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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

Enquiry from: Jason R

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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

Enquiry from: Irene D

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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

Enquiry from: Trevor B

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Improved interior insulation ceilings and walls.

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20 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Brampton, Carlisle - CA8

Enquiry from: Trevor B

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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 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.

What time can builders start work?

The periods at which noisy work is permitted do vary across the nation because the Control of Pollution Act 1974 provided Local Authorities with the authority to regulate noise from construction sites and similar areas. At the same time as these do differ across unalike councils, the average hours throughout which noisy work is tolerable is usually between 8 am and 6 pm from Monday to Friday. This is usually based on the impression of ‘noisy work’ being carried out, so labours could start earlier to prepare things for the day but then not start carrying out their work until 8 am.

On Saturday’s builders are usually allowed to work between 8 am and 1 pm, but this can differ to some extent with different councils. It does mean that workers can start at the identical time as the rest of the week, but they are generally required to finish a lot prior. On Sundays and Bank Holidays there is not as much of detailed direction on hours, but most councils say that there should be no noisy work taking place. Although these are decent strategies, it is worth examining your Local Authority website as they can change slightly. Noisy work is commonly described as ‘noise audible at the site boundary’ and it may be the case that workers are there outside these hours but are setting up before carrying out noisy work.

Local Authorities also recognise that now and then it is unescapable to work separately to these hours, such as work on railway tracks that must be done when trains are not running. Though, local councils do have the authority to serve an announcement on individuals carrying out building or demolition works and tell them how the work should be carried out to evade a possible lawful noise irritation.

how to insulate a loft?

Do you know about 25 percent of heat that escapes from an uninsulated house are lost through the roof? Fortunately, roof insulation is something that can done by all DIYers irrespective of their experience levels. However, if you happen to lack the confidence necessary to pull off this, then it’s strongly recommended that you hire the services of a professional who can guarantee the best results and also save you time and money that could arise from potential cost mistakes. Let’s take a look!

  • Clear out all clutter. This involves taking out all the rubbish and clutter from the loft. In order to work effectively, you’ll need a totally clear and empty loft space.
  • Ensure that there’s sufficient insulation. The importance of a good ventilation cannot be overstated. Poor ventilation will result in forming of condensation and this condensation can make the roof timbers rot and compromise the structural integrity of the entire roof. If there are no roof windows which is the easiest way to provide a loft ventilation, the next best option would be to follow the loft floor along to the point where the roof comes down to meet it. There should be a gap at this point, also referred to as the eaves, between the outside wall and the underside of the roof.
  • Measure your loft area. Take a measurement of the loft space in order to calculate the amount of insulation as well as the type you need. If you’re not sure, always get more that it’s required as skimming on the amount you use will only back fire in form of increased energy costs
  • Check for water pipes.

 

To get started, simply make sure all cracks and gaps in the ceiling are filled using a standard filler or decorator caulk. Once done, clean the gaps in the joists and even to the point of hovering all the dust up. Finally,check for the hazards that can cause you problems before laying the loft insulation.

Which type of insulation is best?

The best type of insulation for your property will depend on the type of walls and any insulation that’s already present. It’s usually a good idea to have some form of wall insulation as well as loft insulation, as this helps to prevent heat loss in both areas.

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 plasterboard a brick wall?

How To Plasterboard A Brick Wall

Do you want to cover your brick wall with plasterboard? The key to success here is the preparation. You must ensure that brick wall is prepared well enough to receive the plasterboard. To get started, there’s the need to attach wood furring strips to the wall which serves as studs in a wood frame structure. This way, the plasterboard will be prevented from getting in touch with the brick. You can always hang pictures or any other forms of decoration in between the gap between the walls. Let’s have a look!

lAttach Furring Strips

• Get a 2 inch by 4 inch wood stud and apply a bead of construction adhesive.

• Using a masonry bit, drill a pilot hole through the wood stud’s base as well as the brick wall.

• Hit a 3 inch fluted nail through the hole using a sledgehammer

• Using a construction adhesive, bind a horizontal 2 inch by 3 inch stud to the upper edge of the wall.

• Using an adhesive, bind the length of a 2 inch by 3 inch stud on its wide side.

• Use a masonry drill to drill a hole on the wood stud and 1 1/2 inches into the brick wall.

• Hit a 3 inch fluted nail through the pilot hole.

lApply Plasterboard

• Hold a plasterboard sheet against the furring strips.

• Use plasterboard screw to hold the drywall sheets in place.

• Use fibreglass to cover the joints where the two plasterboard sheets meet.

• Use a thin layer of the joint compound on the tape. Once done, screw it using a 6 inch taping knife, then allow to dry overnight.

• Use a sandpaper to smooth the joint compound.

• Use a fresh coat of the joint compound to block the holes and joints. Once done, allow the compound to dry.

• Use a light sandpaper to smooth the final coat.

Plasterboarding a brick wall is a simple task but the preparation part must be done right to protect your investment. Therefore, we’d recommend you hire the services of a skilful professional, who can guarantee the best results especially if you lack enough training and experience to carry out a DIY project.

How long will my garage conversion take?

It’s often said that a garage conversion can take anywhere between 1 week to 1 month, depending on the size and scope. But many standard conversions without any plumbing can take as little as 5 days. Your contractor will be able to tell you exactly how long your garage conversion will take.

how much does it cost to repair a driveway?

Is your driveway damaged or starting to show some signs of cracks and gaps? If yes, then you’d probably be thinking of repairing it before it gets even worse. Repairing a driveway is largely an unknown process but also a very tedious task as well. So if you’re looking to hire a professional for help, just how much is the repair going to cost? In this article, we’re going to look at the various factors that can determine the cost of a driveway repair.

In the UK, the average price of repairing a driveway is usually within the range of £1,400 to £1,800, where as the normal price of a driveway repair will range between £700 to £2,400. although some small repairs tasks can be as low as £250, while huge driveway repairs can skyrocket to about £4,200.

However, in general, the overall cost of repair a driveway can not be determined as each driveway is unique with their special repair needs. The factors that can influence the price of a driveway repair includes the material used, the perimeter of the driveway as well as the condition of the foundation. The only factor that’s not unique to any one driveway is the materials used, so let’s take a look at the differences in price using the based on the various types of materials available.

✓ Concrete. The average cost of repairing a concrete driveway is usually between £250 to £3,200. Have it in mind at most times the price of fixing an overly damaged driveway can be more than the cost of buying a new one.

✓ Asphalt. The average cost of repairing an asphalt driveway is usually between £750 to £2,800.

✓ Brick. The average cost of repairing a brick driveway is usually between £700 to £1,700.

✓ Cobblestone. The average cost of repairing a cobblestone driveway is usually between £500 to £1,600.

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