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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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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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Recent Builder Enquiries

05 Jan

Building Work | Porch

Coniston - LA21

Enquiry from: Valerie K

Start Date: Immediate

Homeowner Repair to front porch Please contact to appoint

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14 Sep

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Kendal - LA9

Enquiry from: Sophie J

Start Date: Immediate

Cavity wall inspection Report

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12 Jan

Building work | General

Kendal - LA9

Enquiry from: Steve L

Start Date: Immediate

Expression of interest for plots works to 78 new build houses in Lancaster. Please confirm email address for enquiry.

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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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14 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Kendal - LA8

Enquiry from: Rupert T

Start Date: Immediate

Hello is it possible to arrange for a quote to install room in roof insulation and top up attic insulation for a two bedroom let property, Lowbridge Lodge ***.

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26 Oct

Building work | Sound Proofing

Windermere - LA23

Enquiry from: Jeanette B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

upgrade of sound proofing on kitchen floor to prevent noise transfer to apartment below are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have so...

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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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30 Jun

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Kendal - LA9

Enquiry from: Rachel N

Start Date: Immediate

I do not want a quote at this stage . i would like my loft and the existing insulation to be assessed on site at my house as to whether it meets the current Insulation standards.

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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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27 Apr

Building work | Sound Proofing

Kendal - LA9

Enquiry from: Sarah R

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Sound proofing for party wall with our neighbour.

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08 Mar

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Kendal - LA9

Enquiry from: George M

Start Date: Immediate

replace existing loft insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insulationn: yes do you requir...

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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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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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11 Jun

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Ulverston - LA12

Enquiry from: Janet L

Start Date: Immediate

Old loft insulation removing.

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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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02 Apr

Conversion | Garage

Windermere - LA23

Enquiry from: Jo S

Start Date: Immediate

i would like a new garage door, side door adding, fully lined out, toilet, sink and plumbing for washing machine. thank you. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: single ga...

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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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16 Feb

Building work | General

Ulverston - LA12

Enquiry from: Susan S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

External wall insulation Lead

due to storm damage, we need the remains of an old greenhouse removed and a new 10ft x 12ft built are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what type of work do you ne...

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16 Feb

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Kendal - LA9

Enquiry from: Oliver R

Start Date: Immediate

5m cubed basf wallite or something similar property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1930-70 are you in a conservation area: no are you the property owner: owner of the...

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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 Coniston is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

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.

how to pebble dash a wall?

Pebble dash is an effective way to tune up your house or property as it can go a long way to enhance its curb appeal while also add to its resale value if you should decide to sell later on. Although, it’s highly recommended to leave this task for a reputable specialist, it’s also something that can be done as a DIY task. It must be states that this is a pretty difficult job and even more so if you haven’t attempted it before. In this post we’re going to take you through the processes involved in pebble dashing a wall. Let’s take a look!

  • Mix up water with the lime strictly following the manufacturer’s instructions. Once done, leave it covered up to hydrate for at least 24 hours.
  • Take one part of the slaked lime and mix it up with cement and six parts sand. This is to give the base mixture required to spread onto the surface.
  • Use a trowel to apply the mixture onto the wall. Ensure that the trowel is level and use the edges to make a flat and smooth layer of the mixture on the surface as a base layer. Allow the base layer to dry for up to an hour. Then, rake the surface using a notched trowel and allow to dry for a minimum of 24 hours.
  • Rinse and drain your pebbles. Then, set them under the wall you’re pebble dashing.
  • Take the top coat of five parts sand and mix with one part cement and one part slaked lime. Use a trowel to apply this mixture over the base layer and smoothen it with the trowel to create a flat and even top layer.
  • Spread a plastic sheet beneath the wall you’re pebble dashing to capture any loose pebbles as they fall.
  • Grab the bucket of pebbles below the wall and scoop some of the pebbles up using a scoop or trowel. Some will stick and some will fall into the plastic sheet already placed below. Continue throwing the pebble dash until the surface is completely and evenly covered with pebbles.
  • Lightly press and fit the pebbles on each section into the wall and leave for at least 24 hours to dry.

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.

do you need planning permission for a porch?

There are so many benefits that comes with building a porch in your home premises. It’s an extra space where a lot can be achieved such as drying a dripping wet dog, taking off your dirty shoes or boot and lots more. So if you’re considering to construct a porch, it’s definitely going to be a wise decision. However, before you get started, there’s a need to determine if you’ll need planning permission for a porch. It’s important to take note that planning laws are dynamic and can be updated at any point, so be sure only to use trusted sources only as your guide. If you’re the homeowner or landlord, it’s entirely your responsibility to obtain the right approval for any development project you wish to carry out within your premises.

A Porch can not be termed as an extension and neither is it a conservatory, they’re basically built to the home’s front covering the main entrance using a stone base or a brick. As a result, a porch does not need planning permission due to the fact that it’s covered by the permitted development rights if the specific guidelines for porches are complied with. Below are the instances where you WILL need planning permission for a porch.

✓ If the floor space is more than 3sqm (the wall inclusive).

✓ The highest point has a height of more than 3 metres.

✓ If the porch is situated within 2 metres of a boundary directly facing on to the road.

You may need planning permission if the house is a listed building, designated area or falls under an Article 4 Direction.

In order to build a porch without planning permission, you need to consider all the criteria stated above. You can also visit the Planning Portal website to get more detailed information before getting started.

Can cladding help with a damp problem?

External cladding will have an impact on a damp problem. However, it’s important that cladding is the last part of a damp treatment, as installing cladding over a damp wall will make the problem worse. Do not cut corners or try to remedy a problem with the cheapest solution, a damp proof course may need to be put in place before cladding.

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.

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.

can i build a room in my garden?

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, you can build a room in your garden. In fact, if you want an additional space for a living room, dining room, games room, study room or perhaps you want something as cool as a pool house, then looking at your garden for a solution may just be the perfect answer to your need for an extra outdoor living space.

Outbuildings such as garden rooms do not usually require planning permission as they’re usually covered by the permitted development. As a result, making it even a lot more attractive to homeowners who would not like to pass through the stress involved or pay the money required to submit an application for planning permission. However, if you need your garden room to be covered by permitted development ( if it’s not a listed building or in a designated area), you must follow these guidelines:

✓ The garden room shouldn’t be in front of your home or property.

✓ The total area of your extensions, sheds and outbuildings ( which includes your garden room), must not go beyond 50 percent of the total land area surrounding your property.

✓ It must be a single storey that’s less than 3 metres high ( 4 metres for a dual pitched roof). And it must not go beyond 2.5 metres in height if the structure is within 2 metres of your boundary.

✓ The eaves must not go beyond 2.5 metres above ground level.

✓ It must not feature a balcony, veranda or any raised platform

✓ It must not be a self contained living accommodation.

The position of your garden room will be partly determined by the space available in your garden. If you need it to link it to your utilities then positioning it a bit close to your main house would be a cost effective choice unless you’re using off grid sources of power, heat as well as water.

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