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JPW property care

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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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Jd paving

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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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Lakes Joinery Co.

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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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LS paving

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At LS Paving, we pride ourselves on a top quality and friendly service and strive to achieve 100% customer satisfaction. W...
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Best design paving

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Recent Builder Enquiries

21 Dec

Building work | Wall Rendering

Askam-in-Furness - LA16

Enquiry from: Justin S

Start Date: Less than one month

Rendering front of terrace 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 to have rendered: ...

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04 Aug

Building work | General

Barrow-in-Furness - LA14

Enquiry from: Caroline G

Start Date: Immediate

I need the front of my 2 bedroom house dashing

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14 Nov

Building Work | Porch

Ulverston - LA12

Enquiry from: Colin F

Start Date: Immediate

porch 2x1.5 metres plan area. outside door, flat roof, opening window, no electrics, concrete base. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning permission: no what material ...

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05 Nov

Building work | General

Dalton-in-Furness - LA15

Enquiry from: Alan E

Start Date: Immediate

Pebble dashing on exterior wall round a window sill and possibly a full side of a two storey house

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24 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Ulverston - LA12

Enquiry from: Cw S

Start Date: Immediate

Additional insulation to top up existing loft insulation

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29 Jul

House Extensions | Single Storey

Grange-over-Sands - LA11

Enquiry from: Geoffrey H

Start Date: Immediate

Modular rear extension circa 5,m c3m

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27 Jul

Driveway Repair

Barrow-in-Furness - LA13

Enquiry from: Beatrice F

Start Date: Immediate

Repair cracked concrete and treat driveway also cheapest for a side of house area

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29 May

Building work | General

Millom - LA19

Enquiry from: Deryck F

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Roof trusses for a new build,

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25 Apr

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Barrow-in-Furness - LA14

Enquiry from: Helen R

Start Date: Immediate

I need loft insulation please

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26 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Barrow-in-Furness - LA14

Enquiry from: Liz J

Start Date: Immediate

customer in barrow-in-furness areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for cavity wall insulation.confirmed interest via sms and email at 26/11/2022 00:31.pleas...

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02 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Grange-over-Sands - LA11

Enquiry from: John E

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we're looking to upgrade the loft insulation in our bungalow, and possibly install underfloor insulation as well. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many be...

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30 Sep

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Barrow-in-Furness - LA14

Enquiry from: Leslie M

Start Date: Immediate

loft insulation not spray foam

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08 Sep

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Ulverston - LA12

Enquiry from: John D

Start Date: Immediate

loft insulation to our detached house to improve the present insulation. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently ...

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27 Jun

Conversion | Loft

Barrow-in-Furness - LA14

Enquiry from: Ged C

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loft conversion with suspended floor. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you looking to have ...

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11 Jun

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Barrow-in-Furness - LA14

Enquiry from: Leslie M

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mineral wool loft insulation increase in depth are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insulationn...

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11 Jun

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Ulverston - LA12

Enquiry from: Janet L

Start Date: Immediate

Old loft insulation removing.

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09 Jun

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Barrow-in-Furness - LA14

Enquiry from: Natalie K

Start Date: Immediate

removal of spray foam in the loft are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 do you currently have loft insulationn: yes age of property: 1930-70 are you inte...

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01 May

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Grange-over-Sands - LA11

Enquiry from: Roger H

Start Date: Immediate

cavitywall insulation polystyrene beads. 3 bed bungalow are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1930-70 are you in a...

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09 Mar

Building work | Sound Proofing

Grange-over-Sands - LA11

Enquiry from: Moya M

Start Date: Less than one month

we need to install sound proofing in the ceiling of our ground floor flat so that we cannot hear the poeple in the flat above. we believe that one bedroom has already been done, so we are looking to s...

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02 Mar

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Barrow-in-Furness - LA14

Enquiry from: Vicki R

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i need additional i solution adding to my loft and am looking for quotes for this. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insul...

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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 Askam-in-furness is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

do you need an architect for a garage conversion?
Have you decided to convert that under-utilized space ( garage) in your home to a more habitable space where you can do anything asides general storage or parking a car? If yes, then you’d probably want to know where to start or if you’d require an architect to get started. Well, you’re not alone! This is one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to garage conversions and reasonably so. Talking about where to get started, when it comes to home improvement projects the first step to take is determining whether or not you’d require a planning permission or if your proposed garage conversion is covered under permitted development rights. Once you’ve been able to conclude on that, the next step is deciding whether you’re going to complete the project yourself, hire the services of tradesmen or employing a builder. And this ultimately brings us to the question of whether you’ll need an architect for a garage conversion. To get started, it’s highly recommended that you employ the services of a professional architect or an architectural technologist to assist in designing your garage conversion. However, most garage conversion projects are straightforward with no complex changes to be made so far you wish to avoid applying for a planning permission and staying within the set guidelines of the permitted development rights. In such events, if you’re properly trained and well experienced in the field, then it may be cost effective to design your garage conversion by yourself. It should, however, be noted that it all depends on your personal preferences and budget. If you’re on tight budget and don’t mind a straightforward design, you can save cost by not hiring an architect.
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.

how much to renovate a house?

