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30 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Penryn - TR10

Enquiry from: Emma O

Start Date: Immediate

We would like someone to come to a second house viewing with us, as we would like to get a rough ideas of possibilities to convert a loft in a bungalow. It's on Thursday at 4.30, thanks

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20 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Penryn - TR10

Enquiry from: Sarah S

Start Date: Immediate

Loft has been partially converted. We want to finish it to a good standard.

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06 Feb

House Extensions | Single Storey

Penryn - TR10

Enquiry from: Jim C

Start Date: Less than one month

External wall insulation Lead

single storey house; partial removal of kitchen ceiling to expose attic space and installation of velux windows. 1.removal of ceiling plaster and insulation material 2.removal of some rafters and str...

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26 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Penryn - TR10

Enquiry from: Jim C

Start Date: Immediate

kitchen ceiling opened up to to give access to loft space. roof trusses modified to allow extension of kitchen into loft space. kitchen walls extended to roof. skylight window installed in roof. i...

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11 Mar

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Penryn - TR10

Enquiry from: Stephen G

Start Date: Immediate

loft insulation. not spray foam are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insulationn: no age of pro...

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21 Jun

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Penryn - TR10

Enquiry from: Tony S

Start Date: Immediate

good morning, i have a green homes grant voucher and i need a quote for cavity wall bead insulation please. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms...

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30 Jul

Building work | General

Penryn - TR10

Enquiry from: Jean J

Start Date: Immediate

boxing in in bathroom damaged looking for a leak two door locks need replacing boxing mire urgent of the three saturday this week please happy to pay weekend call out. holiday home booked solid till e...

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13 Oct

Conversion | Loft

Penryn - TR10

Enquiry from: Andrew P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Home Owner Supplied and Fitted Call to Appoint

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18 Feb

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Penryn - TR10

Enquiry from: Robert M

Start Date: Immediate

Old thin loft insulation currently in place. Additional thickness required.

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30 Aug

Conversion | Loft

Penryn - TR10

Enquiry from: Andy M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

a loft conversion with one dormer two windows & French doors.

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23 Jun

Conversion | Loft

Penryn - TR10

Enquiry from: Andy M

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Property owner: Owner, Looking to convert into: Living space, Work description: A loft conve...

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03 Oct

Insulation | CERO Free

Penryn - TR10

Enquiry from: M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Insulation to both roof and eaves Time scale: 1-3 months Please call to appoint

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28 May

Conversion | Loft

Penryn - TR10

Enquiry from: Tom A

Start Date: Immediate

I`m looking to get a quote for a dormer for my detached house. -Loft Conversion - Dormer Loft Conversion

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16 Apr

Building work | Sound Proofing

Penryn - TR10

Enquiry from: John S

Start Date: Immediate

Hello, I live in one half of a house which has been divided into two properties. I'm looking to sound proof an internal shared wall with the neighbouring property. The shared wall is plasterbo...

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01 Apr

Insulation | External Wall

Penryn - TR10

Enquiry from: Lynda L

Start Date: Immediate

I would like to have a quote to remove my existing loft insulation and replace with new - Roof Insulation

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11 Feb

House Extensions

Penryn - TR10

Enquiry from: Aaron C

Start Date: 3+ months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Looking For: Single storey extension Do you have plans drawn up: Yes Do you have planning permission: No Would you requir...

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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 Penryn is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

how to repair asphalt driveway depressions?

When your driveway is suffering from depression, it becomes unsafe for driving (a danger zone) and ugly - no homeowner wants that! Unfortunately, most driveways won’t hold flat for long as they tend to develop cracks and potholes pretty quickly. Here, we are going to take you through how to fill asphalt driveways’ depression so as to ensure the sinkholes in your driveway poses no threat to you or your loved ones, while also beautifying your property. The approach to be used depends on the intensity of the depression. If its only a few cracks and holes, this can easily be repaired with some equipment. But if otherwise is the case, then calling a reliable professional will be your best bet. In this article, we’ll show you how to repair dips in your asphalt driveway relatively quickly.

✓ Pick a date with warm and sunny weather. This is because if you work in a cold weather, chances are the materials will freeze and hence, unusable. So find a day when the temperature will over 50 degrees Fahrenheit and below 80 degrees Celsius and when there would be no rain. We’ll advise a day between May to October.

✓ Prepare the area. Remove all loose stones, soil, dirt as well as vegetation from the holes. Once done, you can then proceed to washing the area with a pressure washer or sweep with a broom.

✓ Apply a thin mixture of asphalt to the area. Use a flat stirring stick to coat the low driveway area with a thin mixture of asphalt.

✓ Tamp the asphalt repair mix. Purchase the right kind of asphalt to repair the driveway. Fine aggregate asphalt mixture is more suited to filling small holes, whereas the coarse aggregate is more suited to filling larger holes. Apply layers ( about 2 inches each time) of the asphalt repair mix to the sunken area and use a shovel to give it a smooth finish. Once done, simply make the area smooth and protect it with a piece of plywood. Do not walk or drive on the area for a couple of days.

Are pumps used for basement conversions noisy?

If your basement has a cavity drain membrane, it’ll need a pump to move water away from the exterior of your basement and prevent flooding.

Sump pumps can be noisy, but they don’t have to be. Generally, if you have a well-designed pump that’s installed correctly, you shouldn’t find it a problem. For best results, hire a skilled, experienced professional to supply and install your drainage system.

how much to renovate a house?

