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Wisbech - PE13
Enquiry from: Charmaine D
Start Date: Immediate
Quote for underpinning property and quote for extension foundations. Please only respond if you carry out underpinning works.
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Wisbech - PE13
Enquiry from: Charmaine D
Start Date: Immediate
Quote for underpinning property and quote for extension foundations. Please only respond if you carry out underpinning works.
Wisbech - PE13
Enquiry from: Mike B
Start Date: Immediate
customer in the wisbech area made an enquiry a couple of projects including house extension.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the pr...
Wisbech - PE14
Enquiry from: Tpm J
Start Date: Immediate
cavity insulation my bugalow are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: post-2000 are you in a conservation area: unknow...
Wisbech - PE14
Enquiry from: Anna F
Start Date: Immediate
we need flooring and door replacement for a double garage are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: double garage what will the space be used for: other do you require plumbing ...
Wisbech - PE13
Enquiry from: Krasimir C
Start Date: Immediate
porch build to the front door are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning permission: no what material are you looking for: wood what material would you like the roof made f...
Wisbech - PE13
Enquiry from: Krasimir C
Start Date: Immediate
Porch build to the front door
Wisbech - PE13
Enquiry from: Alison R
Start Date: Immediate
I don't really want a conservatory - more like a large porch with 2 entrance doors either side of a passageway.
Wisbech - PE13
Enquiry from: Gary W
Start Date: Immediate
having a larger conservatory need a larger foundation and base and new wall laid are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached do you require the bricks to be supplied too: y...
Wisbech - PE14
Enquiry from: James C
Start Date: Immediate
1-2m2 porch. brick built ideally are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached looking for: porch do you have planning permission: yes do you have plans drawn up: no d...
Wisbech - PE13
Enquiry from: Amanda B
Start Date: Immediate
survey for proposed cavity wall insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1970-2000 are you in a conservatio...
Wisbech - PE13
Enquiry from: Michelle S
Start Date: Immediate
customer in wisbech areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for house extension.confirmed interest via telephone, sms and email at 25/04/2021 09:22.please call...
Wisbech - PE13
Enquiry from: Jaclyn P
Start Date: Immediate
check to see if wall cavity filler is needed on one external wall and how much this would cost. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: pre 1...
Wisbech - PE13
Enquiry from: Orlando P
Start Date: Immediate
are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you require a top up: yes age of property: 1900-30 are you interested in cavity wa...
Wisbech - PE13
Enquiry from: Orlando P
Start Date: Immediate
warm loft the floor and the underside of the roof will need to be insulated. the underside of the roof can also be boarded over and the decorated are you the property owner: owner of the property pro...
Wisbech - PE13
Enquiry from: Paul B
Start Date: Immediate
front garden wall has been smashed. needs rebuilding to match existing brickwork. would like to get some quotes please. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how mu...
Wisbech - PE13
Enquiry from: David E
Start Date: Immediate
are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms property age: 1900-30 interested in quote for cavity wall and loft insulatio...
Wisbech - PE13
Enquiry from: David E
Start Date: Immediate
external wall installation full house please property age: 1900-30 are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms please cal...
Wisbech - PE13
Enquiry from: Jenny M
Start Date: Immediate
fix roof trusses to newly built extension and tile roof. size of extension 5m x 4.6m
Wisbech - PE14
Enquiry from: LEE B
Start Date: Immediate
2 x brick gate pllars, 3 (more if recommended) bricks wide at base, step in to 2 or bricks wide. 6ft 9 inch tall. brick indentation (just an inset as an aesthetic feature) on each face. back filled...
Wisbech - PE13
Enquiry from: Sue M
Start Date: Immediate
refelting of shed roof. take off and dispose of old felt. supply and fit new felt time scale: immediate please call to appoint
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 adviceIf you’re about to carry out a loft conversion project, you’d probably be wondering how long it’ll take to complete the task. Well, you’re not alone! This is one of the most common questions when it comes to loft conversion projects, however, providing a set timeframe for completion of such projects is impossible as all loft conversions vary. There are different factors that can determine the duration of your project. These factors include, the materials to be used, the type of the proposed loft conversion, the kind of staircase you’ll like to have installed, the number of windows included, the number of rooms to be added as well as a number of other influencing factors. As a result of these variables, the milestones and timings provided are only to be taken as guidelines. If you’d really like to have a set date, you can get in touch with a professional for help.
Generally, it’ll take up to 8 weeks to complete a loft conversion project.
✓ The first week activities will include putting up scaffolding, receiving the first materials for the build and creating an opening in the roof to gain access to the loft space.
✓ In the second week, the structure of the roof will be ammended and more support added.
✓ Third week, the floor joists will be fitted, building of the loft conversion will start, completion of the external roof works and commencement of plumbing and electric works.
✓ Fourth week, complete the building, construct the loft floor, fit the roof windows, insulation, ventilation and internal stud walls.
✓ Fifth week, apply plaster and plasterboard to the room walls, create a staircase opening and fit the new staircase.
✓ Sixth week, plaster the staircase area, complete plumbing and electrical works, hang the doors, fit skirting, handrails and bannisters and start decoration.
