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Weatherdry Insulation

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We are a company that specialises in Damp Proofing & Insulation. We have a 100% success rate in resolving damp issues con...
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Home Energy Save GB

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At Home Energy Save GB Ltd we are specialists in all fields of damp proofing and energy efficiency within the home. Wheth...
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Shire Conservatories Ltd, have been serving their clients throughout Shropshire, Mid & North Wales for over 12 years, and ...
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RM Driveways

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Hi Roy from rm driveways we are a family run business with over 15 years of experience we specialise in tarmac blockpavin...
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All type cleaning

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My name is Tommy I have been in the trade for 40 years. We specialise in Block drives, gravel drives, tarmac drives, Patios.

Recent Builder Enquiries

06 Dec

Conversion | Loft

Sandbach - CW11

Enquiry from: Elvis Y

Start Date: Immediate

loft development for storage are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what are you looking to convert the space into: storage do you require any windows: none are you l...

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23 Oct

Building work | Wall Rendering

Sandbach - CW11

Enquiry from: Simon T

Start Date: Immediate

i have a new garden wall ranging from 50cm to 1.8m in height, to long straights with a curve in between. i would like quotes please to render the wall inside and out (91 sq. metres total) including su...

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22 Feb

Conversion | Loft

Sandbach - CW11

Enquiry from: Malcolm B

Start Date: Immediate

loft boarding and installation of a ladder. would also like a light installed if possible. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached are you looking to have stairs: yes...

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19 Nov

Building work | Bricklaying

Sandbach - CW11

Enquiry from: Tim W

Start Date: Immediate

new 4 bed house to be built from reclaimed brick. some architectural features. start asap. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how much work would you say needs ...

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06 Sep

House Extensions

Sandbach - CW11

Enquiry from: Rachel S

Start Date: Less than one month

are you the property owner: owner of the property how many windows do you require: what level of service do you require: supply and fit other forms: house extension agreed to receive quotes for selec...

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06 Sep

Building Work | Porch

Sandbach - CW11

Enquiry from: Rachel S

Start Date: Immediate

build of new porch with possibly flat living roof panelled in wood with glass door. no upvc doors or windows though would prefer aluminium or wood or happy for other suggestions. contempory looking bu...

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01 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Sandbach - CW11

Enquiry from: Jake A

Start Date: Immediate

loft conversion with en-suite and dorma are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you looking to have...

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03 Nov

Building work | General

Sandbach - CW11

Enquiry from: Rachel C

Start Date: Less than one month

Looking for brickwork treating to waterproof Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint

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01 Nov

Building work | General

Sandbach - CW11

Enquiry from: Rachel C

Start Date: Less than one month

Looking for brickwork treating to waterproof Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint

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07 Oct

Building work | General

Sandbach - CW11

Enquiry from: Rachel C

Start Date: Less than one month

Looking for brickwork treating to waterproof Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint

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27 Oct

Conversion | Garage

Sandbach - CW11

Enquiry from: Christopher S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Do you have a: Single Garage What will the space be used for: Living Space Do you require Plumbing Work: No Do you require Electrical Work: No Would y...

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17 Aug

Building work | General

Sandbach - CW11

Enquiry from: John W

Start Date: Immediate

One piece lead come off on the chimmey

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18 Jul

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Sandbach - CW11

Enquiry from: Christopher P

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Are you looking to decorate the whole room: No How many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 Bedrooms Time scale: Less than one month Please call to appoint

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26 May

Building work | Sound Proofing

Sandbach - CW11

Enquiry from: David B

Start Date: Immediate

Hi there, looking for a quote on soundproofing two walls. One is 4.57m and the other is about 2.2m. We live in Sandbach Cheshire and want to have it added for extra sound protection before we full...

