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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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We provide free estimates, free site surveys, and we do not ask for a deposit prior to work commencing. Naturally we have ...

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

Start Date: Immediate

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

Start Date: Immediate

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

Start Date: Immediate

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

Start Date: Immediate

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

how much is a dormer loft conversion?

Are you considering a dormer loft conversion for your home? If yes, then you’d probably want to know how much it costs. Unfortunately, due to the several variables and influencing factors, a precise answer can not be provided for all dormer loft conversions. In this article we’ll give you a vague idea of the general cost so you can set a more realistic budget and start planning.

There are three main types of loft conversion which includes the Velux, Dormer, and Mansard. Out of the three types, the dormer happens to be the most common type and possesses a small flat roofed extension with a window. The dormer loft conversion will usually cost within the range of £25,000 to £30,000.

The price for a smaller dormer loft conversion, mid range dormer loft conversion and large scale dormer loft conversion will be at £2,000 to £7,000, £10,000 to £30,000 and £40,000 to £60,000 respectively. However, you should take note that the prices given are all based on varying influencing factors such as the type of installation that is selected, the type of the rood, en suite conversion as well as other customization. Changes in price can be as a result of the materials required and the extra time per labour that’s needed to complete this home improvement project by the tradesmen employed.

Furthermore, a dormer loft conversion average cost will also depend on the type of dormer you opt for. Here is a list of the most common applications:

✓ Blind dormer loft conversion - £3,200 to £4,400

✓ Recessed dormer - £1,300 to £1,850

✓ Barrel roof dormer - £3,000 to £4,600

✓ Gable dormer - £5,500 to £7,500

✓ Hipped roof dormer - £5,600 to £6,660

✓ Pedimented dormer - £12,700 to £23,100

✓ Flat roof dormer loft conversion - £13,800 to £21,600

how thick should loft insulation be?

Over the years there has been an increase in the recommended thickness of loft insulation by the government. Obviously, the reason behind this is pretty simply - the thicker the layer of your loft insulation the bigger your savings. The UK government is very keen to every house in the country to have loft insulation fitted where possible as it helps to minimize the heating demands of these properties. Households get to benefit from loft insulation in so many ways which includes reduced energy energy bills as well as having a home that stays at a more comfortable temperature for longer.

 

Generally, for the government energy efficiency is crucial as it implies that the highest demand ( which is usually the time of the day when gas or electricity use is at its peak ) reduces, since each building requires slightly less energy. Overall, that ultimately implies that new power plants don’t have to be built which is some nice cost savings for the government.

 

In the 1980’s, any thickness of loft insulation from 25 mm to 50 mm was considered the standard. But then, building regulations stated that homes should have as much as 100 mm of loft insulation. Over time, this gradually increased to 270mm for new builds and also recommended for other properties, although not essential. As a result of this, there’s always a need to check how much insulation you currently have in your loft before you decide to purchase more. You may discover that you already have something within the range of 20 mm to 200 mm up there and knowing this and the insulation values will assist in determining how much more you’ll need to purchase, if any at all. You should also note that some modern materials can offer the same thermal insulation whilst not being as thick.

when is underpinning required

If you’re currently experiencing some structural issues with your building or property and you’ve heard a thing or two about the several benefits associated with getting underpinning done, you may be wondering if underpinning might just be the answer to your worries. Well, one thing you should when it comes to underpinning is the fact that, while there are some structural issues that may actually warrant an underpinning job, there are also some situations that can not be fixed by underpinning. In this post, we’re going to consider the events whereby underpinning of your house will be required. Let’s take a look!

First and foremost, you should know that underpinning isn’t required for issues related to slab heave. Footing movements which are likely to reverse normally occur when the content of the soil moisture changes unevenly which gives rise to slab heave. This movement results for a reversible effect.

Generally, underpinning is done to remedy problems related with the movement of the footings of a building or property, but as stated above – not all movements require underpinning. So, when is underpinning required? More often than not, a situation that’s resolved by underpinning is the event whereby the footings of a building or structure drops or subside as a result of some reasons that are irreversible. For example, footing movements caused by a footing set on a soft or loose soil which may be irreversible.