When it comes to house renovation costs, nothing is certain. As a rule of thumb, you should always expect the unexpected. Unforeseen circumstances (mostly unfavourable) can crop up from anywhere, at any time, greatly affecting the cost of the project. However, if you’ve completed proper planning and done your due diligence on your property before commencement, there’s absolutely no reason why you can’t put the works on budget.

The cost of a house renovation project depends on a lot of variables. These variables include the type of property you’re undertaking as well as the amount and complexity of the entire project. What’s more? Whether you decide to do some of the work yourself or wish to hire quality tradespeople to cover the entire project will also tell on the cost of the home renovation.

In the event whereby you wish to completely gut your property and begin from square one, here are some of the cost you’re most likely going to incur:

✓ Planning applications and building controls

✓ Architect’s design and specifications

✓ Contractors and build costs

✓ Snags as well as unforeseen problems

What will be the biggest cost, which will be determined by the amount of work you need done, is most likely going to be the structural and building work, which can reach up to tens of thousands of pounds.

Asides from material and labour, the administrative costs is another important cost you’ll need to factor in. The first thing here is usually insurance, this is because all regular building insurance policies does not cover large scale renovation projects. So if what you’re planning is a huge structural change to your property, then it’s more likely that it won’t be covered by your buildings insurance policy. In this event, you’ll have to take out a specialist renovation insurance.

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 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.

how much to refurbish a house?

Refurbishing a house brings about a plethora of benefits. These includes an increased sale value, an improvement on your quality of life or even simply to make it more visually appealing. All these are great when you look at them, but one thing that happens to be an hindrance for several homeowners is the cost of getting the project done. You may wish to set a budget, plan and prepare before commencement of the project, but the fact remains that, when it comes to refurbishing a house, nothing is certain. In fact, it’s advised to always expect the unexpected and have a lot of cash in reserve just in case something goes wrong. There are a wide range of factors that can play a key role in the overall cost of a house refurbishment. Minor refurbishment that should cost around £30,000 can easily go up to over a whooping £150,000 for a total transformation. Most of this cost will be expended on labour, and the next most significant expense, which is sourcing materials.

In general, the cost of your refurbishment project will depend on some factors which includes the size of the project, the materials used, the refurbishment or renovation level, the location of the property, the quality of the contractor hired and lots more. To estimate the cost of refurbishing your property, you can follow these simple steps:

✓ Write down a detailed list of all the things that needs to be done per room and try to be as specific as possible.

✓ Carry out a research of the labour cost in your area as well as the raw materials’ cost (here, you can make use of guides such as home advisor).

✓ Add an extra 10 to 15 percent on top of the calculated estimate for uprisings and repairs.

✓ Talk to your contractor to get a more accurate quote.

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 much to board a loft?

How Much To Board A Loft?

If you stay in a building where the space meant for storing stuffs is not sufficient, boarding your loft may be just the perfect solution for you. In several homes, the space is already present, and all you have to do is to make it more usable by boarding it out. This is unarguably one of the easiest and quickest ways to create storage space in your home.

Boarding a loft comes with a number of special benefits which includes:

• Assisting to declutter our living spaces and makes for a more spacious home.

• Creating a usable space whereby all seasonal items can be stored.

• Assisting to reduce heating bills as it prevents the loss of heat. When your loft is well boarded and insulated, it’ll help trap heat and prevent it from escaping via the roof.

• Adding to your home’s value by making your attic a very useful space for storing items.

• Helping to create a quiet space which can used for relaxation or getaway purposes and of course, this will require a bit more structural work.

So now that you’ve learnt a few of the benefits associated with boarding a loft, how much will it cost to have one made? This depends on an array of factors which includes the size of the space needed, the type of materials and labour cost.

Overall, a standard semi detached building will feature a lot of space of about 40 sqm to 50 sqm in size. There’ll be a need to add to the height of the floor joists before installing the chipboard decking boards. This job size should cost within the range of £1,000 to £1,500. It’ll require just a two-person team that are fully equipped and well versed about the processes.

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