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01 Mar

Building Work | Porch

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: David W

Start Date: Immediate

Call anytime New build or replacement: New build Quote requested on a porch, in PVCu, to be supplied and fitted.

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07 Feb

Building work | Wall Rendering

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Jason B

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, looking to have our exterior render repainted and sealed. It not in a bad state in anyway but needs a refresh. Is this something you could help with? Rgds Jason

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27 Oct

Building work | General

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Shawn E

Start Date: Immediate

Hello I've been looking at your website as I'm looking for someone to do the ground works and foundations for a small project I'm starting in January / February next year in Newquay. I have go...

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25 Sep

Insulation | External Wall

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Rupert E

Start Date: Immediate

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I would like an Ecobead cavity fill quote from a supplier that also does EWI and can quote for that option as well. Thanks

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11 Jan

House Extensions

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Sue R

Start Date: Immediate

new bathroom, damp in hall, fireplace removal, garage doors, new heating and radiators, are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require plumbing work: yes...

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07 Dec

Building Work | Porch

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Tony W

Start Date: Immediate

Hi Paul Just by way of introduction, you helped us out in 2011 at our Coast apartment in Porth with some fitted wardrobes and cupboards etc. We are currently in real problems at Coast as out ho...

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23 Nov

House Extensions

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Sarah B

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, Our floor is sinking in our downstairs living room. We think there maybe a structural issue underneath. Is this something you could repair? We live in Newquay. Thanks, Sarah

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17 Nov

House Extensions

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Lisa C

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, unfortunately your quote page wasn't working so I wondered if you could help. I am moving to Newquay at the end of the month into a detached bungalow. I am looking for a builder who can help with ...

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02 Nov

House Extensions

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Anna Z

Start Date: Immediate

bathroom renovation: tiling, new toilet fitting, new sink, new bath or shower cubicle. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached

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27 Oct

House Extensions

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Chris D

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hi we are currently looking for a quote to carry out the following work: - slightly enlarge fireplace opening for new gas fire. may need to fit lintel. - remove built in brick wardrobe structure. is ...

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01 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Newquay - TR8

Enquiry from: Anthony R

Start Date: Immediate

customer in the newquay area made an enquiry a couple of projects including loft & roof insulation.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you...

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01 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Newquay - TR8

Enquiry from: Anthony R

Start Date: Immediate

loft and wall insulation 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 conservation area: no are yo...

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17 Sep

House Extensions | Single Storey

Newquay - TR8

Enquiry from: Karen M

Start Date: Immediate

Hello, we are looking to renovate a small 3 bed semi-detached bungalow in Holywell Bay. We would like to extend out across the back to create a single storey flat roof extension with bi-folds and roof...

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26 Aug

Insulation | External Wall

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Charlie P

Start Date: Immediate

External silicon render to my private property

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21 Aug

House Extensions

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Kat H

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, I’m looking for a quote to take down a wall in my house, to remove a downstairs loo, to create a larger kitchen. Is that something you’d be able to do please? Thanks and kind regards, K...

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25 May

Building work | General

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: STEVE F

Start Date: Immediate

ROOF TRUSSES BUNGALOW EXTENSION

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05 Dec

House Extensions | Single Storey

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Louise R

Start Date: Immediate

Single story Extension - dining room and play room

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09 Aug

Interior work | Stud Walls

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Kyla H

Start Date: Immediate

looking for a quote to build an indoor stud wall with door. wall length about 12ft, hight ab***. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many different rooms are y...

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13 Jan

Building work | General

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Charlie P

Start Date: Immediate

Quite for glazed 6 x 8 greenhouse installed by yourselves....

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13 Aug

Building work | General

Newquay - TR8

Enquiry from: Peter H

Start Date: Immediate

replacing wood on a balcony time scale: immediate please call to appoint

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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 Newquay is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

what is a hip to gable loft conversion?

This is a type of loft conversion that extends your roof on the sloping side. It is a great option to go for especially where a hipped roof effectively makes the usable floor area a lot smaller which can be a tricky affair when it comes to putting in a new staircase. Here, the roof is extended from the current ridge in such a way that it effectively fills the gap between them. As a result, this turns the hip (in a hipped roof) into a gable to create space in your roof for a loft conversion - hence the name “hip to gable.

