insulation front and side Time scale: Immediate

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30 Apr

Building work | General

Chatteris - PE16

Enquiry from: Marilyn W

Start Date: Immediate

Home Owner Lightweight Tiled Roof for Summer House Wooden Structure Approx 7ft x 6ft Supplied and Fitted Time scale: Immediate Please Call to Appoint *

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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 Chatteris is:

£24,642

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Chatteris £9,750-£18,450
Loft conversion in Chatteris £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Chatteris £33,500-£54,000
Loft insulation in Chatteris £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Chatteris £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Chatteris £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Chatteris £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Chatteris £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Chatteris £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Chatteris £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Chatteris £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Chatteris £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Chatteris £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Chatteris £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Chatteris £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Chatteris £638-£978
Residential new builds in Chatteris £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Chatteris £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Chatteris £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Chatteris £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Chatteris £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Chatteris £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Chatteris £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Chatteris £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Chatteris £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Chatteris £21,600-£37,400
Soundproofing in Chatteris £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Chatteris £761-£51,140
Garden room in Chatteris £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Chatteris £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

Why has my driveway sunk?

Driveways usually sink because they haven’t been laid properly. They may not have been dug deep enough, or the installer might not have used the right materials. This will need to be corrected at the earliest opportunity, although in extreme cases, the driveway may need to be completly be relaid.

when is underpinning required

If you’re currently experiencing some structural issues with your building or property and you’ve heard a thing or two about the several benefits associated with getting underpinning done, you may be wondering if underpinning might just be the answer to your worries. Well, one thing you should when it comes to underpinning is the fact that, while there are some structural issues that may actually warrant an underpinning job, there are also some situations that can not be fixed by underpinning. In this post, we’re going to consider the events whereby underpinning of your house will be required. Let’s take a look!

First and foremost, you should know that underpinning isn’t required for issues related to slab heave. Footing movements which are likely to reverse normally occur when the content of the soil moisture changes unevenly which gives rise to slab heave. This movement results for a reversible effect.

Generally, underpinning is done to remedy problems related with the movement of the footings of a building or property, but as stated above – not all movements require underpinning. So, when is underpinning required? More often than not, a situation that’s resolved by underpinning is the event whereby the footings of a building or structure drops or subside as a result of some reasons that are irreversible. For example, footing movements caused by a footing set on a soft or loose soil which may be irreversible.

In the event whereby the footings of your house haven’t been installed as deep as required during the initial construction, then you will need to have your building underpinned to make it more stable. If you’re also looking to increase the load on your foundation like adding another storey, you may also need to have your house underpinned to support the extra weight added.

what is rendering on a house?

Rendering is an external wall’s plastered finish which provides a smooth finish while also protecting the brickwork from the elements like rain, snow and the likes. The traditional rendering is normally applied in two or three coats which enables it to be more resistant to surface cracks. In modern times, the finishes are largely different from the grey pebble dash of post war housing. Today, we now have a plethora of specialist products to pick from such as through-coloured silicone renders as well as one coat renders. The types of renders include the following:

✓ Cement renders. These are the common option that are usually mixed on site and used in a number of applications, then painted when dried. There’s a need to paint this type of render regularly to keep them looking great.

✓ Polymer renders. These are pre mixed and mostly pre coloured (usually with through colouring).

✓ Through-coloured products. These rendered do not need to be painted as the pigment is already added in the manufacturing process to colour the whole render.

✓ Lime renders. These are superior to cement as they’re less likely to trap moisture in the brickwork and also more good looking. However, they’re generally more costly and more difficult to apply.

Overall, rendering on a house provides several benefits. Not only is it able to protect your brickwork against the elements like the rain and wind, but it can also make the building more efficient. Being fully aware that about 30 percent of the energy used in heating a home is lost via the external walls, making use of a product such as acrylic insulated render is a smart approach to improve your home’s energy efficiency without affecting your interior living space.

how does cavity wall insulation work?

In recent times, more and more home and property owners are starting to come to terms with the large returns and little investment in cavity wall insulation provides. For a relatively little amount you can achieve a lot, from an increase in your home’s energy efficiency and reduction in heating bills to a huge boost in your property’s resale value and lots more. This makes you wonder how an ordinary insulation can help you achieve so much, right? Well, you’re definitely not alone! Several other potential investors are also eager to know exactly how the cavity wall insulation works to deliver all these juicy benefits. In this post, we’re going to go provide you with a detailed insight on how cavity wall insulation works. Let’s take a look!

 

Typically, cavity wall insulation works as acting as a shield which prevents the escape of heat from your home. It features a reflective surface which serves as a barrier to reflect heat from one side of the panel, effectively minimizing the amount of heat conduction that escapes through. This protection of your home from heat penetration comes with a couple of benefits with the obvious one being an incredible thermal efficiency. An insulated home or property is able to maintain a much more balanced temperature throughout the year – staying a lot cooler during the summer months and retain the heat generated during the winter months. However, a less talked about benefit is the fact that when an insulation is done during the construction of a house, the whole development phase can be completed a lot quicker. This is mainly because insulation offers total protection against weather conditions which enables internal trades to continue without the need to wait for brickwork or cladding to be completed.

How many bricks can a bricklayer lay in a day?

