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11 Jan

New Build | Residential

Langholm - DG13

Enquiry from: Carolyn G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Hi, we have 2 cottages to renovate near Oykel Bridge. Do you cover this area please? I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you Carolyn Time scale: 1-3 months Please call to appoint

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10 Jun

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Langholm - DG13

Enquiry from: Sarah C

Start Date: Immediate

Cavitywall insulation and loft insulation

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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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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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07 Sep

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Lockerbie - DG11

Enquiry from: Laura G

Start Date: Immediate

Wall insulation and solar panel

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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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30 Jul

Insulation | External Wall

Carlisle - CA6

Enquiry from: Anthony B

Start Date: Immediate

external wall insulation

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24 Jun

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Lockerbie - DG11

Enquiry from: Edward R

Start Date: Immediate

loft roof insulation bungalow type house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 do you currently have loft insulationn: yes do you re...

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27 Sep

Insulation | External Wall

Carlisle - CA6

Enquiry from: Anthony B

Start Date: Immediate

we require external wall insulation we have a solid wall construction and it is brick finish in part and render can you give me a quote for doing the complete job please. do you do any of the work wit...

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20 Sep

Insulation | External Wall

Carlisle - CA6

Enquiry from: Anthony B

Start Date: Immediate

I NEED A QUOTE FOR EXTERNAL INSULATION BOARDS AND RENDER FINISH

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18 May

Building work | General

Carlisle - CA6

Enquiry from: Nick P

Start Date: Immediate

Pebble dashing exterior walls

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11 Mar

Insulation | External Wall

Carlisle - CA6

Enquiry from: Donald R

Start Date: Immediate

roof insulation of existing roof

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23 Nov

Insulation | External Wall

Carlisle - CA6

Enquiry from: Denise E

Start Date: Immediate

12x9 conservatory insulation

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05 Sep

Building work | Wall Rendering

Lockerbie - DG11

Enquiry from: Mark W

Start Date: Immediate

i have just purchased a property in ecclefechan and am requiring a quote to redo the render on the outside. the address is 3 howrigg, hall road, ecclefechan, ***. i haven’t got the keys yet but can...

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06 Aug

Building work | General

Carlisle - CA6

Enquiry from: KENNETH D

Start Date: Immediate

we live in in a park home in blackford on the longtown road we need the outside of the home cleaned and the gutters cleaned out, possibly a bit of gardening i have been doing this ihave been a gardene...

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18 Feb

Building work | Sound Proofing

Lockerbie - DG11

Enquiry from: Deanne F

Start Date: Immediate

New gas central heating system including pipework, boiler and radiators. Quotes please along with how long the work would take.

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03 Oct

Building work | General

Carlisle - CA6

Enquiry from: Margaret P

Start Date: Immediate

Roof trusses for 90sq.m extension, part garage - design, supply & deliver - quote, please. You phoned me and said you'd email me so that I could send you plans but you never emailed me. Time scale: I...

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02 Jul

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Lockerbie - DG11

Enquiry from: Colin A

Start Date: Immediate

Cavity & roof insulation

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31 May

Conversion | Loft

Lockerbie - DG11

Enquiry from: John M

Start Date: Immediate

loft conversion have plans and building control max budget £14000

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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 Langholm is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

how much value does a loft conversion add?

When its impossible to build out and create more space sideways, why can’t you look upwards? As more and more homeowners in the UK are carrying out their loft conversion project, one question that keeps popping up is the amount of value the loft conversion can add to their homes. However, this is a question that is impossible to provide a single and precise answer to. This is because the value that’ll be generated by a loft conversion is largely dependent on a wide range of influencing factors. To give you a vague idea of the loft conversion value to a property, we’ve put forward a research carried out by industry experts so you can know what you’re in for.

