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Recent Builder Enquiries

03 Jul

Building work | Wall Rendering

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: Susan H

Start Date: Immediate

Render repairs on 4 walls and query complete render on one wall. What I really need is for someone to come out and have a look, I am not even sure what type of render it is.

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17 Jan

Building work | General

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: David P

Start Date: Immediate

Greenhouse 12.5ft x 8.5ft dismantling and relocating, including building a suitable base in the new location.

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01 Nov

Building work | Wall Cladding

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: Mrs R

Start Date: Immediate

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cladding for two cottages in one outside render needs to be taken off first. The cottage we are looking for this work for is on an estate agent site. 1 the cottage fenny Bridges Honiton East Devon. Th...

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13 Oct

House Extensions

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: Jaffar S

Start Date: Immediate

mr requested quotes for house extension from a builder around axminster. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information below i...

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10 Oct

House Extensions

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: Jaffar S

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an enquiry for house extension and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.mr lives in the axminster area and would like a call to discuss options.see below ...

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07 Oct

House Extensions

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: Jaffar S

Start Date: Immediate

customer in axminster areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for house extension.confirmed interest via sms at 04/10/2022 21:15.please call to arrange appoint...

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02 Sep

House Extensions

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: Jaffar S

Start Date: Immediate

mr requested quotes for house extension from a builder around axminster. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information below i...

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16 Aug

Building work | General

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: PETER A

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bungalow requires underpinning are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what type of work do you need to have done: other do you have the materials you need in order ...

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16 Jan

Conversion | Garage

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: Andy W

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looking to convert detached garage into a self contained bedroom with shower room and kitchenette. are you the property owner: owner of the property what will the space be used for: living space do yo...

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22 Apr

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: Cyril L

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cavity wall insulation - eps beads injected into existing cavities are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: post-2000...

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21 Aug

Building work | General

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: Paul A

Start Date: Less than one month

we would like the opening direction of a bedroom door changed time scale: immediate please call to appoint time scale: less than one month

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04 Aug

Building work | General

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: Paul A

Start Date: Less than one month

bedroom door to be removed and replaced opening outwards. please call to appoint

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05 Mar

House Extensions

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: Steve W

Start Date: Immediate

Single storey extensions to front and rear of bungalow. This will involve remodelling the existing building. I have already produced a scale drawing of my desired layout, but it is not in sufficient d...

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14 Oct

Conversion | Loft

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: Jenny S

Start Date: Immediate

Home Owner Call to Appoint

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15 Sep

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: Michael J

Start Date: Less than one month

10 x 4 mt loft floor insulation. Loft is empty

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30 Oct

Building work | Refurbishment

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: Sue P

Start Date: Immediate

Old cottage needs updating

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23 Sep

Building work | General

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: W

Start Date: Immediate

I have a chimney that hasn't been used. I need it to be relined.

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24 Jun

House Extensions

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: Janette C

Start Date: Immediate

I am about to purchase the above Grade 2 Listed House. I will need a Structural Engineer report to provide evidence towards my Heritage Impact Analysis Statement for minor internal alterations. I nee...

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15 May

House Extensions

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: Leon C

Start Date: Immediate

Single story flat roof extension 4 m x 4 m Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Looking For: Single storey extension Property Type: Terrace Do you have planning permission: No Would you...

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13 May

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: Alan paul H

Start Date: Immediate

Work description: Insulation in the rafters of a grade 2 listed building with a tiled roof with stair access to the loft Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detache...

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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 Axminster is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

how much is a double house extension?

A double house extension is basically a construction to any aspect of your house that elevates up to offer two floors of space. It can be structured to suit your existing home in two storeys or as a side wing on a taller property. If you’re considering building a double house extension, then estimating the cost is a very important task to do before commencing the project. In this article, we’ll give you an idea of the cost of a double house extension so you can estimate yours accordingly.

The double house extension cost depends on several factors that’s specific to your home as well as your design choice. These includes:

• Location of your property. Places like London and the southeast will generally cost more than the other regions due to higher demands.

• Accessibility of the site. The ease of your site’s accessibility also plays a key role in the price.

• Size of the extension. The more the extension’s size in footprint and square metres, the higher the possible costs.

• Materials used in making the roof as well as the complexity of the roof design.

• Your choice of finishing. These includes flooring window and door frames, glazing, underfloor heating and roof lights.

• Your property’s soil type. Different types of soil requires varying treatments as well as materials to develop solid foundations.

Constructing a double house extension is a quite simple build in terms of technicality when its to the side or rear of your house as this can also help you save some money. Generally, considerably expanding your home’s space by building a double house extension will cost within the range of £1,500 per m2 to about £2,800 per m2.

how big can my house extension be?

The holy grail of home extensions is basically the need for additional space for living as well as leisure. However, before commencing your home extension project, you’d probably want to know just how big your new building can be. In this article, you’ll find the answer to this question which is also frequently asked by many other home or property owners in the UK.

Besides your budget, there are two other major influencing factors that can determine just how much extra room that can be added. These factors include whether you wish to carry out the extension project under Permitted Development rights which is usually for a smaller project or you’d prefer to opt for a larger project which is covered by Planning Permission.

Apart from the limitations in the size of an extension under Permitted Development, the extensions are also a lot more affordable and consumes less time when compared to the extensions under planning permission. So what exactly is the size limit for an extension under Permitted Development and the ones under Planning Permission?

For a single storey extension, the maximum size that can be constructed without having to submit an application for Planning Permission includes:

• An extension should have a maximum length of 6m, if you reside in a terraced home or a semi-detached property.

• Extensions for detached properties can have a maximum length of 8m.

