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Recent Builder Enquiries

03 Jul

Building work | Wall Rendering

Barnstaple - EX31

Enquiry from: Mike R

Start Date: Immediate

hi, we are nearing completion of our extension - double skin blockwork about 100 sq m. our builder has suggested a k rend or similar finish. is this something you'd be able to quote for and what's yo...

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08 Apr

Building work | Wall Rendering

Barnstaple - EX32

Enquiry from: Jane G

Start Date: Immediate

We have a cob barn that has lost some plaster patches on the inside. We are looking for a quote to repair and stabilise these patches.

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15 Feb

Building work | Wall Rendering

Barnstaple - EX32

Enquiry from: James R

Start Date: Immediate

Hi. Our House is circa 1805 and made of cob with a lime render. Part of the render has just fallen off - I knew it was a bit loose but not this bad. Is it possible for you to come and provide a quote ...

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29 Sep

Building work | Wall Rendering

Barnstaple - EX32

Enquiry from: John B

Start Date: Immediate

i live in a property that was built in about 1800. the rough cast render on one wall is bulging and needs to be repaired / replaced. i should appreciate it if you could make an assessment of what is ...

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08 Sep

Building work | Wall Rendering

Barnstaple - EX31

Enquiry from: Laurie R

Start Date: Immediate

We have condensation and potential damp issues as our random rubble built house has been hard rendered. Looking for solutions

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19 Jul

Building Work | Porch

Barnstaple - EX32

Enquiry from: Ana F

Start Date: Immediate

porch extension built at front of property are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning permission: no what material are you looking for: wood what material would you like th...

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17 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Barnstaple - EX32

Enquiry from: Ann L

Start Date: Immediate

mrs requested quotes for cavity wall insulation from a builder around barnstaple. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the informatio...

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20 May

Conversion | Garage

Barnstaple - EX32

Enquiry from: Thomas F

Start Date: Immediate

garage conversion into a spare bedroom are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: single garage what will the space be used for: living space do you require plumbing work: no do ...

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09 Dec

Building Work | Porch

Barnstaple - EX32

Enquiry from: Gavin L

Start Date: Immediate

porch to the front of our property 2-2.5m wide x 1.5m depth. could you advise the cheapest options please. thanks what material are you looking for: wood what material would you like the roof made fro...

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08 Dec

Building Work | Porch

Barnstaple - EX32

Enquiry from: Gavin L

Start Date: Immediate

porch to the front of our property 2-2.5m wide x 1.5m depth. please could you advise the cheapest options you have. what material are you looking for: wood what material would you like the roof made f...

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24 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Barnstaple - EX32

Enquiry from: Martyn T

Start Date: Immediate

have already had joists done and nearly all of the flooring. will need a entrance door moving, 25mm insulation on part of wallplasterboarded and plastered. repair to part of another wall. balistrades ...

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24 Apr

House Extensions

Barnstaple - EX32

Enquiry from: Jack C

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 Bedrooms Other Forms: Kitchen Design & Installation, House Extension Agreed...

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23 Apr

Insulation | External Wall

Barnstaple - EX31

Enquiry from: Chris R

Start Date: Immediate

Rectangular flat roof 18m x 5m requires sloping insulation.

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02 Mar

Building work | General

Barnstaple - EX31

Enquiry from: Angela E

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 Rooms Other Forms: Building Maintenance Agreed to receive quotes for selected products: Yes...

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24 Jan

Driveway Repair

Barnstaple - EX32

Enquiry from: Stephen P

Start Date: Immediate

Repair to a badly damaged drive.

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20 Aug

Driveway Repair

Barnstaple - EX32

Enquiry from: Adam S

Start Date: Immediate

Need a repair on my imprinted concrete driveway. It’s red in colour and about a 1.5m squared. Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint

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28 Mar

Insulation | External Wall

Barnstaple - EX32

Enquiry from: Matthew C

Start Date: Immediate

Quotes please for internal (not tiled roof) insulation options for a Victorian style conservatory. UPVC internal finish not plastered. Approx dimensions are L:3609 H:3164 (to highest point) End bay w...

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10 Jan

Conversion | Garage

Barnstaple - EX31

Enquiry from: Denis A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

block up garage doors and install a window Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Do you have a: Single Garage What will the space be used for: Storage Do you require Plumbing Work: No Do...

