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Beech Contractors

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Beach contractors have paved and resurfaced everything from championship golf courses to domestic driveways as a team we p...
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Recent Builder Enquiries

23 Aug

Building Work | Porch

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Delyan I

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the home owner of that property? yes Are you replacing an existing porch or is this a new build? - What material do you require, UPVC? upvc What colour do you want it to be? white I assume you...

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09 Jul

House Extensions | Single Storey

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Idnam H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

External wall insulation Lead External wall insulation Lead

double storey back extention and also single storey front extention time scale: 1-3 months please call to appoint

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08 Apr

Conversion | Garage

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Alastair H

Start Date: Immediate

hi were looking at getting a quote to cover 1 half of a double garage into a playroom and to cut a door through into the house. address is 62 ansley way, st ives what will the space be used for: livi...

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20 Oct

Conversion | Loft

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: James E

Start Date: Immediate

thinking of loft conversion have bungalow we looking to add two bedrooms n are you the property owner: owner of the property what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you looking t...

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20 Oct

House Extensions

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Andrew T

Start Date: Immediate

We would like to add two bedrooms to the side of our bungalow

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08 Oct

Insulation | CERO Free

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Alexander K

Start Date: Immediate

External cavity wall insulation on 4 bed detached house

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26 Sep

Insulation | Loft / Roof

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Emilia H

Start Date: Immediate

loft insulation required are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 do you currently have loft insulationn: no age of property: ...

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10 Jul

Insulation | External Wall

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Chris B

Start Date: Immediate

pass: 4 - call anytime. type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 3 approximate age of building: 50 years existing heating system: boiler and radiators (oil / lpg) mains gas available: no...

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12 Feb

Conversion | Garage

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Jeremy C

Start Date: Immediate

Full conversion including door and window, lighting and radiator. Consider adding shower, toilet and basin too depending on cost and room to work with. Floor to be tiled. Are you the property owner:...

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27 Aug

House Extensions | Single Storey

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Andy L

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: Detached Looking For: Si...

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27 Aug

House Extensions

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Andy L

Start Date: Immediate

Single storey extension to front of house 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 proper...

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11 Sep

House Extensions

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Rachel A

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: Relative of Owner Property Type: Semi detached Looking For: S...

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09 Sep

House Extensions | Single Storey

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Rachel A

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: Relative of Owner Property Type: Semi detached Looking For: S...

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12 Aug

House Extensions

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Paul T

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Looking For: Single storey extension Do you have planning permission: No Do you have plans drawn up: No Do you require Plumbing...

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12 Aug

House Extensions | Single Storey

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Paul T

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: Terrace Looking For: Sin...

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06 Aug

House Extensions

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Gareth P

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached

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22 Apr

House Extensions | Single Storey

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Mark W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Side extension of first floor, above garage ( additional bedroom). To be built on stilts. Three windows with en-suite and built in wardrobes. Time scale: 1-3 months Please call to appoint

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28 Oct

House Extensions

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Gina H

Start Date: Immediate

Single storey extension 4x6m. To include utility/shower room of 2x6m , back door. Double doors to garden from main extended room , current external doors replaced by internal glazed doors, lighting.

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02 Aug

New Build | Residential

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Mindaugas G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Hello, I am interested in building a house in UK (looking for land right now). So I thought i need to start investigating prices and options. So I would need to take mortgage for this project so n...

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15 Jul

New Build | Residential

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Andrew M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

quote for building and end of terrace, 2 bed bungalow with and without habitable loft space

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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 St Ives is:

£24,642

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

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Builder FAQs

how to repair a paved driveway?

Generally, a paved driveway is always subjected to regular usage and yours isn’t likely to be an exception, otherwise you won’t be here. Regular usage automatically necessitates regular maintenance of the driveway in order to extend its lifespan, make your property safer and add more value to it. This maintenance will involve a frequent inspection of the paved driveway so as to identify and repair divots, cracks as well as rutting. Paved driveways usually have a lifespan ranging between 15 to 20 years, but this can only be guaranteed when backed by regular maintenance activities. Failure to provide your paved driveway with a regular maintenance will lead to a rapid deterioration within just a couple of years after installation.

The issues commonly faced by paved driveways is usually different based on several factors such as the weather, your location, your property’s sub base as well as some other elements. The ability to identify the problems and solve or repair them on time is key to success while it’s also save you some time and money. In this article we’re going to look at how to go about do-it-yourself tasks that involves minor cracks. More intense damages are advised to be handled only by professionals.

✓ Prepare the area. Clear the debris, weed the plants or vegetation (if any).