• The extension built must not go beyond half your garden’s area.

• The extension should have a maximum height of 4 metres, but in the event whereby the extension is situated within 2 metres of the boundary of your property, it should not exceed a height of 3 metres.

• The extension should not be higher than the highest part of the existing house’s roof.

how much loft insulation do I need?

Over the years, more and more home and property owners are beginning to realize the huge benefits that can be derived from loft insulation being a worthwhile investment. It’s quite worrisome the way in which energy bills have soared over the past 10 years and loft insulation is a considerable affordable energy efficiency measure that can go a long way to help increase your home’s energy savings.

 

As far back as the 1980’s, the standard when it comes to insulation thickness was 25 mm to 50 mm which was, at the time, considered to be sufficient. However, building regulations have changed the norm that now states that a new build needs to possess 270 mm of insulation in the loft in order to achieve the required u-value of less than 0.16/m2k based on the standard rock wool or sheep wool insulation.

 

Generally with loft insulation, there’s a law of depreciating returns which implies that the first couple of insulation centimetres will save you many times the cost of the installation, however an extra layer or centimetre is going to add less value to the point where it’ll no longer be wise or worthwhile to add any further centimetre. Therefore, with cheaper energy prices 30 years back, that additional couple of centimetres was not just worthwhile, but with the recent alarming rises in costs of fuel, that additional £10 savings per year has all of sudden changed to £30 which makes it become a lot more attractive.

 

If you already have 270 mm of loft insulation, regardless of the material you’re looking to add you’re most likely not going to benefit from a top up. The cost of the materials and installation will definitely be too high for the couple of pounds it’ll save you per year.

How long will my garage conversion take?

It’s often said that a garage conversion can take anywhere between 1 week to 1 month, depending on the size and scope. But many standard conversions without any plumbing can take as little as 5 days. Your contractor will be able to tell you exactly how long your garage conversion will take.

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.

How much does external solid wall insulation cost?

Before the commencement of any project, it’s always best to get an estimation of the cost. However, determining the cost of an external solid wall insulation is not the easiest of tasks as it relies on varying components such as the insulation materials to be used, labour cost and installation as well as the type of decorative finish to be incorporated. And depending on your choice of insulation material, some may need some adhesives while others may require some fixings which also contributes to the differences in price. As a result, the determination of the material cost alone can be tricky and even more so when various materials cover varying areas.

With that in mind, the cost of external solid wall insulation generally ranges between £80 to £100 per square metre2. As a result, a small flat can cost from £6000 to £9000 whereas a large detached house can have a price ranging between £21000 to £23000. To earn back your investment in terms of energy bill savings can take a couple of years, but it’s surely worth the try as there are several other benefits associated with installing an external solid wall insulation system. What’s more? Another huge factor that can influence the cost of your system is also the amount of work that’s required, how easy it is to be accessed by the installers and lots more

If you’re looking to cut down on the cost of your external solid wall insulation, then the best time for an installation might just be when you’re having another decorating or building project done such as fitting a new roof, window painting, installation of solar PV panels and more. This way, you’ll be able to spread the cost and have a greater value for each penny expended.

do i need planning permission for a loft room?

Do I Need Planning Permission For A Loft Room?

The answer to this question is maybe. Generally, loft rooms are covered under “Permitted Development which means you won’t need to apply for a planning permission to build a loft room. This is like an advance planning permission provided by local authorities to allow some particular building works to be done such as loft conversions, rear extensions and more. When you’re covered by a “Permitted Development, you’re given the free range to oversee your home’s development without much interference from the regulations or the council. However, for permitted development to apply, there are some specific criteria that must be met. Therefore, if your loft room does not meet the following requirements given below, then you must complete a planning application before proceeding.

• In a terraced house, the converted loft space must not be more than 40 cubic metres.

• In a detached building or semi detached house, the converted loft space must not be more than 50 cubic metres.

• The existing roof slope at the front of the house must cover the extension made.

• The extension should not increase the height of the roof in any way.

• Verandas, balconies and any other structures of this nature must not be included in the extension’s plan.

• The side facing window openings should be at a minimum of 1.7 metres above the ground. The windows must be obscured as well.

• The roof extension should be set back as far as practically possible. It should be at a minimum of 20cm from the current eaves.

• The roof extension should not overhang the house’s roof or it’s wall.

• The materials to be incorporated must be the same or at least similar to what you already have on the house’s exterior.

does a single storey extension add value to your house?

Does A Single Storey Extension Add Value To Your House?

When you’re looking to construct a single storey extension or perhaps you’re just searching for means to increase the value of your property, this question always pops up. The short and simple answer to this question is a resounding yes, a single storey extension can go a long way to increase the value of your property. Just like any other home improvement, when done right, adding a little extra living space is one of the top things you can probably think of that’ll provide a cool increase in your property’s value. However, before you rush in you must also take note of some factors so you can be certain a single storey extension is the right option for you. These factors include the quality of the build, complexity of the build, cost of the build versus the value gain, ceiling price in the area, finance costs as well as the inconveniences and stress.

Generally, the average cost of a single storey extension can range from £34,000 to £37,000. For this price, you should get a standard sized rear or side extension which also includes the cost of a kitchen - it’s the most commonly use for a single story extension especially in the UK. So it’s important to know the value they’ll add to your house before deciding to make such an investment.

The value added to your property will depend largely on the quality and size of your single storey extension. The value is usually calculated by estate agents using the number of bedrooms, bathrooms as well as the floor area. Inside London, it’ll typically be priced at £5,000 to £10,000 per square metre, while outside London should be within the range of £900 to £2,000 per square metre.

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