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CHS Landscapes cover Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire and provide professional landscaping services to both domestic and co...
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Rhys Rowe

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Home improvement specialist based in Southampton - we provide conservatories/orangeries extensions landscaping and new dri...
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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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Seerswhite

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Business - Property - Investment
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Buildings Transformers A&G

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General builder,with my own team,renovations and refurbishing,extensions and new constructions,loft conversions etc

Recent Builder Enquiries

13 Dec

Conversion | Loft

Beaminster - DT8

Enquiry from: Chaz P

Start Date: Immediate

2 bedrooms 1 bathroom 1 dormer potentially roof raised to accommodate head height, Trusses in roof

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01 Dec

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Beaminster - DT8

Enquiry from: JAMES H

Start Date: Immediate

Top Up existing Loft Insulation from 6"/7" to 10"/12" in Bungalow of 102 sq.m. approx.

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17 Nov

Building work | Sound Proofing

Beaminster - DT8

Enquiry from: David E

Start Date: Immediate

Loft soundproofing to reduce noise penetration from outside

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26 Aug

Building work | Sound Proofing

Beaminster - DT8

Enquiry from: Nicholas P

Start Date: Immediate

skaffolding up to gutter level about 8 meter long

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21 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Beaminster - DT8

Enquiry from: Dominic H

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 5+ property age: pre 1900 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incentive: ...

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30 May

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Beaminster - DT8

Enquiry from: Kerrie D

Start Date: Immediate

Loft insulation to 270mm Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Do you currently have loft insulationn: No Age of Property: 1900-30 Are you interested in ...

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30 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Beaminster - DT8

Enquiry from: Mrs A

Start Date: Immediate

Survey of 3 bed bungalow ( built approx. 1970s) and possible installation of silicone bead insulation. We have a problem with condensation on external walls when weather is cold. We have recently bo...

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23 Feb

Building work | General

Beaminster - DT8

Enquiry from: Dennis H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

WORKTOPS ONLY Kitchen Area: 16x13ft, Property type: House, Work description: I want all my worktops supplied and fitted to replace what is already fitted. They run on three sides in a U shape. In...

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11 Feb

Building work | General

Beaminster - DT8

Enquiry from: David W

Start Date: Immediate

Work description: To Tarmac a sloping driveway approx 50 sq mts Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you require: Tarmac Roughly how much area are you loo...

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08 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Yeovil - BA21

Enquiry from: Sirajul Liton K

Start Date: Immediate

Customer in Yeovil area made an enquiry for Loft Conversion online. Confirmed via phone at 13:23 Please call to arrange an appointment to discuss options

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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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27 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Mark W

Start Date: Immediate

cavity wall insulation to 1960's kitchen extension.

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27 Sep

Conversion | Loft

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Richard S

Start Date: Immediate

I have a converted loft with building regs approval, but would like to add a Dormer.

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26 Aug

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Crewkerne - TA18

Enquiry from: Debra C

Start Date: Immediate

Rigid loft insulation to create a warm roof

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28 Jul

Insulation | External Wall

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Stuart C

Start Date: Immediate

I have a 4 bed property just outside Sherborne which I am looking to install external insulation and I need a design for the system. Is this something you could carry out?

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01 Jul

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Jon F

Start Date: Immediate

I’m looking for cavity wall insulation quotes. We have a 50mm cavity .

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15 Apr

Building work | Wall Rendering

Dorchester - DT2

Enquiry from: Sylvia D

Start Date: Immediate

remove render cracked & blown by frosts and rain and rerender. one large wall (to start with!) 2 tall storeys about 10metres wide. straight eaves/no gable. possibly paint as well. easy access & par...

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24 Mar

Driveway Repair

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Pauline L

Start Date: Immediate

Our 6 by 9 m drive way is a mess and needs TLC. The quotes so far are too high. We want a tidy job for the least amount

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11 Feb

House Extensions

Lyme Regis - DT7

Enquiry from: Florian F

Start Date: Immediate

I am looking to add-on a boot room to my house. Size 2.6m x 3.8m. I do have a drawing. I would like to consider a prefab idea.

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25 Jan

Building work | Wall Rendering

Bridport - DT6

Enquiry from: Douglas M

Start Date: Immediate

qoute for updates to existing render in need of repair and upgrading are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms how many wall...

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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 Beaminster is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

Which type of insulation is best?

The best type of insulation for your property will depend on the type of walls and any insulation that’s already present. It’s usually a good idea to have some form of wall insulation as well as loft insulation, as this helps to prevent heat loss in both areas.

does loft insulation cause condensation?

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, loft insulation does cause condensation. Over the years, problems with condensation in loft spaces have become increasingly common. While this may not be harmful in anyway, when the condensation becomes excessive it can lead to more serious issues taking root in your loft like wet rot, dry rot as well as black spot mould. Generally, the best thing to do if you’re concerned about the condensation in your loft space and that it may rapidly become a bigger problem is to get in touch with a damp specialist as soon as possible.

 

Even though insulating your loft space comes with a wide array of benefits like making the top floor rooms warmer, it’s however comes at the cost of making your loft or room space cooler. Condensation in lofts take place primarily due to the humid air making its way through insulation or other gaps into the loft space and touching a cooler surface which in turn results in beads of moisture on the timbers, lintels as well as the underside of the roof. This is why its always a great idea make use of thermal insulation with a vapour barrier that’s installed on the warmer side of the insulating material.

 

Condensation in loft is caused by excess moisture in the air and lack of adequate air ventilation. Here are some top reasons that gives rise to this in the loft:

  • Extra insulation has been installed in the loft leading to a restriction on the natural air circulation in the property.
  • When the storage boxes or other items that has been stockpiled in the loft blocks the roof vents.
  • The release of steam and moist air into the loft space by hot water tanks.
how to repair hole in asphalt driveway?