Nationwide carried out a research which shows clearly that a loft conversion including an additional bedroom as part of the building plan will increase a house’s value by up to 21 percent. Since the number of rooms a house has is one of the main metrics for house valuations, loft conversion comes in pretty handy as it’s a great and easy way to convert your house from a 4 bedroom house to a 5 bedroom house prior to sale.

Apart from the financial value aspect, loft conversion also adds more value to your lifestyle which is very unlike nearly other financial investments you can make. More space in your house automatically means more storage or a new room as you wish. A new room can be for a growing family or probably to serve as a guest room. It can also be used as a study space or even an office especially with the rapidly growing rate of people working from home. With loft conversion, the possibilities in terms of value are simply endless!

how much is loft insulation?

More often than not, several homeowners fail to realize there’s so much value sitting right under their roof - the loft. When a loft is insulated, there are so many juicy benefits that can be derived. It can go a long way to save increase you energy savings and several more functions. Therefore, if you really wish to maximize the space under your home’s roof, you’d have to considering insulating it. So how much would it cost to have your loft insulated? Here, you’ll discover the cost of insulating your lofts so you that you can set a budget and start to plan.

 

The cost of insulating a loft is actually affordable for several individuals, however, this depends on a wide range of factors such as the size of the house as well as the type of insulation being installed. One significant factor is the insulating material that you choose to install. If done properly, you’d be able to prevent heat from escaping through the roof of the house which helps improve energy efficiency and ultimately, save you some money on heating bills.

 

If you’d prefer to make it a DIY project and you go for a blanket insulation it costs about £5 per m2. therefore, this will cost within the range of £100 to about £150 for a small home.

 

For a professional service, you’ll be provided with a quote for both the materials and labour. The amount will be based on the number of insulation required, the company hired, your location as well as the method selected. The price to purchase and install blanket insulation  would be between the range of £300 to £400 depending on the size of your home.

how to tile a porch roof?

Tiling a porch roof is a very important but laborious and difficult task. A project of this magnitude will require a large investment in planning and preparation way before the actual installation process takes place. It can be a brand new porch roofing tile or a replacement of the existing one, either way it’s crucial to get the right technique. If you lack proper training or experience in this field, we’d recommend you hire the services of a reliable professional probably within your local area to guarantee the best results and to save yourself some time and money. This guide will give you a good insight into the porch roof tiling process. Let’s have a look!

• With the crown looking upwards, put the first tile on the batten and centre the tile from side to side.

• Hammer a 10d nail at the base of the tile and into the batten (make sure not to overdrive the nail).

• To provide a much needed support, apply a little mortar under the first tile.

• Identify the inner end of the first tile and place another tile on top. Take a measurement from the outer end and adjust the end of the second tile to fit.

• Just like you’ve done with the first tile, nail the second tile into the batten.

• Position two tiles at the both ends of the ridge and proceed with the installation just as you’ve done with the previous tiles.

• Take a measurement of the distance across the ridge from the first tile’s outer end. Once done, you can then calculate the number of tiles required by subtracting 16 inches from your measurement and divide the answer by 8.

• Beginning at the second tile on one end of the ridge, install the half the number of ridge tiles towards the centre of the ridge. Now install the remaining tiles working from the opposite end to the ridge’s centre. At the centre of ridge should be a key tile with mortar.

What types of extension are there?

There are many different types of extension. For example, you could install an orangery, flat or pitched roof extension, over-structure extension, single or double storey extension or a glass box extension. Which one of these is most suitable will depend on your existing property.

how to build a porch?