✓ Use a strong spray from a garden hose to wash clean the cracks

✓ In the event whereby the crack is deep, simply fill it until it reach about a quarter inch of the surface with sand.

✓ Tamp down the sand to make it more compact.

✓ Apply a patching compound to the surface of the cracked paved driveway.

✓ Leave it for some time to cure.

✓ Once cured, you can then apply your sealant.

can i refurbish a house in conservation area?

Due to the fact that we live in a country (the UK) with so much history as well as architectural beauty, there’s a need to have what’s commonly called “Conservation Area. A Conservation Area is basically an area which is designated by the local authority and is established in order to protect and enhance areas of historical and architectural interest which includes both rural and urban areas. Therefore, when it comes to refurbishment project in a conservation area, there’s usually a lot of things that needs to be put into consideration as well as hurdles to scale in order to make alterations to your property without any interruptions from the law.

In general, all properties in a conservation area have strict regulations governing the outlook of the houses, as this plays a major role in the appearance of the area as a whole. As a result, if you wish to bring down a building, fence, wall or even railing and the likes, you’ll need to obtain prior consent before you proceed. An easy way to go about any refurbishment plan is to to ensure the usage of exactly the same materials that exists in the current house. When you abide by the rules, you’ll be in a more favourable position to acquire the needed prior consent.

The short and simple answer to the question is yes, you can refurbish a house in a conservation area but subject to the approval of the local authority through a planning permission. And when it comes to submitting a planning application for approval, some are aspects will usually be subjected to more intense examinations than the others. Hence, the need to make sure that your refurbishment plans are all friendly in a similar way to the neighbouring buildings and environment.

Does a converted basement need windows?

Windows or lightwells can be a great way to introduce natural light into your basement, making it a more valuable, enjoyable space. However, they’re not always an essential requirement.

It’s important for your basement conversion to meet ventilation and fire safety building regulations. Windows can be a good way to do this, but they’re not the only option. Stack or mechanical ventilation, or ensuring that stairs up from your basement connect to an exit can be a good alternative.

So, while windows can be a great asset to your basement conversion, if you can’t afford them or they’re not structurally feasible, you can still create a basement conversion without them.

How do I know if I have cavity wall insulation?

With cavity walls being very similar to other type of brick works, it can be quite confusing to figure out the type of wall your property possesses. If your house was constructed after the 1920s, then its highly likely the you have cavity walls, while older houses (houses before the 1920s) are likely to have solid walls. What’s more? If you happen to own a home that was built in the last decade, then it’s very possible that it was built with insulation installed during construction.

An effective way to determine whether or not your property is built with cavity wall is to examine the brickwork on your home’s exterior. The bricks will typically possess a regular pattern if it features cavity walls. In the event whereby the brick work is covered by render, you can also figure it out by taking a measurement of the wall’s width. If the brick wall is beyond 3000mm in thickness ( from the exterior wall to the interior wall), then it probably features a cavity. Meanwhile, a wall that’s narrower is very likely to be solid. Stone walls, on the other hand, may actually be thicker but are most times solid.

In a situation whereby your house is built using steel frame or timber frame, or made using pre-fabricated concrete, there are varying rules that applies when it comes to insulation and should be examined by an expert before any insulation is installed. More often than not, most contractors will have installed special air vents, which can also be a good indicator that a cavity wall insulation has been done.

Are barn conversions VAT exempt?

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.

how much loft insulation do I need?

Over the years, more and more home and property owners are beginning to realize the huge benefits that can be derived from loft insulation being a worthwhile investment. It’s quite worrisome the way in which energy bills have soared over the past 10 years and loft insulation is a considerable affordable energy efficiency measure that can go a long way to help increase your home’s energy savings.

 

As far back as the 1980’s, the standard when it comes to insulation thickness was 25 mm to 50 mm which was, at the time, considered to be sufficient. However, building regulations have changed the norm that now states that a new build needs to possess 270 mm of insulation in the loft in order to achieve the required u-value of less than 0.16/m2k based on the standard rock wool or sheep wool insulation.

 

Generally with loft insulation, there’s a law of depreciating returns which implies that the first couple of insulation centimetres will save you many times the cost of the installation, however an extra layer or centimetre is going to add less value to the point where it’ll no longer be wise or worthwhile to add any further centimetre. Therefore, with cheaper energy prices 30 years back, that additional couple of centimetres was not just worthwhile, but with the recent alarming rises in costs of fuel, that additional £10 savings per year has all of sudden changed to £30 which makes it become a lot more attractive.

 

If you already have 270 mm of loft insulation, regardless of the material you’re looking to add you’re most likely not going to benefit from a top up. The cost of the materials and installation will definitely be too high for the couple of pounds it’ll save you per year.

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.

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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