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Recent Builder Enquiries

15 Aug

Building work | General

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Chris A

Start Date: Immediate

Hello. I am looking fr roof trusses for a garage measuring 5m wide (gable side) and 6m deep. For delivery to ***. Thanks

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10 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Martyn C

Start Date: Immediate

Existing minimal insulation to be removed (small loose chips) Remove stored items to landing Provide insulation to modern standard depth.

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31 Jan

Conversion | Garage

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Leandro M

Start Date: Immediate

hi, we are looking to convert our in garage in to a living space and require a quote for the works. this will also include the bricking up of the current up and over garage doors and replacing them w...

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19 Sep

Building work | General

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Matthew S

Start Date: Immediate

Roof trusses Attic trusses

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24 Oct

House Extensions

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Paul D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Looking For: Single storey extension Do you have planning permission: No Do you have plans drawn up: No Do you require Plumbin...

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24 Oct

House Extensions | Single Storey

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Paul D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Single storey extension to their property. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Looking For: Si...

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01 Nov

Building work | Refurbishment

Exmouth - EX8

Enquiry from: Peter M

Start Date: Immediate

Builders waste removal/ general household waste

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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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23 Jun

House Extensions

Exeter - EX2

Enquiry from: Emma D

Start Date: Immediate

We’d like the wall between the kitchen and the lean to removed (typical St Thomas terrace house) to create a larger, brighter kitchen. Will need steel girder and roof of lean to replaced with resin ...

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20 May

Conversion | Loft

Dawlish - EX7

Enquiry from: Brian H

Start Date: Immediate

A multipurpose loft room with ensuite. Extrenal staircase balcony with gable end entrance. Dormer added to one side of roof + probably velux on other side.

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21 Apr

Building work | Wall Rendering

Exmouth - EX8

Enquiry from: Laura H

Start Date: Immediate

Im looking for an estimate to 1)remove or cover artex on ceiling 2)render an external wall 3) repair and plaster kitchen ceiling

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25 Mar

Building work | Wall Rendering

Exmouth - EX8

Enquiry from: Linda S

Start Date: Immediate

Need advice and best solution for Bungalow exterior front and side wall, rear extension has been rendered 10yrs previous but change of colour needed overall to match whole area of bungalow. Like the i...

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27 Feb

Insulation | CERO Free

Exmouth - EX8

Enquiry from: Jennifer D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

insulating a first floor flat roofed extension 5 m x4.5 m time scale: 1-3 months please call to appoint

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20 Feb

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Sidmouth - EX10

Enquiry from: David P

Start Date: Immediate

between joist insulation above plasterboard garage ceiling and under room-above floor. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1970-2000 are ...

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04 Jan

Building work | General

Exeter - EX3

Enquiry from: Simon W

Start Date: Immediate

Current 8x10 Greenhouse with damage. Looking for quotes to repair OR replace with new.

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26 Sep

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Exeter - EX2

Enquiry from: Sam G

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an online enquiry for loft & roof insulation and confirmed on telephone, sms and email they would like a call with a builder to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to qu...

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26 Sep

Insulation | External Wall

Exeter - EX2

Enquiry from: Sam G

Start Date: Immediate

External wall insulation Lead

i would like insulation and plasterboard installed to a pitched roof. this is for all rooms in a 2-bed flat, floor space ~ 50 m2. it is best to contact me on tuesdays, wednesdays or fridays are you t...

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02 Sep

Driveway Repair

Sidmouth - EX10

Enquiry from: Paul H

Start Date: Immediate

Four wooden casement windows 2 ground floor and 2 first floor need repair work. My cottage is a thatched grade ll listed cottage. I live in Sidmouth. Can you help with this work?

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16 Jul

Building work | General

Exeter - EX1

Enquiry from: Rahima H

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an enquiry for building maintenance and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.mrs lives in the exeter area and would like a call to discuss options.see bel...

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17 Jun

Building work | General

Colyton - EX24

Enquiry from: Laurence M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

loft insulation but not spray foam, fibreglass or mineral wool. 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 ...

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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 Ottery St Mary is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

what is a garden room?

Over the years, garden rooms have gradually become a popular choice amongst homeowners as a cost effective way of expanding living space within a home or property. A garden room is basically a living space and a type of pavilion building made from wood that’s well insulated, double glazed as well as electrically wired. It’s however a building which is subsidiary to the main one, built with the purpose of creating an extra functional space within the property. These garden outbuildings are very functional and can be used as a garden studio, office, salon and much more. They can also be incorporated for recreational purposes for evening relaxations, family and friends get-together, lounge or even spa. Other possible uses of a garden room include gyms, pool houses, playrooms, dens, home cinemas and game rooms.

