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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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I.T.S Paving

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At I.T.S Paving we have many years of experience and hundreds of styles available to stir your imagination! Our team of ex...
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Complete Damp Solutions

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Complete Damp Solutions Ltd provide an all in one solution to ANY damp problem.  We also offer a range of insulation pro...

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11 Jun

Insulation | External Wall

Winsford - CW7

Enquiry from: Dee G

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Supply and fit brick slip cladding and insulation.

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11 Jun

House Extensions

Winsford - CW7

Enquiry from: Dee G

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Need brick slip supply and fit

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03 Jul

Driveway Repair

Winsford - CW7

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My tarmac drive was laid 2 years ago but there are stones everyone’s and some dents. Could you please provide us with a survey on what’s caused the damage as well as a quote to replace / repair.

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22 Feb

Building work | Wall Rendering

Winsford - CW7

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Cracked render to be removed. New render applied

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06 Dec

Building work | Wall Rendering

Winsford - CW7

Enquiry from: Carl G

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moved into new house in august & the loft has serious condensation (dripping) issue. running fan & dehumidifier for the last 4 days has made a big difference. reading up it seems it could be related t...

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10 Oct

Conversion | Loft

Winsford - CW7

Enquiry from: Jenique A

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window installation. we have all materials already as our contractor has cancelled. are you available for a quote? are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached

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01 Sep

Building work | Wall Rendering

Winsford - CW7

Enquiry from: Jason H

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Reskim inside and rendering to the outside Thanks.

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15 Jun

Building work | Wall Rendering

Winsford - CW7

Enquiry from: Sarah L

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looking for quote for monocouche render applied to front wall only of 4 bed detached house. thanks are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you ha...

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31 May

Building work | General

Winsford - CW7

Enquiry from: Arthur I

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new loft hatch and a new ladder plus new light are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what type of work do you need to have done: other do you have the materials y...

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03 May

Building work | Wall Rendering

Winsford - CW7

Enquiry from: James C

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driveway wall needs rendering are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 bedrooms how many walls are you looking to have rendered...

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03 Nov

Building work | Bricklaying

Winsford - CW7

Enquiry from: Zoe S

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hi there, we are buying a house on st george’s road jn winsford, cheshire, and the survey has spotted some brickwork repairs (spalled bricks, cracks) that need doing along with chimney stack repai...

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04 Sep

Building work | General

Winsford - CW7

Enquiry from: Peter S

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pebbledash finish to be repaired around two bay windows are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what type of work do you need to have done: other do you have th...

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14 Sep

Building work | Demolition

Winsford - CW7

Enquiry from: Simone J

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i have 3 pallets of unused tiles to dispose of along with brick rubble of walls of small/ medium size area. wooden planks about 20 plus mess from inside shed.. time scale: immediate please call to app...

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16 Jul

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Winsford - CW7

Enquiry from: Paula S

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Customer visited the myroofingquotes.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: House, Roof type: Flat, Work description: insulating and new roof

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19 Feb

Conversion | Garage

Winsford - CW7

Enquiry from: Jessica B

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Then garage into utility with toilet, cut door into living room so can access open plan. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Do you have a: Single Garage What will the space be used for:...

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17 Sep

Building work | General

Winsford - CW7

Enquiry from: Steven R

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Supply of Roof trusses for a garage measuring 3.1 metre wide and 5.85m long supported by a single skin brick wall, to be covered with Marley roof tiles 42cm by 32cm

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19 Mar

Building work | General

Winsford - CW7

Enquiry from: Lisa J

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The customer required: General Building Maintenance Property type: Detached, Property owner: Owner,

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04 Mar

Interior work | Stud Walls

Winsford - CW7

Enquiry from: Paul H

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Great, what do you need done? Repair Stud Wall More precisely, is it about plasterboard ceiling or stud walls ? Stud Walls I have 3 old style gas room heaters requiring removal (already capped off) a...

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14 Jul

Conversion | Garage

Winsford - CW7

Enquiry from: Nick M

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Home Owner Call to Appoint

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17 May

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Winsford - CW7

Enquiry from: Monica T

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the myroofingquotes.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: House, Roof type: Pitched, Work description: Some slates need replaced and the roof needs generally overhaule...

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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 Winsford is:

£23,814

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Winsford £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Winsford £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Winsford £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Winsford £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Winsford £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Winsford £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Winsford £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Winsford £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Winsford £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Winsford £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Winsford £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Winsford £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Winsford £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Winsford £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Winsford £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Winsford £638-£978
Residential new builds in Winsford £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Winsford £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Winsford £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Winsford £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Winsford £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Winsford £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Winsford £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Winsford £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Winsford £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Winsford £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Winsford £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Winsford £785-£1,440
Garden room in Winsford £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Winsford £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

Can a mortgage include renovation costs?

In a nutshell, a mortgage loan is for the acquisition of an asset, so lenders won’t tend to give you anything else in a mortgage that is going to cover your home renovation costs. When you are applying for your mortgage, your provider will examine the price of your new household. For example, if you’re planning to buy a property for £200,000, but you need another £50,000 to help improve it, you’ll find that your lender might turn you down.

Essentially, with any mortgage loans that you take out on your possessions, the bank or creditor theoretically owns your home till you’ve entirely paid off your loan, which is why it is very unlikely that you will get extra funds from them. There are some mortgage providers who will be willing to add on some building costs, but it is entirely up to you whether to choose it or not.

With most mortgages, banks and other lenders will usually give you a maximum of 95% of what you purchased your property for. That means, that even if you contemplate the household has the probability to be valued at so much more, you’ll have to find an alternative way of paying for the developments you have in attention. So, if the accumulation of extra funds on to your mortgage loan is out of the question, you’ll need to find additional ways of paying for the home developments.

