Building Work | Porch
Macclesfield - SK10
Enquiry from: Kar M
Start Date: Immediate
We would like to make a upvc porch (3m×2m) for our property. Appreciate if we can have a quotation on this. Thanks
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Macclesfield - SK10
Enquiry from: Kar M
Start Date: Immediate
We would like to make a upvc porch (3m×2m) for our property. Appreciate if we can have a quotation on this. Thanks
Macclesfield - SK11
Enquiry from: Michal P
Start Date: Immediate
i have about 16 bricks that need to be replaced. they are at the bottom, almost all in a single row, a few elsewhere but still in the bottom row. also about 4-6 bricks that need repointing. i'm curiou...
Macclesfield - SK11
Enquiry from: Peter H
Start Date: Immediate
Good morning! You cleaned our windows yesterday and my wife asked you to do another little job! Unfortunately I cannot find the slip with the cost on? Please can you forward it so I can pay you?
Macclesfield - SK11
Enquiry from: Gregory L
Start Date: Immediate
Total removal of old render, inspection of brickwork and recommendations. It’s a four bedroom, semi-detached house and rendered on all sides. Photos are available if required.
Macclesfield - SK10
Enquiry from: Reuben S
Start Date: Immediate
underpinning of porch and filling of the opened gap between house and porch as recommended by surveyor. time scale: 1-3 months
Macclesfield - SK11
Enquiry from: Gregory L
Start Date: Immediate
4 bed house needs old render removed and re rendering are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms how many walls are you...
Macclesfield - SK10
Enquiry from: Sally K
Start Date: Immediate
Monthly outdoor window clean. Spring clean inside windows
Macclesfield - SK11
Enquiry from: James B
Start Date: Immediate
we and our neighbours are looking to replace the render on the front of our 1930s properties. we would like a quote for doing so please. i may also look to have the extension we have at the rear rende...
Macclesfield - SK11
Enquiry from: Garry L
Start Date: Immediate
hello - i'm looking to get a brick layer to brick up the corner of my conservatory. i wonder whether you'd be interested in giving me a quote? i live in lower withington on the a535. many thanks garr...
Macclesfield - SK11
Enquiry from: Gail T
Start Date: Immediate
customer in macclesfield area has requested that we arrange quotes for their building maintenance project.mrs are considering various options and would like to discuss with a builder directly.please c...
Macclesfield - SK11
Enquiry from: Lizzie G
Start Date: Immediate
Room in roof insulation between existing rafters with plasterboard over the top. Also to insulate bathroom.
Macclesfield - SK11
Enquiry from: Gail T
Start Date: Immediate
conservatory roof insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 bedrooms property age: 1930-70 please call to appoint
Macclesfield - SK10
Enquiry from: Faith R
Start Date: Immediate
Property type: House, Roof type: Flat, Work description: I have a mixture of pitched and flat roof. I want a full replacement and slight incline adding to the flat roof areas. It is leaking so need w...
Macclesfield - SK10
Enquiry from: Sara G
Start Date: Immediate
i was wondering if you could build a gate post for me. i have had a garage taken down and want to put gates up . i have got a post already on the other side and i also have all the bricks. are you the...
Macclesfield - SK10
Enquiry from: Ross G
Start Date: Immediate
cellar conversion to habitable space inc separate toilet and utility room - property is a listed townhouse in a conservation area are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terr...
Macclesfield - SK10
Enquiry from: Janet K
Start Date: Immediate
Fitted wardrobes in bedroom
Macclesfield - SK11
Enquiry from: Aaron L
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer in the macclesfield area made an enquiry a couple of projects including home improvements.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you...
Macclesfield - SK11
Enquiry from: Piotr P
Start Date: Immediate
sounds proofed kinds regards , piotr
Macclesfield - SK11
Enquiry from: Piotr P
Start Date: Immediate
hi i intend to make a base floor on loft for storage. existing base floor seems to be to weak for this purpose. there is also steel construction of roof. i assumed that i can not treat it as support f...
