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Our friendly team can help explain our insulation systems for either your conservatory roof or main property roof. We ...
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Expert Home Improvements

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We specialise in driveways and roofing. We are based in Exeter and Plymouth all the work is done to a very high standard a...
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The Fascia Division

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The Fascia Division are specialist installers of fascias, soffits, guttering and cladding. Our experienced installers a...
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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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17 Jun

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Dorchester - DT1

Enquiry from: Penny M

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Fitted wardrobes to 2 bedrooms and a fitted bookcase in lounge

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15 Apr

Building work | Wall Rendering

Dorchester - DT2

Enquiry from: Sylvia D

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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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21 Jan

Building work | General

Dorchester - DT2

Enquiry from: Richard M

Start Date: Less than one month

repair of stone garden wall are you the property owner: owner of the property what type of work do you need to have done: other do you have the materials you need in order for the job required to be d...

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30 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Dorchester - DT1

Enquiry from: RICHARD L

Start Date: Immediate

Additional roll type loft insulation to augment / replace that installed when we purchased the property new in 1998. We do have part boarded areas used for access / storage which will require either r...

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09 Oct

Conversion | Loft

Dorchester - DT1

Enquiry from: Kevin K

Start Date: Immediate

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shell conversion of loft in a bungalow with a hipped roof. 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 ...

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08 Sep

Building work | General

Dorchester - DT1

Enquiry from: Rebecca W

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managing a property in *** which needs painting, kitchen appliances installed, locks changed and a bit more. i need someone to meet on site possibly thursday 15th september to show the property and r...

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05 May

Building Work | Porch

Dorchester - DT2

Enquiry from: David A

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Call back anytime. New build or replacement: Replacement Quote requested on a porch, in PVCu, to be supplied and fitted.

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17 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Dorchester - DT1

Enquiry from: Kevin K

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loft conversion to detached bungalow with hipped roof. head height at centre or loft is 2.2m are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what are you looking to convert t...

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15 Mar

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Dorchester - DT1

Enquiry from: Paul S

Start Date: Immediate

200mm of loft insulation added to the existing insulation. the loft is 6m x 9m. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you cur...

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11 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Dorchester - DT1

Enquiry from: Ann B

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loft insulation. maybe flooring as well are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insulationn: no age of ...

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20 Dec

Conversion | Loft

Dorchester - DT2

Enquiry from: Michael P

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We currently have a bungalow with hip end roof. We are looking for hip to gable conversion as a minimum; however while we are at it we could consider raising the external walls 1/2 a story. Looking fo...

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08 Sep

Building work | General

Dorchester - DT1

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customer has a general building project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for building maintenance. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a builder.confirmed...

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27 Aug

Building work | General

Dorchester - DT2

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mrs requested quotes for building maintenance from a builder around dorchester. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information ...

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20 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Dorchester - DT1

Enquiry from: Rob C

Start Date: Immediate

loft conversion to create bedroom and ensuite are you the property owner: owner of the property what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you looking to have stairs: yes do you req...

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23 Mar

Building Work | Porch

Dorchester - DT2

Enquiry from: Julie P

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call anytime. new build or replacement: new build quote requested on a porch, in pvcu, to be supplied and fitted. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning permission:...

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16 Mar

Building work | General

Dorchester - DT1

Enquiry from: Liz d

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6x8 glass greenhouse, rear garden. Thank you

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08 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Dorchester - DT2

Enquiry from: Judy M

Start Date: Immediate

looking to improve the insulation of our home with cavity wall insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: 19...

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07 Nov

Conversion | Loft

Dorchester - DT2

Enquiry from: Marian S

Start Date: Immediate

a lift the roof conversion to make bungalow with homers into house. planning permission granted are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what are you looking to conv...

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27 Aug

House Extensions | Single Storey

Dorchester - DT1

Enquiry from: Christian P

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Single storey rear extension to 1920's house. area approx 3.6m x 2.6m with a sloped roof and skylight. Patio doors opening to garden. Internal finish bare brick and overlaid industrial style electrica...

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13 Jul

House Extensions | Single Storey

Dorchester - DT2

Enquiry from: Rory F

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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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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 Dorchester is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

how to pebble dash a wall?

Pebble dash is an effective way to tune up your house or property as it can go a long way to enhance its curb appeal while also add to its resale value if you should decide to sell later on. Although, it’s highly recommended to leave this task for a reputable specialist, it’s also something that can be done as a DIY task. It must be states that this is a pretty difficult job and even more so if you haven’t attempted it before. In this post we’re going to take you through the processes involved in pebble dashing a wall. Let’s take a look!