It is well and good if you have the cash saved up, or else, you can explore other payment options which your bank or lender may be able to help you with. There are several methods by which you can collect the cost to pay for the improvements, from personal loans to credit cards or even overdrafts, there are tons of ways to lending money. Keep in mind these are all forms of debt so keep an eye out for the interest rates when you are repaying.

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 it cost to renovate a house?

Presenting with its unique sets of components, the price for every house renovation project varies considerably. Though giving a proper price for the house renovation is not possible, you can generally expect to pay anything between £40,000 and £75,000 for renovating a three-bedroom house.

You must list out all the changes needed since renovation comes with several potential costs. This makes it easier for you to calculate the renovation costs and start planning your budget accordingly.

Let us take a look at some of the crucial factors that affect the cost of renovating a house

• Property size

• Property’s condition and age

• Complexity oof the job

• Structural work

• Building extension work

• The quality of materials, fixtures and finishing

• Decoration

• Location

When it comes to renovating a three-bedroom house, the average cost is around £ 57,000. A new gas supply will cost you around £1,500, depending on the route of the supply. There may other additional costs involved if you are looking to do any work to extend the gas supply line.

The cost of rewiring a house is in the region of £5,750. That price will also be dependent on the complexity of the electrical systems in your house and the size. If you are looking at installing a new set of windows, it can cost you up to £6,000, with the average cost being about £4,250. Replastering walls will add another £2500 to the total budget. A new kitchen will set you back around £7,000, on average including the cost of design, materials and installation. Most renovations will need a new bathroom. Installing a new bathroom will cost you around £4,250.

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.

does loft insulation cause condensation?

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, loft insulation does cause condensation. Over the years, problems with condensation in loft spaces have become increasingly common. While this may not be harmful in anyway, when the condensation becomes excessive it can lead to more serious issues taking root in your loft like wet rot, dry rot as well as black spot mould. Generally, the best thing to do if you’re concerned about the condensation in your loft space and that it may rapidly become a bigger problem is to get in touch with a damp specialist as soon as possible.

 

Even though insulating your loft space comes with a wide array of benefits like making the top floor rooms warmer, it’s however comes at the cost of making your loft or room space cooler. Condensation in lofts take place primarily due to the humid air making its way through insulation or other gaps into the loft space and touching a cooler surface which in turn results in beads of moisture on the timbers, lintels as well as the underside of the roof. This is why its always a great idea make use of thermal insulation with a vapour barrier that’s installed on the warmer side of the insulating material.

 

Condensation in loft is caused by excess moisture in the air and lack of adequate air ventilation. Here are some top reasons that gives rise to this in the loft:

  • Extra insulation has been installed in the loft leading to a restriction on the natural air circulation in the property.
  • When the storage boxes or other items that has been stockpiled in the loft blocks the roof vents.
  • The release of steam and moist air into the loft space by hot water tanks.
how disruptive is a loft conversion?

Asides the questions relating to planning permission of a loft conversion as well as the total cost of completing a loft conversion project, this is perhaps the most common question on the loft conversion subject matter. Before making an investment decision, many homeowners will want to know just how disruptive a loft conversion is. Well, we’ve all heard the several horror stories when loft conversion builder with dirty boots tramples all over the fresh and just-acquired shag pile or the noise of the construction loud enough to annoy neighbours from four blocks away or an obvious shortage of teabags, sugar and lots more. Good news is, the disruption of loft conversion is not as bad as people make out. Let’s have a look at how it works!

Just like all other major building projects, a loft conversion is disruptive to your property. However, no two loft conversions are the same, therefore some are certain to be more drastic and invasive than others. In the long run, the project is worth the stress and inconveniences caused and in most cases, it’s usually a very good investment.

Normally, an average loft conversion is expected to last for about 9 to 12 weeks (depending on the complexity of the loft conversion project some might take longer). Some of the factors that affects the duration of a project includes the type of the loft, the design of the loft as well as the style of the property.

Generally, a loft conversion is a lot less disruptive than say completely moving a home. It all has to do with how you’re able to deal with it as a person. And besides, the effect it’s going to have to a large extent depends on the company you hire. A good company will always look to ensure to keep disruptions to a minimal when carrying out the loft conversion project.

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.

What cement should I use for bricklaying?

Cement is a crucial element in bricklaying that’s widely used in both construction as well as finishing works. Generally, they’re used to aerate concrete blocks, connect bricks, prepare plaster, floor levelling as well as the making of precast products. The major reason cement is one of the most common construction materials as its incredible ability to hold structure together. To get a cement plaster, you’d simply have to mix cement with both water and sand. However, when you mix cement with lime, sand and water, you’ll get a mortar.

For cements mortars to be used inside joints, you’ll have to include 1 part cement at the minimum to not more than 2 parts sand by weight which should be dry mixed and moistened with enough water to allow for troweling and packing without falling apart. Generally, the cement sand ratio in a mortar is in between 1:2 to 1:6. The cement and sand mix ratio is largely based on the importance of the project.

Cement provides a plethora of uses in bricklaying and these includes:

• Preparation of cement concrete

• Preparation of cement mortar

• Building fireproof and thermal proof structures

• Building chemical proof structures

• Serving as a grout material

• Building hydrographic and frost resistant structures

• Manufacturing precast members

• Constructing aesthetic concrete

• Constructing cement concrete roads

There are several types of cements with each having its specific purpose. For instance, the type of cement more suited to building a fire proof structure is a high alumnia cement and to build a hydrographic structure, cements like expanding cement, hydrophobic cement, pozzolana cement and quick setting cement are the best bet. Acid resistant cements are more useful in building chemical proof structures, portland cements are best suited to making grout materials, while coloured cements are preferable to building aesthetic structures.

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