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Designer Drives & Patios LTD got over 20 years experience in the building situation which includes replacing Old driveways...
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With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry under our belt, N.A Williams Building Consultancy Ltd provid...
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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

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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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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26 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Sidmouth - EX10

Enquiry from: Richard A

Start Date: Immediate

Insulation quotes for cavity wall foam and loft

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15 Feb

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Sidmouth - EX10

Enquiry from: Pat B

Start Date: Immediate

customer in the sidmouth area made an enquiry a couple of projects including loft & roof insulation.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are yo...

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15 Feb

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Sidmouth - EX10

Enquiry from: Pat B

Start Date: Immediate

cavity wall installation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: 1930-70 are you in a conservation area: no are you l...

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15 Aug

Conversion | Loft

Sidmouth - EX10

Enquiry from: Emma E

Start Date: Immediate

loft conversion in new build property are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you looking to have stairs...

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09 Jan

Driveway Repair

Sidmouth - EX10

Enquiry from: Mary T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

patio with natural stone needs repair and renew grouting. area approx 10x5meters in kidney l shape. are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: repair to cr...

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02 Jan

Insulation | HHCRO Free

Sidmouth - EX10

Enquiry from: John P

Start Date: Immediate

current fibreglass insulation is causing condensation and wet loft due to limited air flow. more air flow needed either by adjustment or roof vents time scale: immediate please call to appoint

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21 Jul

Insulation | External Wall

Sidmouth - EX10

Enquiry from: Zoe S

Start Date: Immediate

Would like to be able to use the lean to/conservatory on both winter and summer. It’s too bright in the summer to watch the tv and too cold in the winter.

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27 Jul

House Extensions | Single Storey

Sidmouth - EX10

Enquiry from: Kerry G

Start Date: Immediate

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: Semi detached Looking Fo...

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27 Jul

House Extensions

Sidmouth - EX10

Enquiry from: Kerry G

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: 45 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint Looking For: Single storey ext...

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02 May

Conversion | Loft

Sidmouth - EX10

Enquiry from: Phyllis S

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Property owner: Owner, Looking to convert into: Storage, Work description: Flooring, ve...

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12 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Sidmouth - EX10

Enquiry from: Chris P

Start Date: Immediate

Topping up existing loft insulation or complete replacement. Semi-detached house, 50-60m2 loft area

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08 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Sidmouth - EX10

Enquiry from: Chris L

Start Date: Immediate

Loft insulation. There is some boarding that will need to be removed and then replaced. The building is a large detached house. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detac...

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14 Sep

House Extensions

Sidmouth - EX10

Enquiry from: Mr a

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Two storey extension to the rear of house. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Looking For: Double storey extension Do you have planning permission: No Would yo...

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20 Apr

Building work | Sound Proofing

Sidmouth - EX10

Enquiry from: Craig S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Side of house needs soundproofing, its the open side where the staircase is. I live in a terraced house Time scale: 1-3 months Please call to appoint

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14 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Sidmouth - EX10

Enquiry from: Fiona L

Start Date: Immediate

A new roof and remove a chimney stack and convert into a bedroom with 1 Velux window Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace What are you looking to convert the space...

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11 Jan

House Extensions

Sidmouth - EX10

Enquiry from: Tony E

Start Date: Immediate

Single story extension with pitched roof to extend 1930's bungalow on both sides Each extension to be 40 square metres. Extension 1 will house 2 bedrooms and extension 2 will house a kitchen, utilit...

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24 May

Conversion | Loft

Sidmouth - EX10

Enquiry from: Patricia R

Start Date: Immediate

Property type: Semi detached, Property owner: Owner, Looking to convert into: Bedroom, Work description: Straight forward conversion into one room no bathroom

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12 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Sidmouth - EX10

Enquiry from: Tom H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Home Owner Semi Detached 3 Bedrooms Loft Conversion Planning Assistance May be Required 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 Sidmouth is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

how to repair sunken concrete driveway?

How To Repair Sunken Concrete Driveway

If you have concrete driveway that’s cracked, uneven and mostly especially sunken, you’d know how distasteful it can be just viewing it on your property. A sunken concrete driveway is most likely caused by rainwater erosion removing the soil under it or a big root under it which as rotted over time. Another possible cause of the sunken concrete is an improperly prepared base which implies that the soil beneath wasn’t fully compact when the concrete was poured on it. Later on the soil beneath will eventually settle and shift below the concrete driveway which weakens the integrity of the entire driveway, making it more vulnerable to cracks, unevenness and sunken.

