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Haz Electrical

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Haz Electrical Limited, established just a year ago, is a testament to our passion for delivering top-notch electrical ser...
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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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Northstone pave home improvements is a family run business for the last 50 years.we insure nothing but our customers compl...
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Sonsonia

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Sonsonia Ltd is a reliable construction company that serves Leeds and the surrounding areas. Our team of skilled professio...
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Woodsmiths Group

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WoodSmiths Designs for your bespoke furniture and interiors including shopfitting and home interiors and WoodSmiths Win...

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24 Sep

Conversion | Loft

Wilmslow - SK9

Enquiry from: PAUL G

Start Date: Immediate

looking to add a dormer to a pre existing loft conversion approx 5 m x 3.7m are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what are you looking to convert the space into: bed...

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29 Jan

Building work | General

Wilmslow - SK9

Enquiry from: Jack F

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, I hope this email finds you well. My name is Jack, and I am the founder of Jack Francis, an independent estate agency based in Wilmslow. At the core of my operation is a client-centred approach...

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16 Dec

Insulation | External Wall

Wilmslow - SK9

Enquiry from: Jill W

Start Date: Immediate

2 storey external insulation end of terrace wall

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15 May

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Wilmslow - SK9

Enquiry from: Omid K

Start Date: Immediate

cavity wall insulation for the existing walls, built-in 1936 are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 5+ property age: 1930-70 are you ...

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18 Mar

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Wilmslow - SK9

Enquiry from: Omid K

Start Date: Immediate

dr requested quotes for cavity wall insulation from a builder around wilmslow. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information b...

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24 Feb

Building work | General

Wilmslow - SK9

Enquiry from: James W

Start Date: Immediate

Extension of existing patio and construction of a new separate patio or concrete slab as a base for a greenhouse, some levelling required.

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31 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Wilmslow - SK9

Enquiry from: Ann S

Start Date: Immediate

location of stairs/ fire doors/ velux window. full insulation plasterboarding electrics and finish.. i need someone to check my head heights etc. are you the property owner: owner of the property prop...

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10 Mar

Insulation | External Wall

Wilmslow - SK9

Enquiry from: Susan F

Start Date: Immediate

Insulating a 12by12 lean to conservatory

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07 Feb

Conversion | Garage

Wilmslow - SK9

Enquiry from: Shan M

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garage converted to a bathroom and living space. replace garage door to a window. heating, electricals needs doing. access to garage via dining area. require knocking the wall down and install 2 doubl...

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14 Oct

Building work | Bricklaying

Wilmslow - SK9

Enquiry from: David M

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i need some work on an internal wall which we intend to have as exposed brick. the brickwork needs cleaned, some replaced and re pointed. i hope you can assist. are you the property owner: owner of t...

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21 Sep

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Wilmslow - SK9

Enquiry from: Irene M

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We shave an existing old fitted wardrobe system that needs to be removed and replaced with a new sliding door fitted wardrobe system in the main bedroom

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09 Jun

Building work | Sound Proofing

Wilmslow - SK9

Enquiry from: Christine L

Start Date: Immediate

Windows cleaned monthly.semi detached property.

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29 Mar

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Wilmslow - SK9

Enquiry from: Mark H

Start Date: Immediate

customer in wilmslow area has requested that we arrange quotes for their loft & roof insulation project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a builder directly.please call...

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29 Mar

Insulation | External Wall

Wilmslow - SK9

Enquiry from: Mark H

Start Date: Immediate

pitch roof insulation, maybe full loft boarding and loft ladder installation. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms pro...

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10 Jan

House Extensions

Wilmslow - SK9

Enquiry from: Steve C

Start Date: Immediate

I am looking at putting a pitched roof room over the garage and also a 2 bedroom extension on another part of the house. It's a flat roof bungalow.

