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We are a Family run business . With over 35 years experience. Between us with our small team. we pride ourselves on our ho...
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My names John from JD PAVING we are a proud family run business and got over 50+ experience in the landscaping industry we...
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Expert joiners offering a wide range of services to customers in Ulverston, Barrow and the surrounding areas.
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Recent Builder Enquiries

26 Jan

Building work | General

Ulverston - LA12

Enquiry from: James B

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Outside pebble dash house clean

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12 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Maryport - CA15

Enquiry from: Diane H

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Quote for loft installation

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06 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Carlisle - CA3

Enquiry from: Mary M

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Replacement/additional loft insulation in two-bed first floor (top) flat.

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01 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Barrow-in-Furness - LA14

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Need old insulation removing and new putting down would like a quote

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08 Dec

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Brampton, Carlisle - CA8

Enquiry from: Trevor B

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Improving the drylining insulation of the house to improve the thermal insulation. Presently 40mm of foam on plasterboard. An idditional skin would be acceptable. No damp problems, just warmth.

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19 Nov

Conversion | Garage

Penrith - CA11

Enquiry from: Rebecca C

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Convert an internal garage into a snug room. Garage door to be replaced with patio doors.

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18 Nov

Building work | Sound Proofing

Maryport - CA15

Enquiry from: Neil N

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Living room wall soundproofed each side of chimney breast.

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18 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Brampton, Carlisle - CA8

Enquiry from: Trevor B

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To improve the internal insulation which is 30mm foam plasterboard by adding another layer. We have plenty of room for this.

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07 Nov

Insulation | External Wall

Carlisle - CA3

Enquiry from: Adrian D

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External insulation and plastering

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07 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Brampton, Carlisle - CA8

Enquiry from: Trevor B

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Update our internal insulation to reduce electric bill.

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06 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Carlisle - CA5

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Insulate roof space and make entrance from cupboard leading to roof being insulated.

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28 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Brampton, Carlisle - CA8

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Improved interior insulation ceilings and walls.

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20 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Brampton, Carlisle - CA8

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advice on improved wall and ceiling insulation. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 do you currently have loft insulation...

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11 Oct

Conversion | Basement

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Hugh M

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New built house with unfinished basement / room Tanking, Floor and ceiling required

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03 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Frank S

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Remove old insulation and replace board the loft and put in a loft ladder

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19 Sep

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Sedbergh - LA10

Enquiry from: Kate I

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loft insulation, ventilation of the storage space and draughtproofing of the access hatch. i have not seen this loft yet! i move in to bramrigg cottage on 28 september. are you the property owner: ow...

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14 Sep

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Kendal - LA9

Enquiry from: Sophie J

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Cavity wall inspection Report

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04 Aug

Building work | General

Barrow-in-Furness - LA14

Enquiry from: Caroline G

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I need the front of my 2 bedroom house dashing

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21 Jul

Building work | Bricklaying

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Paul C

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Take down a dry stone wall and build again Making room for a parking area.

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11 Jun

Building work | Wall Rendering

Carlisle - CA5

Enquiry from: Chris H

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a wall finish/repair to a weathered semi house front are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms how many walls are you l...

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How much do Builder services cost?

How much do Builders cost? Prices for Builders in 2025 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 Cumbria is:

£23,873

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Cumbria £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Cumbria £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Cumbria £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Cumbria £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Cumbria £2,813-£6,013
Barn conversions in Cumbria £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Cumbria £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Cumbria £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Cumbria £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Cumbria £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Cumbria £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Cumbria £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Cumbria £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Cumbria £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Cumbria £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Cumbria £638-£978
Residential new builds in Cumbria £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Cumbria £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Cumbria £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Cumbria £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Cumbria £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Cumbria £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Cumbria £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Cumbria £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Cumbria £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Cumbria £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Cumbria £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Cumbria £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Cumbria £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Cumbria £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

how much to render a 3 bed house?

Rendering a house comes with a plethora of benefits. Not only is it able to brighten up houses that looks tired especially those with damaged brickwork or having discoloured render, but its also the final step of external wall insulation.