When it comes to house renovation costs, nothing is certain. As a rule of thumb, you should always expect the unexpected. Unforeseen circumstances (mostly unfavourable) can crop up from anywhere, at any time, greatly affecting the cost of the project. However, if you’ve completed proper planning and done your due diligence on your property before commencement, there’s absolutely no reason why you can’t put the works on budget.

The cost of a house renovation project depends on a lot of variables. These variables include the type of property you’re undertaking as well as the amount and complexity of the entire project. What’s more? Whether you decide to do some of the work yourself or wish to hire quality tradespeople to cover the entire project will also tell on the cost of the home renovation.

In the event whereby you wish to completely gut your property and begin from square one, here are some of the cost you’re most likely going to incur:

✓ Planning applications and building controls

✓ Architect’s design and specifications

✓ Contractors and build costs

✓ Snags as well as unforeseen problems

What will be the biggest cost, which will be determined by the amount of work you need done, is most likely going to be the structural and building work, which can reach up to tens of thousands of pounds.

Asides from material and labour, the administrative costs is another important cost you’ll need to factor in. The first thing here is usually insurance, this is because all regular building insurance policies does not cover large scale renovation projects. So if what you’re planning is a huge structural change to your property, then it’s more likely that it won’t be covered by your buildings insurance policy. In this event, you’ll have to take out a specialist renovation insurance.

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.

How much sand do I need for bricklaying?

Sand is a very important element in bricklaying as far as a mortar mix is concerned. Generally, the quality of the sand is the major factor determining the quality of a plaster mix or mortar mix. It’s recommended that the sand should have enough ‘fines’ (- 75 micron material) to get a good plastic mix with a water content that’s less than 350 litres/m3. Generally, a mortar mix or plaster mix is made within the range of one bag of cement to 200 to 300 litres of damp sand.

Apart from experience the next best indicator of the quality of sand is a field test. In other words, if you do not have the required training or experience in bricklaying, the best bet to determine the amount of sand for a good quality mix is by carrying out a field test. Let’s have a look!

• Get about 50kg of sand and air dry it.

• Scoop 25kg of the sand, 5 kg of cement as well as litres of water ( with 1 litre and 1.5 litres of the water in different containers).

• Mix the cement and sand to form a smooth, uniform and consistent colour.

• One after the other, mix the the sand - cement mixture in the three quantities of water. Do this until you’re able to achieve a mix that’s workable enough to use as plaster.

With that done, you should take note that if 5 litres of water is sufficient then the quality and quantity of the sand is perfect. If you’d require 6 litres of water to get a mix workable as a plaster, then both the quality and quantity of the sand is average. However, if you’d need 7 litres of water to get a mix workable as a plaster, then the quality of the sand is poor. Any requirement of water above 7 litres implies a very poor quality of sand.

How long does it take to install insulation?

How long it takes to install insulation will depend on the size of your property. In general, loft and cavity wall insulation can be installed in a day or two. External wall insulation will usually take longer to install. The rep or installer will be able to advise you when quoting for the job how long this will be.

are house extensions worth it?

Often referred to by many as the holy grail of home improvements, house extension comes with a wide range of benefits which makes it easy to see why the extension could be a great uptick in the potential price of your property in terms of sales. So if you’re looking to build a new home extension but still not convinced about the project, we’re here to help you. Being fully aware any home construction work is usually a heavy investment, there’s a huge need to be set on your decision before scheduling the commencement of any work. So are house extensions worth it? Below are some of the top benefits offered by house extensions to help you decide if it’s the most suitable route for you.

• Add To Your Home’s Value

Building an home extension is a great way to add value to your home before selling. Increasing the living space of your home is an incredible appeal to many buyers which significantly increases your property’s total value. However, you must ensure that the extension is impressively designed using top quality materials in order to generate more value.

• Good Alternative To House Moving

The most common reason for moving is usually due to a lack of sufficient space, but with house prices steadily on the increase a cost effective alternative is highly sought after. This alternative is house extension which creates more space for the household to spread out and have more privacy.

• You May Not Require A Planning Permission

You can extend your house and still not need to apply for a planning permission. To achieve this, simply comply with the laid down rules set under the permitted development rights.

• Extra Living Space

If you fill you’re starting to outgrow your existing structure and do not buy into the idea of moving, then your best bet might just be to extend your home.

do i need planning permission for a loft room?

Do I Need Planning Permission For A Loft Room?

The answer to this question is maybe. Generally, loft rooms are covered under “Permitted Development which means you won’t need to apply for a planning permission to build a loft room. This is like an advance planning permission provided by local authorities to allow some particular building works to be done such as loft conversions, rear extensions and more. When you’re covered by a “Permitted Development, you’re given the free range to oversee your home’s development without much interference from the regulations or the council. However, for permitted development to apply, there are some specific criteria that must be met. Therefore, if your loft room does not meet the following requirements given below, then you must complete a planning application before proceeding.

• In a terraced house, the converted loft space must not be more than 40 cubic metres.

• In a detached building or semi detached house, the converted loft space must not be more than 50 cubic metres.

• The existing roof slope at the front of the house must cover the extension made.

• The extension should not increase the height of the roof in any way.

• Verandas, balconies and any other structures of this nature must not be included in the extension’s plan.

• The side facing window openings should be at a minimum of 1.7 metres above the ground. The windows must be obscured as well.

• The roof extension should be set back as far as practically possible. It should be at a minimum of 20cm from the current eaves.

• The roof extension should not overhang the house’s roof or it’s wall.

• The materials to be incorporated must be the same or at least similar to what you already have on the house’s exterior.

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