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Hi we are All Seasons Roofing And Roughcasting based in Edinburgh , we provide quality work at a fair price & we pride our...
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Jan Building Contractor Ltd offers a complete property renovation and refurbishment service. We often play the role of a m...
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We’re just a small building firm with just 10 men We cover all areas from Glasgow. Edinburgh. Perth. Dundee Fife. Stirl...
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Recent Builder Enquiries

22 Mar

Building Work | Porch

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: John B

Start Date: Immediate

A new enclosed porch plus four new windows.

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26 Feb

Building Work | Porch

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Alex C

Start Date: Immediate

Call any time. New build or replacement: New build Quote requested on a porch, in PVCu, to be supplied and fitted.

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15 Jan

Conversion | Garage

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Rebecca J

Start Date: Immediate

hi we’re looking at getting a garage conversion made into a playroom/spare room & storage, we have a single attatched garage with electricity, we would like a window where the garage door is and the...

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28 Aug

Building work | Sound Proofing

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: FIONA C

Start Date: Immediate

I NEED A MANDRIN HAT FITTED TO MY CHIMNEY AS ADVISED BY A HEATING ENGINEER WHO SERVICED THE BOILER

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19 Aug

Building work | Sound Proofing

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Mel S

Start Date: Immediate

Estimate for a cleaner to clean toilets and canteen units at Toreness power station on a daily basis - daily and hourly rates

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15 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Gavin H

Start Date: Immediate

Loft boarding for storage Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached What are you looking to convert the space into: Storage Are you looking to have stairs: No Do you re...

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14 Dec

Building work | Sound Proofing

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Laura T

Start Date: Immediate

Draughtproofing, particularly upper floors

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30 Oct

House Extensions

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Karen F

Start Date: Immediate

End terrace Taylor Wimpey new build 2015. single storey extension off existing kitchen, 2 walks brick with glass roof and bifolds . 4m sq approx. this will involve: removing wall which the oven...

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27 Jul

Insulation | External Wall

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Chris R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 Property Age: Pre 1900 What is your current source of heating for the Renewable Incen...

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22 Jan

Insulation | HHCRO Free

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Anne M

Start Date: Immediate

Install loft insulation. 71square metres, easy access with ladder through hatch.

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30 Aug

New Build | Residential

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Gary D

Start Date: Immediate

Hi I have a floorplan and house elevation sketch and I am looking for a quote to compare against other timber frame companies thanks Gary

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10 Apr

Insulation | External Wall

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Derek M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

install complete CH system using AWHP Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 Bedrooms Does the property have external wall space available: Yes What level...

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09 Jan

Conversion | Garage

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Fraser B

Start Date: Immediate

Garage converted into living space.. cables etc all in place according to builders.. boiler is in garage so build this into a accessible cupboard space and room for fridge freezer also

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25 Sep

Building work | General

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Liz T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

I've already had a wood burning stove installed but a year after this the chimney blocked with grey little lumps which the installer cleared when he came to clean the chimney. We continued to use the ...

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23 Sep

Building work | Demolition

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Chris N

Start Date: Immediate

Demolition and removal of double garage.

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10 Jul

Conversion | Garage

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: R E

Start Date: Immediate

Home Owner Customer's own work description: Partial garage conversion, with side window to be put in Please Call to Appoint

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05 Jul

House Extensions

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Lianne H

Start Date: Immediate

Two storey extension comprising of garage and dining room on ground floor; master bedroom and en-suite wet room on 1st floor; conversion of large cupboard into a downstairs wc; replacement of existing...

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22 Apr

Conversion | Loft

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: S A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Loft converted to provide at least one bedroom Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Other What are you looking to convert the space into: Bedroom/s Are you looking to...

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06 Apr

Building work | General

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Brian H

Start Date: Immediate

Remove existing quadrant shower cabinet and replace with new 900 cabinet. May need new shower tray if existing wrong size. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property What level of service ...

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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 Dunbar is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

how thick should loft insulation be?

Over the years there has been an increase in the recommended thickness of loft insulation by the government. Obviously, the reason behind this is pretty simply - the thicker the layer of your loft insulation the bigger your savings. The UK government is very keen to every house in the country to have loft insulation fitted where possible as it helps to minimize the heating demands of these properties. Households get to benefit from loft insulation in so many ways which includes reduced energy energy bills as well as having a home that stays at a more comfortable temperature for longer.

