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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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12 Jun

Insulation | External Wall

Seascale - CA20

Enquiry from: Richard W

Start Date: Immediate

exterior solid walls insulated are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms property age: pre 1900 please call to appoint

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21 Apr

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Seascale - CA20

Enquiry from: Alex J

Start Date: Immediate

loft insulation and insulating between roof rafters for a flat are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: commercial how many bedrooms do you have: 5+ do you currently have loft...

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25 Jan

Building work | General

Seascale - CA20

Enquiry from: Hilary C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

installation of 1 6ft x 10 ft "simplicity ultimate" greenhouse by the greenhouse people and installation of 1 simplicity standa*** x 8ft. are you the property owner: owner of the property property ty...

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15 Apr

Building work | Wall Cladding

Seascale - CA20

Enquiry from: Joanne B

Start Date: Immediate

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

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15 Apr

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Seascale - CA20

Enquiry from: Joanne B

Start Date: Immediate

customer in the seascale area made an enquiry a couple of projects including cavity wall insulation.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are yo...

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09 Apr

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Seascale - CA20

Enquiry from: Stephen W

Start Date: Less than one month

customer made an enquiry for cavity wall insulation and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.mr lives in the seascale area and would like a call to discuss options.see ...

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20 Oct

Building work | General

Seascale - CA20

Enquiry from: Linda P

Start Date: Immediate

There is a split on a joint at the bottom of the down pipe on the front of the house.

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14 Jun

Conversion | Basement

Seascale - CA20

Enquiry from: Maureen L

Start Date: Immediate

To take small kitchen out but would like kitchen put back in and no damage to floor tiles as already have underfloor heating installed..,strip walls back, make waterproof, already has been fully funct...

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30 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Seascale - CA20

Enquiry from: Mike F

Start Date: Immediate

quote for cavity wall insulation on a house extention with a 80mm cavity.

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19 Feb

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Christine B

Start Date: Immediate

Loft re insulated please, old insulation in place

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11 Oct

Conversion | Basement

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Hugh M

Start Date: Immediate

New built house with unfinished basement / room Tanking, Floor and ceiling required

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19 Feb

Building work | General

Egremont - CA22

Enquiry from: Brian H

Start Date: Immediate

Full hause rendered, outside Rendering

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12 Dec

Building work | General

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Nelson O

Start Date: Less than one month

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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12 Sep

Building work | General

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Lynne W

Start Date: Immediate

House pebble dashed and new sills

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11 Aug

Building work | Sound Proofing

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Arthur C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

sound proofing living room + 2 bedrooms are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have sounds proofed: 3 rooms what level of service do...

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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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22 May

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Egremont - CA22

Enquiry from: Daniel E

Start Date: Immediate

Need roofing insulated with vapour barrier to BC standards, roof will inspected

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17 May

Building Work | Porch

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Trevor C

Start Date: Immediate

Composite front door in grey

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09 Apr

House Extensions | Single Storey

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Lisa H

Start Date: Immediate

Single room extension on side of house

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14 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Cleator Moor - CA25

Enquiry from: Cynthia H

Start Date: Immediate

customer in cleator moor areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for loft & roof insulation.confirmed interest via sms and email at 14/01/2023 23:06.please cal...

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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 Seascale is:

£23,840

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Seascale £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Seascale £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Seascale £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Seascale £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Seascale £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Seascale £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Seascale £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Seascale £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Seascale £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Seascale £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Seascale £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Seascale £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Seascale £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Seascale £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Seascale £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Seascale £638-£978
Residential new builds in Seascale £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Seascale £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Seascale £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Seascale £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Seascale £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Seascale £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Seascale £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Seascale £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Seascale £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Seascale £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Seascale £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Seascale £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Seascale £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Seascale £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

how to repair a patio?

A patio is an outdoor space which can be used for a variety of stuffs which includes fun time with family and friends, reading time or just relaxing as the fresh breeze blows. With all these benefits and more, it’s becomes more obvious that there’s a need to keep your patio in a tip top condition at all times. If otherwise, you may not be able to enjoy your patio to your satisfaction and probably, for as long as you would want. You simply have to provide it with a regular maintenance which involves inspecting and identifying the damages that needs to be repaired before it gets out of hand. Fortunately, the minor repairs can be done by yourself if you’re confident enough. However, for bigger damages it’s advisable to call in a professional for help. In this article, we’ll take you through the patio reparation process.

