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Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: Simon T
Start Date: Immediate
Removal of a large earth mound at the side of our yard space, to be replaced by concrete yard space intended to use for parking 14-16 vehicles on it.
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Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: Simon T
Start Date: Immediate
Removal of a large earth mound at the side of our yard space, to be replaced by concrete yard space intended to use for parking 14-16 vehicles on it.
Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: Tony K
Start Date: Immediate
Hi We have a large works yard with multiple pot holes and cracks that we require repairing. will it be possible for somebody to take a look and give us an estimate for works
Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: Rachel C
Start Date: Immediate
Our house was rendered around 3 years ago, not a great job, needs re-doing as some is faking off. Sand and cement used. Large property. Very grateful if someone could give us a written quote please.
Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: Joanne W
Start Date: Immediate
Front porch sliding doors brick side with round window
Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: Donna H
Start Date: Immediate
hello, do you - or would you - cover runcorn for a dormer extension? i have plans that i can send through. i just wanted to check as you don't have runcorn on your list, but surrounding areas.. thank...
Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: Marcin K
Start Date: Immediate
need building 2 wall garage are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how much work would you say needs to be done: medium job do you require the bricks to be supplied ...
Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: Hubert N
Start Date: Immediate
i would like to know how much it would cost me to construct a dormer full and to install a tile with windows only job out side + steel beam inside are you the property owner: owner of the property pro...
Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: John F
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer in runcorn areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for single storey house extension.confirmed interest via email at 15/12/2021 04:07.please call to a...
Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: John F
Start Date: Immediate
customer in runcorn areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for house extension.confirmed interest via email at 15/12/2021 04:03.please call to arrange appoint...
Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: ROBIN C
Start Date: Immediate
NEW INSULATION TO CURRENT STANDARDS FOUR BEDROOM HOUSE
Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: John C
Start Date: Immediate
garage conversation into new additional bedroom with internal door for access. also to create new utility room and to install new shower and tiling in main upstairs bathroom are you the property owne...
Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: Carl B
Start Date: Immediate
customer in runcorn area has requested that we arrange quotes for their house extension project.they are considering various options and would like to discuss with a builder directly.please call to di...
Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: Frank H
Start Date: Immediate
are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace property age: pre-1900 how many bedrooms: 1-2 rooms roof height: 1st floor is your roof pitched or flat: pitched do you requir...
Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: Nichole K
Start Date: Immediate
i'm looking for external wall insulation for a mid terrace w*** floor kitchen and bathroom extension. looking only for participants of the green home grant time scale: immediate please call to appoint
Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: Denise F
Start Date: Immediate
Cleaning out garage mix load
Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: Merita B
Start Date: Immediate
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, Gas Boiler Replacement ...
Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: John H
Start Date: Immediate
Top up for cavity wall installation. It was done about 20 years ago. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Property Age: 1930-70 ...
Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: Anthony L
Start Date: Immediate
Old serving hatch needs insulating to keep heat in living room
Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: Anthony L
Start Date: Immediate
Loft insulation top up not enough up there not holding heat in Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint
Runcorn - WA7
Enquiry from: Donna P
Start Date: Less than one month
Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Other How much work would you say needs to be done: Small job Do you require the bricks to be supplied too: Yes Time scale: Less than o...
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 adviceWhen your driveway is suffering from depression, it becomes unsafe for driving (a danger zone) and ugly - no homeowner wants that! Unfortunately, most driveways won’t hold flat for long as they tend to develop cracks and potholes pretty quickly. Here, we are going to take you through how to fill asphalt driveways’ depression so as to ensure the sinkholes in your driveway poses no threat to you or your loved ones, while also beautifying your property. The approach to be used depends on the intensity of the depression. If its only a few cracks and holes, this can easily be repaired with some equipment. But if otherwise is the case, then calling a reliable professional will be your best bet. In this article, we’ll show you how to repair dips in your asphalt driveway relatively quickly.