Garden rooms are functional living spaces that are usable throughout the year. And with the rate at which their popularity is growing, you’ll find some companies offering cheap and low quality alternatives featuring shed like construction and felt roof. Garden rooms, on the other hand, are a valuable investment with superior designs and top notch build. They’re constructed in a very similar way to houses with timber frames. Furthermore, they are fully insulated and can also include the normal building solutions such as heating and running water, electricity and many more depending on the requirements of the home or property owner. With the durability of garden rooms being a major objective, they’re typically clad in natural solid timber like Cedar, Larch or Acacia. Materials such as EPDM rubber or cedar shingles are normally used for the roof covering. What’s more? They usually have large expanses of glazing and glazed doors fitted.

does a kitchen extension add value to your house?

If you’re planning to add a kitchen extension to your property or perhaps you’re simply looking for ways to increase the value of your property, this is one of the common questions that usually pops up. A simple answer to this question is yes, a kitchen extension will add value to your house. With a kitchen being one of the most frequently used room in a house, adding an extra space to the commonly used room can only increase the value of the entire property. However, to determine the value added by such an extension, there’s a need to calculate the cost of setting one up first.

Kitchen extension costs are greatly influenced by a wide range of variables such as the size, type of the extension and specifications, your location, professional fees, materials used and more. Overall, the type of the extension you opt for will play the most significant role in the determination of your kitchen extension cost. Here, we’ll be looking at a single storey kitchen extension.

For a single storey kitchen extension, you can expect your home’s market value to increase within the range of 5 percent to about 10 percent. When trying to calculate the cost of kitchen extension, it’s crucial to take into account how much value it’ll add to your home so as to make sure that the amount expended will not outweigh the expected value to be added by the project.

For a more accurate idea, there’s the need to consult local estate agents. However, for a much needed guideline, single storey kitchen extensions are usually able to add about 5 to 10 percent to a home’s value, while double storey extension should be up to 20 percent. But as stated earlier, this will depend on several variables.

how thick should render be on external wall?

Render serves two basic functions. One is it’s protective qualities as render acts as waterproof for the wall which enables them breathe by allowing water vapour move from the inside to the outside of the structure while also working to prevent water or rain from finding its way inside the structure. While the second function is the decorative qualities as render is able to provide the structure with a fine finish and colour to make the building a lot more appealing and correcting faults in line and level in the masonry.

If you wish to apply render on your external wall, you’d probably be wondering just how thick the render should be to perfectly serve both of functions. In this article, we’re going to take a look at just that!

For a render thickness, the British Standard Wind Driven Rain Index has come up with 4 ratings which include Sheltered, Moderate, Severe as well as Very Severe. An area with Very Severe rating include South West England. This rating implies that the thickness of the render in this area should be increased to at least 20mm for a direct one coat render applications as well as 5 to 6 external wall insulation base coat applications. And if you happen to reside within one mile of the coast, it’s strongly recommended you incorporate an extra repellent protection like Paraguard AG from Parex.

In general, render that’s prepared on site with cement and sand should be have a minimum of 20mm to 25mm thickness. Although, it should be noted that the quality of the render is based on quality of the sand incorporated, the design mix as well as being largely dependent on how good the mixing technique from the applicator is. The most common reasons why traditional renders fails is due to both poor mixing ratios and low quality materials used.

how much to refurbish a house?

Refurbishing a house brings about a plethora of benefits. These includes an increased sale value, an improvement on your quality of life or even simply to make it more visually appealing. All these are great when you look at them, but one thing that happens to be an hindrance for several homeowners is the cost of getting the project done. You may wish to set a budget, plan and prepare before commencement of the project, but the fact remains that, when it comes to refurbishing a house, nothing is certain. In fact, it’s advised to always expect the unexpected and have a lot of cash in reserve just in case something goes wrong. There are a wide range of factors that can play a key role in the overall cost of a house refurbishment. Minor refurbishment that should cost around £30,000 can easily go up to over a whooping £150,000 for a total transformation. Most of this cost will be expended on labour, and the next most significant expense, which is sourcing materials.

In general, the cost of your refurbishment project will depend on some factors which includes the size of the project, the materials used, the refurbishment or renovation level, the location of the property, the quality of the contractor hired and lots more. To estimate the cost of refurbishing your property, you can follow these simple steps:

✓ Write down a detailed list of all the things that needs to be done per room and try to be as specific as possible.

✓ Carry out a research of the labour cost in your area as well as the raw materials’ cost (here, you can make use of guides such as home advisor).

✓ Add an extra 10 to 15 percent on top of the calculated estimate for uprisings and repairs.

✓ Talk to your contractor to get a more accurate quote.

how to lay loft boards?

How To Lay Loft Boards

Do you need more storage space in your home or property? If you live in a tiny space especially where extensions can’t be made sideways, why not look to the topmost area of your home and consider boarding out your loft to make it usable?