Two ways in which you can fix this problem includes either demolishing the whole driveway, re-compact the soil underneath and fill with new concrete or repair the entire driveway using an easy process called slabjacking. In this article, we’re going to look at the slabjacking repair process as it’s significantly less expensive than the demolishing approach and will also cause minimal disruption to your lifestyle.

Also referred to as mudjacking or concrete lifting, slabjacking is simply a process used to float your existing concrete back to its original position. If you are not a competent DIYer or lack confidence to pull this off, we’d recommend reach out to a professional for help. If otherwise, then you can practice the slabjacking process given below.

✓ Drill holes through the slab.

✓ Pump grout mixture through the holes. This mixture will spread out beneath he driveway and raise it up.

✓ Lastly, fill the holes and level the concrete driveway surface.in such a way to hide the signs of the repair made.

This is a process that works to efficiently get your driveway back in a top condition relatively quickly.

Can I extend the front of my house?

When it comes to extending a home, the rear of the house often comes to mind a lot more than the front. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t extend the front of your house. This can be done either as part of a renovation project whereby the entire house is incorporated or it can also be done in isolation. It’s possible to extend the front of your house without the need to apply for a planning permission, however, there are a bunch of limitations you’d have to comply with if you wish to carry out with such a project. Sometimes, this may imply that extending to the front of your home is more tedious and tasking than extending your home’s rear. So exactly how far can you extend the front of your home without planning permission?

 

The short and simple answer to this question is 2 metres square area with a height not more than 3 metres. Generally, you do not need a planning permission to build a front porch as long as its area doesn’t go beyond 2 square metres from a public road or walkway. Also, a tiled or slated roof can be as much as 4 metres but other roofs must not go beyond 3 metres in height. If you want to extend the front of your home beyond the restrictions specified, then you’ll have to apply for a planning permission.

 

Extending the front of home can be quite costly, but this can be controlled by not building to the extension to the highest specification, not including an extension on kitchens or bathrooms and more.

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.

how much does it cost to have loft boarded?

How Much Does It Cost To Have A Loft Boarded?

More often than not, several homeowners fail to realize there’s so much value sitting right under their roof - the loft. When a loft is boarded, there are so many juicy benefits that can be derived. It can be used as a storage room, spare bathroom, home office and several more functions. Therefore, if you really wish to maximize the space under your home’s roof, you’d have to considering boarding it. So how much would it cost to have your loft boarded? Here, you’ll discover the cost of boarding your lofts so you that you can set a budget and start to plan.

The cost of boarding a loft is actually affordable for several individuals, simply because you’re allowed to floor as much or as little as you require. And while you’re up there flooring and fitting the loft boards, you can as well decide to upgrade the insulation of the loft too. This way, you be able to prevent heat from escaping through the roof of the house which helps improve energy efficiency and ultimately, save you some money on heating bills.

If you’d prefer to make it a DIY project, the cost of 18mm chipboard is about £8 to £10 per sheet sized 2400m x 600m. Meanwhile the insulation boards should range between £18 to £22 for a sheet.

For a professional service, you’ll be provided with a quote for both the materials and labour. The amount will be based on the number of boarding required as well as the method selected. For an average storage space needs, flooring size of about 15m2 is suitable. The price for this quantity would be between the range of £50 to £700 for the counter barren method or above £1000 for a more sophisticated method.

how to build a garden room?

With homeowners now a lot more unwilling to move or make any costly extensions due to the uncertainty that lies ahead in the property market of the UK, a garden building which represents a cheaper alternative seems to be the best option available. Not only is it one of the most affordable ways to add space to your home while staying within your budget, but it’s also one of the best ways to add immense value to your property as more and more potential home investors are now seeking properties with an outdoor garden room. They’re the perfect investment for those looking to expand their space without having to carry out huge extension projects which normally consumes both time and money.

Garden rooms are best built by professionals to guarantee the best results. However, if you feel confident enough to undertake the project, then this guide will give you an idea of the process.

✓ Build the foundation. Here you can build the foundation using concrete, but in cases whereby there are root systems closeby then you can make use of low impact screw piles.