 

Generally, for the government energy efficiency is crucial as it implies that the highest demand ( which is usually the time of the day when gas or electricity use is at its peak ) reduces, since each building requires slightly less energy. Overall, that ultimately implies that new power plants don’t have to be built which is some nice cost savings for the government.

 

In the 1980’s, any thickness of loft insulation from 25 mm to 50 mm was considered the standard. But then, building regulations stated that homes should have as much as 100 mm of loft insulation. Over time, this gradually increased to 270mm for new builds and also recommended for other properties, although not essential. As a result of this, there’s always a need to check how much insulation you currently have in your loft before you decide to purchase more. You may discover that you already have something within the range of 20 mm to 200 mm up there and knowing this and the insulation values will assist in determining how much more you’ll need to purchase, if any at all. You should also note that some modern materials can offer the same thermal insulation whilst not being as thick.

an every house have a loft conversion?

If you’re having issues with the amount of space in your home and need an extra space without affecting your garden, loft conversion comes to mind. Not only is it a great solution to creating more living space within a home, but it’s also one of the most budget-friendly solutions you can count on to expand your space by thinking upwards rather than sideways. So if you’re thinking about converting your loft, one thing that almost immediately comes to mind is whether or not your house is suitable for loft conversion.

To answer the question of whether every house can have a loft conversion is a very simple one. Generally, not every house is suitable for loft conversion. This is due to the fact that each and every loft space - from the stairways below and floors to the rafters and the roof up above, is unique. Therefore, the best way to really figure out whether or not a house’s loft offers the potential for conversion is to get in touch with a loft specialist.

So what can make a house not suitable for a loft conversion? Let’s take a closer look!

✓ A house will not be suitable for a loft conversion if the height of the ceiling happens to be too low and it’ll not be possible to have it raised.

✓ If you do not own own the freehold to the loft space, you won’t be able to convert the loft. Surprisingly, this happens to be a common issue in London.

✓ You will not be able to convert your loft if you reside in a conservation area or in a listed building. But you can identify a design solution that’ll still comply with the conservation rules and keep planners happy.

do you need planning permission for a loft conversion?

Typically, loft conversions do not require planning permission except in certain situations. They’re usually covered under what’s known as Permitted Development. Certain building works like loft conversion, rear extension and conservatories are granted planning permission by local authorities. Permitted Development, however, gives you a free range to improve your home without having any issues from the councils or regulations. Before your planned loft conversion can be covered under Permitted Development, there are some certain criteria that must be met. This criteria includes the following:

✓ The extension must not go beyond the existing slope of the roof at the front of the house.

✓ The loft space converted must not go beyond 40 cubic metres in a terraced house.

✓ The roof’s height must not be increased by the extension.

✓ The loft space converted must not reach beyond 50 cubic metres in a detached or semi detached house.

✓ The plan for the extension mustn’t involve structures like balconies, verandas or anything other structures of this nature.

✓ The roof extension should be positioned as far back as possible or at least 20cm from the existing eaves.

✓ The side that faces the window openings should be at least 1.7m beyond the floor and the windows should also be obscured.

✓ The roof extension must not overhang the existing roof or wall of the house.

✓ The materials that are to be used must be similar or the same to the materials that has already been used on the house’s exterior.

However, you should bear in mind that there are some properties that are exempt from Permitted Development. Examples of these type of properties include conservation areas, Areas Of Outstanding Natural Beauty and World Heritage sites. Permitted Development does not also provide coverage for listed buildings.

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.

Will my extension be expensive?

It depends on the size and type of extension. Small porches or flat roof extensions are very reasonably priced. More substantial two storey extensions can be expensive. In general, the price is roughly proportional to the amount of space you add to your home.

how to lay loft boards?

How To Lay Loft Boards

Do you need more storage space in your home or property? If you live in a tiny space especially where extensions can’t be made sideways, why not look to the topmost area of your home and consider boarding out your loft to make it usable?