Well, just like many other team work, a bricklayer is only as good as his supporting cast. And a hard-working labourer should be able to keep three bricklayer gangs happy. But even when he gets to serve just one bricklayer, the site conditions and nature of the wall can also play a huge role in determining the number of bricks that can be laid within 24 hours.

With the best possible site condition, hard-working labourer and best scenario with no pillars, no face brick, long straight wall and no wall ties, a well trained bricklayer should be able to lay within a range of 800 to 1100 bricks all day long. However, you rarely get walls like this as there is always going to be some corner or curve somewhere which usually takes some time to get right. Furthermore, once the bricklayer has laid up to 5 feet, there’ll be a need to get some lift. From that point onwards, the job understandably gets slower and tougher - meaning there’ll most definitely be a face brick.

In addition, there are multiple other factors that can affect the number of bricks that can be laid in a day. Sometimes its the complex designs or weather that’ll determine the daily rate.

With the aforementioned factors and more realistically, on a good day and great site, an expert bricklayer should be able to lay about 500 to 800 bricks in a day. This is generally a very good target, but of course you never can tell with the reasons above and other factors that are simply beyond the control of the bricklayer. If you have a project and want it completed as soon as possible, you can pay the bricklayers based on the number of bricks laid to increase their efficiency.

How much plasterboard do I need?

How Much Plasterboard Do I Need?

Although many people especially contractors have a tough time estimating the number of drywall or plasterboard needed to complete a project, it’s a rather simple task if all factors are taken into consideration. If you’re able to follow the same procedures taken by professionals to count dry wall sheets, you’ll be in the right direction. Let’s have a look at the procedures to follow!

lTake Square Footage Measurement

• Measure the square footage of the area where the plasterboard will be fitted.

• Multiply the height by the width of each wall or ceiling area.

• Add all quantities to obtain a total square-foot amount.

lCalculate Drywall Sheets

• To calculate the number of drywall or plasterboard sheet is very simple once you’ve gotten the total square footage.

• To get started, simply divide the total square footage of area by 32 (that’s if you are using a 4 by 8 sheets) or you can also make use of 48 to make the division (only if you’re making use of the 4 by 12 sheets).

• The answer you get after the division will give you the full number of plasterboard sheets that’s required to complete the project.

We’d recommend you include an extra 10 to 15 percent of whatever you calculate to take care of the possible odd cuts and wastages. This implies that if your total area is 1600 square feet while incorporating 4 by 8 sheets, simply divide 1600 by 32 which equals 50 sheets, now take 10% of 50 which equals 5, then add back the 5 extra to the 50 sheets earlier calculated to get 55 sheets. If you wish to estimate the cost, simply multiply the number of sheets gotten by the price per sheet. Do not forget to include delivery charges and local taxes.

can a mortgage include renovation costs?

It can be very hurtful when you’re looking to get a house and then identifies one that’s almost perfect, but that one thing that’s lacking is significant enough to prevent you from making an offer. For instance, you may like neighbourhood, the lot’s size, the number of bedroom and lots more. However, the only thing that’s holding you from making an offer is the outdated kitchen. This is the point where you wonder whether a mortgage can include the cost of renovation. In this article, we’re going to give you a good insight into this and more. Let’s have a look!

One of the major things your lender will put into consideration when you apply for a mortgage is the price of the property in question. For instance, so you’ve found your “almost perfect home for let’s say £400,000 and the cost of your intended renovation work runs up to about £150,000. In this event, you’re definitely going to find lenders who wouldn’t be too keen to let go of their cash. And that’s mainly due to the fact that lenders are only able to afford you, at best, 95 percent of the purchasing price. In other words, if you really want the house, you’ll have to finance it yourself no matter how much potential you think the house possesses.

This, however, does not mean that you can’t find some mortgage lenders who’ll allow for building costs. They exist, but this will mostly take place when the work is complete and the property is revalued. You may also be lucky enough to get a purchase plus improvements mortgage which allows you to renovate now and pay off the renovations over time at a better interest rate than other loan types.

What qualifications should a builder have?

Some individuals who have been in the construction department for many years may not be qualified, that is, they may not have undergone an apprenticeship and/or trade certificate courses, but they might still be very skilled at their work. However, anybody can pick up a sledgehammer and demand themselves a builder lacking any skills or training. The wise thing would be to ask the builder coming to your house about what qualifications they have and what training they have undergone.

Licensing of building practitioners

You can now check if your builder or tradesperson is a licensed building practitioner by using an electronic public register which has a record of every registered builder. Being licensed provides you with an assurance that the builder who is about to do your work has proven his shill to the government and earned his right to be a practitioner. If you wish for certain important building and design work on your home it is imperative that you hire a licensed practitioner, the act is very common when you compare the scenario with when you have to call a plumber or an electrician regarding any work.

In order to become a builder in the UK, you must complete an apprenticeship or an NVQ. NVQ is another popular route to becoming a builder. You can also get your NVQ even when you are working as an apprentice. You can also make it based on any recognised overseas qualification.

All associates maintain a Code of Practice and Conduct which sets the standards for all stages of the building procedure. The Code requires builders to:

• Submit quotes on projects for which they have time.

• Securing the contract with a sufficient insurance cover.

• Maintain honesty and integrity at all times.

• Obey the law and industry standards of conduct.

All members of the construction association must also follow a code of conduct. As a consumer, if you think your builder has breached the Code of Conduct or the Code of Ethics, you can file a written against him or her.

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