✓ Start the construction process with timber frame, SIP panels as well as other modular components and materials

✓ Once you’re done with the construction process, the next course of action will be to develop and position the roof structure on to the top of the newly constructed garden room. Here, you can also decide to use sun pipe and solar heating or PV panels. You can also protect the construction from the elements by making use of cedar cladding.

✓ Doors installation. The best type of doors to use here are draught sealed doors which can also be treated hardwood or powder coated aluminium .

✓ Make the finishing touches here and there and make sure all connections are complete.

What time can builders start work?

The periods at which noisy work is permitted do vary across the nation because the Control of Pollution Act 1974 provided Local Authorities with the authority to regulate noise from construction sites and similar areas. At the same time as these do differ across unalike councils, the average hours throughout which noisy work is tolerable is usually between 8 am and 6 pm from Monday to Friday. This is usually based on the impression of ‘noisy work’ being carried out, so labours could start earlier to prepare things for the day but then not start carrying out their work until 8 am.

On Saturday’s builders are usually allowed to work between 8 am and 1 pm, but this can differ to some extent with different councils. It does mean that workers can start at the identical time as the rest of the week, but they are generally required to finish a lot prior. On Sundays and Bank Holidays there is not as much of detailed direction on hours, but most councils say that there should be no noisy work taking place. Although these are decent strategies, it is worth examining your Local Authority website as they can change slightly. Noisy work is commonly described as ‘noise audible at the site boundary’ and it may be the case that workers are there outside these hours but are setting up before carrying out noisy work.

Local Authorities also recognise that now and then it is unescapable to work separately to these hours, such as work on railway tracks that must be done when trains are not running. Though, local councils do have the authority to serve an announcement on individuals carrying out building or demolition works and tell them how the work should be carried out to evade a possible lawful noise irritation.

how much to board a loft?

How Much To Board A Loft?

If you stay in a building where the space meant for storing stuffs is not sufficient, boarding your loft may be just the perfect solution for you. In several homes, the space is already present, and all you have to do is to make it more usable by boarding it out. This is unarguably one of the easiest and quickest ways to create storage space in your home.

Boarding a loft comes with a number of special benefits which includes:

• Assisting to declutter our living spaces and makes for a more spacious home.

• Creating a usable space whereby all seasonal items can be stored.

• Assisting to reduce heating bills as it prevents the loss of heat. When your loft is well boarded and insulated, it’ll help trap heat and prevent it from escaping via the roof.

• Adding to your home’s value by making your attic a very useful space for storing items.

• Helping to create a quiet space which can used for relaxation or getaway purposes and of course, this will require a bit more structural work.

So now that you’ve learnt a few of the benefits associated with boarding a loft, how much will it cost to have one made? This depends on an array of factors which includes the size of the space needed, the type of materials and labour cost.

Overall, a standard semi detached building will feature a lot of space of about 40 sqm to 50 sqm in size. There’ll be a need to add to the height of the floor joists before installing the chipboard decking boards. This job size should cost within the range of £1,000 to £1,500. It’ll require just a two-person team that are fully equipped and well versed about the processes.

how much to re render a house?

Rendering of a house is one of those projects that can greatly improve the visual appeal of your home, enhance it’s energy efficiency, protect the brickwork from the elements and ultimately, add value to your home. Generally, the cost of rendering a house normally costs within the range of £25 to £70 per metre square, while the average cost house rendering costs stands at about £40 per square metre. Therefore, a 3 bedroom semi detached house will cost within the range of £4000 to about £5000.

The total cost of rendering a house is determined by a wide range of factors. These factors includes the following:

✓ Type of the rendering. There are three main types of rendering which includes sand and cement rendering, monocouche rendering as well as acrylic or silicone rendering. However, re-rendering applies to sand and cement sooner and it’ll also have to be painted every 3 to 6 years. Consequently, longer term cost can be higher when compared to the other types.

✓ Ease of access. Where your contractor will have to work around obstacles like shrubs or conservatory, this can make the cost a bit higher as it’ll take longer time to complete.

✓ Prep work. If the contractor needs to fill some cracks or perhaps an old mortar requires tuck pointing before rendering can be started, this will also affect the cost.

✓ Scaffolding. In the event whereby the job requires the use of scaffolding and you’ll have to hire one as a different cost, then the price will be higher.

✓ Your location. Due to the high standards of living and higher demands in areas like London or the Southeast, prices in these regions are usually higher than that of the other regions like Midlands and North.

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