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Expert Home Improvements

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Expert roof in UK your local company based in Weston-super-Mare and Cardiff here to carry out any roof repairs new roofs P...
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ECO WARM HOMES SW

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We are a Home improvements company specialising in replacement windows doors and conservatory installations. Serving the s...
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First choice drives and patios

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Here at first choice drives and patios we offer a wide ranges of finishes and the possibility’s are limitless we aim to im...
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Greenways landscaping

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Ace fencing services

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We offer quality service at a very reasonable price. All our work is guaranteed to be installed by professionals, wood is ...
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Recent Builder Enquiries

22 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Buckfastleigh - TQ11

Enquiry from: Michael R

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1900-30 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incent...

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29 Jan

Building work | General

Buckfastleigh - TQ11

Enquiry from: Mike L

Start Date: Immediate

To restore the changing rooms and to modernise the reception area. Drawings are available Quotes required urgently I am Treasurer of the TRUSTEES

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29 Jan

Building work | Refurbishment

Buckfastleigh - TQ11

Enquiry from: Mike L

Start Date: Immediate

To restore the changing rooms and to modernise the reception area. Drawings are available Quotes required urgently I am Treasurer of the TRUSTEES

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26 Jan

Building work | Shop Refurb

Buckfastleigh - TQ11

Enquiry from: Mike L

Start Date: Immediate

To restore the changing rooms and to modernise the reception area. Drawings are available Quotes required urgently I am Treasurer of the TRUSTEES

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15 Oct

Conversion | Garage

Buckfastleigh - TQ11

Enquiry from: Suzy R

Start Date: Less than one month

Will need to add lighting and door to side of property. Change garage door - don't know if planning permission is needed. Walls are breeze block at present, will need preparing - use of room will be...

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14 Sep

Building work | Bricklaying

Plymouth - PL7

Enquiry from: Clive H

Start Date: Immediate

Block up ground floor window with breeze block. 4 ft square. Window has been removed

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05 Sep

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Jill F

Start Date: Immediate

customer in the totnes 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 you ...

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05 Sep

Building work | General

Kingsbridge - TQ7

Enquiry from: Peter H

Start Date: Immediate

replace barrier that surrounds oil tank and also another barrier that keeps flower border in place. Existing barriers are wood.

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24 Jun

Conversion | Loft

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Tristan H

Start Date: Immediate

I have a very tall loft that has fink trusses but is large enough for a good loft conversion. I would like a quote for a loft conversion.

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21 May

Building work | Wall Cladding

Newton Abbot - TQ12

Enquiry from: Tony M

Start Date: Immediate

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replace plastic cladding around dorma window. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms how many walls are you looking to h...

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15 May

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Paignton - TQ3

Enquiry from: Glenn W

Start Date: Immediate

Cavity wall insulation on the outside of my semi detached property. Mainly on the driveway side

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17 Mar

Building work | General

Brixham - TQ5

Enquiry from: Darren F

Start Date: Immediate

8 off 25 degrees 2.5m wide roof trusses

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15 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Newton Abbot - TQ12

Enquiry from: Robert T

Start Date: Immediate

Add loft insulation to property in Newton Abbot

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15 Jan

Building work | General

Newton Abbot - TQ12

Enquiry from: Mike M

Start Date: Immediate

LAND DRAINS AROUND FOOTPATH DUE TO FLOODING APPROX 50 METERS

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09 Jan

Building work | General

Newton Abbot - TQ12

Enquiry from: Rob E

Start Date: Immediate

Soft landscaping and greenhouse reduction pus general small trees, hedge and planting beds maintenance and patio washing

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19 Dec

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Ivybridge - PL21

Enquiry from: Graham P

Start Date: Immediate

Hello, We are interested in improving our loft insulation, to make the home more energy efficient, and reduce costs at the same time. We currently have some fibreglass which was installed when we ...

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20 Nov

Driveway Repair

Brixham - TQ5

Enquiry from: Patrick R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

driveway and parking area needs holes and rough areas patched. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other what type of material is your driveway: tarmac time scale: 1-3 mon...