✓ Pick a date with warm and sunny weather. This is because if you work in a cold weather, chances are the materials will freeze and hence, unusable. So find a day when the temperature will over 50 degrees Fahrenheit and below 80 degrees Celsius and when there would be no rain. We’ll advise a day between May to October.
✓ Prepare the area. Remove all loose stones, soil, dirt as well as vegetation from the holes. Once done, you can then proceed to washing the area with a pressure washer or sweep with a broom.
✓ Apply a thin mixture of asphalt to the area. Use a flat stirring stick to coat the low driveway area with a thin mixture of asphalt.
✓ Tamp the asphalt repair mix. Purchase the right kind of asphalt to repair the driveway. Fine aggregate asphalt mixture is more suited to filling small holes, whereas the coarse aggregate is more suited to filling larger holes. Apply layers ( about 2 inches each time) of the asphalt repair mix to the sunken area and use a shovel to give it a smooth finish. Once done, simply make the area smooth and protect it with a piece of plywood. Do not walk or drive on the area for a couple of days.
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.
There are so many benefits that comes with building a porch in your home premises. It’s an extra space where a lot can be achieved such as drying a dripping wet dog, taking off your dirty shoes or boot and lots more. So if you’re considering to construct a porch, it’s definitely going to be a wise decision. However, before you get started, there’s a need to determine if you’ll need planning permission for a porch. It’s important to take note that planning laws are dynamic and can be updated at any point, so be sure only to use trusted sources only as your guide. If you’re the homeowner or landlord, it’s entirely your responsibility to obtain the right approval for any development project you wish to carry out within your premises.
A Porch can not be termed as an extension and neither is it a conservatory, they’re basically built to the home’s front covering the main entrance using a stone base or a brick. As a result, a porch does not need planning permission due to the fact that it’s covered by the permitted development rights if the specific guidelines for porches are complied with. Below are the instances where you WILL need planning permission for a porch.
✓ If the floor space is more than 3sqm (the wall inclusive).
✓ The highest point has a height of more than 3 metres.
✓ If the porch is situated within 2 metres of a boundary directly facing on to the road.
You may need planning permission if the house is a listed building, designated area or falls under an Article 4 Direction.
In order to build a porch without planning permission, you need to consider all the criteria stated above. You can also visit the Planning Portal website to get more detailed information before getting started.
Generally, it’s possible to extend a barn conversion, but there are certain conditions that you’ll probably need to meet. Ultimately, it’s up to your local planning office to decide whether to approve your planned barn conversion extension or not.
Typically, small extensions on the side of a barn conversion are often approved, particularly if they serve to preserve the original character of the barn. This could be because the extension will mimic the appearance of the original structure, or house facilities that would look odd in the original building.
However, you probably won’t be allowed to build a larger extension, or one that isn’t in keeping with the appearance of the original barn.
Often referred to by many as the holy grail of home improvements, house extension comes with a wide range of benefits which makes it easy to see why the extension could be a great uptick in the potential price of your property in terms of sales. So if you’re looking to build a new home extension but still not convinced about the project, we’re here to help you. Being fully aware any home construction work is usually a heavy investment, there’s a huge need to be set on your decision before scheduling the commencement of any work. So are house extensions worth it? Below are some of the top benefits offered by house extensions to help you decide if it’s the most suitable route for you.
• Add To Your Home’s Value
Building an home extension is a great way to add value to your home before selling. Increasing the living space of your home is an incredible appeal to many buyers which significantly increases your property’s total value. However, you must ensure that the extension is impressively designed using top quality materials in order to generate more value.
• Good Alternative To House Moving
The most common reason for moving is usually due to a lack of sufficient space, but with house prices steadily on the increase a cost effective alternative is highly sought after. This alternative is house extension which creates more space for the household to spread out and have more privacy.
• You May Not Require A Planning Permission
You can extend your house and still not need to apply for a planning permission. To achieve this, simply comply with the laid down rules set under the permitted development rights.