Macclesfield - SK11
Enquiry from: John M
Start Date: Immediate
loft conversion at bungalow to include bedroom, bathroom/toilet, study/office. velux. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what are you looking to convert the spac...
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 advicePebble dash is an effective way to tune up your house or property as it can go a long way to enhance its curb appeal while also add to its resale value if you should decide to sell later on. Although, it’s highly recommended to leave this task for a reputable specialist, it’s also something that can be done as a DIY task. It must be states that this is a pretty difficult job and even more so if you haven’t attempted it before. In this post we’re going to take you through the processes involved in pebble dashing a wall. Let’s take a look!
If you’re planning to build a small extension on your property, you’ll most likely want to know the length of time it’ll take to complete the home extension. Just like many other home improvement projects, it’s impossible to provide a specific number of day in which your project will be completed as the duration is based on a number of influencing factors. This includes the size of the development work as well as whether or not you plan to live in the house when the work is being done. In this article, we’re going to give you a breakdown of the processes that’s involved in building a small single storey extension alongside the duration for each so you can have an idea of how long your small extension project will take. Let’s take a look!
✓ A small single storey extension will normally take about 3 months to be completed.
✓ Site preparation is the first step in the process and it’ll take up to 2 weeks the dig out the footings and prepare foundations. Followed by a further 2 weeks to fit the damp course as well as any drains required around the extension.
✓ The 5th week is spent on working on the external walls and putting in place blockwork to deliver cavity wall insulation.
✓ The next 2 weeks will be spent on installing the roof structure as well as internal walls.
✓ Once done. The builders will make the structure weather proof and electricians or gas fitters will be on site to add power to the extension. This will be followed by internal walls’ plastering as well as breaking into your main house.
✓ After this, when the plaster is dry and decoration completed, units or furniture will then be installed.
Being a strong and durable product requiring little maintenance and expected to last over 2 decades, it’s little wonder resin is now a popular material amongst homeowners in the UK to build their driveways. However, there’s always the issue of the driveway fading, cracking or even becoming worn and tired. So is it possible to repair resin driveways? The answer is yes, a resin driveway can be repaired, however the best approach to use largely depends on the issue being faced. As a confident DIYer it’ll be very easy to do, but if you lack the confidence then calling in a professional for help would be a better option. So let’s take a look at how you can repair your resin driveways.
For cracks, the best reparation approach would be to chisel it out. Once done, then you can proceed to breaking the stones to form a rough edge. It’s important to make sure that the matrix of the stone remains unaffected. Make a new mixture of resin bound stone and pack it in tightly to the gap. While doing this, we’ll recommend making use of a plastic trowel to avoid burnishing. This fresh mixture will then create a smooth and perfect surface by interlocking with the edges. You can follow similar procedure for patches but these are larger holes or damages than cracks and as the name suggests are mostly likely to remain noticeable but will prevent further crumbling of your resin driveway.
For homeowners, who aren’t so keen about the patch repairs, you can opt for an overlay especially in the event whereby the majority of the surface has failed. Although many usually shy away from this approach because of the perceived high expenses, but the fact is that the approach is actually cost effective as you won’t have the need to spend more money in the long run.
Storage space is a major consideration for most home buyers and even more so, when there’s the presence of fitted wardrobes. Fitted wardrobes can be installed in just about any room in the house and even in rather obscure places such as under the stairs, inside a loft, around chimneys as well as into alcoves. As a result, they’re important assets to have as they can go a long way to increase the value of your home or property.
Fitted wardrobes are usually made from various types of woods as well as wood finishes. Typically, they’re installed with either sliding or hinged doors depending on the space as well as the styling you opt for. Fitted wardrobes can be personalized through the addition of elegant features such as custom lighting, mirrors as well as internal extras like pull out shoe racks and pull down hanging rails.
For high end customized fitted wardrobe like Sharps, the best quality, most practical and also robust materials are being incorporated. They make use of the following materials given below:
✓ Fibreboard. This is a modern material that’s used for its ability to produce a smooth routed and detailed design. It’s also very solid and robust which makes it perfect for large furniture pieces as they don’t warp or dent. What’s more? Fibreboards meets the European forestry sustainability standards and it also allows for the board to be profiled with a top notch finish.