Is there a hole in your asphalt driveway you feel you can repair yourself? If it’s something you know you can confidently do then this step by step guide is just for you. If otherwise, then we’d recommend you hire the services of a reliable professional who can guarantee the best results while also saving you some time and extra money that could result from possible errors. In this article, we’d go over the reparation process of an asphalt driveway with a hole in it.

✓ Get the necessary tools. You’re going to need a broom ( to clean the area), caulking gun ( to fill the hole), a hand tamp a plate compactor or a hammer ( to level the filled in hole) and a weeding glove (just in case there are weeds growing in the hole).

✓ Prepare the area. Do this by weeding the plants or weeds that might have grown inside the hole and identify your asphalt filler.

✓ Wet your soil, if necessary. It’s important to note that this is only necessary if your soil is dry to help the filler stick properly.

✓ Fill in deep holes. If the hole goes down about 3 to 4 inches or more, simply fill it with any material like rocks, clay etc.

✓ Apply the asphalt filler. Fill the hole with the asphalt filler to about half an inch higher than the surface of the driveway.

✓ Level the filler. For a large hole, make use of a plate compactor or a hand stamp, but a hammer will be sufficient for smaller holes.

✓ Cover the hole, if necessary. If your home isn’t level, covering your hole with a piece of plywood is advisable.

✓ Clean off the seal. After the asphalt looks done and in place, simply brush away the debris from the seal to finish off the project.

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.

Will external wall insulation stop condensation?

Damp issues on a property are usually generated by a lot of factors such as a poor or broken guttering, condensation and lots more. The question arising here is what is the possibility of External Wall Insulation (EWI) preventing condensation? Not only is EWI a reliable way to reduce condensation-caused damp, but it’s also one of the major reasons property owners in solid wall homes consider thermally rendering or cladding their external walls.

Condensation arises as a result of warm moist internal air hitting a cold surface such as the steaming up of both windows and mirror when having a shower. What happens here is the condensation of the water vapour in the air from a gas to liquid in the process of touching the cold surface - one whose temperature is significantly reduced to reach the dew point. At the dew point, condensation is very rampant, and to tackle this issue you’ll have to heighten the wall temperature in order to convert the moisture to vapour and permit it to pass through the wall. And that’s exactly the job of an external wall insulation!

To get started you must ensure that the walls are clean and dry prior to fitting the external wall insulation. The month of May through to September when the weather tends to be dry and more stable are usually the best period to carry out the project. The external wall insulation will function just like a cosy blanket around the building. Ultimately, changing the feel and temperature of the inside of your home. As a result, the previously cold walls will no longer be cold which goes a long way to mitigate the effects of condensation. Furthermore, when an EWI is installed, the rooms of your home will automatically trap more thermal mass as the heat is saved in the walls’ fabric and released back when the temperature drops.

How much is plasterboard?

How Much Is Plasterboard?

Do you wish to install plasterboard in the nearest future? If yes, then you’d probably want to know the amount it’s going to cost. Here, we’ll give you a detailed plasterboarding prices breakdown to help you calculate an estimate for your project.

A plasterboarding project including the cost of both materials and labour with the use of a high quality panels is about £4 to £5 per panel. Therefore, if you wish to calculate on the basis of a standard room about 12x12ft would cost about £500 to £600. However, this price can fluctuate significantly depending on the professional as well as the quality of the materials you wish to incorporate in completing the project. We’d recommend that you hire the services of a professional with accreditation as he would provide you with a detailed quote with no hidden charges or costs. To give you a clearer idea, we’ve taken the time out to put together some estimated costs of employing the services of a seasoned professional plasterer to supply and plasterboard your home or office. Let’s take a look!

• A 6 x 12ft room with panels and plasterboard should have an average cost within the range of £250 to £400 and duration of one to two days.

• The individual cost of plasterboarding or drywalling a standard 12 x 12ft room should have an average cost within the range of £500 to £600 and duration of one to three days. These includes 60% for materials used (£330), 30% for tradespersons (£165) and the remaining 10% for waste removal (£55) to give a total cost of £550.

• A 12 x 24ft room with panels and plasterboard should have an average cost within the range of £1000 to £1200 and duration of three to six days.

what is rendering on a house?

Rendering is an external wall’s plastered finish which provides a smooth finish while also protecting the brickwork from the elements like rain, snow and the likes. The traditional rendering is normally applied in two or three coats which enables it to be more resistant to surface cracks. In modern times, the finishes are largely different from the grey pebble dash of post war housing. Today, we now have a plethora of specialist products to pick from such as through-coloured silicone renders as well as one coat renders. The types of renders include the following:

✓ Cement renders. These are the common option that are usually mixed on site and used in a number of applications, then painted when dried. There’s a need to paint this type of render regularly to keep them looking great.

✓ Polymer renders. These are pre mixed and mostly pre coloured (usually with through colouring).

✓ Through-coloured products. These rendered do not need to be painted as the pigment is already added in the manufacturing process to colour the whole render.

✓ Lime renders. These are superior to cement as they’re less likely to trap moisture in the brickwork and also more good looking. However, they’re generally more costly and more difficult to apply.

Overall, rendering on a house provides several benefits. Not only is it able to protect your brickwork against the elements like the rain and wind, but it can also make the building more efficient. Being fully aware that about 30 percent of the energy used in heating a home is lost via the external walls, making use of a product such as acrylic insulated render is a smart approach to improve your home’s energy efficiency without affecting your interior living space.

How long does it take to install insulation?

How long it takes to install insulation will depend on the size of your property. In general, loft and cavity wall insulation can be installed in a day or two. External wall insulation will usually take longer to install. The rep or installer will be able to advise you when quoting for the job how long this will be.

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