If you own a 3 bed house, you’ll probably want to know just how much it’ll cost to have it rendered. If yes, then you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we aim to look at the cost of rendering a house using the standard 3 bed house as an example. Firstly, it should be stated that there are numerous factors that affects the price of a rendering a house which includes the rendering type, the size of the house, the ease of access, the prep work required, whether or not scaffolding will be needed as well as your location and the quality of the contractor your hire. Out of all these factors, the most significant variables are probably the type of rendering you go for and the size of the house.

There are three types of render and the one you opt for will play a key role in the price of your 3 bed house. In this article, we’re basing our cost estimate for a 3 bed house (3 bed detached) on the size ranging from 110 per square metre to 160 per square metre. Now let’s look at the cost per square metre of each rendering type.

✓ The silicone or acrylic thin coat render is usually the most expensive option of the lot due to the fact that they’re the newest and also the best type of render. This rendering type usually costs within the range of £45 to about £75 per square metre.

✓ The monocouche modern through coloured rendering type are able to offer a decorative and waterproof finish for walls. They usually costs within the range of £35 to about £70 per square metre.

✓ Sand and cement render type is the traditional type which has been applied for several years. This rendering type usually costs within the range of £20 to about £45 per square metre.

Do bricklayers need a license?

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

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

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

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

how much value does an extension add to your house?

Are you interested in extending your home to create more living space? If yes, then you’d probably want to know how much value it can add to your property in order to compare the building costs to the potential value gain. Well, as long as you know what you’re doing, your house doesn’t necessarily have to be a money pit. So what are your options when talking about home extensions and what’s the associated value to be gained?

• Bathroom Extensions

Although you should have it in mind that bathroom extensions isn’t usually that cheap, but once done, it can increase the value of a standard UK house within the range of £12,000 to £15,000. Meanwhile the finishing cost of a bathroom can range from £2,500 to £7,000.

• Single or Double Storey Extensions

Single storey extensions are always huge when it comes to increasing the value of your home - giving about 4 to 7 percent increase. If it goes that far, then literally nothing beats a full spectrum, double storey extension which can give up to 11 percent increase in the value of a property - equalling about a whooping £33,000 for a standard home in the UK.

• Conservatory Extension

With conservatories becoming more and more popular in the UK due to the weather conditions, several buyers are now including it’s availability as part of the criteria for purchasing a house. Wonder why? This is simply because everyone wants to enjoy their garden all throughout the year. As a result of this high demand, adding this type of extension to your house can go a long way to increase it’s value. However, it’s very important to incorporate high quality materials during construction. With glass conservatories offering, on the average, up to £5,000 increase in value, the cheaper PVC alternative offers much less value and can also deter potential buyers.

How good is external wall insulation?

External Wall Insulation (EWI) is the act of insulating a home by fitting insulation to the exterior parts of the building which in turn improves thermal performance, cuts energy consumption ( savings on energy bill) and also adds to the home’s visual appeal. The systems are built in multiple layers, with the insulation board offering a plethora of options with each being suitable to varying projects and their needs. Installing an external wall insulation comes with a variety of benefits, let’s have a look!

• Thermal Performance Improvement

With EWI, the thermal inertia of the walls are greatly enhanced while also restricting the loss of heat. Ultimately, this lowers heating costs, enhances the comfort of indoor thermal and also reduces CO2 pollution.

• Eliminates Noise Pollution

When the noise levels are high, it can have a bad impact on our overall well being. A great way to reduce the disturbances from the outside like traffic noise is by fitting an External Wall Installation system.

• More Comfortable Living Space

Do you know the damp in homes can contribute to respiratory problems? A properly insulated home will greatly limit the impact of condensation by combating the damp issues. As a result, you can always expect your house to be cosy and comfy irrespective of the season. A cooler summer and warmer spring is guaranteed with EWI.

• Enhances The Property’s Visual Appeal

Looking for an excuse to rejuvenate your home’s aesthetic appeal? Well, you can as well try out adding an EWI system. There are a plethora of unique colours and styles you can pick from to beautify your home effortlessly.

• Adds Value To Property

An insulated home will generally cost more than an uninsulated one at the time of resale. Potential home buyers are more interested in the acquisition of a home with an EWI system due to its various benefits - and a higher demand can only imply a higher price!

