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Our friendly team can help explain our insulation systems for either your conservatory roof or main property roof. We ...
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Expert Home Improvements

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We specialise in driveways and roofing. We are based in Exeter and Plymouth all the work is done to a very high standard a...
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ECO WARM HOMES SW

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We are a Home improvements company specialising in replacement windows doors and conservatory installations. Serving the s...
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Here at first choice drives and patios we offer a wide ranges of finishes and the possibility’s are limitless we aim to im...
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EnergySave

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JT ECO Solutions provide energy efficient measures to properties throughout Wales and the West through the Government Sche...
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Ace fencing services

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We offer quality service at a very reasonable price. All our work is guaranteed to be installed by professionals, wood is ...

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17 Apr

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: Mike H

Start Date: Immediate

External wall insulation Lead

i have 100mm loft insulation but i need to augment it to 300mm are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insulation: yes do you re...

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04 Feb

Insulation | External Wall

Wadebridge - PL27

Enquiry from: Vivian L

Start Date: Immediate

New build starting Summer 2025 require price for external insulation and render.Plans available

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04 Feb

Building work | General

Perranporth - TR6

Enquiry from: Anthony B

Start Date: Immediate

looking for 8 roof trusses for Garage, 4.8 span at 35 deg

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17 Jan

Building work | Wall Rendering

Camborne - TR14

Enquiry from: Graham M

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I need a wall dashed approx size 2.5 mt sq

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13 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Liskeard - PL14

Enquiry from: Andrew A

Start Date: Immediate

Loft insulation is already in place but needs to be brought up to modern code standards (270 mm)

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10 Jan

Insulation | External Wall

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Dan A

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, We have a property in pentire that will require external wall insulation, are you able to quote for this? Approx 244m2 -All external walls, with the exception of the front elevation, si...

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05 Jan

Building work | General

Camborne - TR14

Enquiry from: Graham M

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i need one wall pebble dashed i can ether prepare the wall myself or have the whole job don professionally

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19 Dec

Building work | Bricklaying

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Aimee W

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Good Morning, I am the property manager for the site Barrowfield View, Newquay, here at Penina Property Management (Address as above, this is not the property that requires work). In Storm Darragh we ...

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05 Dec

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Redruth - TR16

Enquiry from: Caroline W

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removal of debris left in loft space after roof was last done. upgrade insulation to current regulations. at present there is a gap round whole perimeter of loft spaces! are you the property owner: ow...

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29 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Tintagel - PL34

Enquiry from: Vince W

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Loft insulation for large 3 bedroom 2 bathroom bungalow

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25 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Bodmin - PL30

Enquiry from: Jacqueline A

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In need of cavity wall insulation for a double garage with a studio flat above and possibly insulation for the floor of the flat.

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20 Nov

Insulation | External Wall

Falmouth - TR11

Enquiry from: Jacqueline K

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External insulation on solid walls

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04 Nov

Building work | General

Truro - TR4

Enquiry from: Laura S

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Building works, scaffolding required.

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04 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Wadebridge - PL27

Enquiry from: Brenda D

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Loft boarded out for storage

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16 Sep

Insulation | External Wall

Helston - TR12

Enquiry from: Brian S

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External wall insulation and rendering

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09 Sep

Insulation | Cavity Wall

St. Austell - PL25

Enquiry from: Lionel H

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large commercial building requiring wall insulation

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22 Jul

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Truro - TR4

Enquiry from: Mike C

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customer in the truro area made an enquiry a couple of projects including cavity wall insulation.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you t...

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19 Jul

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Truro - TR4

Enquiry from: Mike C

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Additional loft insulation

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18 Jul

Building work | Wall Rendering

Truro - TR2

Enquiry from: Val F

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A quote for render repair or replacement. We have purchased a 20 year old house which is showing cracks in the render. We need a solution for this.

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08 Jul

Conversion | Loft

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Dale H

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Hi there. We have an extension to our cottage at the back, the roof of the second bedroom is flat . I wanted to have a dormer on top with a small outside space on the flat roof. Would be keen to chat?...

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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 Cornwall is:

£23,840

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Cornwall £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Cornwall £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Cornwall £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Cornwall £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Cornwall £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Cornwall £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Cornwall £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Cornwall £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Cornwall £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Cornwall £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Cornwall £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Cornwall £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Cornwall £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Cornwall £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Cornwall £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Cornwall £638-£978
Residential new builds in Cornwall £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Cornwall £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Cornwall £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Cornwall £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Cornwall £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Cornwall £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Cornwall £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Cornwall £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Cornwall £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Cornwall £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Cornwall £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Cornwall £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Cornwall £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Cornwall £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

What time can builders start work?

