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Expert joiners offering a wide range of services to customers in Ulverston, Barrow and the surrounding areas.

Recent Builder Enquiries

03 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Frank S

Start Date: Immediate

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

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20 Jan

Building work | General

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Daniel R

Start Date: Immediate

Patio replacement, patio extension and some fencing and sorting of hard standing areas

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01 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: John R

Start Date: Immediate

i would like a quote for cavity wall insulation

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30 Aug

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Jack K

Start Date: Immediate

insulation between the rafters in two bedrooms and a landing are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insu...

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12 Aug

Insulation | External Wall

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Jack M

Start Date: Immediate

External wall insulation Lead

ewi supply and installation to all external walls of a 4 bed detached property. renovations ongoing with full wrap scaffold presently in place to enable work. are you the property owner: owner of the ...

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14 Mar

Building work | General

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Geoff M

Start Date: Immediate

customer has a general building project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for building maintenance. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a builder.confirmed...

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19 Jan

Building work | General

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Heather S

Start Date: Immediate

customer in cockermouth areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for building maintenance.confirmed interest via sms and email at 19/01/2023 21:52.please call t...

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23 Mar

Building work | Wall Rendering

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Ian P

Start Date: Immediate

outside of house rendering are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 bedrooms how many walls are you looking to have rendered: 4 wall...

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22 Mar

Building work | Bricklaying

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Paul W

Start Date: Immediate

3 new houses, blockwork only, all 3 up to slab level and ready now, approx 1000m of clockwork in total,sub contract basis are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how ...

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08 Mar

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Victoria H

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 age of property: pre 1900 are you interested in cavity wall insulation: no agreed to recei...

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26 Feb

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Victoria H

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 age of property: pre 1900 are you interested in cavity wall insulation: yes agreed to rece...

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25 Feb

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Victoria H

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: pre 1900 are you in a conservation area: no are you looking for loft insulat...

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23 Feb

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Victoria H

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: pre 1900 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incentive:...

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20 Feb

Conversion | Loft

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: James R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached What are you looking to convert the space into: Bedroom/s Are you looking to have stairs: Yes Do you require any windows: Velu...

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20 Jun

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Mr W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

The loft insulation in my loft isn't deep enough. It needs another layer placing on top. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Do...

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16 Feb

House Extensions

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Chris E

Start Date: Immediate

I need an upstairs toilet created out of a large cupboard, which currently houses a water tank. So there is plumbing there. I need a door made to open onto the landing and a small window inserted ope...

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04 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: P

Start Date: Immediate

We have just moved in to this listed building. We had a general survey done and, while the building has a layer of roof inflation already, the recommendation was that we should increase it. Probably ...

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24 Mar

Conversion | Garage

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Anne L

Start Date: Immediate

Garage conversion

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19 Nov

House Extensions

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Hendrik V

Start Date: 3+ months

Tenant With Permission ( Also is purchasing Property) Detached Double storey extension - create more living space Plans and Planning permission being drawn up Time scale: 3-6 months please con...

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14 Aug

House Extensions

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Hendrik V

Start Date: 3+ months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Looking For: Double storey extension Do you have planning permission: Yes Do you have plans drawn up: Yes Do you require ...

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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 Cockermouth is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

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.

what is rendering on a house?

Rendering is an external wall’s plastered finish which provides a smooth finish while also protecting the brickwork from the elements like rain, snow and the likes. The traditional rendering is normally applied in two or three coats which enables it to be more resistant to surface cracks. In modern times, the finishes are largely different from the grey pebble dash of post war housing. Today, we now have a plethora of specialist products to pick from such as through-coloured silicone renders as well as one coat renders. The types of renders include the following:

✓ Cement renders. These are the common option that are usually mixed on site and used in a number of applications, then painted when dried. There’s a need to paint this type of render regularly to keep them looking great.

✓ Polymer renders. These are pre mixed and mostly pre coloured (usually with through colouring).

✓ Through-coloured products. These rendered do not need to be painted as the pigment is already added in the manufacturing process to colour the whole render.

✓ Lime renders. These are superior to cement as they’re less likely to trap moisture in the brickwork and also more good looking. However, they’re generally more costly and more difficult to apply.

Overall, rendering on a house provides several benefits. Not only is it able to protect your brickwork against the elements like the rain and wind, but it can also make the building more efficient. Being fully aware that about 30 percent of the energy used in heating a home is lost via the external walls, making use of a product such as acrylic insulated render is a smart approach to improve your home’s energy efficiency without affecting your interior living space.

Can builders work on a Sunday?

General construction work should be restricted to the following hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm. Saturdays 8am to 1pm. Most councils advice that noisy work is prohibited on Sundays and bank holidays but you should check with your local council to confirm this.

how to convert your loft into a room?

How To Convert Your Loft Into A Room

The loft is the space on top of a home that’s most often ignored by home owners due to having to consider the space’s configuration, the lighting as well as energy efficiency. However, when successfully converted into a room, it can serve several purposes which would even add more value to your property. So how can you convert your loft into a room? Let’s have a look.

• Take Into Account The Size Of Your Loft

The size of your loft is a major determinant of the type of room it can be converted into. A small-sized loft there’s a chance it can still be converted into an extra bathroom or home office while bigger lofts can be converted into an additional bedroom. The minimum head height is 2.3m, if your loft is lower than this, you’d have to get a planning permission to detach some parts of the room for extension.

