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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

Do I need my neighbours’ permission for an extension?

Well the reality is, sometimes, neighbours just don’t get along. With several individuals living in close proximity, it’s little surprise they tend to get on one another’s nerves from time to time. However, there’s a difference between having a tiff and being able to transform your house the way you want without having to obtain your neighbour’s approval.

The short and simple answer to this question is, not necessarily. However, you must first educate yourself by thinking about your extension and how it affects the houses around you. We’d strongly recommend you talk proposals through with your neighbour so as to avoid possible conflicts later. There are a number of reasons why your neighbour can protest to your new home extension plans. Let’s take a look!

 

  • In the event whereby your new extension is blocking their view or providing an unwanted shade on their property. Here, they have a legitimate reason to protest as no one would want their once sunny garden suddenly covered or plummet into shade.
  • In the event where it leads to a loss of privacy. For instance, if your new extension possesses a window which overlooks the neighbour’s property in any way. This is likely to be taken as an invasion of privacy and that has a little to no chance of being a welcomed idea.
  • If it’s a major project and going to take a lot of weeks before completion. The noise generated, especially when your neighbours are enjoying your summer holidays or weekends, can make their gardens not as relaxing as it used to be.
do i need planning permission for a kitchen extension?

If you’re planning to construct a kitchen extension on your property, one of the first things that comes to mind is whether or not you’ll require a planning permission before you proceed. Generally, kitchen extensions are normally classified as permitted development which allows you to carry out your project without any interruptions from the law or your local authority. In other words, if your extension is meets up with the guidelines of the permitted development rights, you won’t have to apply for a planning permission. However if otherwise, you’ll have to apply for a planning permission to your local council and may require additional reports. And regardless of your position, you’ll always need building regulations approval before you can carry out any kitchen extension project. It may also be required that you’ll have to issue a part wall notice if you’re to build on or close to the boundary with a neighbour.

If you don’t want to go through the hassle and stress involved in applying for a planning permission with your local council, then you must ensure the following:

✓ Your kitchen extension must not be over half of the area of land around your main house.

✓ The kitchen extension must not be side elevation onto a highway or forward of the principal elevation.

✓ The extension must not be taller than the highest part of the roof.

✓ The height of your kitchen extension must not go beyond four metres.

✓ Kitchen extension that’s more than one storey must not go exceed the rear wall of the main house by more than three metres.

✓ Two storey kitchen extensions must not be closer to rear boundary by anything less than seven metres.

✓ The kitchen extension must not include balconies, verandas or any raised platforms.

Do bricklayers need a license?

Laying of bricks is a skilful trade which requires the bricklayer to fully understand the process involved in the required building material preparation necessary to construct a foundation as well as to mix the concrete or mortar. As a tradesperson, you also need to fully comprehend how to make use of various materials and master the art of shaping, polishing and cutting it. A typical bricklaying endeavour is expected to include different activities such as preparation of the surface, assembly, installation, reinforcement as well as repair.

As a result, every aspect of the job demands an in depth and extensive knowledge, skills and also experience. To get started in this career path, you can also consider getting a bricklaying license as this will stand you out from the lots from your customer’s point of view. However, to obtain a bricklaying license, you’ll need to have some qualifications which includes an industry experience in the field as well as a trade certificate. These formal and nationally recognized qualifications can be gotten through the Recognition of Prior Learning.

It must, however, be said that several states will require either a building practitioner registration or a bricklaying license to enable you practice as a professional bricklayer in order to ensure that the national standards for quality is always met. In other states, a bricklayer must meet some certain registration requirements or possess concrete licenses. Some will necessitate that you register as a building practitioner to take on certain projects but only to a particular level.

Overall, a bricklaying license will help you meet the building commission’s requirements so as to avoid stern punishments like fines and sanctions. It also allows you to sign legal contracts and agreements, market your services and lots more to steer ahead of competition in the industry.

How can I find a builder in my area?

Finding a builder nearby can have enormous assistance when it comes to your build. Period on site, their familiarity of local planning permission, constructors’ dealers and other local trades are all vital bits of knowledge that you’ll welcome on site.

It is always wise to walk around in your local area or drive to a site where any construction work is going on. It’ll give you a proper impression of the constructors who are active nearby. You don’t have to like their style of work or the project they are currently carrying out – after all, a builder can only produce what’s on the plans in front of them.

