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28 Aug

Building work | Sound Proofing

Dalbeattie - DG5

Enquiry from: Gordon W

Start Date: Immediate

Need EPC for post PV install.

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18 Jun

Building work | Sound Proofing

Dalbeattie - DG5

Enquiry from: Scott C

Start Date: Immediate

updated epc for 5 bedroom house please are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached

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08 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Dalbeattie - DG5

Enquiry from: David W

Start Date: Immediate

Blown loft insulation and cavity wall 8nsulation

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19 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Dalbeattie - DG5

Enquiry from: David W

Start Date: Immediate

Need new extensions to existing solid walled house to have cavity wall insulation

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04 Sep

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Dalbeattie - DG5

Enquiry from: John K

Start Date: Immediate

Cavity wall insulation for 4-bed detached house built in 1951 Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Property Age: 1930-70 Are you...

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21 Aug

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Dalbeattie - DG5

Enquiry from: Gilbert S

Start Date: Immediate

Loft insulation

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30 Jun

Conversion | Loft

Dalbeattie - DG5

Enquiry from: Deborah W

Start Date: Immediate

Attic/ loft to be made into habitable extra bedroom for occasional use by grandchildren

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25 Feb

Building work | General

Dalbeattie - DG5

Enquiry from: Andrew R

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Anhydrite screed L=12m,w=9m,d=65mm

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08 Jun

New Build | Residential

Dalbeattie - DG5

Enquiry from: James B

Start Date: Immediate

We are looking for quotes for a new build 1.5 story house, we have planning and building regs passed and are ready to start ASAP Call To Appoint

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08 Nov

New Build | Barn Conversion

Kirkcudbright - DG6

Enquiry from: Stephen L

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I need a barn converting

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26 Sep

Building work | General

Dumfries - DG1

Enquiry from: Stephen J

Start Date: Immediate

Estimate for roof trusses to cover extension circa 4m x 4m (external) Standard and alternative semi vaulted.

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11 Sep

Insulation | External Wall

Dumfries - DG2

Enquiry from: Graeme S

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Insulation and possible re-roof of our W-12ft by L-15 ft conservatory. Normal pitch on roof. Thank you.

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13 Sep

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Dumfries - DG1

Enquiry from: Gordon C

Start Date: Immediate

looking for costs of lost insulation, we have a number of large listed buildings covering a floor area of 10000m2 are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: commercial how many ...

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13 Aug

House Extensions

Dumfries - DG1

Enquiry from: David L

Start Date: Immediate

looking for a substantial garage shed space for tools etc and workshop are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached

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31 Jul

Building work | General

Kirkcudbright - DG6

Enquiry from: Nigel M

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Existing cottage and new extension roof trusses

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17 May

Building work | General

Dumfries - DG1

Enquiry from: Shelley J

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i am interested in having a borehole put in to supply water to my recently deceased father's 1 bedroom cottage & to supply the joining 2 bedroom cottage which belongs to my uncle. if you could estimat...

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17 Apr

Building work | General

Castle Douglas - DG7

Enquiry from: Richard C

Start Date: Immediate

10 x raised tie roof trusses at 600mm centres Span is 4300mm Roof pitch 40 degrees Raised tie to be 750mm above ceiling height Slate covered and sarking boards.

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14 Dec

Insulation | CERO Free

Kirkcudbright - DG6

Enquiry from: Peter D

Start Date: Immediate

Cavity wall insulation and advice about condensation

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14 Nov

Building work | Wall Cladding

Dumfries - DG2

Enquiry from: David G

Start Date: Immediate

steel framed walls and ceiling for a barn conversion required. building warrant recently obtained and plans available. electrics, plumbing, uf heating and solar enquiries in progress. thank you are y...

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31 Oct

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Kirkcudbright - DG6

Enquiry from: Tom T

Start Date: Immediate

Fitted wardrobe in bedroom. Glazed doors need replacing, or rebuilding in a different style

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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 Dalbeattie is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

Can an extension add value to my home?

Yes. Most extensions will add substantial value to your home, and you may find that the extension adds more value than it cost. However, it’s important to be sure that the home remains balanced. Extending your garage and leaving your property with no parking spaces, for example, may impact your ability to sell.

how does loft insulation work?