✓ Prepare the area. This involves removing the problem piece gently and carefully. If there’s a piece you think can still be useful, store it in the re-use pile or you can start a new one. Once you’re done removing the pieces, the next thing to do would be to start removing anything that’s unwanted from the damaged area like debris, unwanted soil etc, and start sand fitting with some fresh sand. This should be levelled out to ensure there’s no bumps.

✓ With the sand down, you can start by putting the pieces back in together. This should be done gently to avoid any further damage. Do this until your patio

how long does a loft conversion take?

If you’re about to carry out a loft conversion project, you’d probably be wondering how long it’ll take to complete the task. Well, you’re not alone! This is one of the most common questions when it comes to loft conversion projects, however, providing a set timeframe for completion of such projects is impossible as all loft conversions vary. There are different factors that can determine the duration of your project. These factors include, the materials to be used, the type of the proposed loft conversion, the kind of staircase you’ll like to have installed, the number of windows included, the number of rooms to be added as well as a number of other influencing factors. As a result of these variables, the milestones and timings provided are only to be taken as guidelines. If you’d really like to have a set date, you can get in touch with a professional for help.

Generally, it’ll take up to 8 weeks to complete a loft conversion project.

✓ The first week activities will include putting up scaffolding, receiving the first materials for the build and creating an opening in the roof to gain access to the loft space.

✓ In the second week, the structure of the roof will be ammended and more support added.

✓ Third week, the floor joists will be fitted, building of the loft conversion will start, completion of the external roof works and commencement of plumbing and electric works.

✓ Fourth week, complete the building, construct the loft floor, fit the roof windows, insulation, ventilation and internal stud walls.

✓ Fifth week, apply plaster and plasterboard to the room walls, create a staircase opening and fit the new staircase.

✓ Sixth week, plaster the staircase area, complete plumbing and electrical works, hang the doors, fit skirting, handrails and bannisters and start decoration.

✓ Seventh week, complete the decoration and clean and wipe out all wastes.

✓ Eight week, complete all the remaining tasks.

What qualifications should a builder have?

Some individuals who have been in the construction department for many years may not be qualified, that is, they may not have undergone an apprenticeship and/or trade certificate courses, but they might still be very skilled at their work. However, anybody can pick up a sledgehammer and demand themselves a builder lacking any skills or training. The wise thing would be to ask the builder coming to your house about what qualifications they have and what training they have undergone.

Licensing of building practitioners

You can now check if your builder or tradesperson is a licensed building practitioner by using an electronic public register which has a record of every registered builder. Being licensed provides you with an assurance that the builder who is about to do your work has proven his shill to the government and earned his right to be a practitioner. If you wish for certain important building and design work on your home it is imperative that you hire a licensed practitioner, the act is very common when you compare the scenario with when you have to call a plumber or an electrician regarding any work.

In order to become a builder in the UK, you must complete an apprenticeship or an NVQ. NVQ is another popular route to becoming a builder. You can also get your NVQ even when you are working as an apprentice. You can also make it based on any recognised overseas qualification.

All associates maintain a Code of Practice and Conduct which sets the standards for all stages of the building procedure. The Code requires builders to:

• Submit quotes on projects for which they have time.

• Securing the contract with a sufficient insurance cover.

• Maintain honesty and integrity at all times.

• Obey the law and industry standards of conduct.

All members of the construction association must also follow a code of conduct. As a consumer, if you think your builder has breached the Code of Conduct or the Code of Ethics, you can file a written against him or her.

How to get free external wall insulation?

This is a very great opportunity to not only get free external wall insulation, but also cut down your energy bills depending on the type of property you live in. Generally, to enjoy free external wall insulation you must at least be part of the group receiving one of the benefits listed below and also depends on the amount of money you earn. The benefits include:

• Income based jobseeker’s allowance (JSA)

• Income support

• Income-related employment and support allowance (ESA)

• Tax credits

• Pension credit guarantee credit.

• Universal credit.

There are also other important factors that determines if you can have a free insulation fitted on your property. These includes the place you reside, the carbon level of your home and according to some suppliers, the level of beneficial impact the insulation will have on your home. In order to have a free external wall insulation installed, you must either be the owner of your home or at least obtain the go ahead from your landlord before any external wall insulation activity can be made.

