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We are a small sized family run enterprise covering edinburgh , stirling . And surrounding areas - stonemasonry - tim...
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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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K&D joinery

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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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Premier Garage Conversions

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05 Nov

Building work | Sound Proofing

East Linton - EH40

Enquiry from: Gill R

Start Date: Immediate

i would like someone to do a draught survey on my property and then provide draught proofing. thank you

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24 Nov

Building work | Sound Proofing

East Linton - EH40

Enquiry from: Gill R

Start Date: Immediate

Draught proofing windows and around doors, including cat flap Thanks

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19 Jan

House Extensions

East Linton - EH40

Enquiry from: Ali R

Start Date: Immediate

Complete back of house to be extended out to give a bigger Bathroom Kitchen/Diner Bedroom at least 6 feet out into garden space House is a bungalow Are you the property owner: Owner of the proper...

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12 Nov

House Extensions

Haddington - EH41

Enquiry from: Graeme M

Start Date: Immediate

customer in the haddington area made an enquiry a couple of projects including house extension.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the...

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28 Oct

House Extensions

Haddington - EH41

Enquiry from: Graeme M

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customer in the haddington area made an enquiry a couple of projects including house extension.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the...

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23 Oct

Insulation | External Wall

Longniddry - EH32

Enquiry from: Jackie N

Start Date: Immediate

Have the plastic roof insulated and boarded up as it’s so cold in the winter & too hot in the summer

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05 Dec

Building work | Demolition

Haddington - EH41

Enquiry from: Lindsay D

Start Date: Immediate

Removal & disposal of 28mtr Chimney Stack. Circular in shape, Of a mild steel construction

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24 Nov

Conversion | Loft

Dirleton - EH31

Enquiry from: Kate M

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Looking for quotes for a loft conversion (turnkey). It's already floored.

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06 Jun

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Tranent - EH34

Enquiry from: Tina K

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I have cavity walls on two sides of my midterraced house and require a quote. Please don't phone as I cannot answer at work. Please email.

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14 Feb

Insulation | External Wall

Longniddry - EH32

Enquiry from: Derek O

Start Date: Immediate

Price to insulate conservatory roof currently plastic, Hot in summer freezing in winter

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01 Nov

Driveway Repair

Tranent - EH33

Enquiry from: John B

Start Date: 3+ months

repair or replacement driveway. i am the landlord so all cost will be borne by me. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: repa...

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28 Sep

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Haddington - EH41

Enquiry from: Rob M

Start Date: Immediate

Quote for cavity wall ins on semidetached house in east lothian

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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

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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

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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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06 Dec

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Kingston - EH39

Enquiry from: BARBARA F

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loft insulation using earthwool by knauf. the area is about 50 to 60 square metres. the installer should be green deal approved. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detac...

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22 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Tranent - EH33

Enquiry from: Ian P

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Cavity wall insulation on my semi detached home

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20 Sep

House Extensions | Single Storey

Longniddry - EH32

Enquiry from: Craig H

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mr requested quotes for single storey house extension from a builder around longniddry. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the info...

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20 Sep

House Extensions

Longniddry - EH32

Enquiry from: Craig H

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i am looking for a double bedroom en-suite extension to my mother’s bungalow total budget £20,000 are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached looking for: single ...

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03 Sep

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Tranent - EH34

Enquiry from: Carmel M

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Fitted Wardrobes in one bedroom

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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 East Linton is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

what is a porch?

A porch is a small and low structure (with a roof) located at the main entrance of a building or house. It’s typically without a window (although newer variations may come with one) and can either be screened-in or enclosed to prevent unwanted access from insects and extremes in weather. In addition, some homes may have a three-season porch or sun porch. This may be situated by the side of the house and covered by the roof overhang - they’re usually screened in to offer good access all year round.

Generally, porches serve a wide range of purposes. They include:

• Provision of an outdoor living space to relax during the summer months

• It’s an informal extension of the the living room.

• It serves as a great place for social gatherings especially in small towns.

• You can take off your dirty shoes and dry a dripping wet dog before entering into your living room.

• It can be incorporated for relaxation purposes and watching street activities.

• It can serve as a reception area for guests.

• It can also be used for outdoor storage.

Pros & Cons Of A Porch

Pros

• Due to the fact that they’re covered, porches may require little maintenance practices.

