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Bell Windows (Ni)

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Bell Windows was brought together in 2008 by Gordon Bell. Even though it is a relatively young company, Gordon himself has...
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Precision Contracts is a family run business and have been the foremost contractors of home improvements, building and roo...
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Lgs building solutions

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Damp proofing woodworms rot treatment
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Direct Paving

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DIRECT PAVING is a professional driveway & landscaping company with years of experience providing unrivalled driveway serv...
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All Purpose Glazing

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Working with glass since 1983 All Purpose Glazing (APG) is a family run glass merchant and processing business that has co...

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05 Feb

Insulation | External Wall

Castlewellan - BT31

Enquiry from: Aoife B

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I would like to get a quote for how much it would be to add external wall insulation to by house

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18 Oct

Building work | Sound Proofing

Castlewellan - BT31

Enquiry from: Bernadette M

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Draught proofing doors and windows

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04 Oct

Building work | Sound Proofing

Castlewellan - BT31

Enquiry from: Kathleen M

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Looking to cut out neighbour noises like constant banging from running up and down stairs and noise ftom them banging on the upstairs of there house. Its vibrates all round my livingroom downstairs.

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24 Jan

House Extensions

Castlewellan - BT31

Enquiry from: Aislinn M

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Side extension to kitchen

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15 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Castlewellan - BT31

Enquiry from: Matthew M

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I need a price for my cavity insulation, it will be the blown in type.

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14 May

Conversion | Garage

Castlewellan - BT31

Enquiry from: Michelle D

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converting a garage room with a toilet|garage houses teh boiler as well so would be building around it an creating a small toilet Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Do you have a: Sin...

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13 Nov

New Build | Residential

Castlewellan - BT31

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12 Apr

Building Work | Porch

Castlewellan - BT31

Enquiry from: T M

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small porch Homeowner UPVC Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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26 Apr

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Large Prk - BT26

Enquiry from: Philip O

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Our house is circa 30 Years old and we would like a survey/quotation for loft insulation.

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15 Apr

Insulation | External Wall

Ballynahinch - BT24

Enquiry from: George H

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Roof insulation for conservatory roof approx 3.5 x 3.6 mtrs

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18 Nov

House Extensions

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Catherine K

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knock down existing sun room - extend kitchen out across patio - create utility room - entrance/mud room with shower - convert garage to room- add ensuite shower and toilet to garage room - add ensuit...

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02 Aug

Insulation | External Wall

Newry (South Down section) - BT34

Enquiry from: Brian M

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Conservatory ceiling insulation

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24 Jan

Building work | General

Newry (South Down section) - BT34

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mr requested quotes for building maintenance from a builder around newry (south down section). they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. t...

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19 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Downpatrick - BT30

Enquiry from: Rosie M

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Affordable warmth scheme loft insulation

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30 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Newry (South Down section) - BT34

Enquiry from: Paul D

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Loft insulation in single storey 2 bed bungalow

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22 Oct

Building work | Wall Rendering

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Robert B

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exterior rendering of 2 bedroom end terraced house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 bedrooms how many walls are you looking t...

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16 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Large Prk - BT26

Enquiry from: Emma M

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I need someone to lay loft insulation in a newbuild bungalow. The jnsulation has already been purchased and is in the loft with one layer already laid. I need someone to finish laying it.

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25 Sep

Building work | General

Waringsford - BT25

Enquiry from: Paul W

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6x4 or 6X6 Greenhouse with tough glass, delivered only I can install

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21 Sep

Insulation | External Wall

Newry (South Down section) - BT34

Enquiry from: Conor M

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external insulation cladding on gable wall. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms property age: post-2000 please call to...

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18 Sep

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Large Prk - BT26

Enquiry from: Emma M

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I need someone to lay loft insulation in a newbuild bungalow. The jnsulation has already been purchased and is in the loft with one layer already laid. I need someone to finish laying it.

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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 Castlewellan is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

do you need planning permission for a loft conversion?

Typically, loft conversions do not require planning permission except in certain situations. They’re usually covered under what’s known as Permitted Development. Certain building works like loft conversion, rear extension and conservatories are granted planning permission by local authorities. Permitted Development, however, gives you a free range to improve your home without having any issues from the councils or regulations. Before your planned loft conversion can be covered under Permitted Development, there are some certain criteria that must be met. This criteria includes the following:

✓ The extension must not go beyond the existing slope of the roof at the front of the house.

✓ The loft space converted must not go beyond 40 cubic metres in a terraced house.

✓ The roof’s height must not be increased by the extension.

✓ The loft space converted must not reach beyond 50 cubic metres in a detached or semi detached house.

✓ The plan for the extension mustn’t involve structures like balconies, verandas or anything other structures of this nature.

✓ The roof extension should be positioned as far back as possible or at least 20cm from the existing eaves.

✓ The side that faces the window openings should be at least 1.7m beyond the floor and the windows should also be obscured.

✓ The roof extension must not overhang the existing roof or wall of the house.

