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St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: David B
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45m2 floor screed at 65mm over PIR and underfloor heating pipes
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St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: David B
Start Date: Immediate
45m2 floor screed at 65mm over PIR and underfloor heating pipes
St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: Silvano S
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Require eps bead cavity insulation ground floor into a lean to extension. Roof removed and cavity exposed, ép beads can be pumped into cavity from wall plate level
St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: MRs L
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Loft insulation, some of it disturbed, needs re-fitting and brining up to date.
St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: Alan B
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repair/relay fibre glass in roof space and topup thicknes
St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: Shaun D
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Brick built porch with a door at the front of the house
St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: NIGEL C
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customer made an enquiry for cavity wall insulation and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.mr lives in the st. neots area and would like a call to discuss options.see...
St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: Ken C
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customer requested quotes for single storey house extension from a builder around st. neots. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the...
St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: Ken C
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rear extension, plans available 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 proper...
St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: Anthony S
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summerhouse roof insulated are you the property owner: owner of the property are you interested in cavity wall insulation: no how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 do you currently have loft insulationn:...
St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: Mena B
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check if property has cavity installation and if not how much will it cost. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 19...
St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: Joan V
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remove wide window in lounge and build dining room 2 windows 1 radiator 1 centre light 2 wall lights 4 plugs upstairs remove smaller window to access new bedroom with 1 window 1 double doors to juliet...
St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: Gordon A
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Stud wall in garage with door
St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: Fadi W
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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1930-70 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incentive: g...
St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: Asli H
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are you the property owner: owner have you considered getting your windows replaced to match a new conservatory: no other forms: kitchen design & installation, house extension agreed to receive quote...
St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: Fiona C
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small 2 or 3 brick height wall with 3 support pillars ready for metal railings to go on top. its just the brick work i want a quote for. the length of the wall is probably about 50 bricks. are you th...
St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: Sandra D
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brick up garage door opening and fit window are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how much work would you say needs to be done: small job do you require the bricks...
St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: Vlad A
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could you please advise on the estimated cost for repair of the following: no flashing at junction of porch roof to main wall and the mortar joint has opened which will allow water into the roof area...
St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: Gary S
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we’re interested in converting part of our garage to some office space. the garage is semi-detached with the neighbours, and measures roughly 5.8m long by 2.9m wide. we’d like to convert about 1/3...
St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: Imran D
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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...
St. Neots - PE19
Enquiry from: Ken C
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1.5 metres Extension away from the main building. 7.0 metres along the building. Pitched roof. Double storey.
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.
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.
One of the main reasons why fitted wardrobes are a popular choice amongst homeowners is due to the fact that they’re able to help maximise storage space and since they’re usually customized for the particular room, they’re always good looking. However, just like any other home item, over time your installed wardrobe may start to look a bit dated and old fashioned. In these type of events and in order to save money, several homeowners would prefer to update its look to a more modern one without having to completely replace the fitted wardrobe with a new one. In this guide, we’ll give some great tips on how to update your old fitted wardrobe. Let’s take a look!
✓ Add mirrors to the wardrobe doors. Your old fitted wardrobe may be made of old fashioned laminate or chipboard which happens to draw scratches and dents here and there. If this is the case, you can simply add mirrors to help conceal the damage or unsightly marks.
✓ Include decorative trimming or panelling. You can choose from the various styles of trimmings you’ll find at hardware stores. By adding some strips of moulding, the whole look of your fitted wardrobe can change significantly.
✓ Painting. If the surface of the wardrobe permits, painting can go a long way to alter the look of the wardrobe.
✓ Change the handles. Handles may seem as a little item that doesn’t add to the aesthetics of the wardrobe. However, in reality, change your old handle with a more modern and fashionable one can make a great difference to the wardrobe’s overall appearance.
✓ Upgrade the interior. You can upgrade the interior of your wardrobe to give you more options and a better appearance. For instance, you may wish to have part of the wardrobe to offer integrated shelving or perhaps pull out drawers rather than having all the interior space for hanging clothes and garments.
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.
A double house extension is basically a construction to any aspect of your house that elevates up to offer two floors of space. It can be structured to suit your existing home in two storeys or as a side wing on a taller property. If you’re considering building a double house extension, then estimating the cost is a very important task to do before commencing the project. In this article, we’ll give you an idea of the cost of a double house extension so you can estimate yours accordingly.
The double house extension cost depends on several factors that’s specific to your home as well as your design choice. These includes:
• Location of your property. Places like London and the southeast will generally cost more than the other regions due to higher demands.
• Accessibility of the site. The ease of your site’s accessibility also plays a key role in the price.
• Size of the extension. The more the extension’s size in footprint and square metres, the higher the possible costs.
• Materials used in making the roof as well as the complexity of the roof design.
• Your choice of finishing. These includes flooring window and door frames, glazing, underfloor heating and roof lights.
• Your property’s soil type. Different types of soil requires varying treatments as well as materials to develop solid foundations.
Constructing a double house extension is a quite simple build in terms of technicality when its to the side or rear of your house as this can also help you save some money. Generally, considerably expanding your home’s space by building a double house extension will cost within the range of £1,500 per m2 to about £2,800 per m2.
If you’re considering converting a barn or buying one, you shouldn’t need to worry about it being cold. This is because building regulations dictate that when you convert a barn, you need to insulate it to meet specific standards. However, it’s worth considering its heating system and ceiling heights carefully – some barn conversions are likely to take longer and be more expensive to heat up than others.
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.
Are you considering converting your garage into a more usable space in your home? If yes, then you’d probably want to know if you’ll require building regs before converting the garage. The answer to this question is yes. Although you may not require planning approval to convert your garage into a more usable space, but you’d usually need approval under the Building Regulations.
When re-structuring your garage into a habitable space, the following should be taken into consideration: structural alterations, ventilation, moisture proofing, insulation, fireproofing, escape routes as well as the submission of a building building notice or full plan application to the local council in order to inform them about the planned project.
• Walls
You’ll require an approval if you plan to infill the garage door with a window and a new wall. This is because the garage may have been built of a shallow slab which implies that a new foundation would be needed for the new wall construction.
• Floor
Even though there’s a high possibility that the garage floor is strong enough for domestic use since its designed to withstand the weight of vehicles, you may however need to upgrade to make sure it suitable for both thermal insulation and damp proofing. In addition, there may also be the need to to alter the floor level in such a way that it matches that of the remaining parts of the house.
• Ventilation
According to the Building Regulations requirements, there’s a need for adequate ventilation for each individual rooms which includes garage conversions for general health purposes. What’s going to determine the ventilation level that’ll be required is the frequency at which the room is used. Ventilation can be provided through purge or simply opening the window or via trickle ventilation.
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