Find a Builder you can trust in Llanarth.

Choose from 64 Builders, all rated by people like you.

Over 52 reviews & an average rating of 4.3/5 stars, you'll find the right pro

Choose and shortlist

Use the shortlist button to select up to 4 tradespeople, enter your project details and press send

or

Keen to get on with the job?

Get up to 4 quotes from local Builders near you

View Shortlist
Verified Pro

Designer drives & patios

1 review(s)
Offers services in LLANARTH
Designer Drives & Patios LTD got over 20 years experience in the building situation which includes replacing Old driveways...
Verified Pro

Central driveways

0 review(s)
Offers services in LLANARTH
Central driveways design long lasting home improvements weather its resinbound, paving driveways, patios , natural stone ,...
Verified Pro
Serving the local area we take pride in our work . And our reputation have been build on loyalty to our customers over ...
Verified Pro

EnergySave

0 review(s)
Offers services in LLANARTH
JT ECO Solutions provide energy efficient measures to properties throughout Wales and the West through the Government Sche...
Verified Pro

Swansea Damp Proofing

0 review(s)
Offers services in LLANARTH
We offer free of charge, no obligation damp surveys and quotations to homeowners, tenants and landlords in Swansea and thr...

Recent Builder Enquiries

28 Feb

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Llanarth - SA47

Enquiry from: Rebecca E

Start Date: Immediate

This may be a weird request but I am after 1 or just half a bag of cellulose paper wall insulation. I need it to create paper clay as I am a ceramics it and I create work as a gift to my community. Pl...

Post a similar request >

17 Nov

Driveway Repair

Pencader - SA39

Enquiry from: John R

Start Date: Immediate

needs dyed sand and sealing

Post a similar request >

28 Mar

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Llanybydder - SA40

Enquiry from: Amy H

Start Date: Immediate

Looking to upgrade fitted wardrobes in one room & get new fitted wardrobes in another room

Post a similar request >

26 Jan

Building work | General

Lampeter - SA48

Enquiry from: Heidi M

Start Date: Immediate

Good afternoon, We have received a report regarding work that you are currently carrying out at Coed Cwrtycadno in Llanilar. Would it please be possible for someone to call me on the number provided a...

Post a similar request >

01 Dec

Insulation | External Wall

Newcastle Emlyn - SA38

Enquiry from: John T

Start Date: Immediate

our semi detached house had external insulation installed some 6 years ago, it now gone all black. it’s covered by a 25 year warranty,so i’m looking for quotes as the insurance company have asked ...

Post a similar request >

09 Jan

Insulation | External Wall

Lampeter - SA48

Enquiry from: Kevin M

Start Date: Immediate

Insulation for conservatory roof

Post a similar request >

12 Oct

Insulation | External Wall

Llandysul - SA44

Enquiry from: Clare F

Start Date: Immediate

Looking for full external wall insulation on a 4 bedroom property

Post a similar request >

28 Sep

Insulation | External Wall

Llandysul - SA44

Enquiry from: Clare F

Start Date: Immediate

Looking for full external wall insulation on a 4 bedroom property

Post a similar request >

17 May

Driveway Repair

Llandysul - SA44

Enquiry from: Mick T

Start Date: Immediate

Approx 10 metres trench in drive backfilled with stone needs tarmacing.

Post a similar request >

13 Aug

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Newcastle Emlyn - SA38

Enquiry from: Lorna J

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an online enquiry for cavity wall insulation and confirmed on sms and email they would like a call with a builder to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are yo...

Post a similar request >

13 Aug

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Newcastle Emlyn - SA38

Enquiry from: Lorna J

Start Date: Immediate

insulation in loft / attic are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insulationn: no age of property: 1900-...

Post a similar request >

04 Mar

Building Work | Porch

Llandysul - SA44

Enquiry from: Kevin M

Start Date: Immediate

call any-time new build or replacement: replacement 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 permissio...

Post a similar request >

16 Jan

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Newcastle Emlyn - SA38

Enquiry from: Rhiannon M

Start Date: Immediate

I need a pax wardrobe for my room

Post a similar request >

13 Nov

Driveway Repair

Llanybydder - SA40

Enquiry from: Kate B

Start Date: Immediate

Looking for someone to repair wooden windows which are suffering from some rot, 5 single glazed, 3 double glazed.

Post a similar request >

21 Oct

Building work | General

Llanybydder - SA40

Enquiry from: Eileen B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

small greenhouse ...domestic use. poly.. not glass rectangular. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what type of work do you need to have done: other time scale...