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17 Nov

Building work | General

Kingsbridge - TQ7

Enquiry from: Robert B

Start Date: Immediate

Pile and beam garage base

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03 Nov

Insulation | External Wall

Dartmouth - TQ6

Enquiry from: Fran C

Start Date: Immediate

Rear side of property to insulate

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23 Oct

House Extensions | Single Storey

Plymouth - PL7

Enquiry from: Geraldine B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for single storey house extension and confirmed on sms and email they would like a call with a builder to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote....

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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 Buckfastleigh is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

How to fit external insulation?

With the title of this blog, do not be deceived into thinking the purpose is to encourage you to install an external insulation by yourself. Even as a competent DIYer, it’s not advisable to buy a couple of materials and start slapping it into the wall hoping for the best outcome. External insulation is by no means a DIY job and without the proper training and experience, it can easily turn out disastrous resulting in loss of time, effort and money in such a valuable project. This blog, however, will give you a great insight on how the installation process works and help maximize knowledge ensuring you do not spend more than necessary.

External Insulation Installation

lRender Test

• This is done to ensure the existing render is good enough for insulation support.

• If positive, the insulation can be applied directly onto it.

• If negative, ensure removal of the old render before fitting the insulation.

lPipework Adjustment & Removal

• Remove all pipework prior to insulation fitting

• Install temporary downpipes to ensure water is not wasted and everything continue to function normally during the insulation fitting process.

lWindow Protection

• Protect the window with a protective layer or film.

lStarter Track Fitting

• Determine level you want the insulation to start (height).

• Fit the aluminium start track or carrier tray at the identified level.

lInsulation Boards Fitting

• Apply a layer of adhesive to the board and glue them to the wall in a staggered pattern.

• Cut to fit round all obstructions and windows.

• File off the edge of the board where necessary using a rasp upon successful fitting of the boards

lMechanical Fixing Inclusion

• Hammer around 10 fixings per square metre into the board.

• This is to secure the insulation boards.

lBeading Fitting

• Add corner beads and stop beads to ensure the insulation is secure and to prevent it from making contact with other materials.

lReinforcing Mesh & Render Addition

• Apply two layers of strengthening properties and between the two layers of render, include a fibre glass mesh.

lPrimer Application

• Paint on the primer

lFinal Render Application

• Choose your most preferred texture and colour as this will be the last coating of the installation process.

lPipework Re-installation

• Re-install all detached pipework at the start of the installation process.

how to repair asphalt driveway depressions?

When your driveway is suffering from depression, it becomes unsafe for driving (a danger zone) and ugly - no homeowner wants that! Unfortunately, most driveways won’t hold flat for long as they tend to develop cracks and potholes pretty quickly. Here, we are going to take you through how to fill asphalt driveways’ depression so as to ensure the sinkholes in your driveway poses no threat to you or your loved ones, while also beautifying your property. The approach to be used depends on the intensity of the depression. If its only a few cracks and holes, this can easily be repaired with some equipment. But if otherwise is the case, then calling a reliable professional will be your best bet. In this article, we’ll show you how to repair dips in your asphalt driveway relatively quickly.

✓ Pick a date with warm and sunny weather. This is because if you work in a cold weather, chances are the materials will freeze and hence, unusable. So find a day when the temperature will over 50 degrees Fahrenheit and below 80 degrees Celsius and when there would be no rain. We’ll advise a day between May to October.

✓ Prepare the area. Remove all loose stones, soil, dirt as well as vegetation from the holes. Once done, you can then proceed to washing the area with a pressure washer or sweep with a broom.

✓ Apply a thin mixture of asphalt to the area. Use a flat stirring stick to coat the low driveway area with a thin mixture of asphalt.

✓ Tamp the asphalt repair mix. Purchase the right kind of asphalt to repair the driveway. Fine aggregate asphalt mixture is more suited to filling small holes, whereas the coarse aggregate is more suited to filling larger holes. Apply layers ( about 2 inches each time) of the asphalt repair mix to the sunken area and use a shovel to give it a smooth finish. Once done, simply make the area smooth and protect it with a piece of plywood. Do not walk or drive on the area for a couple of days.

how much is a loft conversion?

