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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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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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20 Apr

Insulation | HHCRO Free

Maghera - BT46

Enquiry from: Martin O

Start Date: Immediate

Loft insulation hot water tank jacket thermostat raditors cavity wall insulation energy saving bulbs

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08 Aug

House Extensions

Maghera - BT46

Enquiry from: Patricia P

Start Date: Immediate

10 x 8 foot utility space. With pitched roof and one window. Will use existing door and frame.

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14 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Maghera - BT46

Enquiry from: Liam M

Start Date: Immediate

external wall insulation, loft insulation and floating floor insulation

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25 Apr

Building work | General

Coleraine - BT51

Enquiry from: Alan D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

my sitting room suffers from damp and a specialist has recommended that a trench of app***et and soakaway is installed as the adjoinig lane way is higher than the level of the floor . are you the pr...

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18 Aug

Conversion | Garage

Coleraine - BT51

Enquiry from: Elliot E

Start Date: Immediate

garage door removed, and convert internal space into living space. garage approx 10m by 8m. has an upstairs that will just need heating fitted. downstairs has electric and plumbing already, simply pla...

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12 Jun

House Extensions | Single Storey

Magherafelt - BT45

Enquiry from: Jean B

Start Date: Less than one month

customer in the magherafelt area made an enquiry a couple of projects including single storey house extension.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this proje...

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11 Jun

House Extensions

Magherafelt - BT45

Enquiry from: Jean B

Start Date: Less than one month

hi brian, i would need a down stairs bathroom added, would you be able to come and have a look and give us a quote please you can text *** are you the property owner: owner of the property property ty...

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30 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Magherafelt - BT45

Enquiry from: Pete P

Start Date: Immediate

i wanna convert a loft 2 at least a 2bedroom + 1ensuite or else a huge poolroom with bar and toilet

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22 Jan

Interior work | Stud Walls

Coleraine - BT51

Enquiry from: Ella D

Start Date: Immediate

currently have an open plan front entry and living room which needs closed off to create a separate living room are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: semi detached how many diff...

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12 Jan

Conversion | Garage

Coleraine - BT51

Enquiry from: Garyth Q

Start Date: Immediate

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Partial garage conversion to simply create an extra room. Would need the ceiling higher as intend to put a golf net in the room. Concrete garage in place which would require insulation, dry walls, lig...

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13 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Coleraine - BT51

Enquiry from: Jason M

Start Date: Immediate

need cavity 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 ple...

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13 Jun

Conversion | Garage

Magherafelt - BT45

Enquiry from: Susan C

Start Date: Immediate

Single skin detached garage to be fully insulated and converted to annex with Bedroom, en suite and kitchenette. DRAINAGE, PLUMBING, DAMP PROOFING ETC.

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02 Jun

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Coleraine - BT51

Enquiry from: Alison B

Start Date: Immediate

Wall in summer house filles

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23 Mar

House Extensions

Coleraine - BT51

Enquiry from: Sarah J

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an enquiry for house extension and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.customer lives in the coleraine area and would like a call to discuss options.see ...

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14 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Coleraine - BT51

Enquiry from: Eve F

Start Date: Immediate

A velux window loft conversion

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02 Feb

New Build | Residential

Magherafelt - BT45

Enquiry from: Deborah N

Start Date: Immediate

hi, i have a spa area, i am thinking of aadding long narrow pool in my new area, i would like to discuss costs etc prior to my planning application. thanks do you own the land that you would like to ...

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04 Oct

House Extensions

Coleraine - BT51

Enquiry from: Barbara B

Start Date: Immediate

plans were passed years ago for detatched garage. i was over optimistic on garage plan, two storey etc. would settle for regular garage with storage space maybe double but open to duscussion. i still ...

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26 Aug

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Magherafelt - BT45

Enquiry from: Liz P

Start Date: Immediate

Insulation of roof and walls through housing executive grant

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08 Aug

Building work | General

Magherafelt - BT45

Enquiry from: Joanne B

Start Date: Immediate

small strip out front needs weeding and small bak yard needs grass cutting time scale: immediate please call to appoint

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06 Mar

Building work | Sound Proofing

Magherafelt - BT45

Enquiry from: Robert R

Start Date: Immediate

Resurfacing or repair and extending existing entrance and driveway.

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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 Maghera is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

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 to renovate a house?

As with every home development project, a home makeover comes with heaps of preparation and, hard work, but it is a remarkable way to breathe new life into an old home.

RESEARCH PERIOD FEATURES AND SAFEGUARD THEM

Get to know your household better, the time it was constructed in, and the kind of individuals who would have lived there. The greatest tactic is to repair current structures, make the house dry and safe.

CHECK FOR RENOVATION RESTRICTIONS BEFORE YOU START

There are certain restrictions that don’t allow you to remodel your house after a certain extent, it should be made clear to you when you purchase the property but if you are unsure about the regulations you should check them up, as it is a criminal offence to carry out unauthorised work to a listed home. Restrictions in Conservation Areas generally affect only the exterior of the property as the intention is to ‘preserve or enhance the character or appearance’ of an area, but the right to develop your house will be affected. This means the kind of work that you could have easily completed in a different location may need certain planning and even permissions to complete in your area.

CREATE A DESIGN FOR YOUR HOUSE RENOVATION

It is very important that you take your time to perfect the design. This will help to ensure that the finished work is in tune with your needs. You will also need to figure it out how the changes might play with the original building.

