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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

what is a garage conversion?

What is your garage being used for? If your answer is anything besides your vehicle, you’re in the majority in the UK. In the country, according to a research by Admiralty Loans, several home and property owners now use their garage as dumping ground for all sorts of stuffs asides a car. Ultimately, this gives rise to garage conversions as the more or less underutilized space can be converted into a living space which can be more beneficial while also adding more value to the property.

A garage conversion is a fast and relatively affordable route to adding more floor space within your home. It’s basically the act of changing your garage into something other than a storage or a place in which you can park your car. This can be anything from a bedroom to a playroom and anything in between. It’s a great way to provide extra space to allow your family to spread out and have more privacy while still within the walls of your home.

A garage conversion project is a huge one which mostly does not require a planning application so far the conversion is internal. However if you’re planning to increase the garage’s size or change the exterior of your home, or convert your garage into a separate room, then you may require a planning permission before getting started. It’s always wise to consult your local authority before carrying out any work to be on the safer side.

A project of garage conversion’s magnitude is better left to a reliable professional who have the experience when it comes to dealing with building regulations and more. This way, you’d also get to save yourself some headaches and some extra cash which may result from possible costly errors.

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.

Can cladding help with a damp problem?

External cladding will have an impact on a damp problem. However, it’s important that cladding is the last part of a damp treatment, as installing cladding over a damp wall will make the problem worse. Do not cut corners or try to remedy a problem with the cheapest solution, a damp proof course may need to be put in place before cladding.

how much do bespoke fitted wardrobes cost?

Getting the opportunity to fit your very own bespoke wardrobe in your home is a really exciting prospect. However, when planning to install customizable fitted wardrobe, one factor that turns off most home and property owners is the belief that the bespoke solution is actually a very expensive one. But the fact, in reality, is that so far you’re prepared for any associated costs bespoke fitted wardrobes should not make you break the bank to get one done in your home. So if you’re planning to install this type of fitted wardrobe and wondering about the cost, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’ve put together the price range estimate as well as the potential extra costs to help you plan ahead and get your dream wardrobe without having to worry too much about unpleasant surprises along the way. Let’s take a look!

With some companies you’ll be provided with a fixed price which can’t be negotiated. While prices from other suppliers will usually start within the range of £1400 to about £1700 for the standard wood finish wardrobe, but this can also reach about £5000 or more for high end or premium finishes, without taking the cost of the added extras into consideration. Ultimately, this often implies having to pay out more money for interiors and additional features than you’re likely going to need. Below is a rough guide to the cost of fitted wardrobes from Spaceslide:

✓ The price for a 2, 3 or 4 door sliding wardrobe starts at £452.37.

✓ The price for a 3 door fitted wardrobe starts at £659.07

✓ The price for a 4 door fitted fitted wardrobe starts at £865.77.

Additional costs you’ll have to consider before getting started includes the cost of hiring installers as well as delivery and removal cost.

can i refurbish a house in conservation area?

Due to the fact that we live in a country (the UK) with so much history as well as architectural beauty, there’s a need to have what’s commonly called “Conservation Area. A Conservation Area is basically an area which is designated by the local authority and is established in order to protect and enhance areas of historical and architectural interest which includes both rural and urban areas. Therefore, when it comes to refurbishment project in a conservation area, there’s usually a lot of things that needs to be put into consideration as well as hurdles to scale in order to make alterations to your property without any interruptions from the law.

In general, all properties in a conservation area have strict regulations governing the outlook of the houses, as this plays a major role in the appearance of the area as a whole. As a result, if you wish to bring down a building, fence, wall or even railing and the likes, you’ll need to obtain prior consent before you proceed. An easy way to go about any refurbishment plan is to to ensure the usage of exactly the same materials that exists in the current house. When you abide by the rules, you’ll be in a more favourable position to acquire the needed prior consent.

The short and simple answer to the question is yes, you can refurbish a house in a conservation area but subject to the approval of the local authority through a planning permission. And when it comes to submitting a planning application for approval, some are aspects will usually be subjected to more intense examinations than the others. Hence, the need to make sure that your refurbishment plans are all friendly in a similar way to the neighbouring buildings and environment.

Are barn conversions cold?

If you’re considering converting a barn or buying one, you shouldn’t need to worry about it being cold. This is because building regulations dictate that when you convert a barn, you need to insulate it to meet specific standards. However, it’s worth considering its heating system and ceiling heights carefully – some barn conversions are likely to take longer and be more expensive to heat up than others.

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.

Does external wall insulation add value to your home?

The answer is yes! Houses whose external walls have been insulated are more valuable than their uninsulated counterparts. And not only does it add to the value of a home, but also significantly reduces the amount of electricity consumption. This is a major turn on for potential investors which implies a greater demand and ultimately, a higher price. The real estate market is a very dynamic one which can be hard to predict at any particular time. The frequent changes in price are usually down to factors beyond the owners’ control, but if you’re looking to put up your house for sale in the near future, it would be a wise decision to consider ways in which you can increase its value. While renovating each room can be on the expensive side, a great solution would be insulate the external walls.

An insulated house is one that is well secured against the harmful impact of extremely high or low temperature, humidity and other atmospheric factors. Hence, the reason why a house with external wall insulation has a greater value which you would not want to miss out on. What’s more? You’ll get a great thermal insulation with the top notch materials like foamed polystyrene, high quality renders, mineral wool or polyurethane.

With an external wall insulation, you know the transaction will always be favourable on both ends. You get to smile to the bank, while the buyer also gets to enjoy great value for every penny spent. To employ the services of a reliable external wall insulation expert, simply conduct an in depth research from family and friends, online and other sources. Go through their online reviews and ask questions to become more familiar with the process and its value-adding potentials.

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