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06 Jan

Building work | Sound Proofing

Wilmslow - SK9

Enquiry from: Norma B

Start Date: Immediate

all windows cleaned asap please are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached

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27 Nov

Building work | Bricklaying

Wilmslow - SK9

Enquiry from: Jonas B

Start Date: Immediate

hi, after building a garage there are parts of two old boundary walls that needs rebuilding.one is a normal old brick wall and one is a very old stone wall are you the property owner: owner of the pr...

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23 Nov

Building Work | Porch

Wilmslow - SK9

Enquiry from: Alison W

Start Date: Immediate

remove most of old porch and rebuild. no planning required. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning permission: no what material are you looking for: upvc what material...

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12 Oct

Conversion | Basement

Wilmslow - SK9

Enquiry from: Diane B

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we have lived at wood farm for 34 years and about a year ago our tanked cellar breeched during high rainfall, since then it has flooded each time we have had heavy rainfall but never gets any deeper t...

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13 Aug

House Extensions | Single Storey

Wilmslow - SK9

Enquiry from: Rosemarie B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a single storey extension to their property. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached looking for: si...

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How much do Builder services cost?

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.

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The average price
of a Builder in Wilmslow is:

£23,840

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Wilmslow £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Wilmslow £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Wilmslow £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Wilmslow £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Wilmslow £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Wilmslow £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Wilmslow £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Wilmslow £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Wilmslow £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Wilmslow £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Wilmslow £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Wilmslow £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Wilmslow £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Wilmslow £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Wilmslow £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Wilmslow £638-£978
Residential new builds in Wilmslow £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Wilmslow £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Wilmslow £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Wilmslow £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Wilmslow £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Wilmslow £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Wilmslow £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Wilmslow £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Wilmslow £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Wilmslow £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Wilmslow £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Wilmslow £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Wilmslow £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Wilmslow £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

How to plasterboard a wall?

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.

How much is plasterboard?

How Much Is Plasterboard?

Do you wish to install plasterboard in the nearest future? If yes, then you’d probably want to know the amount it’s going to cost. Here, we’ll give you a detailed plasterboarding prices breakdown to help you calculate an estimate for your project.

A plasterboarding project including the cost of both materials and labour with the use of a high quality panels is about £4 to £5 per panel. Therefore, if you wish to calculate on the basis of a standard room about 12x12ft would cost about £500 to £600. However, this price can fluctuate significantly depending on the professional as well as the quality of the materials you wish to incorporate in completing the project. We’d recommend that you hire the services of a professional with accreditation as he would provide you with a detailed quote with no hidden charges or costs. To give you a clearer idea, we’ve taken the time out to put together some estimated costs of employing the services of a seasoned professional plasterer to supply and plasterboard your home or office. Let’s take a look!

• A 6 x 12ft room with panels and plasterboard should have an average cost within the range of £250 to £400 and duration of one to two days.

• The individual cost of plasterboarding or drywalling a standard 12 x 12ft room should have an average cost within the range of £500 to £600 and duration of one to three days. These includes 60% for materials used (£330), 30% for tradespersons (£165) and the remaining 10% for waste removal (£55) to give a total cost of £550.

• A 12 x 24ft room with panels and plasterboard should have an average cost within the range of £1000 to £1200 and duration of three to six days.

Are barn conversions cold?

If you’re considering converting a barn or buying one, you shouldn’t need to worry about it being cold. This is because building regulations dictate that when you convert a barn, you need to insulate it to meet specific standards. However, it’s worth considering its heating system and ceiling heights carefully – some barn conversions are likely to take longer and be more expensive to heat up than others.

how much to re render a house?

Rendering of a house is one of those projects that can greatly improve the visual appeal of your home, enhance it’s energy efficiency, protect the brickwork from the elements and ultimately, add value to your home. Generally, the cost of rendering a house normally costs within the range of £25 to £70 per metre square, while the average cost house rendering costs stands at about £40 per square metre. Therefore, a 3 bedroom semi detached house will cost within the range of £4000 to about £5000.