Boarding your loft can make for a fairly easy DIY project but like every other home improvement tasks, it requires some specific skill sets as well as knowledge for a successful construction. Therefore, we’d recommend you hire the services of a reliable professional in order to guarantee the best possible outcome, especially if you lack proper training or experience that’ll help you avoid some costly mistakes. Here, we’ll give you a good insight into the loft board laying procedures.

• Get The Right Tools & Equipment

The materials and supplies you’ll need to lay loft boards include loft boards, screws, tape measure and pencil, drill, hammer, saw, protective gear such as gloves and dust mask.

• Work Out The Area

Measure up the area you need the boards to cover. The standard loft features two different sizes (both are 18mm thick) which include 2400mm x 600mm and 1220mm x 320mm. You should ensure that the board you opt for fits through the loft hatch perfectly.

• Start Laying

Once you’re done working out the area, the next step is to put on your protective gear and start putting the boards in place. You should lay the boards in a staggered pattern so as to give a better strength. While doing this, watch out for any wire running through your loft so they don’t get trapped, you should also cut the boards for easy access to the light fittings’ top.

• Make It Permanent

Upon the successful placement of the boards in a way that offer a safe area to store things and stand on, you’ll have to screw them in place. Start by drilling 2 or 5 holes along the edge of individual boards in such a way that lines up with the centre of the joist below. Once done, then you can fix them in place with screws.

how to update old fitted wardrobes?

One of the main reasons why fitted wardrobes are a popular choice amongst homeowners is due to the fact that they’re able to help maximise storage space and since they’re usually customized for the particular room, they’re always good looking. However, just like any other home item, over time your installed wardrobe may start to look a bit dated and old fashioned. In these type of events and in order to save money, several homeowners would prefer to update its look to a more modern one without having to completely replace the fitted wardrobe with a new one. In this guide, we’ll give some great tips on how to update your old fitted wardrobe. Let’s take a look!

✓ Add mirrors to the wardrobe doors. Your old fitted wardrobe may be made of old fashioned laminate or chipboard which happens to draw scratches and dents here and there. If this is the case, you can simply add mirrors to help conceal the damage or unsightly marks.

✓ Include decorative trimming or panelling. You can choose from the various styles of trimmings you’ll find at hardware stores. By adding some strips of moulding, the whole look of your fitted wardrobe can change significantly.

✓ Painting. If the surface of the wardrobe permits, painting can go a long way to alter the look of the wardrobe.

✓ Change the handles. Handles may seem as a little item that doesn’t add to the aesthetics of the wardrobe. However, in reality, change your old handle with a more modern and fashionable one can make a great difference to the wardrobe’s overall appearance.

✓ Upgrade the interior. You can upgrade the interior of your wardrobe to give you more options and a better appearance. For instance, you may wish to have part of the wardrobe to offer integrated shelving or perhaps pull out drawers rather than having all the interior space for hanging clothes and garments.

how much are sharps fitted wardrobes?

If you’re planning to acquire Sharps fitted wardrobes, one of the first few things that comes to mind is the cost to make such an acquisition. Generally, prices of these items can vary significantly. However, you should note that the more affordable end of the spectrum is most likely going to be around £750 to £900 per lineal metre, while mid range Sharps fitted wardrobes are usually within the range of £1400 to about £1600 per lineal metre. And finally, the high end customized Sharps fitted wardrobe are possibly going to be within the range of £3000 to £3500 per lineal metre.

The price of the Sharps fitted wardrobes is mainly determined by the fitted wardrobe solution your opt for. So let’s look at the estimated price range of Sharps fitted wardrobes depending on the styles you want for your home or property.

✓ There are the stylish, mordern sliding doors Sharps fitted wardron=be with mirrors that’ll make your room feel a lot bigger. If the type you opt for possesses three sections, then you’ll should expect to pay a price within the range of £2800 to about £3600 to have it fitted depending on the size of the room as well as the chosen finishes.

✓ Handcrafted, bespoke fitted bedroom wardrobe. This will cost about £2500 to £2900 with simple design details but the price can increase with ornate features like mouldings etc.

✓ Large bedroom 3m 80ccm three sections six door. This normally features finishes on both the interior and exterior as well as hanging space for clothes. It’s usually around £4900 or more.

✓ Simple two section closet. The price of this fitted wardrobe is usually within the range of £3200 to about £3500, but it could also be more depending on the design details you wish to implement.

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