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23 Sep

Building work | General

Gretna - DG16

Enquiry from: Christine G

Start Date: Immediate

a door put in where there is a window

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06 Apr

Building work | General

Gretna - DG16

Enquiry from: Stephen J

Start Date: Immediate

Standard 45 degree apex roof trusses for a rear extension approx 3.5m x 4.2m with 3.5 being the width / span

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17 Aug

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Gretna - DG16

Enquiry from: Ian L

Start Date: Immediate

External wall insulation Lead External wall insulation Lead External wall insulation Lead

Loft insulation to be added to existing insulation

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11 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Gretna - DG16

Enquiry from: Stephen H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Quote for cavity wall insulation to an area of approx. 11metres x 2.75metres Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Are you in a conservation area: No How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Pro...

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04 Feb

Conversion | Garage

Gretna - DG16

Enquiry from: Michael K

Start Date: Immediate

Convert garage into sun room. There will be a bay window in the front of the room and most of the side will be glass (windows and patio door or folding doors). Also require a small extension to th...

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07 Nov

Insulation | External Wall

Carlisle - CA3

Enquiry from: Adrian D

Start Date: Immediate

External insulation and plastering

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06 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Carlisle - CA5

Enquiry from: Irene D

Start Date: Immediate

Insulate roof space and make entrance from cupboard leading to roof being insulated.

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11 Jun

Building work | Wall Rendering

Carlisle - CA5

Enquiry from: Chris H

Start Date: Immediate

a wall finish/repair to a weathered semi house front are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms how many walls are you l...

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19 Jan

Building work | General

Carlisle - CA4

Enquiry from: Pauline T

Start Date: Immediate

Remedial work to to repair field drains and level area previously used as a developers compound which now is prone to areas of standing water

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15 Jan

Building work | General

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: CAMILLA S

Start Date: Immediate

Hi Please can I have an email address to forward over some information about our revar bending service! Regards GCS FENCING LTD

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09 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Carlisle - CA6

Enquiry from: Adam D

Start Date: Immediate

We have two lofts and neither currently has any loft insulation so we need them both to be done asap please.

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06 Dec

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Carlisle - CA2

Enquiry from: RON W

Start Date: Immediate

loft insulation appx 30 mt sq

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07 Nov

Conversion | Garage

Carlisle - CA2

Enquiry from: Peter B

Start Date: Immediate

Half garage to storage/playroom. Remove up and over door and replace with double glazed window. Create entrance from house to garage. Insulate and electrical as needed.

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13 Sep

Building work | General

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Miu K

Start Date: Immediate

Good day, I consider to replace my roof . Originally it is covered with concrete tile. I consider to replace it with metal roof. Kindly please confirm that metal roof is allowed for residentia...

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07 Sep

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Lockerbie - DG11

Enquiry from: Laura G

Start Date: Immediate

Wall insulation and solar panel

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31 Jul

Building work | General

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Paul J

Start Date: Immediate

Price for Attic space roof trusses Span is 6150mm Hight is 1750mm I would need 10 of them for an internal size of 5500mm at 600 centres cheers Paul

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27 Jun

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Angela D

Start Date: Immediate

External wall insulation Lead External wall insulation Lead External wall insulation Lead External wall insulation Lead

Dormer bungalow insulation

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09 May

Building work | General

Annan - DG12

Enquiry from: Walter W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for building maintenance and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.mr lives in the annan area and would like a call to discuss options.see below...

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30 Apr

Building work | General

Carlisle - CA1

Enquiry from: Iftikar H

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an enquiry for building maintenance and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.mr lives in the carlisle area and would like a call to discuss options.see be...

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10 Feb

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Carlisle - CA5

Enquiry from: Archibald K

Start Date: Immediate

cavity wall insulation, for a 3 bedroomed brick dormer bungalow. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1970-2000 a...

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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 Gretna is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

how long does it take to pebble dash a house

Are you looking to pebble dash your house? This is a cool way to add a stunning new look to your home or property while also adding to its resale value should you wish to sell later on. The list of the benefits goes on, however one thing that most home and property owners would like to know before starting such a project is exactly how long it’ll take to complete it. If you’re also having similar thoughts, then you’ve come to the right place! In this post we’re going to give you an insight into the duration of pebble dashing a house. Let’s take a look!

First and foremost, just like any other home improvement project, the duration of a house pebble dashing project is affected by a number of variables. These variables include the size of your house, the company or contractor hired and lots more. In general, a house pebble dashing project should take within the range of 3 to 14 days depending on the size of your home. It should be noted that you’ll have to pay the workers on a daily basis. Most labourers will charge within the range of £140 to about £160 per labourer per day. And you should expect to have at least 2 labourers to work on your house’s pebble dashing project per day. On the other hand, the more labourer you have working on your project, the more you’re going to pay on a daily basis but this will also significantly reduce the time frame it’ll take to get the project over the line.

can i build a room in my garden?

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, you can build a room in your garden. In fact, if you want an additional space for a living room, dining room, games room, study room or perhaps you want something as cool as a pool house, then looking at your garden for a solution may just be the perfect answer to your need for an extra outdoor living space.

Outbuildings such as garden rooms do not usually require planning permission as they’re usually covered by the permitted development. As a result, making it even a lot more attractive to homeowners who would not like to pass through the stress involved or pay the money required to submit an application for planning permission. However, if you need your garden room to be covered by permitted development ( if it’s not a listed building or in a designated area), you must follow these guidelines:

✓ The garden room shouldn’t be in front of your home or property.