In the event whereby the footings of your house haven’t been installed as deep as required during the initial construction, then you will need to have your building underpinned to make it more stable. If you’re also looking to increase the load on your foundation like adding another storey, you may also need to have your house underpinned to support the extra weight added.

Are there different styles of cladding?

Cladding comes in a range of styles, such as flush, shiplap, and featheredge. Many types of cladding are also available in a variety of colours to suit any property. A cladding specialist will be able to discuss what solution is best for your property and how it works.

Can I extend the front of my house?

When it comes to extending a home, the rear of the house often comes to mind a lot more than the front. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t extend the front of your house. This can be done either as part of a renovation project whereby the entire house is incorporated or it can also be done in isolation. It’s possible to extend the front of your house without the need to apply for a planning permission, however, there are a bunch of limitations you’d have to comply with if you wish to carry out with such a project. Sometimes, this may imply that extending to the front of your home is more tedious and tasking than extending your home’s rear. So exactly how far can you extend the front of your home without planning permission?

 

The short and simple answer to this question is 2 metres square area with a height not more than 3 metres. Generally, you do not need a planning permission to build a front porch as long as its area doesn’t go beyond 2 square metres from a public road or walkway. Also, a tiled or slated roof can be as much as 4 metres but other roofs must not go beyond 3 metres in height. If you want to extend the front of your home beyond the restrictions specified, then you’ll have to apply for a planning permission.

 

Extending the front of home can be quite costly, but this can be controlled by not building to the extension to the highest specification, not including an extension on kitchens or bathrooms and more.

What is a barn conversion?

A barn conversion is where an agricultural building is altered to serve a different purpose. Lots of barns conversion projects involve converting an old barn into one or more homes. However, barns can also be converted into other types of commercial building, like offices.

Can a mortgage include renovation costs?

In a nutshell, a mortgage loan is for the acquisition of an asset, so lenders won’t tend to give you anything else in a mortgage that is going to cover your home renovation costs. When you are applying for your mortgage, your provider will examine the price of your new household. For example, if you’re planning to buy a property for £200,000, but you need another £50,000 to help improve it, you’ll find that your lender might turn you down.

Essentially, with any mortgage loans that you take out on your possessions, the bank or creditor theoretically owns your home till you’ve entirely paid off your loan, which is why it is very unlikely that you will get extra funds from them. There are some mortgage providers who will be willing to add on some building costs, but it is entirely up to you whether to choose it or not.

With most mortgages, banks and other lenders will usually give you a maximum of 95% of what you purchased your property for. That means, that even if you contemplate the household has the probability to be valued at so much more, you’ll have to find an alternative way of paying for the developments you have in attention. So, if the accumulation of extra funds on to your mortgage loan is out of the question, you’ll need to find additional ways of paying for the home developments.

It is well and good if you have the cash saved up, or else, you can explore other payment options which your bank or lender may be able to help you with. There are several methods by which you can collect the cost to pay for the improvements, from personal loans to credit cards or even overdrafts, there are tons of ways to lending money. Keep in mind these are all forms of debt so keep an eye out for the interest rates when you are repaying.

How do I know if I have cavity wall insulation?

With cavity walls being very similar to other type of brick works, it can be quite confusing to figure out the type of wall your property possesses. If your house was constructed after the 1920s, then its highly likely the you have cavity walls, while older houses (houses before the 1920s) are likely to have solid walls. What’s more? If you happen to own a home that was built in the last decade, then it’s very possible that it was built with insulation installed during construction.

An effective way to determine whether or not your property is built with cavity wall is to examine the brickwork on your home’s exterior. The bricks will typically possess a regular pattern if it features cavity walls. In the event whereby the brick work is covered by render, you can also figure it out by taking a measurement of the wall’s width. If the brick wall is beyond 3000mm in thickness ( from the exterior wall to the interior wall), then it probably features a cavity. Meanwhile, a wall that’s narrower is very likely to be solid. Stone walls, on the other hand, may actually be thicker but are most times solid.

In a situation whereby your house is built using steel frame or timber frame, or made using pre-fabricated concrete, there are varying rules that applies when it comes to insulation and should be examined by an expert before any insulation is installed. More often than not, most contractors will have installed special air vents, which can also be a good indicator that a cavity wall insulation has been done.

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