Good news is, if you fit the aforementioned criteria and you’ve already installed an external wall insulation, you just may be entitled to receive a refund for the good job done. However, to really find out if you’re eligible, we’d recommend you get in touch with your supplier directly. Also, the Energy Saving Trust (EST) can direct you to some organizations who can assist you in the determination of your eligibility.

As a home and property owner living in England, you can also check out the Each Home Counts Advice Website which is committed to giving impartial energy efficiency advice.

At the end of the day, if it turns out you happen to be ineligible for a free external wall insulation, you can still go ahead to contact a professional installer for a help at a competitive price to enjoy the several benefits that comes with home insulation.

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 disruptive is a loft conversion?

Asides the questions relating to planning permission of a loft conversion as well as the total cost of completing a loft conversion project, this is perhaps the most common question on the loft conversion subject matter. Before making an investment decision, many homeowners will want to know just how disruptive a loft conversion is. Well, we’ve all heard the several horror stories when loft conversion builder with dirty boots tramples all over the fresh and just-acquired shag pile or the noise of the construction loud enough to annoy neighbours from four blocks away or an obvious shortage of teabags, sugar and lots more. Good news is, the disruption of loft conversion is not as bad as people make out. Let’s have a look at how it works!

Just like all other major building projects, a loft conversion is disruptive to your property. However, no two loft conversions are the same, therefore some are certain to be more drastic and invasive than others. In the long run, the project is worth the stress and inconveniences caused and in most cases, it’s usually a very good investment.

Normally, an average loft conversion is expected to last for about 9 to 12 weeks (depending on the complexity of the loft conversion project some might take longer). Some of the factors that affects the duration of a project includes the type of the loft, the design of the loft as well as the style of the property.

Generally, a loft conversion is a lot less disruptive than say completely moving a home. It all has to do with how you’re able to deal with it as a person. And besides, the effect it’s going to have to a large extent depends on the company you hire. A good company will always look to ensure to keep disruptions to a minimal when carrying out the loft conversion project.

How long does a small extension take?

If you’re planning to build a small extension on your property, you’ll most likely want to know the length of time it’ll take to complete the home extension. Just like many other home improvement projects, it’s impossible to provide a specific number of day in which your project will be completed as the duration is based on a number of influencing factors. This includes the size of the development work as well as whether or not you plan to live in the house when the work is being done. In this article, we’re going to give you a breakdown of the processes that’s involved in building a small single storey extension alongside the duration for each so you can have an idea of how long your small extension project will take. Let’s take a look!

✓ A small single storey extension will normally take about 3 months to be completed.

✓ Site preparation is the first step in the process and it’ll take up to 2 weeks the dig out the footings and prepare foundations. Followed by a further 2 weeks to fit the damp course as well as any drains required around the extension.

✓ The 5th week is spent on working on the external walls and putting in place blockwork to deliver cavity wall insulation.

✓ The next 2 weeks will be spent on installing the roof structure as well as internal walls.

✓ Once done. The builders will make the structure weather proof and electricians or gas fitters will be on site to add power to the extension. This will be followed by internal walls’ plastering as well as breaking into your main house.

✓ After this, when the plaster is dry and decoration completed, units or furniture will then be installed.

how long does underpinning last

Have you been advised by a structural engineer or a surveyor that your building needs to be underpinned? Well, this might just have you wondering what underpinning really is and how long it lasts. In this post, we’re going to tell you more about underpinning to help you make the best-informed decision possible moving forward. Let’s take a look!

Basically, underpinning refers to the incorporation of one of various methods to reinforce or repair the old foundations of a building or structure mostly to remedy or avoid subsidence. Now, subsidence can be caused as a result of poor soil quality, increase in the load on the foundation like adding a new storey, excavations below the building as well as inadequate foundation which is more common in older buildings. When an underpinning remedial work is carried out, there are a plethora of benefits that comes with it. It’s preserves the structural integrity of your building by strengthening it, make it a lot more attractive, increases the property’s value and makes it a lot safer for both you and your loved ones. So how long does underpinning last?

Well, many underpinning contractors will offer you a 10-year guarantee of its underpinning solutions for defects. Primarily, there are two reasons why underpinning can fail which is poor installation and fresh issues arising or unforeseen circumstances. While the first is an issue that can be avoided by employing the services of an expert contractor who possesses vast experience and knowledge in the field, the second can not be avoided. However, in the absence of the unforeseen issues, underpinning is expected to last for the natural life of the building, so far it has been expertly installed.

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