• Extra Living Space
If you fill you’re starting to outgrow your existing structure and do not buy into the idea of moving, then your best bet might just be to extend your home.
Have you been advised by a structural engineer or a surveyor that your building needs to be underpinned? Well, this might just have you wondering what underpinning really is and how long it lasts. In this post, we’re going to tell you more about underpinning to help you make the best-informed decision possible moving forward. Let’s take a look!
Basically, underpinning refers to the incorporation of one of various methods to reinforce or repair the old foundations of a building or structure mostly to remedy or avoid subsidence. Now, subsidence can be caused as a result of poor soil quality, increase in the load on the foundation like adding a new storey, excavations below the building as well as inadequate foundation which is more common in older buildings. When an underpinning remedial work is carried out, there are a plethora of benefits that comes with it. It’s preserves the structural integrity of your building by strengthening it, make it a lot more attractive, increases the property’s value and makes it a lot safer for both you and your loved ones. So how long does underpinning last?
Well, many underpinning contractors will offer you a 10-year guarantee of its underpinning solutions for defects. Primarily, there are two reasons why underpinning can fail which is poor installation and fresh issues arising or unforeseen circumstances. While the first is an issue that can be avoided by employing the services of an expert contractor who possesses vast experience and knowledge in the field, the second can not be avoided. However, in the absence of the unforeseen issues, underpinning is expected to last for the natural life of the building, so far it has been expertly installed.
Are you thinking about converting your garage into a new space? Be it a new bedroom, gym, library or playroom, one thing you’ll have to consider before getting started is whether or not you’re going to require a planning permission. Unlike extensions that needs additional space, garage conversion is all about changing the existing structure of a space that’s already available to you - your garage. As a result, these projects are mostly covered by a planning policy that’s a bit different.
For a garage conversion, it’s very unlikely that you’ll need a planning permission. As a matter of fact, only 10 percent of garage conversions has been estimated to need a full planning permission, with the others coming under the permitted development rights. The permitted development rights, however, only provides coverage for home improvements that’s internal which implies that so far you’re not trying to enlarge your garage, you’ll not require a planning permission. But if otherwise, you’ll have to submit an application before commencing your project.
If you’re looking to comply with the permitted development rights, then your project must comply with some specific guidelines. These rules include the following:
• The work should be internal. No plans to enlarge or extend the existing garage.
• You should make sure that the materials used in carrying out the garage conversion is the same with the materials used in building the existing house.
• The building should not be extended.
You may, however, require a planning permission if you’re going to change a detached garage into a living space which could be a bedroom, small annexe or a living room.
Some houses excluded from the permitted development rights include flats, listed buildings, some new developments and most homes in a conservation area.
Generally, extensions can be a very tricky undertaking - where it can be quite difficult to have a clear comprehension of the rules, regulations as well as costs. Therefore before you rush in to kick start your ground floor extension project, it’ll be wise to get a good grip on the cost. In this article, we’re going to give you a rough estimate of the cost of a ground floor extension. Let’s take a look!
Just like several other home improvement projects, the cost of constructing a ground floor extension is based on a number of things which includes the size, materials used, your location, the quality of the tradesmen or company hired and lots more. For instance, if you happen to reside in London, the cost of your ground floor extension is going to be a lot higher than the other regions.
The single cost of a ground floor extension should fall within the range of £1,500 per square metre to about £2,000 per square metre. However, if you happen to live in London or the South East, this price can reach up to £1,900 per square metre to about £2,400 per square metre. These prices are for good quality ground floor extensions only. Basic or low quality extensions would naturally cost less while superior quality extension will cost more.
Now looking at the size of the ground floor extension, if you’re looking for a size of about 5m x 5m, you can expect to pay a price within the range of £32,000 to about £36,000. And as usual, in London or the South East, this price can reach up to £50,000 or even more. And that’s just for constructing the extension. If the other relevant costs like the 10 percent to 15 percent professional fees for the architect, planning application (if needed), building regulations and more, the price goes up.
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