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07 Jul

Building work | Wall Rendering

Bodmin - PL30

Enquiry from: Angie C

Start Date: Immediate

Current render seems to be letting in water/causing damp, not sure if needs repairing or replacing, also considering plastic render? In addition, brick walls are missing mortar in places so might nee...

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05 Feb

Building work | Wall Rendering

Bodmin - PL31

Enquiry from: Aurelie M

Start Date: Immediate

Hi Cornwall rendering, i would like to contact me regarding rendering a wall of my house as well as insulating it externally. You may not do insulation, but you may know someone who does, Then i would...

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28 Sep

Building work | General

Bodmin - PL30

Enquiry from: Meg C

Start Date: Immediate

Good Afternoon, I was wondering if you would be interested and had availability to help carry out the groundworks needed at our site in St Mabyn, Cornwall. I believe the works would include firstly...

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01 Jul

Building work | Wall Rendering

Bodmin - PL31

Enquiry from: JOHN F

Start Date: Immediate

CORRECT RENDERIN MAKE SMOOTH ,FILL GAPS AROUND DOOR/WINDOW.

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04 May

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Bodmin - PL31

Enquiry from: ROD B

Start Date: Immediate

Need additional layer of rockwool type insulation in loft of about 120 sq mtrs. Detached house built in 2003.

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28 Apr

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Bodmin - PL31

Enquiry from: Chris S

Start Date: Immediate

Hi there, I'm looking for a local contractor to remove the old insulation and replace with new traditional insulation. We do not require spray foam. The house is a bungalow.

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22 Feb

Building work | Wall Rendering

Bodmin - PL31

Enquiry from: John F

Start Date: Immediate

rear wall & gable strip & re-render are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms how many walls are you looking to have render...

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16 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Bodmin - PL31

Enquiry from: Alan C

Start Date: Immediate

cavity wall installation have mould in bedrooms are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1970-2000 are you in a conser...

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25 Feb

House Extensions | Single Storey

Bodmin - PL30

Enquiry from: Malcolm S

Start Date: Immediate

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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25 Feb

House Extensions

Bodmin - PL30

Enquiry from: Malcolm S

Start Date: Immediate

removal of existing log store and separate utility + wc.... to be replaced by timber frame extension with utility and wc. ground works to upgrade present drainage and installation of concrete base wit...

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18 Feb

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Bodmin - PL31

Enquiry from: Emma S

Start Date: Immediate

home has water and damp on walls. roof has been fixed. think it needs cavity wall insulation. also we have an asbestos roof on the outside shed that suffers with condensation. what can i do to fix thi...

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15 Feb

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Bodmin - PL30

Enquiry from: James S

Start Date: Immediate

insulation of the loft space as most of it only has 100mm of thickness! approx area is 18 x 8 mtrs are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you ...

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12 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Bodmin - PL30

Enquiry from: Gage W

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1930-70 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incentive: ...

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08 Sep

Building work | General

Bodmin - PL31

Enquiry from: Pete M

Start Date: Immediate

i have a dripping tap in my kitchen. pretty sure it just needs a washer. is this something you could do or is it too minor?

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04 Sep

Building work | General

Bodmin - PL31

Enquiry from: Robert J

Start Date: Immediate

removal of tv aerial from roof of bungalow. time scale: immediate please call to appoint

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20 Aug

Driveway Repair

Bodmin - PL30

Enquiry from: Paul D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

need a driveway extension plus repair. concrete slab for v large cabin plus pathway time scale: less than one month time scale: 1-3 months please call to appoint

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19 Aug

Building work | Sound Proofing

Bodmin - PL30

Enquiry from: Natalie C

Start Date: Immediate

we live next to a golf course and the grounds man cut the green next to our house at 5.30 every morning. we would like to reduce the noise coming into our bedroom. time scale: immediate please call to...

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16 Apr

Building work | Sound Proofing

Bodmin - PL31

Enquiry from: Amanda B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Ceiling noise insulation for a ground floor flat conversion; living room and bedroom thank you Time scale: 1-3 months Please call to appoint Time scale: 1-3 months Please call to appoint

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14 May

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Bodmin - PL31

Enquiry from: David S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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21 Jan

Building Work | Porch

Bodmin - PL30

Enquiry from: Brian F

Start Date: Immediate

Property Type: Detached House Have you got a rough idea of the design you would like: Some Ideas How many bedrooms are you looking to have: 1-2 Bedrooms How many storeys are you looking for the prope...

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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 Bodmin is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

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 long does a small extension take?

If you’re planning to build a small extension on your property, you’ll most likely want to know the length of time it’ll take to complete the home extension. Just like many other home improvement projects, it’s impossible to provide a specific number of day in which your project will be completed as the duration is based on a number of influencing factors. This includes the size of the development work as well as whether or not you plan to live in the house when the work is being done. In this article, we’re going to give you a breakdown of the processes that’s involved in building a small single storey extension alongside the duration for each so you can have an idea of how long your small extension project will take. Let’s take a look!

