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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

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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

Do bricklayers work in the winter?

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.

can a mortgage include renovation costs?

It can be very hurtful when you’re looking to get a house and then identifies one that’s almost perfect, but that one thing that’s lacking is significant enough to prevent you from making an offer. For instance, you may like neighbourhood, the lot’s size, the number of bedroom and lots more. However, the only thing that’s holding you from making an offer is the outdated kitchen. This is the point where you wonder whether a mortgage can include the cost of renovation. In this article, we’re going to give you a good insight into this and more. Let’s have a look!

One of the major things your lender will put into consideration when you apply for a mortgage is the price of the property in question. For instance, so you’ve found your “almost perfect home for let’s say £400,000 and the cost of your intended renovation work runs up to about £150,000. In this event, you’re definitely going to find lenders who wouldn’t be too keen to let go of their cash. And that’s mainly due to the fact that lenders are only able to afford you, at best, 95 percent of the purchasing price. In other words, if you really want the house, you’ll have to finance it yourself no matter how much potential you think the house possesses.

This, however, does not mean that you can’t find some mortgage lenders who’ll allow for building costs. They exist, but this will mostly take place when the work is complete and the property is revalued. You may also be lucky enough to get a purchase plus improvements mortgage which allows you to renovate now and pay off the renovations over time at a better interest rate than other loan types.

how much does it cost to have loft boarded?

How Much Does It Cost To Have A Loft Boarded?

More often than not, several homeowners fail to realize there’s so much value sitting right under their roof - the loft. When a loft is boarded, there are so many juicy benefits that can be derived. It can be used as a storage room, spare bathroom, home office and several more functions. Therefore, if you really wish to maximize the space under your home’s roof, you’d have to considering boarding it. So how much would it cost to have your loft boarded? Here, you’ll discover the cost of boarding your lofts so you that you can set a budget and start to plan.

The cost of boarding a loft is actually affordable for several individuals, simply because you’re allowed to floor as much or as little as you require. And while you’re up there flooring and fitting the loft boards, you can as well decide to upgrade the insulation of the loft too. This way, you be able to prevent heat from escaping through the roof of the house which helps improve energy efficiency and ultimately, save you some money on heating bills.

If you’d prefer to make it a DIY project, the cost of 18mm chipboard is about £8 to £10 per sheet sized 2400m x 600m. Meanwhile the insulation boards should range between £18 to £22 for a sheet.

For a professional service, you’ll be provided with a quote for both the materials and labour. The amount will be based on the number of boarding required as well as the method selected. For an average storage space needs, flooring size of about 15m2 is suitable. The price for this quantity would be between the range of £50 to £700 for the counter barren method or above £1000 for a more sophisticated method.

what are fitted wardrobes made from?

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.

can you repair resin driveways?

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.

Which type of insulation is best?

The best type of insulation for your property will depend on the type of walls and any insulation that’s already present. It’s usually a good idea to have some form of wall insulation as well as loft insulation, as this helps to prevent heat loss in both areas.

how much does a kitchen diner extension cost?

If you’re planning to construct a kitchen diner extension, to help you set a budget and start planning you must first have a cost estimate that’ll complete the entire project. If not, there’s a probability that you may have to spend more than would have been necessary or probably break the bank to have the project done. In truth, there’s no single and short answer to this question as the cost of a kitchen diner is largely dependent of several variables. In this article, we’re going to give a good insight into kitchen diner extension cost so as to help you make informed decisions moving forward. Let’s take a look!

On the average, a kitchen diner extension will cost within the range of £25,000 to about £45,000, however if you happen to reside in London, you can expect the cost to be a lot more than that - closer to £60,000. And due to the fact that there happens to be a plethora of options out there, any decision to make be it on the size, tradesman, flooring, finishes or type of the kitchen diner extension, will have a considerable impact on the overall cost of the project. For instance, a basic kitchen diner extension cost can be within the range of £12,000 to about £15,000., while a high end kitchen diner extension can reach a whooping price between £80,000 to about £100,000.

The total cost of your kitchen diner project will rely heavily of the size as well as the quality of the finishes. For example, a kitchen diner extension that’s small and basic is likely to cost about £1,300 to £1,500 per square metre. However, if you’re going for higher quality finishes, you can expect to pay within the range of £1,900 to about £3,000 per square metre.

does a single storey extension add value to your house?

Does A Single Storey Extension Add Value To Your House?

When you’re looking to construct a single storey extension or perhaps you’re just searching for means to increase the value of your property, this question always pops up. The short and simple answer to this question is a resounding yes, a single storey extension can go a long way to increase the value of your property. Just like any other home improvement, when done right, adding a little extra living space is one of the top things you can probably think of that’ll provide a cool increase in your property’s value. However, before you rush in you must also take note of some factors so you can be certain a single storey extension is the right option for you. These factors include the quality of the build, complexity of the build, cost of the build versus the value gain, ceiling price in the area, finance costs as well as the inconveniences and stress.

Generally, the average cost of a single storey extension can range from £34,000 to £37,000. For this price, you should get a standard sized rear or side extension which also includes the cost of a kitchen - it’s the most commonly use for a single story extension especially in the UK. So it’s important to know the value they’ll add to your house before deciding to make such an investment.

The value added to your property will depend largely on the quality and size of your single storey extension. The value is usually calculated by estate agents using the number of bedrooms, bathrooms as well as the floor area. Inside London, it’ll typically be priced at £5,000 to £10,000 per square metre, while outside London should be within the range of £900 to £2,000 per square metre.

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