The periods at which noisy work is permitted do vary across the nation because the Control of Pollution Act 1974 provided Local Authorities with the authority to regulate noise from construction sites and similar areas. At the same time as these do differ across unalike councils, the average hours throughout which noisy work is tolerable is usually between 8 am and 6 pm from Monday to Friday. This is usually based on the impression of ‘noisy work’ being carried out, so labours could start earlier to prepare things for the day but then not start carrying out their work until 8 am.

On Saturday’s builders are usually allowed to work between 8 am and 1 pm, but this can differ to some extent with different councils. It does mean that workers can start at the identical time as the rest of the week, but they are generally required to finish a lot prior. On Sundays and Bank Holidays there is not as much of detailed direction on hours, but most councils say that there should be no noisy work taking place. Although these are decent strategies, it is worth examining your Local Authority website as they can change slightly. Noisy work is commonly described as ‘noise audible at the site boundary’ and it may be the case that workers are there outside these hours but are setting up before carrying out noisy work.

Local Authorities also recognise that now and then it is unescapable to work separately to these hours, such as work on railway tracks that must be done when trains are not running. Though, local councils do have the authority to serve an announcement on individuals carrying out building or demolition works and tell them how the work should be carried out to evade a possible lawful noise irritation.

how much does a two storey house extension cost?

If you’re considering adding a two storey house extension, then setting a budget for this project would be a great way to get started. Similar to a rear extension, a two storey extension usually leaves the rest of the building needing some work and, due to its size, this may imply the re-development of the entire house - which is why they can be very costly. Some of the other influencing factors that can have big impact on a two storey house extension cost includes: your location, the size of the build, complexity of the design ( anything beyond the standard build will normally require more expertise and time), the glazing to be incorporated ( the more the glass used in the project, the more the material cost), as well as the team used.

Generally, when it comes to extensions, the major part of the expenses will be made on the build of the project. This is because it doesn’t only cover the material cost but also the contractor’s overhead as well as the daily rates. At this stage, the extension prices can be determined by the standard of the work that’s being done.

For a fairly average room size of about 18 square metre, the two storey extension should cost within the range of £2,500 to £3,000 per square metre - with the range being determined by the finishes incorporated. Therefore, a two storey extension of about 18 square metre should cost within the range of £45,000 to £55,000. However, this is with the assumption that there are standard window sizes, bathroom suits are modest, and without any need for any purpose joinery or glazing. If you wish to include all these extra features you’ll also have to pay more to make the total cost between £70,000 to £80,000.

how much value does an extension add to your house?

Are you interested in extending your home to create more living space? If yes, then you’d probably want to know how much value it can add to your property in order to compare the building costs to the potential value gain. Well, as long as you know what you’re doing, your house doesn’t necessarily have to be a money pit. So what are your options when talking about home extensions and what’s the associated value to be gained?

• Bathroom Extensions

Although you should have it in mind that bathroom extensions isn’t usually that cheap, but once done, it can increase the value of a standard UK house within the range of £12,000 to £15,000. Meanwhile the finishing cost of a bathroom can range from £2,500 to £7,000.

• Single or Double Storey Extensions

Single storey extensions are always huge when it comes to increasing the value of your home - giving about 4 to 7 percent increase. If it goes that far, then literally nothing beats a full spectrum, double storey extension which can give up to 11 percent increase in the value of a property - equalling about a whooping £33,000 for a standard home in the UK.

• Conservatory Extension

With conservatories becoming more and more popular in the UK due to the weather conditions, several buyers are now including it’s availability as part of the criteria for purchasing a house. Wonder why? This is simply because everyone wants to enjoy their garden all throughout the year. As a result of this high demand, adding this type of extension to your house can go a long way to increase it’s value. However, it’s very important to incorporate high quality materials during construction. With glass conservatories offering, on the average, up to £5,000 increase in value, the cheaper PVC alternative offers much less value and can also deter potential buyers.

how much does a garden room cost?

Adding a garden room to your property is a great way of creating an additional space within your home without having to invest heavily in large house extension projects. And not only does it expand your living space, but it’s also a way to add good value to your home or property. With the various benefits offered by a garden room, most individuals are usually surprised with just how affordable the living space can be. However, just like any other home improvement, the price of a garden room is influenced by a wide range of factors. These factors include the design you opt for whether standard or customized, the size of the garden room, the materials used, the number of fixtures and fittings you want as well as any other special design feature you require.