With the ability to add approximately one third of your existing living space ( by converting your old, unused attic) to your home or property without having to let go of your garden, it’s quite easy to see the reason why loft conversion has rapidly grown to become one of the most popular home improvements in the UK. However some homeowners usually shy away from the idea simply by looking at the perceived high cost of carrying out such a project, despite several researches showing that loft conversions offers the best rate of return on initial investment when compared to the other home improvement projects. So exactly how much would it cost to carry out this project?

Just like several other home improvement projects, the cost of a loft conversion varies greatly depending on a wide range of influencing factors. These factors include the size of your home, how old your home is as well as the quality of the fixtures and fittings you want to install. For instance, a high end bathtub alone can cost you thousands of pounds, meanwhile you can also construct a full bathroom suite on just a couple of hundred pounds. However, to give you an idea of the minimum cost of a loft project we’ll look at the most popular types and the minimum cost of each.

✓ Internal Loft Conversion - The most affordable type of loft conversion tends to start from £25,000 and above.

✓ Dormer or L-Shaped Dormer Loft Conversion. These are the most popular types of loft conversion. Dormer price tends to start from £35,000, while the L-shaped dormer starts from £45,000.

✓ Mansard Loft Conversion - This involves replacing the entire side of a sloping roof with a vertical wall and flat roof. It requires a planning permission. The type of loft conversion usually starts from £45,000.

✓ Hip To Gable Loft Conversion - This usually starts from £50,000.

How to find a builder for a house extension?

Builders are everywhere, but finding one for your project can be tricky and stressful, with both cost and reliability coming into question. This is even more worrisome when you’re fully aware that your house extension can only be as good as the builder. If you’re also facing the same challenge, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll share with you some tips on how to choose a professional and reliable builder who’ll ensure you get immense value for every penny spent. Let’s take a look!

✓ Ask for recommendations. To find a tradesperson, not just a builder, personal recommendations is the best way to go. Building a house extension is a major undertaking which comes with a lot of costs, so if you’re going to do it the least you can do is ensure you do it right. Carry out your research, ask friends and family, neighbours and loved ones if the know of any reliable builder in the local area. If they’ve have one they’ve used, you can request for the cost, quality of the job done, the duration of the project and any other detail you feel you should know.

✓ Search Online. Use our search feature to look at the builders available or submit and enquiry and we will find you one. Our site holds details of numerous builders and building companies which you can go through their ratings to select the best.

✓ Select a reliable builder from trading association. Most reliable builders are usually a member of a recognized trading association or the other. Though this is not obligatory for builders, but it can be used as a dependable medium to find a good builder. We list what trade association the builders are a member of.

do you need an architect for a garage conversion?
Have you decided to convert that under-utilized space ( garage) in your home to a more habitable space where you can do anything asides general storage or parking a car? If yes, then you’d probably want to know where to start or if you’d require an architect to get started. Well, you’re not alone! This is one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to garage conversions and reasonably so. Talking about where to get started, when it comes to home improvement projects the first step to take is determining whether or not you’d require a planning permission or if your proposed garage conversion is covered under permitted development rights. Once you’ve been able to conclude on that, the next step is deciding whether you’re going to complete the project yourself, hire the services of tradesmen or employing a builder. And this ultimately brings us to the question of whether you’ll need an architect for a garage conversion. To get started, it’s highly recommended that you employ the services of a professional architect or an architectural technologist to assist in designing your garage conversion. However, most garage conversion projects are straightforward with no complex changes to be made so far you wish to avoid applying for a planning permission and staying within the set guidelines of the permitted development rights. In such events, if you’re properly trained and well experienced in the field, then it may be cost effective to design your garage conversion by yourself. It should, however, be noted that it all depends on your personal preferences and budget. If you’re on tight budget and don’t mind a straightforward design, you can save cost by not hiring an architect.
Is external wall insulation safe?