A lot of an uninsulated property’s heat is lost through the roof and that’s even more alarming, when you realize this figure is up to a quarter of the total heat of the house. Hence, the tremendous importance of preventing this heat loss through loft insulation which will go a long way to help you against spending unnecessary thousands of pounds on heating bill as well as energy loss.

 

Loft insulation is an effective method to achieve the desired result, however the question is, how exactly does it work? Well, it’s time to find out!

 

Using either a fireplace or central heating to heat up your home, a large quantity of that heat would be lost through the roof of your home. Generally, heat rises and when it does, there’s simply no way to prevent it - it’s just science. Escaping by both the conduction and convection methods via your roof, the heat escaping through your ceiling, into the loft space and out into the open air outside can only be significantly reduced by laying loft insulation.

 

Generally, the added layer of insulation works by trapping the heat inside the room below the loft so as to enable the air within your house to stay warmer for longer. What’s more? The layer of insulation also keeps cold air from the outside from entering your home. As a result, you don’t have to heat your home as much in order to achieve the same temperature for each individual room. Over time, just by doing this you can potentially save hundreds pounds. Getting it installed in your home may actually seem a bit expensive at first, but it’s something that’ll eventually pay off.

how much does a two storey house extension cost?

If you’re considering adding a two storey house extension, then setting a budget for this project would be a great way to get started. Similar to a rear extension, a two storey extension usually leaves the rest of the building needing some work and, due to its size, this may imply the re-development of the entire house - which is why they can be very costly. Some of the other influencing factors that can have big impact on a two storey house extension cost includes: your location, the size of the build, complexity of the design ( anything beyond the standard build will normally require more expertise and time), the glazing to be incorporated ( the more the glass used in the project, the more the material cost), as well as the team used.

Generally, when it comes to extensions, the major part of the expenses will be made on the build of the project. This is because it doesn’t only cover the material cost but also the contractor’s overhead as well as the daily rates. At this stage, the extension prices can be determined by the standard of the work that’s being done.

For a fairly average room size of about 18 square metre, the two storey extension should cost within the range of £2,500 to £3,000 per square metre - with the range being determined by the finishes incorporated. Therefore, a two storey extension of about 18 square metre should cost within the range of £45,000 to £55,000. However, this is with the assumption that there are standard window sizes, bathroom suits are modest, and without any need for any purpose joinery or glazing. If you wish to include all these extra features you’ll also have to pay more to make the total cost between £70,000 to £80,000.

Will my garage conversion cause disruption to the rest of the house?

It shouldn’t do. Most companies will do all the interior work first, and the last job to do will be creating the opening from the house to the conversion. A reputable company will make sure they cause as little disruption as possible during this time.

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.

Why has my driveway sunk?

Driveways usually sink because they haven’t been laid properly. They may not have been dug deep enough, or the installer might not have used the right materials. This will need to be corrected at the earliest opportunity, although in extreme cases, the driveway may need to be completly be relaid.

Is external wall insulation safe?

With the numerous benefits that comes with the installation of an external wall insulation in a building, it’s also important to find out whether it’s also safe before proceeding to fit one in your home. Firstly, to ensure that external wall insulation systems are safe, they must be BBA approved, which means they’ve been subjected to a thorough testing by the British Board of Agrement and therefore, suitable for use in UK homes.

Given the fact that cladding materials have recently generated a lot of debate and negative press about how reliable some particular materials are, questions are being asked of the safety and reliability of external wall insulation. However we must clarify that, although external wall insulation can be classified under cladding, it is very different to rainscreen cladding - which caused the Grenfell fire tragedy.

External wall insulation is completely safe. However, when it comes to fire, the safety of your system depends largely on the insulation type in question. The safest type of insulation you can have installed is the Rockwool insulation boards which are rated as Euroclass A1 non-combustible. The board is specially designed in such a way that it contains fire - preventing it from reaching the other areas of the building. They also do not produce harmful emission or smoke when impacted by fire.

Meanwhile, the Wood Fibre, is also a great insulation which is known to char and not burn. Contrary to many beliefs, it actually burns slowly creating this charring effect which produces an oxygen barrier that helps reduce the spread of fire.

To make your system safer, you can also make use of Fibreglass Mesh for reinforcement. It helps to improve the strength of the tensile which promotes the security of the boards attached to the wall.

how much to render a 3 bed house?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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