  • Mix up water with the lime strictly following the manufacturer’s instructions. Once done, leave it covered up to hydrate for at least 24 hours.
  • Take one part of the slaked lime and mix it up with cement and six parts sand. This is to give the base mixture required to spread onto the surface.
  • Use a trowel to apply the mixture onto the wall. Ensure that the trowel is level and use the edges to make a flat and smooth layer of the mixture on the surface as a base layer. Allow the base layer to dry for up to an hour. Then, rake the surface using a notched trowel and allow to dry for a minimum of 24 hours.
  • Rinse and drain your pebbles. Then, set them under the wall you’re pebble dashing.
  • Take the top coat of five parts sand and mix with one part cement and one part slaked lime. Use a trowel to apply this mixture over the base layer and smoothen it with the trowel to create a flat and even top layer.
  • Spread a plastic sheet beneath the wall you’re pebble dashing to capture any loose pebbles as they fall.
  • Grab the bucket of pebbles below the wall and scoop some of the pebbles up using a scoop or trowel. Some will stick and some will fall into the plastic sheet already placed below. Continue throwing the pebble dash until the surface is completely and evenly covered with pebbles.
  • Lightly press and fit the pebbles on each section into the wall and leave for at least 24 hours to dry.

do i need planning permission for a loft room?

Do I Need Planning Permission For A Loft Room?

The answer to this question is maybe. Generally, loft rooms are covered under “Permitted Development which means you won’t need to apply for a planning permission to build a loft room. This is like an advance planning permission provided by local authorities to allow some particular building works to be done such as loft conversions, rear extensions and more. When you’re covered by a “Permitted Development, you’re given the free range to oversee your home’s development without much interference from the regulations or the council. However, for permitted development to apply, there are some specific criteria that must be met. Therefore, if your loft room does not meet the following requirements given below, then you must complete a planning application before proceeding.

• In a terraced house, the converted loft space must not be more than 40 cubic metres.

• In a detached building or semi detached house, the converted loft space must not be more than 50 cubic metres.

• The existing roof slope at the front of the house must cover the extension made.

• The extension should not increase the height of the roof in any way.

• Verandas, balconies and any other structures of this nature must not be included in the extension’s plan.

• The side facing window openings should be at a minimum of 1.7 metres above the ground. The windows must be obscured as well.

• The roof extension should be set back as far as practically possible. It should be at a minimum of 20cm from the current eaves.

• The roof extension should not overhang the house’s roof or it’s wall.

• The materials to be incorporated must be the same or at least similar to what you already have on the house’s exterior.

How much do bricklayers charge?

Do you want your house to be built using brick? Or perhaps you just require the professional services of a bricklayer. Regardless of your bricklaying needs, the cost charged depends on each job as every job is unique. Bricklayers generally look at each task individually and charges based on the complexity of each. We’ve put together this guide to give you an idea of the costs charged by bricklayers. Let’s have a look!

Generally, bricklayers charge either based on a daily rate or a fixed price for a particular amount of bricks ( usually a thousand bricks or 10 - 12 metres square). On the average, an experienced bricklayer can charge within a range of £150 to £200 daily rate and if a labour is needed for the job, an additional £60 to £100 may be included to get the job completed in a quick and fast manner. If the quoting is done based on the number of bricks to be incorporated, then a thousand bricks will be quoted in between £350 to £450 which should be completed in a couple of days.

You should however take note that most times, the bricklayer’s cost will depend on the amount of work involved in the project. As a result, a more tedious and challenging project will most definitely cost more than a simpler one. Examples of some difficult projects that’s likely to cost more are hard to reach areas, difficult sites as well as second storeys which are considered to be more challenging than single storey buildings. What’s more? The complexity of the project is also a great cost factor. While some projects are basically direct and straightforward, others involve curves and more complex designs which will ultimately make the cost jump up.

How to put up plasterboard?

How To Put Up Plasterboard

Putting up a plasterboard is a vital process when it comes to home renovations. However as daunting as it may seem, with a good guide and regular practice you can master the skill within a small period of time. If you lack proper training and experience, we’d recommend you hire a seasoned professional plasterer for help so as to get the best result and also avoid additional costs due to possible damages.

Putting up plasterboard is way quicker than wet plastering and also significantly reduces the drying time that can slow down your renovation plans. With a plasterboard, you can delve straight into the decorating stage and achieve a smooth finish. Below are the steps required to put up a plasterboard.

