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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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We are a family run business supplying and installing the highest quality windows doors and conservatories is the south we...
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Greenways landscaping

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Landscaping tree care hedges trimmed Decking Fencing Gravel
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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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Water And Warmth Services

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Water & Warmth provide plumbing and heating for domestic, commercial and project developments in Plymouth, Devon, Cornwall...

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18 Jan

Building work | Sound Proofing

Plymouth - PL4

Enquiry from: Tierney M

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Bedroom soundproofing ceiling insulation

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14 Sep

Building work | Bricklaying

Plymouth - PL7

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

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30 Jul

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Plymouth - PL5

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mr requested quotes for cavity wall insulation from a builder around plymouth. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information b...

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17 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Plymouth - PL2

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30 Apr

Building work | Wall Rendering

Plymouth - PL2

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remove external render to front and re-render with a lime based render property type: terrace how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 bedrooms how many walls are you looking to have rendered: 1 wall are yo...

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24 Jan

Building work | General

Plymouth - PL6

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12 Dec

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Plymouth - PL3

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05 Dec

Insulation | External Wall

Plymouth - PL9

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i have damp in a ground floor room where it appears the garage roof has allowed ingress of water. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you hav...

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04 Dec

Conversion | Loft

Plymouth - PL9

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20 Nov

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Plymouth - PL5

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23 Oct

House Extensions | Single Storey

Plymouth - PL7

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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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Plymouth - PL7

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07 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Plymouth - PL3

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30 Aug

Conversion | Loft

Plymouth - PL6

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we are looking for a builder to do a partial loft conversion to include all steals, roof alterations from hip to gable plus dormer and 3 velux windows. are you the property owner: owner of the propert...

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09 Aug

Building Work | Porch

Plymouth - PL2

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We looking to have our wooden framed open porch renewed.

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23 May

Building Work | Porch

Plymouth - PL4

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thinking of a porch for front entrance of house are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning permission: no what material are you looking for: upvc what material would you li...

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03 Feb

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Plymouth - PL9

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Carbon bead cavity wall insulation.

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24 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Plymouth - PL9

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Carbon bead cavity wall insulation.

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20 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Plymouth - PL9

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Hi, I’m looking for carbon bead cavity wall insulation please. No foam thanks.

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21 Dec

Building Work | Porch

Plymouth - PL2

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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 Plymouth is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

how does cavity wall insulation work?

In recent times, more and more home and property owners are starting to come to terms with the large returns and little investment in cavity wall insulation provides. For a relatively little amount you can achieve a lot, from an increase in your home’s energy efficiency and reduction in heating bills to a huge boost in your property’s resale value and lots more. This makes you wonder how an ordinary insulation can help you achieve so much, right? Well, you’re definitely not alone! Several other potential investors are also eager to know exactly how the cavity wall insulation works to deliver all these juicy benefits. In this post, we’re going to go provide you with a detailed insight on how cavity wall insulation works. Let’s take a look!

 

Typically, cavity wall insulation works as acting as a shield which prevents the escape of heat from your home. It features a reflective surface which serves as a barrier to reflect heat from one side of the panel, effectively minimizing the amount of heat conduction that escapes through. This protection of your home from heat penetration comes with a couple of benefits with the obvious one being an incredible thermal efficiency. An insulated home or property is able to maintain a much more balanced temperature throughout the year – staying a lot cooler during the summer months and retain the heat generated during the winter months. However, a less talked about benefit is the fact that when an insulation is done during the construction of a house, the whole development phase can be completed a lot quicker. This is mainly because insulation offers total protection against weather conditions which enables internal trades to continue without the need to wait for brickwork or cladding to be completed.

Can I extend my barn conversion?

Generally, it’s possible to extend a barn conversion, but there are certain conditions that you’ll probably need to meet. Ultimately, it’s up to your local planning office to decide whether to approve your planned barn conversion extension or not.

Typically, small extensions on the side of a barn conversion are often approved, particularly if they serve to preserve the original character of the barn. This could be because the extension will mimic the appearance of the original structure, or house facilities that would look odd in the original building.

However, you probably won’t be allowed to build a larger extension, or one that isn’t in keeping with the appearance of the original barn.

how much to render a 3 bed house?

Rendering a house comes with a plethora of benefits. Not only is it able to brighten up houses that looks tired especially those with damaged brickwork or having discoloured render, but its also the final step of external wall insulation.

If you own a 3 bed house, you’ll probably want to know just how much it’ll cost to have it rendered. If yes, then you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we aim to look at the cost of rendering a house using the standard 3 bed house as an example. Firstly, it should be stated that there are numerous factors that affects the price of a rendering a house which includes the rendering type, the size of the house, the ease of access, the prep work required, whether or not scaffolding will be needed as well as your location and the quality of the contractor your hire. Out of all these factors, the most significant variables are probably the type of rendering you go for and the size of the house.

There are three types of render and the one you opt for will play a key role in the price of your 3 bed house. In this article, we’re basing our cost estimate for a 3 bed house (3 bed detached) on the size ranging from 110 per square metre to 160 per square metre. Now let’s look at the cost per square metre of each rendering type.

✓ The silicone or acrylic thin coat render is usually the most expensive option of the lot due to the fact that they’re the newest and also the best type of render. This rendering type usually costs within the range of £45 to about £75 per square metre.