The new gable can be done in whatever way that suits both your taste as well as your property. You can make the new gable construction in woods and then tiled to match your existing roof while you can also go for other options such as brick block pebbledash or rendering. You are also free to fit in a new window into the loft conversion end so as to allow for natural light into the loft space.

A hip to gable loft conversion is mostly found on both semi detached and end terrace buildings, particularly those constructed in the 1930s. Overall, this type of loft conversion is particularly ideal for homes that features a hipped roof and with a sloping roof at the side of the property. Some detached properties can also possess a hipped roof on the side - and as such, a double hip to gable loft conversion can also be deal as it’ll create more loft space for usage. If your home fits into the bill, then you should be aware that once the project is completed, you’ll have plenty of usable space available to both you and your loved ones.

do fitted wardrobes add value to your home?

The short and simple answer is yes, fitted wardrobes add value to any home or property. Owning a home is mostly the single most expensive asset that a person can possess. And as a result, your home is a very special asset that you’d want to make conducive and maintain to the best of your ability. To retain the value of your home or even add to it, you have to learn how to maximize its potentials using different means. In the UK, a big issue for most households is usually the lack of storage space and most especially, the quickly shaped bedrooms which is really affected with storage problems. It almost always seems like there isn’t enough space to keep our clothes as well as the never-ending portfolio of accessories, devices and gadgets. Therefore, an extra or excess usable room inside a home is always a premium.

In other words maximizing the space you have, especially the unused ones, is a great way to add value to your property. Custom made fitted wardrobes are a great means to making the most out of the space within your home and are also designed to last for several years. Unlike the freestanding wardrobes, modern and fitted wardrobes are not only visually appealing, but they’re also customizable to fully maximize every inch of space within the room. As a result, they’re the ideal solution especially for loft rooms where the bedroom may be slope or oddly shaped to make the best out of the space available.

Potential investors are always eager to invest in homes with enough space that are well maximized. Therefore, a fitted wardrobe will not only help you create a better demand for your home at the point of selling, but it’ll also go a long to increase its value in so many ways.

is a porch made from uPVC?

The simple answer to this question is... they can be! Although there are many types of porch designs that are available in the market, the uPVC porch happens to be one of the most loved and cost effective. Most home and property owners prefer the installation of a uPVC porch for a number of reasons. These includes:

• Value for money

It’s no coincidence the uPVC is widely accepted across the building industry with a plethora of uses. Not only is it relatively inexpensive to manufacture, but even the recycled uPVC is now becoming more and more useful. UPVC’s main rivals are wood and aluminium, and both are way more expensive to incorporate for frame profiles. Therefore, making use of uPVC is going to make your initial costs relatively low.

• Life Span

Although the main rivals in both hardwood and aluminium can also boast a lengthy lifespan just as uPVC. However, considering the price that you can get a uPVC, the lifespan is just incredible as it can be measured in decades.

• Aesthetic Appeal

UPVC gives you a wide range of foil colours that’ll fit your home perfectly well while also enhancing it’s visual appeal. You can actually get a porch that looks exactly like it’s manufactured from timber frames. To achieve this, all you need to do would be to make use of a wood grain surface finish. This is also long lasting, strong and resistant to fade.

• Little Maintenance

This is a very common feature of uPVC that makes it even more advantageous when used in making a porch. Unlike timber or wood which swells due to absorption of water or shrinks, you’ll never need to worry about all these distortions and more with uPVC. No painting, no sanding and ultimately, low maintenance required.

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 thick should render be on external wall?

Render serves two basic functions. One is it’s protective qualities as render acts as waterproof for the wall which enables them breathe by allowing water vapour move from the inside to the outside of the structure while also working to prevent water or rain from finding its way inside the structure. While the second function is the decorative qualities as render is able to provide the structure with a fine finish and colour to make the building a lot more appealing and correcting faults in line and level in the masonry.

