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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

How can I find a builder in my area?

Finding a builder nearby can have enormous assistance when it comes to your build. Period on site, their familiarity of local planning permission, constructors’ dealers and other local trades are all vital bits of knowledge that you’ll welcome on site.

It is always wise to walk around in your local area or drive to a site where any construction work is going on. It’ll give you a proper impression of the constructors who are active nearby. You don’t have to like their style of work or the project they are currently carrying out – after all, a builder can only produce what’s on the plans in front of them.

Find a Builder Other Tradesmen Recommend

If you’ve had to call an electrician before or a local plumber and liked their work, you can always ask them if they have any builders whom they would recommend. Maximum tradesmen get used to seeing the similar acquainted names from one place to another in the sites they are working on and every so often has favourites for who they like to work with — and who they see as a good source of work.

Always Talk to Previous Customers

Once you’ve found a builder you would like to work with, ask them for a list of previous customers they have worked with; they ought to be glad to offer particulars if they’re self-assured they’ve done an effective job.

Look for a builder online

A decent place to start looking for builders online is on sites like the Federation of Master Builders. They have a search tool where you can find precise crafts in your area and look at their situations. All FMB members are assessed and individualistically examined and are checked to ensure that they have the correct insurances in place.

how long do house extensions take?

If you’re about to start your house extension project and wondering how long it’ll take to complete, you’re not alone! This is one of the most common questions that’s asked by homeowners in the UK and across the globe. However, there’s no single precise answer for this as there are multiple factors that’ll affect the length of time it’ll take to complete your home extension. These factors include the size of the construction work as well as whether you’re planning to live in the house after completion or otherwise.

For a single extension, the length of time it’ll take to complete the home extension is normally up to 3 months. So let’s break this down:

As you would have expected, the first step to be taken is the preparation of the site. You start by digging out the footing and preparing the foundation which should take about 2 weeks. This is then followed by the damp course installation as well as the fitting of any drains needed around the extension which will also take a further 2 weeks.

The 5th week will be for the construction of the external walls as well as putting the blockwork in place for the provision of the cavity wall insulation. A further 2 weeks after this, will be dedicated to the installation of the roof structure and the internal walls.

It’s at this junction that you’ll call on your weather proof installer to fit in your uPVC windows and doors. Once done, the gas fitters and electricians will have to be on site to connect power to your new extension building. Subsequently, this will be followed by internal wall plastering as well as breaking through your main house. Once the plaster is dried, decorations completed and all the required furniture and units installed, the extension is ready for use.

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.

How much plasterboard do I need?

How Much Plasterboard Do I Need?

Although many people especially contractors have a tough time estimating the number of drywall or plasterboard needed to complete a project, it’s a rather simple task if all factors are taken into consideration. If you’re able to follow the same procedures taken by professionals to count dry wall sheets, you’ll be in the right direction. Let’s have a look at the procedures to follow!

lTake Square Footage Measurement

• Measure the square footage of the area where the plasterboard will be fitted.

• Multiply the height by the width of each wall or ceiling area.

• Add all quantities to obtain a total square-foot amount.

lCalculate Drywall Sheets

• To calculate the number of drywall or plasterboard sheet is very simple once you’ve gotten the total square footage.

• To get started, simply divide the total square footage of area by 32 (that’s if you are using a 4 by 8 sheets) or you can also make use of 48 to make the division (only if you’re making use of the 4 by 12 sheets).

• The answer you get after the division will give you the full number of plasterboard sheets that’s required to complete the project.

We’d recommend you include an extra 10 to 15 percent of whatever you calculate to take care of the possible odd cuts and wastages. This implies that if your total area is 1600 square feet while incorporating 4 by 8 sheets, simply divide 1600 by 32 which equals 50 sheets, now take 10% of 50 which equals 5, then add back the 5 extra to the 50 sheets earlier calculated to get 55 sheets. If you wish to estimate the cost, simply multiply the number of sheets gotten by the price per sheet. Do not forget to include delivery charges and local taxes.

how deep do footings need to be for a porch?

No matter how big or small a building is, it can only be as good as it’s foundation - and that’s a fact! It all starts from the footing and when it isn’t deep enough, unlike badly installed gutters or gapped hardwood flooring, can make the whole building collapse to the ground. Just like any code recommendations, the depth of the footings of your porch is a parameter that must be complied with and adjusted to suit your local code requirements.

As a rule of thumb, you should always dig below the frost line when excavating your footings. At this depth level, the moisture present in the soil will be frozen. Ultimately, this will help the ground to act as a barrier to insulate the soil below the footing from freezing during the cold months. As a result, in regions where the weather is almost always very cold the depth of your footings is expected to be at least 48 inches. But in areas featuring a warm climate, you may be allowed to install your footings on grade.