Boarding your loft can make for a fairly easy DIY project but like every other home improvement tasks, it requires some specific skill sets as well as knowledge for a successful construction. Therefore, we’d recommend you hire the services of a reliable professional in order to guarantee the best possible outcome, especially if you lack proper training or experience that’ll help you avoid some costly mistakes. Here, we’ll give you a good insight into the loft board laying procedures.

• Get The Right Tools & Equipment

The materials and supplies you’ll need to lay loft boards include loft boards, screws, tape measure and pencil, drill, hammer, saw, protective gear such as gloves and dust mask.

• Work Out The Area

Measure up the area you need the boards to cover. The standard loft features two different sizes (both are 18mm thick) which include 2400mm x 600mm and 1220mm x 320mm. You should ensure that the board you opt for fits through the loft hatch perfectly.

• Start Laying

Once you’re done working out the area, the next step is to put on your protective gear and start putting the boards in place. You should lay the boards in a staggered pattern so as to give a better strength. While doing this, watch out for any wire running through your loft so they don’t get trapped, you should also cut the boards for easy access to the light fittings’ top.

• Make It Permanent

Upon the successful placement of the boards in a way that offer a safe area to store things and stand on, you’ll have to screw them in place. Start by drilling 2 or 5 holes along the edge of individual boards in such a way that lines up with the centre of the joist below. Once done, then you can fix them in place with screws.

Are barn conversions cold?

If you’re considering converting a barn or buying one, you shouldn’t need to worry about it being cold. This is because building regulations dictate that when you convert a barn, you need to insulate it to meet specific standards. However, it’s worth considering its heating system and ceiling heights carefully – some barn conversions are likely to take longer and be more expensive to heat up than others.

How to plasterboard a wall?

How To Plasterboard A Wall

If you’re looking to plasterboard your wall, one of the essential things to have in mind is that the plasterboard must be hung horizontally and not vertically. Due to the way they’re manufactured, plasterboard sheets normally possess a “grain along the length. This implies that, it’s only when they’re firmly placed perpendicular against the wall that they’re able to achieve their maximum strength. Materials you’ll need to complete this task includes: Tape measure, stanley knife, pencil, spirit level, drill driver or screw gun, surform, drywall screws and handsaw. Now let’s have a look at the wall plasterboarding steps!

• To plasterboard a wall the first step to take is to place each board in such a way to make the edges the centre of the noggins and upright. Also, the the adjoining walls and door openings should fit closely to the edges.

• Work from the door opening to the ending wall. From the the stud’s edge to the noggin’s centre, use your tape measure to measure a cut board and as a rule to mark up.

• Place your spirit level on the marks and use the Stanley knife to run a line along the intended cut. Once done, turn the board on its edge and give a sharp push on the back to split.

• Cut the paper left with the knife after folding the split edge back on itself. This way, you should get a nice and clean edge.

• In its right position, place the board up against the studwork. Install the screws on the board’s edges where a noggin or upright can be seen.

• Mark lines down across the board at the stud’s centre.

• Cut the end boards to length.

• Install the remaining boards as mentioned above. While doing this, make sure the factory edges are together.

• Cut any board extending into an opening and finish the edges using a surform.

We’d recommend you hire the professional services of a plasterer for the best results especially if you lack the necessary training or experience. Plasterboarding a wall can be a tricky challenge and you’d save yourself some time, money and effort by getting it right on the first trial.

are house extensions worth it?

Often referred to by many as the holy grail of home improvements, house extension comes with a wide range of benefits which makes it easy to see why the extension could be a great uptick in the potential price of your property in terms of sales. So if you’re looking to build a new home extension but still not convinced about the project, we’re here to help you. Being fully aware any home construction work is usually a heavy investment, there’s a huge need to be set on your decision before scheduling the commencement of any work. So are house extensions worth it? Below are some of the top benefits offered by house extensions to help you decide if it’s the most suitable route for you.

• Add To Your Home’s Value

Building an home extension is a great way to add value to your home before selling. Increasing the living space of your home is an incredible appeal to many buyers which significantly increases your property’s total value. However, you must ensure that the extension is impressively designed using top quality materials in order to generate more value.

• Good Alternative To House Moving

The most common reason for moving is usually due to a lack of sufficient space, but with house prices steadily on the increase a cost effective alternative is highly sought after. This alternative is house extension which creates more space for the household to spread out and have more privacy.

• You May Not Require A Planning Permission

You can extend your house and still not need to apply for a planning permission. To achieve this, simply comply with the laid down rules set under the permitted development rights.

• Extra Living Space

If you fill you’re starting to outgrow your existing structure and do not buy into the idea of moving, then your best bet might just be to extend your home.

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