Post a similar request >

07 Sep

Building work | General

Llanybydder - SA40

Enquiry from: Richard H

Start Date: Immediate

20 roof trusses 40 degree (approx) 6200mm width supplied and delivered

Post a similar request >

26 Aug

Building Work | Porch

Llanybydder - SA40

Enquiry from: Nalini P

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the home owner of that property? YES - private care home Are you replacing an existing conservatory or is this a new build? New Build Do you know which style of conservatory you want? open to ...

Post a similar request >

19 Aug

Insulation | External Wall

New Quay - SA45

Enquiry from: John R

Start Date: Immediate

pass: 4 - call anytime. type of building: terraced number of bedrooms: 4 how became interested in heat pump: save money quote requested on air source (wet) heat pump, to be supplied and ...

Post a similar request >

01 Mar

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Llandysul - SA44

Enquiry from: Lesley W

Start Date: Immediate

Loft floor insulation already done but needs to increased to the recommended thickness Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Do y...

Post a similar request >

24 Feb

Building work | General

Lampeter - SA48

Enquiry from: Brian L

Start Date: Immediate

New word burner and new flue needs sweep due to creosote build up

Post a similar request >

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.

View our Builder cost guide View our Builder advice

The average price
of a Builder in Llanarth is:

£23,840

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

Related Builder searches in Llanarth

Builder FAQs

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 to plasterboard a brick wall?

How To Plasterboard A Brick Wall

Do you want to cover your brick wall with plasterboard? The key to success here is the preparation. You must ensure that brick wall is prepared well enough to receive the plasterboard. To get started, there’s the need to attach wood furring strips to the wall which serves as studs in a wood frame structure. This way, the plasterboard will be prevented from getting in touch with the brick. You can always hang pictures or any other forms of decoration in between the gap between the walls. Let’s have a look!

lAttach Furring Strips

• Get a 2 inch by 4 inch wood stud and apply a bead of construction adhesive.

• Using a masonry bit, drill a pilot hole through the wood stud’s base as well as the brick wall.

• Hit a 3 inch fluted nail through the hole using a sledgehammer

• Using a construction adhesive, bind a horizontal 2 inch by 3 inch stud to the upper edge of the wall.

• Using an adhesive, bind the length of a 2 inch by 3 inch stud on its wide side.

• Use a masonry drill to drill a hole on the wood stud and 1 1/2 inches into the brick wall.

• Hit a 3 inch fluted nail through the pilot hole.

lApply Plasterboard

• Hold a plasterboard sheet against the furring strips.

• Use plasterboard screw to hold the drywall sheets in place.

• Use fibreglass to cover the joints where the two plasterboard sheets meet.

• Use a thin layer of the joint compound on the tape. Once done, screw it using a 6 inch taping knife, then allow to dry overnight.

• Use a sandpaper to smooth the joint compound.

• Use a fresh coat of the joint compound to block the holes and joints. Once done, allow the compound to dry.

• Use a light sandpaper to smooth the final coat.

Plasterboarding a brick wall is a simple task but the preparation part must be done right to protect your investment. Therefore, we’d recommend you hire the services of a skilful professional, who can guarantee the best results especially if you lack enough training and experience to carry out a DIY project.

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.

Which type of insulation is best?

The best type of insulation for your property will depend on the type of walls and any insulation that’s already present. It’s usually a good idea to have some form of wall insulation as well as loft insulation, as this helps to prevent heat loss in both areas.

are house extensions worth it?

Often referred to by many as the holy grail of home improvements, house extension comes with a wide range of benefits which makes it easy to see why the extension could be a great uptick in the potential price of your property in terms of sales. So if you’re looking to build a new home extension but still not convinced about the project, we’re here to help you. Being fully aware any home construction work is usually a heavy investment, there’s a huge need to be set on your decision before scheduling the commencement of any work. So are house extensions worth it? Below are some of the top benefits offered by house extensions to help you decide if it’s the most suitable route for you.

• Add To Your Home’s Value

Building an home extension is a great way to add value to your home before selling. Increasing the living space of your home is an incredible appeal to many buyers which significantly increases your property’s total value. However, you must ensure that the extension is impressively designed using top quality materials in order to generate more value.

• Good Alternative To House Moving

The most common reason for moving is usually due to a lack of sufficient space, but with house prices steadily on the increase a cost effective alternative is highly sought after. This alternative is house extension which creates more space for the household to spread out and have more privacy.