✓ The total area of your extensions, sheds and outbuildings ( which includes your garden room), must not go beyond 50 percent of the total land area surrounding your property.

✓ It must be a single storey that’s less than 3 metres high ( 4 metres for a dual pitched roof). And it must not go beyond 2.5 metres in height if the structure is within 2 metres of your boundary.

✓ The eaves must not go beyond 2.5 metres above ground level.

✓ It must not feature a balcony, veranda or any raised platform

✓ It must not be a self contained living accommodation.

The position of your garden room will be partly determined by the space available in your garden. If you need it to link it to your utilities then positioning it a bit close to your main house would be a cost effective choice unless you’re using off grid sources of power, heat as well as water.

how does cavity wall insulation work?

In recent times, more and more home and property owners are starting to come to terms with the large returns and little investment in cavity wall insulation provides. For a relatively little amount you can achieve a lot, from an increase in your home’s energy efficiency and reduction in heating bills to a huge boost in your property’s resale value and lots more. This makes you wonder how an ordinary insulation can help you achieve so much, right? Well, you’re definitely not alone! Several other potential investors are also eager to know exactly how the cavity wall insulation works to deliver all these juicy benefits. In this post, we’re going to go provide you with a detailed insight on how cavity wall insulation works. Let’s take a look!

 

Typically, cavity wall insulation works as acting as a shield which prevents the escape of heat from your home. It features a reflective surface which serves as a barrier to reflect heat from one side of the panel, effectively minimizing the amount of heat conduction that escapes through. This protection of your home from heat penetration comes with a couple of benefits with the obvious one being an incredible thermal efficiency. An insulated home or property is able to maintain a much more balanced temperature throughout the year – staying a lot cooler during the summer months and retain the heat generated during the winter months. However, a less talked about benefit is the fact that when an insulation is done during the construction of a house, the whole development phase can be completed a lot quicker. This is mainly because insulation offers total protection against weather conditions which enables internal trades to continue without the need to wait for brickwork or cladding to be completed.

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.

when do you need planning permission for a house extension?

If you’re planning on adding a house extension to your property, you’d probably be worried about whether or not your proposed extension would require a planing permission. Well, it may be relieving to know that not every house extension project would require a formal consent, and in fact, several extensions are covered by the permitted development rights. Not only can this save you a considerable amount of time especially at the project’s planning phase, but it’ll also save you money on the application fee. In the UK, single storey extensions to the house’s rear can be 3 metres deep for both semi detached houses and terraces or 8 metres deep for detached homes.

So how do you know when you’d require a planning permission for your home extension? Well, if your extension plan fits these criteria explained below, then your project is most likely going to be allowable as a permitted development.

• Extensions, which includes previous additions, must not go beyond half of the original house’s total surrounding land area.

• The main elevation, or side elevation where it fronts the highway, must not be extended forward.

• For single storeys, the rear additions must not extend more than the original house’s rear by more than 3 metres in both semi attached homes and terraces (4 metres for detached houses).

• Extensions to the side must be a single storey with a height not exceeding 4 metres and not going beyond 50% of the original house’s width.

• Extensions hat within 2 metres of a boundary should have a eaves height not more than 3 metres.

• Multi storey addition must not extend beyond the original house’s rear wall by a maximum of 3 metres or 7 metres of the boundary opposite the rear wall.

• Permitted development rights do not apply in listed buildings or designated areas.

how to insulate a loft roof?

Insulating your loft roof comes with a wide range of benefits. Not only do you get to maintain a comfortable temperature in your house for longer, but you’ll also get to cut down on your heating bills. If you wish to insulate your loft roof, you’ve come to the right place! This process can be very tedious and time consuming especially if you don’t what you’re doing or lack the required confidence to pull it off. It’s advisable to hire the services of a reputable professional who can guarantee the best results for help and also save you some time and money that can come from potentially costly errors.

 

Before you start rolling out, you’d have to make sure that all cracks, gaps and holes in the ceiling are filled with either a standard filler or decorators caulk. You can also clean between between the gaps in the joists thoroughly. And finally, check for hazards that can cause you problems before getting stated.

  • Remember to leave ventilation gaps as you start from the eaves. Then work towards the loft’s centre, starting from the point furthest from the hatch.
  • Lay the first layer between the joists which should be 100 mm and then the subsequent layer should be 170 mm to make it up to the recommended 270 mm.
  • Carry the electric cables above the insulation and work around visible light fittings.
  • Cut the roll in the centre of the floor when rolling out from the eaves on both sides with the help of a craft knife. Ensure that there are no gaps between the insulation and the joists’ edges.
  • Lag pipes as you go in order to prevent walking over the insulation to get back to them.
  • Ensure that the loft is totally insulated
  • Insulate the hatch.
Does cavity wall insulation lead to damp problems?

Insulating a cavity wall should not affect the damp proofing of the wall. All insulation approved for use in cavity walls has been tested to ensure that it does not allow damp to pass through the wall. Some walls which receive a lot of wind driven rain are unsuitable for cavity wall insulation.

What kinds of loft conversion are there?

There’s a huge range of different types of loft conversions. The most common are dormer and skylight or Velux conversions. There are also hip to gable and mansard conversions. The type of loft conversion that’s most suitable for your property will depend on the style of roof and the size of your loft.

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