The total cost of rendering a house is determined by a wide range of factors. These factors includes the following:

✓ Type of the rendering. There are three main types of rendering which includes sand and cement rendering, monocouche rendering as well as acrylic or silicone rendering. However, re-rendering applies to sand and cement sooner and it’ll also have to be painted every 3 to 6 years. Consequently, longer term cost can be higher when compared to the other types.

✓ Ease of access. Where your contractor will have to work around obstacles like shrubs or conservatory, this can make the cost a bit higher as it’ll take longer time to complete.

✓ Prep work. If the contractor needs to fill some cracks or perhaps an old mortar requires tuck pointing before rendering can be started, this will also affect the cost.

✓ Scaffolding. In the event whereby the job requires the use of scaffolding and you’ll have to hire one as a different cost, then the price will be higher.

✓ Your location. Due to the high standards of living and higher demands in areas like London or the Southeast, prices in these regions are usually higher than that of the other regions like Midlands and North.

can i refurbish a house in conservation area?

Due to the fact that we live in a country (the UK) with so much history as well as architectural beauty, there’s a need to have what’s commonly called “Conservation Area. A Conservation Area is basically an area which is designated by the local authority and is established in order to protect and enhance areas of historical and architectural interest which includes both rural and urban areas. Therefore, when it comes to refurbishment project in a conservation area, there’s usually a lot of things that needs to be put into consideration as well as hurdles to scale in order to make alterations to your property without any interruptions from the law.

In general, all properties in a conservation area have strict regulations governing the outlook of the houses, as this plays a major role in the appearance of the area as a whole. As a result, if you wish to bring down a building, fence, wall or even railing and the likes, you’ll need to obtain prior consent before you proceed. An easy way to go about any refurbishment plan is to to ensure the usage of exactly the same materials that exists in the current house. When you abide by the rules, you’ll be in a more favourable position to acquire the needed prior consent.

The short and simple answer to the question is yes, you can refurbish a house in a conservation area but subject to the approval of the local authority through a planning permission. And when it comes to submitting a planning application for approval, some are aspects will usually be subjected to more intense examinations than the others. Hence, the need to make sure that your refurbishment plans are all friendly in a similar way to the neighbouring buildings and environment.

Can builders work on a Sunday?

General construction work should be restricted to the following hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm. Saturdays 8am to 1pm. Most councils advice that noisy work is prohibited on Sundays and bank holidays but you should check with your local council to confirm this.

how much is a ground floor extension?

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.

how to render a wall?

Wall rendering is basically a process which involves the application of sand, cement or polymer covering to a home’s exterior in such a way that enhances its look while also offering an improved stability. The process is a perfect solution for several exterior concerns mainly due to the support its able to provide. It’s highly beneficial for older homes whose walls may suffer from poor quality because of wear over time, while it’s also greatly advantageous for newer homes as it increases their stability while also enhancing their visual appeal.

Knowing how to apply render is a great skill to have with your home’s upkeep in mind. The project can be done quite easily by any competent and confident DIYer. However if you lack any of those attributes, then we’d recommend you get in touch with a reliable professional for help. In this article, we’ll take you through the wall rendering process.

✓ Prepare the walls. This involves examining the wall, repairing any structural defects as well as stabilizing any movements to prevent the render finish from failing.

✓ External details. This includes the removal of bargeboards, rainwater, soil pipes, alarm boxes and all other external details.

✓ Insulation. In the event whereby external wall insulation is to be fitted, this is the stage to do so.

✓ Developing a foundation for the render to fix to. Apply a render mesh over the insulation, bedded into the first base coat layer of render.

✓ Building up the render.

✓ Render finishes. There are a wide range of colour options as well as various finishes available from very smooth to textured. However, you should note that thin coat render systems are usually designed to be self coloured.

✓ Final finishes. This involves the re-application of the external rainwater, soil pipes and the other external details.

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