If you wish to apply render on your external wall, you’d probably be wondering just how thick the render should be to perfectly serve both of functions. In this article, we’re going to take a look at just that!

For a render thickness, the British Standard Wind Driven Rain Index has come up with 4 ratings which include Sheltered, Moderate, Severe as well as Very Severe. An area with Very Severe rating include South West England. This rating implies that the thickness of the render in this area should be increased to at least 20mm for a direct one coat render applications as well as 5 to 6 external wall insulation base coat applications. And if you happen to reside within one mile of the coast, it’s strongly recommended you incorporate an extra repellent protection like Paraguard AG from Parex.

In general, render that’s prepared on site with cement and sand should be have a minimum of 20mm to 25mm thickness. Although, it should be noted that the quality of the render is based on quality of the sand incorporated, the design mix as well as being largely dependent on how good the mixing technique from the applicator is. The most common reasons why traditional renders fails is due to both poor mixing ratios and low quality materials used.

What types of work does a builder do?

Any residential building work requires a general builder. The term Residential building work means any work which is involved in building a house or changing or adding to a home. It also comprises of mending, refurbishing, ornamenting or applying shielding treatment to home. A dwelling is defined as a building or a part where people live. This might include an apartment, house or a townhouse.

Here is a list of some of the works that require a building licence:

• construction of a garage, carport or a shed

• renovation for bathroom, kitchen or laundry

• structural landscaping and building swimming pools

• construction of conservatories and atriums

• house lifting for example, raising the height of an existing structure permanently

• removing and resitting dwellings

• steam rooms and saunas.

General building contracts might also involve work that needs a specialist. These works can be appropriately subcontracted. However, this work must be carried out by the container of a permitted contractor licence or competent administrator certificate in that specialist category.

There are a number of different categories of licences that are available depending on whether you want to oversee the work or have an agreement with another party. When you have a contractor licence, you will have the option of submitting a contact to bid on the work. You can only do the categories of work designated on your licence card. Contractor licences can be allotted to people and businesses and partnerships.

With a certificate of a qualified supervisor, you will be able to supervise the type of work specified in the certificate. Such certificates are only issued to individuals and do not allow you to contract for work.

The licence of an endorsed contractor is issued to those individuals who have applied for a contractor licence but also possess the necessary qualifications and experience to become a qualified supervisor.

Should I use concrete or timber footings?

For 2 metre solid fences it’s recommended to use concrete posts to support each panel. For smaller 1 metre fences or for picket fences with gaps between each timber piece you can use timber posts. A fencing contractor will be able to advise you on the best materials from the length and requirements of a new fence.

how to update old fitted wardrobes?

One of the main reasons why fitted wardrobes are a popular choice amongst homeowners is due to the fact that they’re able to help maximise storage space and since they’re usually customized for the particular room, they’re always good looking. However, just like any other home item, over time your installed wardrobe may start to look a bit dated and old fashioned. In these type of events and in order to save money, several homeowners would prefer to update its look to a more modern one without having to completely replace the fitted wardrobe with a new one. In this guide, we’ll give some great tips on how to update your old fitted wardrobe. Let’s take a look!

✓ Add mirrors to the wardrobe doors. Your old fitted wardrobe may be made of old fashioned laminate or chipboard which happens to draw scratches and dents here and there. If this is the case, you can simply add mirrors to help conceal the damage or unsightly marks.

✓ Include decorative trimming or panelling. You can choose from the various styles of trimmings you’ll find at hardware stores. By adding some strips of moulding, the whole look of your fitted wardrobe can change significantly.

✓ Painting. If the surface of the wardrobe permits, painting can go a long way to alter the look of the wardrobe.

✓ Change the handles. Handles may seem as a little item that doesn’t add to the aesthetics of the wardrobe. However, in reality, change your old handle with a more modern and fashionable one can make a great difference to the wardrobe’s overall appearance.

✓ Upgrade the interior. You can upgrade the interior of your wardrobe to give you more options and a better appearance. For instance, you may wish to have part of the wardrobe to offer integrated shelving or perhaps pull out drawers rather than having all the interior space for hanging clothes and garments.

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