✓ The monocouche modern through coloured rendering type are able to offer a decorative and waterproof finish for walls. They usually costs within the range of £35 to about £70 per square metre.

✓ Sand and cement render type is the traditional type which has been applied for several years. This rendering type usually costs within the range of £20 to about £45 per square metre.

how much does a porch cost?

Are you interested in constructing a porch to your property? Estimating the cost of the project before proceeding will solve a lot of possible headaches in the future.

A porch is great place where you can keep your shoes, jackets, dog leads as well as other items to create free space within the property. Apart from this, a porch also serves numerous other purposes to make it a very good structure to have on your property. Not only is it a good means to put a roof over your head when it’s pouring with rain, but also a highly economical way to add floor space to your home. The question, however, how much would it cost to build a porch?

The price of building a porch is based on a wide variety of factors such as the type of materials required, the size of the porch, location of the structure and lots more. As a result, you should note that this guide provide figures that are only a rough guide that’ll put you on the right direction to make informed decisions.

Depending on the type of porch you choose to build, the average cost range from £1,900 to £2,100 for a uPVC porch and up to £10,000 for a lean to porch. There are other types of porch including the traditional porches ( Edwardian and Victorian porches) costing within a range of £2,500 to £8,400.

The materials required also has a great influence in determining the price of a porch. An aluminium porch will cost between £7,5000 to £8,200, while a brick porch will cost slightly less between the range of £2,000 to £8,000. They can both be constructed either as a front porch or as a rear porch, but due to fewer restrictions on aluminium porch, it can be made a lot larger.

Does cavity wall insulation lead to damp problems?

Insulating a cavity wall should not affect the damp proofing of the wall. All insulation approved for use in cavity walls has been tested to ensure that it does not allow damp to pass through the wall. Some walls which receive a lot of wind driven rain are unsuitable for cavity wall insulation.

how much value does a garage conversion add?

It’s a fact that a garage conversion can go a long way to add a resale value to a home or property. Therefore, in the event whereby your home already has parking facilities in place you can put into consideration converting your garage into a habitable space which will add to the sales price of the house by adding an extra room or increasing the floor space. So exactly how much does a garage conversion add to your home’s resale value?

Garage conversions can be seen as a cost effective means of adding more space to your house. However, not only does it add space, but can also add up to 20 percent to the value of your home. It’s also a way of adding an extra living space to your home that’s not under strict planning complication unlike the alternatives. Generally, if your garage happens to be connected to your house, the cost of converting it to another room should between £10,000 to £20,000. As a home owner, converting your garage into an extra room can help increase the value of your home by up to £45,000. And if you’re to comply with the set rules under permitted development rights, you may not even require to submit a planning application.

In the event whereby your garage is detached from your house or perhaps you live in a flat ( or maisonette) or a listed building , you’ll need to apply to the local authority before commencing your project. It’s always wise to check if there aren’t any planning conditions attached to your home or property.

what is a hip to gable loft conversion?

This is a type of loft conversion that extends your roof on the sloping side. It is a great option to go for especially where a hipped roof effectively makes the usable floor area a lot smaller which can be a tricky affair when it comes to putting in a new staircase. Here, the roof is extended from the current ridge in such a way that it effectively fills the gap between them. As a result, this turns the hip (in a hipped roof) into a gable to create space in your roof for a loft conversion - hence the name “hip to gable.

The new gable can be done in whatever way that suits both your taste as well as your property. You can make the new gable construction in woods and then tiled to match your existing roof while you can also go for other options such as brick block pebbledash or rendering. You are also free to fit in a new window into the loft conversion end so as to allow for natural light into the loft space.

A hip to gable loft conversion is mostly found on both semi detached and end terrace buildings, particularly those constructed in the 1930s. Overall, this type of loft conversion is particularly ideal for homes that features a hipped roof and with a sloping roof at the side of the property. Some detached properties can also possess a hipped roof on the side - and as such, a double hip to gable loft conversion can also be deal as it’ll create more loft space for usage. If your home fits into the bill, then you should be aware that once the project is completed, you’ll have plenty of usable space available to both you and your loved ones.

how to build a fitted wardrobe in an alcove?

Fitted wardrobes are the best choice of wardrobe for most households and they’re a popular option for several homeowners for a good reason. Not only are they able to efficiently maximize your space and fit into any space no matter how awkward, but they can also be customized to fit your personal needs to feature custom lighting and many more. So if you’re planning to have one fitted but on a tight budget, you’d probably be wondering how you can install a fitted wardrobe in an alcove by yourself. This is a relatively easy task if you’re attentive to the details, however, if you’re not confident enough to pull this off, we’d advise that you get in touch with a professional who can guarantee the best results for help.

To construct a fitted wardrobe in an alcove, simply follow these steps:

✓ Take a measurement of the available space including the length, breadth and width.

✓ Sketch out what you want the wardrobe to look like while also staying within the measurements. Here, you’ll have to be particular about everything like the drawers, shelves etc.

✓ Build the frames upon which every other construction would be made.

✓ Attach the frames to the wall and floor. Make use of a hammer drill with a masonry bit to drill the holes if its a concrete floor.

✓ At this stage, you’ll have to start building your shelves in accordance to the number you’ll need.

✓ Based on the design in step 2 above, you’ll have to add the door at this stage. This is however optional as some homeowners prefer door-less wardrobes.

✓ The final step is to paint the the finished wardrobe to your taste with your choice of colour.

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