FIND THE BEST CONTRACTORS FOR YOUR RENOVATION

If you are planning on managing the renovation project yourself, it is advisable to ask from friends or family who have renovated their house before and have undergone a similar experience. They can help you find the right architect and builder. Or else, you can always opt for a project manager.

can you repair resin driveways?

Being a strong and durable product requiring little maintenance and expected to last over 2 decades, it’s little wonder resin is now a popular material amongst homeowners in the UK to build their driveways. However, there’s always the issue of the driveway fading, cracking or even becoming worn and tired. So is it possible to repair resin driveways? The answer is yes, a resin driveway can be repaired, however the best approach to use largely depends on the issue being faced. As a confident DIYer it’ll be very easy to do, but if you lack the confidence then calling in a professional for help would be a better option. So let’s take a look at how you can repair your resin driveways.

For cracks, the best reparation approach would be to chisel it out. Once done, then you can proceed to breaking the stones to form a rough edge. It’s important to make sure that the matrix of the stone remains unaffected. Make a new mixture of resin bound stone and pack it in tightly to the gap. While doing this, we’ll recommend making use of a plastic trowel to avoid burnishing. This fresh mixture will then create a smooth and perfect surface by interlocking with the edges. You can follow similar procedure for patches but these are larger holes or damages than cracks and as the name suggests are mostly likely to remain noticeable but will prevent further crumbling of your resin driveway.

For homeowners, who aren’t so keen about the patch repairs, you can opt for an overlay especially in the event whereby the majority of the surface has failed. Although many usually shy away from this approach because of the perceived high expenses, but the fact is that the approach is actually cost effective as you won’t have the need to spend more money in the long run.

how much is loft insulation?

More often than not, several homeowners fail to realize there’s so much value sitting right under their roof - the loft. When a loft is insulated, there are so many juicy benefits that can be derived. It can go a long way to save increase you energy savings and several more functions. Therefore, if you really wish to maximize the space under your home’s roof, you’d have to considering insulating it. So how much would it cost to have your loft insulated? Here, you’ll discover the cost of insulating your lofts so you that you can set a budget and start to plan.

 

The cost of insulating a loft is actually affordable for several individuals, however, this depends on a wide range of factors such as the size of the house as well as the type of insulation being installed. One significant factor is the insulating material that you choose to install. If done properly, you’d be able to prevent heat from escaping through the roof of the house which helps improve energy efficiency and ultimately, save you some money on heating bills.

 

If you’d prefer to make it a DIY project and you go for a blanket insulation it costs about £5 per m2. therefore, this will cost within the range of £100 to about £150 for a small home.

 

For a professional service, you’ll be provided with a quote for both the materials and labour. The amount will be based on the number of insulation required, the company hired, your location as well as the method selected. The price to purchase and install blanket insulation  would be between the range of £300 to £400 depending on the size of your home.

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.

Does external wall insulation add value to your home?

The answer is yes! Houses whose external walls have been insulated are more valuable than their uninsulated counterparts. And not only does it add to the value of a home, but also significantly reduces the amount of electricity consumption. This is a major turn on for potential investors which implies a greater demand and ultimately, a higher price. The real estate market is a very dynamic one which can be hard to predict at any particular time. The frequent changes in price are usually down to factors beyond the owners’ control, but if you’re looking to put up your house for sale in the near future, it would be a wise decision to consider ways in which you can increase its value. While renovating each room can be on the expensive side, a great solution would be insulate the external walls.

An insulated house is one that is well secured against the harmful impact of extremely high or low temperature, humidity and other atmospheric factors. Hence, the reason why a house with external wall insulation has a greater value which you would not want to miss out on. What’s more? You’ll get a great thermal insulation with the top notch materials like foamed polystyrene, high quality renders, mineral wool or polyurethane.

With an external wall insulation, you know the transaction will always be favourable on both ends. You get to smile to the bank, while the buyer also gets to enjoy great value for every penny spent. To employ the services of a reliable external wall insulation expert, simply conduct an in depth research from family and friends, online and other sources. Go through their online reviews and ask questions to become more familiar with the process and its value-adding potentials.

how does loft insulation work?

A lot of an uninsulated property’s heat is lost through the roof and that’s even more alarming, when you realize this figure is up to a quarter of the total heat of the house. Hence, the tremendous importance of preventing this heat loss through loft insulation which will go a long way to help you against spending unnecessary thousands of pounds on heating bill as well as energy loss.

 

Loft insulation is an effective method to achieve the desired result, however the question is, how exactly does it work? Well, it’s time to find out!

 

Using either a fireplace or central heating to heat up your home, a large quantity of that heat would be lost through the roof of your home. Generally, heat rises and when it does, there’s simply no way to prevent it - it’s just science. Escaping by both the conduction and convection methods via your roof, the heat escaping through your ceiling, into the loft space and out into the open air outside can only be significantly reduced by laying loft insulation.

 

Generally, the added layer of insulation works by trapping the heat inside the room below the loft so as to enable the air within your house to stay warmer for longer. What’s more? The layer of insulation also keeps cold air from the outside from entering your home. As a result, you don’t have to heat your home as much in order to achieve the same temperature for each individual room. Over time, just by doing this you can potentially save hundreds pounds. Getting it installed in your home may actually seem a bit expensive at first, but it’s something that’ll eventually pay off.

how to repair a patio?

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

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

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

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