• The first step is cutting the plasterboard to shape which be one of the most challenging parts of the process. This is because you’ll need to fit the board around things such as plug sockets and window sills. As a result, this involves cutting complex shapes rather than just a simple straight line. To get this done, simply mark out the cut required with the use of a tape measure, combination square and spirit level for a better precision. Once done, you can then use a plasterboard pad saw to cut along the marked spots.

• After you made the required cuts, the next step is putting up the plasterboard. And depending on where the boards are going to be put, this could be a very challenging task. If you’re going to put the boards on the ceiling or somewhere very high up, you’d probably need an extra pair of hands for help. To get this done, use the appropriate screws to secure the boards in place if you’re installing them directly on studs. However, if you’d be fixing them onto bricks or blocks, a drywall adhesive is your best bet.

how to repair a paved driveway?

Generally, a paved driveway is always subjected to regular usage and yours isn’t likely to be an exception, otherwise you won’t be here. Regular usage automatically necessitates regular maintenance of the driveway in order to extend its lifespan, make your property safer and add more value to it. This maintenance will involve a frequent inspection of the paved driveway so as to identify and repair divots, cracks as well as rutting. Paved driveways usually have a lifespan ranging between 15 to 20 years, but this can only be guaranteed when backed by regular maintenance activities. Failure to provide your paved driveway with a regular maintenance will lead to a rapid deterioration within just a couple of years after installation.

The issues commonly faced by paved driveways is usually different based on several factors such as the weather, your location, your property’s sub base as well as some other elements. The ability to identify the problems and solve or repair them on time is key to success while it’s also save you some time and money. In this article we’re going to look at how to go about do-it-yourself tasks that involves minor cracks. More intense damages are advised to be handled only by professionals.

✓ Prepare the area. Clear the debris, weed the plants or vegetation (if any).

✓ Use a strong spray from a garden hose to wash clean the cracks

✓ In the event whereby the crack is deep, simply fill it until it reach about a quarter inch of the surface with sand.

✓ Tamp down the sand to make it more compact.

✓ Apply a patching compound to the surface of the cracked paved driveway.

✓ Leave it for some time to cure.

✓ Once cured, you can then apply your sealant.

Do I need planning permission for external wall insulation?

If you want to install an external wall, it is only wise to consider whether or not a planning permission is required in order to avoid a hefty fine. In a great kudos to the government and a welcome relief to home and property owners, the installation of external wall insulation is seen as an “improvement to the house and not an “extension or an “enlargement. Ultimately, this implies that external wall insulation fitting is to be done under permitted development and a planning application may not be required. However, like many other regulations, there are also exceptions to this rule and the main one is if the activity changes the appearance of your property. Properties such as a listed building having tighter regulations may pose some issues. As a result, we’d advise you to consult your local authority to ensure that there’s no fast rule to this topic before commencement of the external wall insulation project.

At the moment, according to the Government Building Regulations, the surface of the entire wall is to be improved to existing standards if the area to be insulated exceeds 25 percent of the wall. In normal situations this is usually the typical case, however to prevent avoidable fines and other possible punishments, it is always best to reach to your local authority and check out the rules guiding external wall insulation in your constituency. Furthermore, since external wall insulation is not a task that’s recommended to be done by yourself, you can also ask the professional external wall insulation fitting company for the applying rules before proceeding. As a good professional, the company should have a better knowledge of the rules and regulation guiding its activities.

how much to renovate a house?

When it comes to house renovation costs, nothing is certain. As a rule of thumb, you should always expect the unexpected. Unforeseen circumstances (mostly unfavourable) can crop up from anywhere, at any time, greatly affecting the cost of the project. However, if you’ve completed proper planning and done your due diligence on your property before commencement, there’s absolutely no reason why you can’t put the works on budget.

The cost of a house renovation project depends on a lot of variables. These variables include the type of property you’re undertaking as well as the amount and complexity of the entire project. What’s more? Whether you decide to do some of the work yourself or wish to hire quality tradespeople to cover the entire project will also tell on the cost of the home renovation.

In the event whereby you wish to completely gut your property and begin from square one, here are some of the cost you’re most likely going to incur:

✓ Planning applications and building controls

✓ Architect’s design and specifications

✓ Contractors and build costs

✓ Snags as well as unforeseen problems

What will be the biggest cost, which will be determined by the amount of work you need done, is most likely going to be the structural and building work, which can reach up to tens of thousands of pounds.

Asides from material and labour, the administrative costs is another important cost you’ll need to factor in. The first thing here is usually insurance, this is because all regular building insurance policies does not cover large scale renovation projects. So if what you’re planning is a huge structural change to your property, then it’s more likely that it won’t be covered by your buildings insurance policy. In this event, you’ll have to take out a specialist renovation insurance.

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.

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