Find a Builder Other Tradesmen Recommend

If you’ve had to call an electrician before or a local plumber and liked their work, you can always ask them if they have any builders whom they would recommend. Maximum tradesmen get used to seeing the similar acquainted names from one place to another in the sites they are working on and every so often has favourites for who they like to work with — and who they see as a good source of work.

Always Talk to Previous Customers

Once you’ve found a builder you would like to work with, ask them for a list of previous customers they have worked with; they ought to be glad to offer particulars if they’re self-assured they’ve done an effective job.

Look for a builder online

A decent place to start looking for builders online is on sites like the Federation of Master Builders. They have a search tool where you can find precise crafts in your area and look at their situations. All FMB members are assessed and individualistically examined and are checked to ensure that they have the correct insurances in place.

What is a bricklayer?

This is an individual who is trained in the art of working with concrete blocks or bricks, clay bricks as well as other kinds of mortar building materials. In a combination of these materials and good bricklaying skills, a bricklayer can build and repair veneer as well as full brick construction, arches, partitions and other structures.

Contrary to many beliefs, a bricklayer actually does more than laying of bricks. There’s more to being a bricklayer than you can probably think of. A single bricklaying projects requires a wide array of skills. Let’s have a look at these skills!

• Using damp resistant materials to seal foundations.

• Spreading mortar between joints and applying them to serve as a thick layer binding the bricks together in rows.

• Reading and working from specifications as well as plans.

• Working with brick-cutting machines.

• Taking charge and caring for cement blocks or bricks, clay bricks and the likes.

• Construction of scaffolding - subject to possession of some licenses in some states.

A bricklayer mostly works outdoors, in the field and may also work at heights. Depending on the job, a bricklayer can work as part of a team or be in contact with the public. They are mostly recruited by building and construction companies and bricklaying sub contractors. However, they can also set up their own private construction firm or become a self employed tradesperson.

A bricklaying qualification is one of just two construction trades which can continue to become a registered builder. And regardless of the form a bricklaying employment takes, there are certain qualities that makes a really good bricklayer. These includes:

• Ability to work at heights and outdoors

• Enjoy practical work

• Technical aptitude

• Good hand-eye coordination

• Independent and yet a team player too

• Top physical fitness

• Attitude and attendance.

Does a converted basement need windows?

Windows or lightwells can be a great way to introduce natural light into your basement, making it a more valuable, enjoyable space. However, they’re not always an essential requirement.

It’s important for your basement conversion to meet ventilation and fire safety building regulations. Windows can be a good way to do this, but they’re not the only option. Stack or mechanical ventilation, or ensuring that stairs up from your basement connect to an exit can be a good alternative.

So, while windows can be a great asset to your basement conversion, if you can’t afford them or they’re not structurally feasible, you can still create a basement conversion without them.

can you repair resin driveways?

Being a strong and durable product requiring little maintenance and expected to last over 2 decades, it’s little wonder resin is now a popular material amongst homeowners in the UK to build their driveways. However, there’s always the issue of the driveway fading, cracking or even becoming worn and tired. So is it possible to repair resin driveways? The answer is yes, a resin driveway can be repaired, however the best approach to use largely depends on the issue being faced. As a confident DIYer it’ll be very easy to do, but if you lack the confidence then calling in a professional for help would be a better option. So let’s take a look at how you can repair your resin driveways.

For cracks, the best reparation approach would be to chisel it out. Once done, then you can proceed to breaking the stones to form a rough edge. It’s important to make sure that the matrix of the stone remains unaffected. Make a new mixture of resin bound stone and pack it in tightly to the gap. While doing this, we’ll recommend making use of a plastic trowel to avoid burnishing. This fresh mixture will then create a smooth and perfect surface by interlocking with the edges. You can follow similar procedure for patches but these are larger holes or damages than cracks and as the name suggests are mostly likely to remain noticeable but will prevent further crumbling of your resin driveway.

For homeowners, who aren’t so keen about the patch repairs, you can opt for an overlay especially in the event whereby the majority of the surface has failed. Although many usually shy away from this approach because of the perceived high expenses, but the fact is that the approach is actually cost effective as you won’t have the need to spend more money in the long run.

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.

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