✓ The materials that are to be used must be similar or the same to the materials that has already been used on the house’s exterior.

However, you should bear in mind that there are some properties that are exempt from Permitted Development. Examples of these type of properties include conservation areas, Areas Of Outstanding Natural Beauty and World Heritage sites. Permitted Development does not also provide coverage for listed buildings.

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 ours so that you can find quality tradespeople and see genuine reviews from previous customers. Not all online review sites can be trusted to display real reviews.

how much value does a loft conversion add?

When its impossible to build out and create more space sideways, why can’t you look upwards? As more and more homeowners in the UK are carrying out their loft conversion project, one question that keeps popping up is the amount of value the loft conversion can add to their homes. However, this is a question that is impossible to provide a single and precise answer to. This is because the value that’ll be generated by a loft conversion is largely dependent on a wide range of influencing factors. To give you a vague idea of the loft conversion value to a property, we’ve put forward a research carried out by industry experts so you can know what you’re in for.

Nationwide carried out a research which shows clearly that a loft conversion including an additional bedroom as part of the building plan will increase a house’s value by up to 21 percent. Since the number of rooms a house has is one of the main metrics for house valuations, loft conversion comes in pretty handy as it’s a great and easy way to convert your house from a 4 bedroom house to a 5 bedroom house prior to sale.

Apart from the financial value aspect, loft conversion also adds more value to your lifestyle which is very unlike nearly other financial investments you can make. More space in your house automatically means more storage or a new room as you wish. A new room can be for a growing family or probably to serve as a guest room. It can also be used as a study space or even an office especially with the rapidly growing rate of people working from home. With loft conversion, the possibilities in terms of value are simply endless!

how to repair asphalt driveway depressions?

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

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

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

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

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

where to start with a house extension?

Have you decided to improve your property instead of moving? The common problem most homeowners face after deciding to embark on a home extension project is not knowing where to start. In this article we’ll walk you through everything you need to consider and put in place before commencement of your home extension project.

• Is the extension worth it?

Before breaking the bank, you must be sure that the project will add good value to your home. In terms of “value, this is not only limited to the financial gain after disposal of the property, but also several other juicy benefits to be derived from extending your home like an extra living space for the household to spread out and more.

• Do you need a planning permission?

Check with your local authority to determine whether or not you’ll require to submit an application. You can also consult a building expert like an architect for advice.

• What are the building regulation?

Even though planning permission can be dodged, you can not avoid building regulations. These regulations are the set national minimum standards for construction and design which you must comply with to ensure the safety of the individuals in and around it.

• Who will design the extension?

You have to decided whether you’ll hire a professional architect to design the extension or not.

• Who will manage the building work?

If your home extension project is designed and built by a professional company, they’ll be responsible for the management. However, if you decide to use an architect or designed it yourself, you’ll have to hire a main contractor to manage the build.

• How to set the budget?

There are so many factors that can affect the cost of an extension, so it’s better to get the costs from your builder before proceeding.

• Do I need yo inform my home insurance firm?

Absolutely! This is very important as the new extension may affect the rebuilding cost of your property which could have an impact on the policy premium.

• Do I need to inform my neighbours?

It’s very important to discuss your plan with your neighbours before applying for a planning permission and communicate about the concerns they might have.

How long does it take to install insulation?

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

What types of extension are there?

There are many different types of extension. For example, you could install an orangery, flat or pitched roof extension, over-structure extension, single or double storey extension or a glass box extension. Which one of these is most suitable will depend on your existing property.

How to fit plasterboard?

How To Fit Plasterboard

If you’re planning to renovate your house, then here is a must-read guide! Fitting of plasterboard is a crucial step when it comes to renovation. If you’re bringing down an existing lath and plaster for an upgraded surface or adding a new wall, a plasterboard is required for your project to be a true success. If you’re a novice with no prior practice or experience, you can protect your investment by hiring the services of a professional plasterer to guarantee the best results, the first time. However, we’ve put together this guide to give you an insight on how the plasterboard fitting process is done.

To get started, you’ll need a power drill, hammer, plasterboard nails or screws, broad knife, utility knife, measurement tape, pencil, ladder as well as a joint tape.

Before proceeding, you need to identify the number of plasterboard sheets needed to commence the project by measuring the height and width of the wall as well as calculating the square footage. If you possess a stud timber wall, the steps below will get you the best results.

• Measure the walls and mark the plasterboard where you’ll make the cuts. Start with a full sheet and cut pieces down in such a way that would fit

• Score the front paper of the plasterboard with utility knife. Fold the sheet to get a clean cut through the board and make use of the knife to the remaining paper.

• Place the first sheet against the wall and use an offcut to prevent the plasterboard from touch the floor.

• Make the plasterboard rest snugly against the wall in position and screw it firmly on each stud. Once done, fasten it at all the sheets’ edges and in a line down the stud to make for a firm connection. Follow the same process for the remaining plasterboard sheet till the wall is fully covered.

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