✓ Particleboard. This material is used for the parts of the furniture which will normally be cut in your home like facings and side panels. Due to it’s lightweight, they’re very easy to cut and doesn’t produce as much dust as other materials. The material is also a highly controllable contemporary material which can be precisely cut arounf skirting boards, covings as well as period features to ensure a perfect fit.
A barn conversion is where an agricultural building is altered to serve a different purpose. Lots of barns conversion projects involve converting an old barn into one or more homes. However, barns can also be converted into other types of commercial building, like offices.
Did you try rendering a wall but it doesn’t turn out the way you would have hoped for? Or perhaps you’ve been watching your wall render gradually deteriorate over time. Regard of your purpose, learning how to repair render cracks on wall is usually a great skill to have with your home maintenance in mind. However, whenever these crack are too large or difficult, we’d recommend you call in a reliable professional who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’re going to take you through the wall render repairing process. Let’s have a look!
No matter how solid a building material is, over time it’ll yield to the elements. When it comes to wall rendering it may be a case of too much sunshine or a costly mistake in the application process, but in truth, it cracks just because it cracks.
In order to repair render cracks, you’d have to start with a removal of damaged or cracked render. You’ll have to remove all the render or just a small section depending on the area you’re working on. If you’re able to clean all of the existing render as well as the paint over it all (both old and new), then removing a small section would work better as it makes it look neat and redone. Upon the removal of the existing render, the next important step would be to remove all loose material as well. Once done, you can then leave for up to 2 days to allow any trapped moisture to come out. Unfortunately, if the rains you’d have to wait till that dries too before you proceed.
Once dried, you can buy a pre-prepared render mix which already contains cement, lime and sand. Mix a 20kg bag with 4 litres of water (or check the product instructions and follow strictly), the mix to a fine consistency. Render is quick to dry, so you’d want to apply within 30 minutes of mixing. Make use of a trowel to apply the render on the affected spots and blend with the surrounding area.
How To Plasterboard A Wall
If you’re looking to plasterboard your wall, one of the essential things to have in mind is that the plasterboard must be hung horizontally and not vertically. Due to the way they’re manufactured, plasterboard sheets normally possess a “grain along the length. This implies that, it’s only when they’re firmly placed perpendicular against the wall that they’re able to achieve their maximum strength. Materials you’ll need to complete this task includes: Tape measure, stanley knife, pencil, spirit level, drill driver or screw gun, surform, drywall screws and handsaw. Now let’s have a look at the wall plasterboarding steps!
• To plasterboard a wall the first step to take is to place each board in such a way to make the edges the centre of the noggins and upright. Also, the the adjoining walls and door openings should fit closely to the edges.
• Work from the door opening to the ending wall. From the the stud’s edge to the noggin’s centre, use your tape measure to measure a cut board and as a rule to mark up.
• Place your spirit level on the marks and use the Stanley knife to run a line along the intended cut. Once done, turn the board on its edge and give a sharp push on the back to split.
• Cut the paper left with the knife after folding the split edge back on itself. This way, you should get a nice and clean edge.
• In its right position, place the board up against the studwork. Install the screws on the board’s edges where a noggin or upright can be seen.
• Mark lines down across the board at the stud’s centre.
• Cut the end boards to length.
• Install the remaining boards as mentioned above. While doing this, make sure the factory edges are together.
• Cut any board extending into an opening and finish the edges using a surform.
We’d recommend you hire the professional services of a plasterer for the best results especially if you lack the necessary training or experience. Plasterboarding a wall can be a tricky challenge and you’d save yourself some time, money and effort by getting it right on the first trial.
If your basement has a cavity drain membrane, it’ll need a pump to move water away from the exterior of your basement and prevent flooding.
Sump pumps can be noisy, but they don’t have to be. Generally, if you have a well-designed pump that’s installed correctly, you shouldn’t find it a problem. For best results, hire a skilled, experienced professional to supply and install your drainage system.
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