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18 Sep

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Barnstaple - EX32

Enquiry from: Debbie L

Start Date: Immediate

Cavity wall insulation

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12 Sep

House Extensions

Barnstaple - EX31

Enquiry from: Denis A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Other Forms: 45, None Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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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 Barnstaple is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

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.

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.

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.

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.

how to build a porch?

A front porch is a glorious addition that would be a blessing to have in any home. It gives you a good floor space to enjoy your neighbourhood as well as your surroundings in the cool atmosphere of the outside living space. The question however is, how do you build a porch? Constructing the structure can be a very challenging task but with proper guidance and lots of practice, you can also be a skilled porch builder. To protect your investment, it’s advisable to hire the services of a professional for help with your porch especially if you lack proper training and experience. This way, you’ll get to save time and money. This guide is prepared to give you some insight into the porch building process.

lAssess Your Location

• Consider the location before proceeding with the project. It’s essential to select a location that’ll reduce the sunlight coming in.

lPlan The Materials Required For Your Porch

• You’ll have to decide the type of porch you’ll be going for. For example, your porch can be built out of wood, composite decking or if it’s going to utilize some stone flooring, brick or even tile.

lBuild Your Porch Foundation

• Dig the foundations deep to ensure stability while also putting in mind any pipework or cabling

• Fit a damp proof course

• Add the subfloor - this can be concrete or timber

lStart To Lay The Brick And Floor

• Lay the bricks evenly up to the DPC level

• Lay the floor

• Add the flooring protection

• Once done, you can lay the bricks to the window level

• You can fit in a window sill if required before proceeding the brick and block work until it reaches the roof timber’s height

• Fit the linter when you get to the top of where the window will reach.

lConstruct The Roof

• Build a timber framework

• Fit a breathable roof membrane

• Install the roof battens and lay the roof tiles.

• Add gutters

How to convert a basement into living space?

The best way to go about converting a basement depends on its current condition and what you’d like to use it for.

If you’re happy with its size and structure, and just want to turn it into useful storage space, then your project shouldn’t be too complicated. You’ll simply need to make sure it’s damp proof and waterproof – either by fitting tanking or a cavity drain membrane with a sump and pump. You may also need to invest in new flooring, fit basic lighting, and plaster and paint the walls and ceiling.

If you’d like to turn your basement into living space, then you’ll need to think about ventilation, insulation and heating. If this involves creating a kitchen or bathroom, you’ll also need to incorporate plumbing.

If you want to extend your basement, add lightwells, or fit windows and a sunken garden, this makes things much more complicated. You’ll probably want to hire an architect or basement conversion building specialist to help you with the design and planning, and you’ll need a structural engineer to help you ensure your property is sufficiently supported.

how much does a loft room cost?

How Much Does A Loft Room Cost

In the event whereby you happen to run out of space in your home and extending sideways or moving out isn’t even a considerable option, the next best solution is to look upwards - the loft. The loft can be converted into a room that can used to satisfy varying purposes, be it a storage room, bedroom, home office, spare bathroom and more. There are a number of loft conversion styles you can go for including a room in loft conversion, dormer style conversion, mansard conversion, or a hip-to-gable conversion. Regardless of your choice, each of the types will not only give you new rooms to enjoy but also add value to your home. However, before getting started, it’s crucial to have an idea of the loft conversion cost to help you prepare a budget and begin planning. Here, you’ll discover the most likely loft room cost for each conversion style you opt for.

• Room In Loft Conversion

This is only suitable for some specific home, but it’s however the most affordable option of the lots. This loft conversion style will cost within the range of £15,000 to £20,000 (prices can be higher in regions where tradesmen are higher in demand such as London and the south east).

• Dormer Loft Conversion

These are relatively simple and straightforward to include in your home. The cost ranges between £31,000 to £58,000 depending on the conversion’s size and other factors.

• Hip To Gable Loft Conversion

This style of loft conversion is more complex than the aforementioned ones, hence they’re usually more costly to complete. The price ranges between £42,000 to £65,000.

• Mansard Loft Conversion

This style of loft conversion is the most complex of the lot and includes a complete overhaul of your loft. The price ranges between £45,000 to £70,000.

• Bungalow Loft Conversion

Any of the main styles above can be done to a bungalow if the planning requirements are fully complied with and if the property is suitable. The price ranges between £30,000 to £70,000.

How long does it take to install insulation?

How long it takes to install insulation will depend on the size of your property. In general, loft and cavity wall insulation can be installed in a day or two. External wall insulation will usually take longer to install. The rep or installer will be able to advise you when quoting for the job how long this will be.

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