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26 Feb

Conversion | Garage

Sandbach - CW11

Enquiry from: Kevin G

Start Date: Immediate

Garage conversion into kids play room with window and heating

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02 Feb

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Sandbach - CW11

Enquiry from: Colin C

Start Date: Immediate

Fitted wardrobes

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13 Nov

Building work | Wall Rendering

Sandbach - CW11

Enquiry from: Marshall S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 Bedrooms Other Forms: Wall Rendering Agreed to receive quotes for sel...

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24 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Sandbach - CW11

Enquiry from: Amy D

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, I'm looking for a quote for cavity wall insulation for my house please. Regards Amy Docker

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26 Jul

Building work | Wall Rendering

Sandbach - CW11

Enquiry from: C

Start Date: Immediate

Small outside building How many walls are you looking to have rendered: 2

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21 Apr

Conversion | Loft

Sandbach - CW11

Enquiry from: Mrs J

Start Date: Immediate

We want to convert our attic into another bedroom as we have a single 3rd bedroom which is quite small. - Service Date: 26/04/2016 - Number of Rooms: 3 - Property Type: House

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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 Sandbach is:

£23,814

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Sandbach £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Sandbach £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Sandbach £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Sandbach £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Sandbach £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Sandbach £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Sandbach £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Sandbach £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Sandbach £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Sandbach £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Sandbach £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Sandbach £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Sandbach £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Sandbach £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Sandbach £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Sandbach £638-£978
Residential new builds in Sandbach £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Sandbach £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Sandbach £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Sandbach £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Sandbach £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Sandbach £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Sandbach £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Sandbach £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Sandbach £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Sandbach £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Sandbach £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Sandbach £785-£1,440
Garden room in Sandbach £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Sandbach £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

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.

How to get free external wall insulation?

This is a very great opportunity to not only get free external wall insulation, but also cut down your energy bills depending on the type of property you live in. Generally, to enjoy free external wall insulation you must at least be part of the group receiving one of the benefits listed below and also depends on the amount of money you earn. The benefits include:

• Income based jobseeker’s allowance (JSA)

• Income support

• Income-related employment and support allowance (ESA)

• Tax credits

• Pension credit guarantee credit.

• Universal credit.

There are also other important factors that determines if you can have a free insulation fitted on your property. These includes the place you reside, the carbon level of your home and according to some suppliers, the level of beneficial impact the insulation will have on your home. In order to have a free external wall insulation installed, you must either be the owner of your home or at least obtain the go ahead from your landlord before any external wall insulation activity can be made.

Good news is, if you fit the aforementioned criteria and you’ve already installed an external wall insulation, you just may be entitled to receive a refund for the good job done. However, to really find out if you’re eligible, we’d recommend you get in touch with your supplier directly. Also, the Energy Saving Trust (EST) can direct you to some organizations who can assist you in the determination of your eligibility.

As a home and property owner living in England, you can also check out the Each Home Counts Advice Website which is committed to giving impartial energy efficiency advice.

At the end of the day, if it turns out you happen to be ineligible for a free external wall insulation, you can still go ahead to contact a professional installer for a help at a competitive price to enjoy the several benefits that comes with home insulation.

how much is a porch?

If you’ve decided to construct a porch to your property and now looking to figure out the cost required to complete the project, then you’re at the right place!

There are many factors that comes to play when determining the price of building a porch. These factors includes the size of the porch, the number of windows, the style of the roof as well as the type of the porch selected. Now let’s take a look at these factors one after the other.

• The Porch’s Size

As you would have correctly imagined, a large porch will definitely cost more money than a smaller one. A rough estimate of a porch’s cost per square metre is approximately £1,400.

• The Number Of Windows

Just like in the scenario above, the more the number of windows to be incorporated, the more money you’ll have to pay to complete your porch. A porch window will generally cost you within a range of £300 to £1,000

• The Style Of The Roof

There are two popular styles of porch’s roof which includes a tiled rood and a rubber flat roof. Generally, roof tiles are costlier than a rubber flat roof. A tiled roof would cost you between £0.80 to £1.80 per roof tile, while a rubber roofing will cost your between £70 to £90 per metre squared.