With the numerous benefits that comes with the installation of an external wall insulation in a building, it’s also important to find out whether it’s also safe before proceeding to fit one in your home. Firstly, to ensure that external wall insulation systems are safe, they must be BBA approved, which means they’ve been subjected to a thorough testing by the British Board of Agrement and therefore, suitable for use in UK homes.

Given the fact that cladding materials have recently generated a lot of debate and negative press about how reliable some particular materials are, questions are being asked of the safety and reliability of external wall insulation. However we must clarify that, although external wall insulation can be classified under cladding, it is very different to rainscreen cladding - which caused the Grenfell fire tragedy.

External wall insulation is completely safe. However, when it comes to fire, the safety of your system depends largely on the insulation type in question. The safest type of insulation you can have installed is the Rockwool insulation boards which are rated as Euroclass A1 non-combustible. The board is specially designed in such a way that it contains fire - preventing it from reaching the other areas of the building. They also do not produce harmful emission or smoke when impacted by fire.

Meanwhile, the Wood Fibre, is also a great insulation which is known to char and not burn. Contrary to many beliefs, it actually burns slowly creating this charring effect which produces an oxygen barrier that helps reduce the spread of fire.

To make your system safer, you can also make use of Fibreglass Mesh for reinforcement. It helps to improve the strength of the tensile which promotes the security of the boards attached to the wall.

how much is a porch?

If you’ve decided to construct a porch to your property and now looking to figure out the cost required to complete the project, then you’re at the right place!

There are many factors that comes to play when determining the price of building a porch. These factors includes the size of the porch, the number of windows, the style of the roof as well as the type of the porch selected. Now let’s take a look at these factors one after the other.

• The Porch’s Size

As you would have correctly imagined, a large porch will definitely cost more money than a smaller one. A rough estimate of a porch’s cost per square metre is approximately £1,400.

• The Number Of Windows

Just like in the scenario above, the more the number of windows to be incorporated, the more money you’ll have to pay to complete your porch. A porch window will generally cost you within a range of £300 to £1,000

• The Style Of The Roof

There are two popular styles of porch’s roof which includes a tiled rood and a rubber flat roof. Generally, roof tiles are costlier than a rubber flat roof. A tiled roof would cost you between £0.80 to £1.80 per roof tile, while a rubber roofing will cost your between £70 to £90 per metre squared.

• Type Of The Porch

Another huge determinant of a porch’s price is type of material incorporated. For instance, if your preferred type is a lean-to, the price of a uPVC would be between £2,300 to £2,700. Meanwhile, a flat gable roof porch should cost within a range of £3,300 to £3,800.

Kindly note that the costs quoted in this article are only rough estimates, for a more accurate estimate you can contact a porch building professional within your local area.

How to find a builder to refurbish my house?

After making the decision to refurbish your home or property, the next obvious step is finding the right builder to get the job done. The process of getting a good and reliable builder can be a very tricky one especially when you don’t plan ahead. And in truth, the outcome of your house refurbishment project can only be as good as the contractor your hire. Consequently, finding the perfect builder for your task should be a top priority to get the best return on investment. Here are a few sources that will put you in the right direction to finding a reliable home refurbishment company.

✓ Friends, Relatives & Neighbours

If you have a friend, relative or neighbour that have recently completed a home refurbishment project, you can go for a visit to check out the work done. If you’re pleased with the work, you can proceed to ask about the work ethics of the builder and get the contact if satisfied.

✓ Internet

With the rapid rise of online technology, there’s hardly a service you can’t find on the internet. Websites like HomeAdvisor have been helping people find their desired service providers with relative ease for so long. To get the right building contractor online, it’s advisable to check reviews as well as testimonials before moving forward. Nowadays, you’re most likely going to find so many positive online reviews as some businesses now go to the extent of dubiously writing good reviews for their companies. As a result, it’s recommended to pay closer attention to the negative reviews and check if it’s something you can cope with before hiring a contractor.

✓ Store Contact Lists

You’ll discover a long list of building contractors on several stores trading building materials. These builders may not be affiliated with the store owners, but many stores see it as their responsibility to point you in the right direction so that the building materials acquired from them can be put to good use.

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