In addition, it’s compulsory that your footings must be installed at a minimum depth of 12 inches below unsettled soil. However, if you’re constructing the structure into a steep hill’s side or by the side of a retaining wall, it’s required that you maintain the least distance to grade both vertically and laterally. In the event whereby you need to achieve a good lateral barrier, you’ll need to have your foundation dug a lot deeper compared to if it’s on a flat surface. For a more accurate and updated information, you can consult your local building inspection department to get familiar with the requirements in your area.

Is loft insulation flammable?

When thinking about the right insulation material for your loft, some of the first few things that comes to mind is the various properties of that material as well as how good they fit with your home’s needs.naturally, you’d like to ensure that the insulation will be efficient enough to add to the overall energy efficiency of your home, however there are also other features that may not get as much attention but also happens to be equally important. As the primary function of an insulation is to blanket your house to offer a barrier against heat loss, going for an insulation material that’s also fireproof is crucial as loft insulation can burn. Although most insulation materials are fireproof, a myriad of problems can actually make your insulation burn.

 

For instance, fibreglass insulation is produced using glass combined with plastic polymers and is naturally resistant to fire. However, even at that you’d have to be careful with batts that are supported with foil or paper due to the fact that these materials can burn pretty quickly. Cellulose, on the other hand, is not fireproof and is required to be treated by other flame retardants in order to help reduce combustion. Some of the best insulation materials that are resistant to fire includes the following:

  • Fibre glass. This is made of glass that’s spun into fibres, then combined using plastic polymers. As a result, fiberglass insulation is naturally resistant to fire.
  • Mineral wool. Having a high melting temperature, this insulation material happens to be a great fit for thermal applications due to its superior fire resistant properties. In fact, mineral wool is still naturally non-combustible even if composed of recycled iron and steel by-products, or from actual mineral rock itself.
how much to refurbish a house?

Refurbishing a house brings about a plethora of benefits. These includes an increased sale value, an improvement on your quality of life or even simply to make it more visually appealing. All these are great when you look at them, but one thing that happens to be an hindrance for several homeowners is the cost of getting the project done. You may wish to set a budget, plan and prepare before commencement of the project, but the fact remains that, when it comes to refurbishing a house, nothing is certain. In fact, it’s advised to always expect the unexpected and have a lot of cash in reserve just in case something goes wrong. There are a wide range of factors that can play a key role in the overall cost of a house refurbishment. Minor refurbishment that should cost around £30,000 can easily go up to over a whooping £150,000 for a total transformation. Most of this cost will be expended on labour, and the next most significant expense, which is sourcing materials.

In general, the cost of your refurbishment project will depend on some factors which includes the size of the project, the materials used, the refurbishment or renovation level, the location of the property, the quality of the contractor hired and lots more. To estimate the cost of refurbishing your property, you can follow these simple steps:

✓ Write down a detailed list of all the things that needs to be done per room and try to be as specific as possible.

✓ Carry out a research of the labour cost in your area as well as the raw materials’ cost (here, you can make use of guides such as home advisor).

✓ Add an extra 10 to 15 percent on top of the calculated estimate for uprisings and repairs.

✓ Talk to your contractor to get a more accurate quote.

how to finance a house extension?

Do you want to beautify and increase the value of your home? If yes, a refurb and house extension is definitely a great option to consider. Depending on your home extension project, the value that’ll be added to your home’s resale value varies. However, the cost of completing a house extension project can be huge, so you just might want to consider your financing options. Fortunately, there are various options through which your house extension project can be funded with each having its own pros and cons. Your specific circumstances will determine the one that’s going to work best for you, so let’s take a look at some of the best options to help you fund your project.

• Home Remortgaging

The process whereby a mortgage is transferred from one provider to the other is known as remortgaging. This is usually done to generate funds for a project by entering a more lengthy repayment term commitment when switching. If you want to raise your funds in a quick manner, this process works best.

• Savings

This is a good reason to cultivate a good saving habits. If you’ve been able to save up some mega bucks then you’d probably won’t have to borrow money to finance your house extension.

• Unsecured Loans

If you do not buy into the idea of borrowing more against your property, you may just be able to apply for an unsecured loan especially if you have a good credit record. A secured loan makes use of collaterals like a car or house to serve as a cover for the lender, meanwhile an unsecured loan is based mainly on the credit managing history of the borrower.

• Credit Card

There are some great benefits that comes with financing your small or medium scale extension project with your credit card. Not only does it offer some real lifeline if problems arise during the project, but you can also avoid paying excessive interest on the investment by ensuring your deal has a 0% introductory rate.

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