• Type Of The Porch

Another huge determinant of a porch’s price is type of material incorporated. For instance, if your preferred type is a lean-to, the price of a uPVC would be between £2,300 to £2,700. Meanwhile, a flat gable roof porch should cost within a range of £3,300 to £3,800.

Kindly note that the costs quoted in this article are only rough estimates, for a more accurate estimate you can contact a porch building professional within your local area.

Can cladding help with a damp problem?

External cladding will have an impact on a damp problem. However, it’s important that cladding is the last part of a damp treatment, as installing cladding over a damp wall will make the problem worse. Do not cut corners or try to remedy a problem with the cheapest solution, a damp proof course may need to be put in place before cladding.

Will the company deal with the building control application?

Most companies will make the building control application on your behalf and ensure that all the work is completed to the right standards. When a building inspector has inspected it, you’ll get a certificate. It usually takes around 6-8 weeks after completion to come.

How much does a builder cost?

With the prices of buying a house skyrocketing, many of us are tempted to building our own house. This is sometimes an excellent choice, but you will first need to understand the costs of building a house from scratch. As per a general estimate, the cost of self-build ranges between £300 per m2 to £3,000 per m2.

As you can see, this is quite a variation in price from lowest to highest. Location is a prime factor in determining the costs. Building a house in London and the South is more expensive compared to other regions. Aside from location, several other factors make up the price.

Self-manage with subcontractors

You hire professionals directly like builders and carpenters. You also buy all the materials yourself allowing you to get the best prices.

Hiring a main contractor with other subcontractors

You will first need a main contractor who will help to create the watertight structure for your house. For the rest of the work, try hiring out subcontractors. Make sure that you buy all the materials yourself to get the best price.

External cladding materials

If you are looking to install other external material other than brick, you will also need to factor in the cost for the same.

Here are some example prices:

• Render on blockwork costs around £25 per m²

• Timber cladding is around £25 per m²

• Hand¬made all-weather tiling costs around £54 per m²

• Rubble walling or flint is around £90 per m²

• Reconstituted stone costs about £48 per m²

• Natural stone is about £75 per m²

Make sure to include these costs when coming up with the estimate.

Roofing materials

Non-standard roofing materials tend to add more to the cost and therefore you will also need to account in for this factor.

Here are some examples:

Welsh slate – £60 per m²

Second-hand slates – £35 per m²

Handmade clay tiles – £65 per m²

Reed thatch – £80/m²

If you choose to add any unique material to your roofing, be sure that you remember to factor in its cost.

do i need planning permission for a garage conversion?

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.

do you need planning permission for a garden room?

So you’ve identified the type of garden room you’d like to construct in your property, chances are, you’ve already worked out where to put it and can’t wait wait to start spending valuable time on it. It’s very understandable to be a little impatient with the whole idea considering the numerous benefits provided by a garden, but just before you proceed with your plans there’s the need to first check whether or not you’re going to need a planning permission.

Factors determining whether you’ll need a planning permission includes where you intend to place it, the size of the room, how it’s going to be used as well as your location.

Generally, most garden rooms do not require a planning permission as they are categorized as outbuildings. In other words, you’re permitted to construct one so far you comply with some specific rules and have permitted development rights at your home or in your area.

If you want to build your garden room under permitted development, you have to comply with the following rules:

✓ The garden room shouldn’t be in front of your home or property.

✓ The total area of your extensions, sheds and outbuildings ( which includes your garden room), must not go beyond 50 percent of the total land area surrounding your property.

✓ It must be a single storey that’s less than 3 metres high ( 4 metres for a dual pitched roof). And it must not go beyond 2.5 metres in height if the structure is within 2 metres of your boundary.

✓ The eaves must not go beyond 2.5 metres above ground level.

✓ It must not feature a balcony, veranda or any raised platform

✓ It must not be a self contained living accommodation.

You should note that if your home is a listed building or you happen to live in a designated area, then you might not have permitted development rights.

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