• You May Not Require A Planning Permission

You can extend your house and still not need to apply for a planning permission. To achieve this, simply comply with the laid down rules set under the permitted development rights.

• Extra Living Space

If you fill you’re starting to outgrow your existing structure and do not buy into the idea of moving, then your best bet might just be to extend your home.

how much to render a house?

Rendering a house’s external walls is one of the cheapest and most effective ways by which a building can be made waterproof and also good looking. If you’re thinking about rendering your house, figuring out the cost of completion is usually one of the most important things you’ll have to consider before you proceed and if you don’t know where to start, finding an experienced tradesperson who possesses several years of experience as well as the ability to overcome the different issues that he may be faced with while on the project is paramount. If you’re able to get one, however, you should know that they rarely come cheap.

When trying to determine the accurate house rendering cost estimate , a tradesperson will put into consideration a great number of factors. Even at that, a rough estimate still requires both skills and expertise to be able to take into account all the necessary factors. In general, a typical 3 bedroom home in the UK will cost within the range of £4000 to about £5500 for a complete render job on the outside and covering from top to bottom.

Usually, the most important factor which play the biggest role when determining rendering costs is the area that’s going to be covered by the render mix. Professional contractors will provide a quote based on the rendering costs per square metre. Below are some rough estimates of rendering costs of properties depending on their size (without VAT).

✓ For a small mid terrace house of about 40 to 50 square metre, the total rendering cost estimate is £3000 to £4000.

✓ For a large mid terrace house of about 70 to 180 square metre, the total rendering cost estimate is £3000 to £5000.

✓ For a three bedroom detached house of about 100 to 160 square metre, the total rendering cost estimate is £4000 to £5500.

what are fitted wardrobes made from?

Storage space is a major consideration for most home buyers and even more so, when there’s the presence of fitted wardrobes. Fitted wardrobes can be installed in just about any room in the house and even in rather obscure places such as under the stairs, inside a loft, around chimneys as well as into alcoves. As a result, they’re important assets to have as they can go a long way to increase the value of your home or property.

Fitted wardrobes are usually made from various types of woods as well as wood finishes. Typically, they’re installed with either sliding or hinged doors depending on the space as well as the styling you opt for. Fitted wardrobes can be personalized through the addition of elegant features such as custom lighting, mirrors as well as internal extras like pull out shoe racks and pull down hanging rails.

For high end customized fitted wardrobe like Sharps, the best quality, most practical and also robust materials are being incorporated. They make use of the following materials given below:

✓ Fibreboard. This is a modern material that’s used for its ability to produce a smooth routed and detailed design. It’s also very solid and robust which makes it perfect for large furniture pieces as they don’t warp or dent. What’s more? Fibreboards meets the European forestry sustainability standards and it also allows for the board to be profiled with a top notch finish.

✓ Particleboard. This material is used for the parts of the furniture which will normally be cut in your home like facings and side panels. Due to it’s lightweight, they’re very easy to cut and doesn’t produce as much dust as other materials. The material is also a highly controllable contemporary material which can be precisely cut arounf skirting boards, covings as well as period features to ensure a perfect fit.

do you need planning permission for a garden room?

So you’ve identified the type of garden room you’d like to construct in your property, chances are, you’ve already worked out where to put it and can’t wait wait to start spending valuable time on it. It’s very understandable to be a little impatient with the whole idea considering the numerous benefits provided by a garden, but just before you proceed with your plans there’s the need to first check whether or not you’re going to need a planning permission.

Factors determining whether you’ll need a planning permission includes where you intend to place it, the size of the room, how it’s going to be used as well as your location.

Generally, most garden rooms do not require a planning permission as they are categorized as outbuildings. In other words, you’re permitted to construct one so far you comply with some specific rules and have permitted development rights at your home or in your area.

If you want to build your garden room under permitted development, you have to comply with the following rules:

✓ 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.

You should note that if your home is a listed building or you happen to live in a designated area, then you might not have permitted development rights.

Builder help and advice

How it works

Tell us about your Builder project

Answer a few quick questions to help us match you with the right Builder

Get up to 4 free quotes

Receive no-obligation quotes from 4 Builders working in Llanarth.

Pick the right pro for you

Compare prices, customer reviews and services, and hire the right Builder.

Are you a Builder in Llanarth?

View our open Builder jobs near you

Join today
View Shortlist