What is a bricklayer?

This is an individual who is trained in the art of working with concrete blocks or bricks, clay bricks as well as other kinds of mortar building materials. In a combination of these materials and good bricklaying skills, a bricklayer can build and repair veneer as well as full brick construction, arches, partitions and other structures.

Contrary to many beliefs, a bricklayer actually does more than laying of bricks. There’s more to being a bricklayer than you can probably think of. A single bricklaying projects requires a wide array of skills. Let’s have a look at these skills!

• Using damp resistant materials to seal foundations.

• Spreading mortar between joints and applying them to serve as a thick layer binding the bricks together in rows.

• Reading and working from specifications as well as plans.

• Working with brick-cutting machines.

• Taking charge and caring for cement blocks or bricks, clay bricks and the likes.

• Construction of scaffolding - subject to possession of some licenses in some states.

A bricklayer mostly works outdoors, in the field and may also work at heights. Depending on the job, a bricklayer can work as part of a team or be in contact with the public. They are mostly recruited by building and construction companies and bricklaying sub contractors. However, they can also set up their own private construction firm or become a self employed tradesperson.

A bricklaying qualification is one of just two construction trades which can continue to become a registered builder. And regardless of the form a bricklaying employment takes, there are certain qualities that makes a really good bricklayer. These includes:

• Ability to work at heights and outdoors

• Enjoy practical work

• Technical aptitude

• Good hand-eye coordination

• Independent and yet a team player too

• Top physical fitness

• Attitude and attendance.

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.

How to find a builder to refurbish my house?

After making the decision to refurbish your home or property, the next obvious step is finding the right builder to get the job done. The process of getting a good and reliable builder can be a very tricky one especially when you don’t plan ahead. And in truth, the outcome of your house refurbishment project can only be as good as the contractor your hire. Consequently, finding the perfect builder for your task should be a top priority to get the best return on investment. Here are a few sources that will put you in the right direction to finding a reliable home refurbishment company.

✓ Friends, Relatives & Neighbours

If you have a friend, relative or neighbour that have recently completed a home refurbishment project, you can go for a visit to check out the work done. If you’re pleased with the work, you can proceed to ask about the work ethics of the builder and get the contact if satisfied.

✓ Internet

With the rapid rise of online technology, there’s hardly a service you can’t find on the internet. Websites like HomeAdvisor have been helping people find their desired service providers with relative ease for so long. To get the right building contractor online, it’s advisable to check reviews as well as testimonials before moving forward. Nowadays, you’re most likely going to find so many positive online reviews as some businesses now go to the extent of dubiously writing good reviews for their companies. As a result, it’s recommended to pay closer attention to the negative reviews and check if it’s something you can cope with before hiring a contractor.

✓ Store Contact Lists

You’ll discover a long list of building contractors on several stores trading building materials. These builders may not be affiliated with the store owners, but many stores see it as their responsibility to point you in the right direction so that the building materials acquired from them can be put to good use.

Do I need planning permission for external wall insulation?

If you want to install an external wall, it is only wise to consider whether or not a planning permission is required in order to avoid a hefty fine. In a great kudos to the government and a welcome relief to home and property owners, the installation of external wall insulation is seen as an “improvement to the house and not an “extension or an “enlargement. Ultimately, this implies that external wall insulation fitting is to be done under permitted development and a planning application may not be required. However, like many other regulations, there are also exceptions to this rule and the main one is if the activity changes the appearance of your property. Properties such as a listed building having tighter regulations may pose some issues. As a result, we’d advise you to consult your local authority to ensure that there’s no fast rule to this topic before commencement of the external wall insulation project.

At the moment, according to the Government Building Regulations, the surface of the entire wall is to be improved to existing standards if the area to be insulated exceeds 25 percent of the wall. In normal situations this is usually the typical case, however to prevent avoidable fines and other possible punishments, it is always best to reach to your local authority and check out the rules guiding external wall insulation in your constituency. Furthermore, since external wall insulation is not a task that’s recommended to be done by yourself, you can also ask the professional external wall insulation fitting company for the applying rules before proceeding. As a good professional, the company should have a better knowledge of the rules and regulation guiding its activities.

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