✓ Seventh week, complete the decoration and clean and wipe out all wastes.
✓ Eight week, complete all the remaining tasks.
Planning permission is not normally needed for a loft conversion as they are covered by permitted development rights. A conversion company will tell you if you do and help you with this. For more information, see our article about planning permission.
The best way to go about converting a basement depends on its current condition and what you’d like to use it for.
If you’re happy with its size and structure, and just want to turn it into useful storage space, then your project shouldn’t be too complicated. You’ll simply need to make sure it’s damp proof and waterproof – either by fitting tanking or a cavity drain membrane with a sump and pump. You may also need to invest in new flooring, fit basic lighting, and plaster and paint the walls and ceiling.
If you’d like to turn your basement into living space, then you’ll need to think about ventilation, insulation and heating. If this involves creating a kitchen or bathroom, you’ll also need to incorporate plumbing.
If you want to extend your basement, add lightwells, or fit windows and a sunken garden, this makes things much more complicated. You’ll probably want to hire an architect or basement conversion building specialist to help you with the design and planning, and you’ll need a structural engineer to help you ensure your property is sufficiently supported.
If you’re about to start your house extension project and wondering how long it’ll take to complete, you’re not alone! This is one of the most common questions that’s asked by homeowners in the UK and across the globe. However, there’s no single precise answer for this as there are multiple factors that’ll affect the length of time it’ll take to complete your home extension. These factors include the size of the construction work as well as whether you’re planning to live in the house after completion or otherwise.
For a single extension, the length of time it’ll take to complete the home extension is normally up to 3 months. So let’s break this down:
As you would have expected, the first step to be taken is the preparation of the site. You start by digging out the footing and preparing the foundation which should take about 2 weeks. This is then followed by the damp course installation as well as the fitting of any drains needed around the extension which will also take a further 2 weeks.
The 5th week will be for the construction of the external walls as well as putting the blockwork in place for the provision of the cavity wall insulation. A further 2 weeks after this, will be dedicated to the installation of the roof structure and the internal walls.
It’s at this junction that you’ll call on your weather proof installer to fit in your uPVC windows and doors. Once done, the gas fitters and electricians will have to be on site to connect power to your new extension building. Subsequently, this will be followed by internal wall plastering as well as breaking through your main house. Once the plaster is dried, decorations completed and all the required furniture and units installed, the extension is ready for use.
This is an individual who is trained in the art of working with concrete blocks or bricks, clay bricks as well as other kinds of mortar building materials. In a combination of these materials and good bricklaying skills, a bricklayer can build and repair veneer as well as full brick construction, arches, partitions and other structures.
Contrary to many beliefs, a bricklayer actually does more than laying of bricks. There’s more to being a bricklayer than you can probably think of. A single bricklaying projects requires a wide array of skills. Let’s have a look at these skills!
• Using damp resistant materials to seal foundations.
• Spreading mortar between joints and applying them to serve as a thick layer binding the bricks together in rows.
• Reading and working from specifications as well as plans.
• Working with brick-cutting machines.
• Taking charge and caring for cement blocks or bricks, clay bricks and the likes.
• Construction of scaffolding - subject to possession of some licenses in some states.
A bricklayer mostly works outdoors, in the field and may also work at heights. Depending on the job, a bricklayer can work as part of a team or be in contact with the public. They are mostly recruited by building and construction companies and bricklaying sub contractors. However, they can also set up their own private construction firm or become a self employed tradesperson.
A bricklaying qualification is one of just two construction trades which can continue to become a registered builder. And regardless of the form a bricklaying employment takes, there are certain qualities that makes a really good bricklayer. These includes:
• Ability to work at heights and outdoors
• Enjoy practical work
• Technical aptitude
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Independent and yet a team player too
• Top physical fitness
• Attitude and attendance.
When it comes to house renovation costs, nothing is certain. As a rule of thumb, you should always expect the unexpected. Unforeseen circumstances (mostly unfavourable) can crop up from anywhere, at any time, greatly affecting the cost of the project. However, if you’ve completed proper planning and done your due diligence on your property before commencement, there’s absolutely no reason why you can’t put the works on budget.
The cost of a house renovation project depends on a lot of variables. These variables include the type of property you’re undertaking as well as the amount and complexity of the entire project. What’s more? Whether you decide to do some of the work yourself or wish to hire quality tradespeople to cover the entire project will also tell on the cost of the home renovation.
In the event whereby you wish to completely gut your property and begin from square one, here are some of the cost you’re most likely going to incur:
✓ Planning applications and building controls
✓ Architect’s design and specifications
✓ Contractors and build costs
✓ Snags as well as unforeseen problems
What will be the biggest cost, which will be determined by the amount of work you need done, is most likely going to be the structural and building work, which can reach up to tens of thousands of pounds.
Asides from material and labour, the administrative costs is another important cost you’ll need to factor in. The first thing here is usually insurance, this is because all regular building insurance policies does not cover large scale renovation projects. So if what you’re planning is a huge structural change to your property, then it’s more likely that it won’t be covered by your buildings insurance policy. In this event, you’ll have to take out a specialist renovation insurance.
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!
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.
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