Asides from the money needed to put up the structure, there are also some common extra cost that’ll also be expended for both the interior and exterior of the living space. For instance, there are some furnitures and fittings that you’d like to put in your garden room and these will also form part of the overall cost. There’s also the electrical connections cost and this will vary depending on the distance of your room, the cables to be used as well as your electrician. For this part, you can expect to spend anything within the range of £850 to £1200 and since it’ll be used all year long, it’ll also require appliances for heating, insulation, electricity and ventilation.

Generally, the overall cost you should be expecting to pay for a modular build garden room will range between £10,000 to £40,000.

How to find a builder for a house extension?

Builders are everywhere, but finding one for your project can be tricky and stressful, with both cost and reliability coming into question. This is even more worrisome when you’re fully aware that your house extension can only be as good as the builder. If you’re also facing the same challenge, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll share with you some tips on how to choose a professional and reliable builder who’ll ensure you get immense value for every penny spent. Let’s take a look!

✓ Ask for recommendations. To find a tradesperson, not just a builder, personal recommendations is the best way to go. Building a house extension is a major undertaking which comes with a lot of costs, so if you’re going to do it the least you can do is ensure you do it right. Carry out your research, ask friends and family, neighbours and loved ones if the know of any reliable builder in the local area. If they’ve have one they’ve used, you can request for the cost, quality of the job done, the duration of the project and any other detail you feel you should know.

✓ Search Online. Use our search feature to look at the builders available or submit and enquiry and we will find you one. Our site holds details of numerous builders and building companies which you can go through their ratings to select the best.

✓ Select a reliable builder from trading association. Most reliable builders are usually a member of a recognized trading association or the other. Though this is not obligatory for builders, but it can be used as a dependable medium to find a good builder. We list what trade association the builders are a member of.

Will I need planning permission or building regulations approval?

You may need planning permission if you are planning a larger extension. All extensions will need building regulations approval. An architect can assist with this and if planning permission is required. A reputable contractor will also be able to advise you if this is needed as well.

how to repair a patio?

A patio is an outdoor space which can be used for a variety of stuffs which includes fun time with family and friends, reading time or just relaxing as the fresh breeze blows. With all these benefits and more, it’s becomes more obvious that there’s a need to keep your patio in a tip top condition at all times. If otherwise, you may not be able to enjoy your patio to your satisfaction and probably, for as long as you would want. You simply have to provide it with a regular maintenance which involves inspecting and identifying the damages that needs to be repaired before it gets out of hand. Fortunately, the minor repairs can be done by yourself if you’re confident enough. However, for bigger damages it’s advisable to call in a professional for help. In this article, we’ll take you through the patio reparation process.

✓ Prepare the area. This involves removing the problem piece gently and carefully. If there’s a piece you think can still be useful, store it in the re-use pile or you can start a new one. Once you’re done removing the pieces, the next thing to do would be to start removing anything that’s unwanted from the damaged area like debris, unwanted soil etc, and start sand fitting with some fresh sand. This should be levelled out to ensure there’s no bumps.

✓ With the sand down, you can start by putting the pieces back in together. This should be done gently to avoid any further damage. Do this until your patio

how does cavity wall insulation work?

In recent times, more and more home and property owners are starting to come to terms with the large returns and little investment in cavity wall insulation provides. For a relatively little amount you can achieve a lot, from an increase in your home’s energy efficiency and reduction in heating bills to a huge boost in your property’s resale value and lots more. This makes you wonder how an ordinary insulation can help you achieve so much, right? Well, you’re definitely not alone! Several other potential investors are also eager to know exactly how the cavity wall insulation works to deliver all these juicy benefits. In this post, we’re going to go provide you with a detailed insight on how cavity wall insulation works. Let’s take a look!

 

Typically, cavity wall insulation works as acting as a shield which prevents the escape of heat from your home. It features a reflective surface which serves as a barrier to reflect heat from one side of the panel, effectively minimizing the amount of heat conduction that escapes through. This protection of your home from heat penetration comes with a couple of benefits with the obvious one being an incredible thermal efficiency. An insulated home or property is able to maintain a much more balanced temperature throughout the year – staying a lot cooler during the summer months and retain the heat generated during the winter months. However, a less talked about benefit is the fact that when an insulation is done during the construction of a house, the whole development phase can be completed a lot quicker. This is mainly because insulation offers total protection against weather conditions which enables internal trades to continue without the need to wait for brickwork or cladding to be completed.

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