• Include A Skylight

When a loft is poorly designed, the room become dark, shady and airless. Adding a skylight to your loft will let in fresh air, deliver better ventilation and more light.

• Insulate Your Loft

Loft insulation will not only prevent heat from escaping through the roof, but also lead to an improved energy efficiency which ultimately helps you save up on your heating bills.

• Use Modern Colourization

When you use bright, neutral and modern colours to paint your loft, you’re adding that elegant look to the space. As a result, the loft looks a lot more attractive and comfortable by the time you’re done with the conversion.

The conversion of your loft into a room can be a very tedious task if you wish to do it by yourself. We’d recommend you employ a seasoned professional for help in order to ensure the best results and also to avoid making costly mistakes.

Are barn conversions cold?

If you’re considering converting a barn or buying one, you shouldn’t need to worry about it being cold. This is because building regulations dictate that when you convert a barn, you need to insulate it to meet specific standards. However, it’s worth considering its heating system and ceiling heights carefully – some barn conversions are likely to take longer and be more expensive to heat up than others.

How to cut plasterboard?

Cutting a plasterboard is a relatively simple process requiring only some basic tools. Unfortunately, the lack of knowledge serves as big deterrent for many people who wishes to put it to good use. Plasterboard can actually be sawn using an ordinary timber saw that’s fine-toothed to get a cleaner edge. However, the basic tools you may also need includes a sharp knife (Stanley Knife), pencil, a fine sandpaper, a straight edge and measurement tape as well as a wall board saw. Let’s have a look at the cutting process!

• Firstly, you need to put the plasterboard sheet flat on a firm surface.

• Use the tape measurement to measure the cut you wish to make.

• With the help of a pencil, simply mark out the part you wish to cut on the plasterboard’s front side.

• Once marked, place a spirited level over the marked spot on the plasterboard sheet you want to cut.

• Cut a shallow mark into the plasterboard sheet using the Stanley Knife to cut along the edge.

• The cut should be slow and gradual to ensure you do not wander off the edge of the marked area.

• Once the shallow cut has been made, turn the plasterboard sheet on its edge and deliver a quick and sharp push towards the plasterboard’s back and on one side of the cut.

• Place the plasterboard sheet backing against a flat surface ensuring the line of the cut is over an edge. Once done, give a quick and sharp push towards the back of the plasterboard sheet and on the part of the board is reaches beyond the edge.

• Using a fine sandpaper, remove all forms of paper burrs.

The process of cutting plasterboard requires a lot of practice. If you lack the training and experience, the cutting process is best left to a proficient professional who can guarantee the best results the first time and save you some additional costs due to potential damages.

How much does it cost to renovate a house?

Presenting with its unique sets of components, the price for every house renovation project varies considerably. Though giving a proper price for the house renovation is not possible, you can generally expect to pay anything between £40,000 and £75,000 for renovating a three-bedroom house.

You must list out all the changes needed since renovation comes with several potential costs. This makes it easier for you to calculate the renovation costs and start planning your budget accordingly.

Let us take a look at some of the crucial factors that affect the cost of renovating a house

• Property size

• Property’s condition and age

• Complexity oof the job

• Structural work

• Building extension work

• The quality of materials, fixtures and finishing

• Decoration

• Location

When it comes to renovating a three-bedroom house, the average cost is around £ 57,000. A new gas supply will cost you around £1,500, depending on the route of the supply. There may other additional costs involved if you are looking to do any work to extend the gas supply line.

The cost of rewiring a house is in the region of £5,750. That price will also be dependent on the complexity of the electrical systems in your house and the size. If you are looking at installing a new set of windows, it can cost you up to £6,000, with the average cost being about £4,250. Replastering walls will add another £2500 to the total budget. A new kitchen will set you back around £7,000, on average including the cost of design, materials and installation. Most renovations will need a new bathroom. Installing a new bathroom will cost you around £4,250.

can i refurbish a house in conservation area?

Due to the fact that we live in a country (the UK) with so much history as well as architectural beauty, there’s a need to have what’s commonly called “Conservation Area. A Conservation Area is basically an area which is designated by the local authority and is established in order to protect and enhance areas of historical and architectural interest which includes both rural and urban areas. Therefore, when it comes to refurbishment project in a conservation area, there’s usually a lot of things that needs to be put into consideration as well as hurdles to scale in order to make alterations to your property without any interruptions from the law.

In general, all properties in a conservation area have strict regulations governing the outlook of the houses, as this plays a major role in the appearance of the area as a whole. As a result, if you wish to bring down a building, fence, wall or even railing and the likes, you’ll need to obtain prior consent before you proceed. An easy way to go about any refurbishment plan is to to ensure the usage of exactly the same materials that exists in the current house. When you abide by the rules, you’ll be in a more favourable position to acquire the needed prior consent.

The short and simple answer to the question is yes, you can refurbish a house in a conservation area but subject to the approval of the local authority through a planning permission. And when it comes to submitting a planning application for approval, some are aspects will usually be subjected to more intense examinations than the others. Hence, the need to make sure that your refurbishment plans are all friendly in a similar way to the neighbouring buildings and environment.

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