✓ A small single storey extension will normally take about 3 months to be completed.

✓ Site preparation is the first step in the process and it’ll take up to 2 weeks the dig out the footings and prepare foundations. Followed by a further 2 weeks to fit the damp course as well as any drains required around the extension.

✓ The 5th week is spent on working on the external walls and putting in place blockwork to deliver cavity wall insulation.

✓ The next 2 weeks will be spent on installing the roof structure as well as internal walls.

✓ Once done. The builders will make the structure weather proof and electricians or gas fitters will be on site to add power to the extension. This will be followed by internal walls’ plastering as well as breaking into your main house.

✓ After this, when the plaster is dry and decoration completed, units or furniture will then be installed.

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.

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 much is a loft conversion?

With the ability to add approximately one third of your existing living space ( by converting your old, unused attic) to your home or property without having to let go of your garden, it’s quite easy to see the reason why loft conversion has rapidly grown to become one of the most popular home improvements in the UK. However some homeowners usually shy away from the idea simply by looking at the perceived high cost of carrying out such a project, despite several researches showing that loft conversions offers the best rate of return on initial investment when compared to the other home improvement projects. So exactly how much would it cost to carry out this project?

Just like several other home improvement projects, the cost of a loft conversion varies greatly depending on a wide range of influencing factors. These factors include the size of your home, how old your home is as well as the quality of the fixtures and fittings you want to install. For instance, a high end bathtub alone can cost you thousands of pounds, meanwhile you can also construct a full bathroom suite on just a couple of hundred pounds. However, to give you an idea of the minimum cost of a loft project we’ll look at the most popular types and the minimum cost of each.

✓ Internal Loft Conversion - The most affordable type of loft conversion tends to start from £25,000 and above.

✓ Dormer or L-Shaped Dormer Loft Conversion. These are the most popular types of loft conversion. Dormer price tends to start from £35,000, while the L-shaped dormer starts from £45,000.

✓ Mansard Loft Conversion - This involves replacing the entire side of a sloping roof with a vertical wall and flat roof. It requires a planning permission. The type of loft conversion usually starts from £45,000.

✓ Hip To Gable Loft Conversion - This usually starts from £50,000.

Do bricklayers need a license?

Laying of bricks is a skilful trade which requires the bricklayer to fully understand the process involved in the required building material preparation necessary to construct a foundation as well as to mix the concrete or mortar. As a tradesperson, you also need to fully comprehend how to make use of various materials and master the art of shaping, polishing and cutting it. A typical bricklaying endeavour is expected to include different activities such as preparation of the surface, assembly, installation, reinforcement as well as repair.

As a result, every aspect of the job demands an in depth and extensive knowledge, skills and also experience. To get started in this career path, you can also consider getting a bricklaying license as this will stand you out from the lots from your customer’s point of view. However, to obtain a bricklaying license, you’ll need to have some qualifications which includes an industry experience in the field as well as a trade certificate. These formal and nationally recognized qualifications can be gotten through the Recognition of Prior Learning.

It must, however, be said that several states will require either a building practitioner registration or a bricklaying license to enable you practice as a professional bricklayer in order to ensure that the national standards for quality is always met. In other states, a bricklayer must meet some certain registration requirements or possess concrete licenses. Some will necessitate that you register as a building practitioner to take on certain projects but only to a particular level.

Overall, a bricklaying license will help you meet the building commission’s requirements so as to avoid stern punishments like fines and sanctions. It also allows you to sign legal contracts and agreements, market your services and lots more to steer ahead of competition in the industry.

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 much does a garage conversion cost?

Are you looking to create some more space in your home with your garage being almost dispensable? If yes, then considering a garage conversion project may be the way to go. Unlike many other extension options, garage conversion does not take up an additional space as it only changes the current structure of the garage. As a result, the cost of completing a garage conversion project can be relatively attractive when compared to other space creating alternatives. So exactly how much would a garage conversion project cost? Well, there’s no precise answer for this as several influencing factors come to play. However, in this guide we’ll give you a rough idea of the average costs that you’re likely going to encounter. Some of the factors that can influence your budget dramatically includes the following:

• The size of the conversion. The larger the size of the garage per square feet, the more cost you’ll have to expend.

• The type of your property - listed buildings are usually more expensive.

• Your location in the UK. If you stay in London where there’s a higher demand, you’ll most likely pay more.

• You’re likely to pay more if a specialist knowledge is required.

• The amount of glazing to be installed

• Quality of the materials to be incorporated.

• Quality of the professional to carry out the installation service.

On average, when it comes to garage conversion projects, you’re likely to pay the following depending on the per square metre given:

• A single garage of about 15 square metre will cost within the range of £6,000 to £15,000.

• A double garage of about 30 square metre will cost within the range of £12,000 to £30,000.

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