A front porch is a glorious addition that would be a blessing to have in any home. It gives you a good floor space to enjoy your neighbourhood as well as your surroundings in the cool atmosphere of the outside living space. The question however is, how do you build a porch? Constructing the structure can be a very challenging task but with proper guidance and lots of practice, you can also be a skilled porch builder. To protect your investment, it’s advisable to hire the services of a professional for help with your porch especially if you lack proper training and experience. This way, you’ll get to save time and money. This guide is prepared to give you some insight into the porch building process.

lAssess Your Location

• Consider the location before proceeding with the project. It’s essential to select a location that’ll reduce the sunlight coming in.

lPlan The Materials Required For Your Porch

• You’ll have to decide the type of porch you’ll be going for. For example, your porch can be built out of wood, composite decking or if it’s going to utilize some stone flooring, brick or even tile.

lBuild Your Porch Foundation

• Dig the foundations deep to ensure stability while also putting in mind any pipework or cabling

• Fit a damp proof course

• Add the subfloor - this can be concrete or timber

lStart To Lay The Brick And Floor

• Lay the bricks evenly up to the DPC level

• Lay the floor

• Add the flooring protection

• Once done, you can lay the bricks to the window level

• You can fit in a window sill if required before proceeding the brick and block work until it reaches the roof timber’s height

• Fit the linter when you get to the top of where the window will reach.

lConstruct The Roof

• Build a timber framework

• Fit a breathable roof membrane

• Install the roof battens and lay the roof tiles.

• Add gutters

How much does a builder cost?

With the prices of buying a house skyrocketing, many of us are tempted to building our own house. This is sometimes an excellent choice, but you will first need to understand the costs of building a house from scratch. As per a general estimate, the cost of self-build ranges between £300 per m2 to £3,000 per m2.

As you can see, this is quite a variation in price from lowest to highest. Location is a prime factor in determining the costs. Building a house in London and the South is more expensive compared to other regions. Aside from location, several other factors make up the price.

Self-manage with subcontractors

You hire professionals directly like builders and carpenters. You also buy all the materials yourself allowing you to get the best prices.

Hiring a main contractor with other subcontractors

You will first need a main contractor who will help to create the watertight structure for your house. For the rest of the work, try hiring out subcontractors. Make sure that you buy all the materials yourself to get the best price.

External cladding materials

If you are looking to install other external material other than brick, you will also need to factor in the cost for the same.

Here are some example prices:

• Render on blockwork costs around £25 per m²

• Timber cladding is around £25 per m²

• Hand¬made all-weather tiling costs around £54 per m²

• Rubble walling or flint is around £90 per m²

• Reconstituted stone costs about £48 per m²

• Natural stone is about £75 per m²

Make sure to include these costs when coming up with the estimate.

Roofing materials

Non-standard roofing materials tend to add more to the cost and therefore you will also need to account in for this factor.

Here are some examples:

Welsh slate – £60 per m²

Second-hand slates – £35 per m²

Handmade clay tiles – £65 per m²

Reed thatch – £80/m²

If you choose to add any unique material to your roofing, be sure that you remember to factor in its cost.

how deep do footings need to be for a porch?

No matter how big or small a building is, it can only be as good as it’s foundation - and that’s a fact! It all starts from the footing and when it isn’t deep enough, unlike badly installed gutters or gapped hardwood flooring, can make the whole building collapse to the ground. Just like any code recommendations, the depth of the footings of your porch is a parameter that must be complied with and adjusted to suit your local code requirements.

As a rule of thumb, you should always dig below the frost line when excavating your footings. At this depth level, the moisture present in the soil will be frozen. Ultimately, this will help the ground to act as a barrier to insulate the soil below the footing from freezing during the cold months. As a result, in regions where the weather is almost always very cold the depth of your footings is expected to be at least 48 inches. But in areas featuring a warm climate, you may be allowed to install your footings on grade.

In addition, it’s compulsory that your footings must be installed at a minimum depth of 12 inches below unsettled soil. However, if you’re constructing the structure into a steep hill’s side or by the side of a retaining wall, it’s required that you maintain the least distance to grade both vertically and laterally. In the event whereby you need to achieve a good lateral barrier, you’ll need to have your foundation dug a lot deeper compared to if it’s on a flat surface. For a more accurate and updated information, you can consult your local building inspection department to get familiar with the requirements in your area.

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.

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