• It can go a long way to improves the curb appeal of your property.

• It protects against the extremes of the weather.

• It can be constructed using a wide range of materials.

Cons

• It does not improve the use of the property

• It can be quite expensive to install depending of the material required as well as size of the porch.

• It does not add to the value of the home unlike several other home improvement projects

• It may not be safe to be used by a child or pet.

How much does it cost to renovate a house?

Presenting with its unique sets of components, the price for every house renovation project varies considerably. Though giving a proper price for the house renovation is not possible, you can generally expect to pay anything between £40,000 and £75,000 for renovating a three-bedroom house.

You must list out all the changes needed since renovation comes with several potential costs. This makes it easier for you to calculate the renovation costs and start planning your budget accordingly.

Let us take a look at some of the crucial factors that affect the cost of renovating a house

• Property size

• Property’s condition and age

• Complexity oof the job

• Structural work

• Building extension work

• The quality of materials, fixtures and finishing

• Decoration

• Location

When it comes to renovating a three-bedroom house, the average cost is around £ 57,000. A new gas supply will cost you around £1,500, depending on the route of the supply. There may other additional costs involved if you are looking to do any work to extend the gas supply line.

The cost of rewiring a house is in the region of £5,750. That price will also be dependent on the complexity of the electrical systems in your house and the size. If you are looking at installing a new set of windows, it can cost you up to £6,000, with the average cost being about £4,250. Replastering walls will add another £2500 to the total budget. A new kitchen will set you back around £7,000, on average including the cost of design, materials and installation. Most renovations will need a new bathroom. Installing a new bathroom will cost you around £4,250.

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.

how to repair hole in asphalt driveway?

Is there a hole in your asphalt driveway you feel you can repair yourself? If it’s something you know you can confidently do then this step by step guide is just for you. If otherwise, then we’d recommend you hire the services of a reliable professional who can guarantee the best results while also saving you some time and extra money that could result from possible errors. In this article, we’d go over the reparation process of an asphalt driveway with a hole in it.

✓ Get the necessary tools. You’re going to need a broom ( to clean the area), caulking gun ( to fill the hole), a hand tamp a plate compactor or a hammer ( to level the filled in hole) and a weeding glove (just in case there are weeds growing in the hole).

✓ Prepare the area. Do this by weeding the plants or weeds that might have grown inside the hole and identify your asphalt filler.

✓ Wet your soil, if necessary. It’s important to note that this is only necessary if your soil is dry to help the filler stick properly.

✓ Fill in deep holes. If the hole goes down about 3 to 4 inches or more, simply fill it with any material like rocks, clay etc.

✓ Apply the asphalt filler. Fill the hole with the asphalt filler to about half an inch higher than the surface of the driveway.

✓ Level the filler. For a large hole, make use of a plate compactor or a hand stamp, but a hammer will be sufficient for smaller holes.

✓ Cover the hole, if necessary. If your home isn’t level, covering your hole with a piece of plywood is advisable.

✓ Clean off the seal. After the asphalt looks done and in place, simply brush away the debris from the seal to finish off the project.

Is Planning Permission needed for Sound Proofing?

In general, you won’t need planning permission to install soundproofing. If you are installing soundproofing against a shared wall, you will usually need to follow the rules and restrictions set out in the Party Wall Act. In listed buildings and conservation areas, there may be extra restrictions on soundproofing.

how thick should render be on external wall?

Render serves two basic functions. One is it’s protective qualities as render acts as waterproof for the wall which enables them breathe by allowing water vapour move from the inside to the outside of the structure while also working to prevent water or rain from finding its way inside the structure. While the second function is the decorative qualities as render is able to provide the structure with a fine finish and colour to make the building a lot more appealing and correcting faults in line and level in the masonry.

If you wish to apply render on your external wall, you’d probably be wondering just how thick the render should be to perfectly serve both of functions. In this article, we’re going to take a look at just that!

For a render thickness, the British Standard Wind Driven Rain Index has come up with 4 ratings which include Sheltered, Moderate, Severe as well as Very Severe. An area with Very Severe rating include South West England. This rating implies that the thickness of the render in this area should be increased to at least 20mm for a direct one coat render applications as well as 5 to 6 external wall insulation base coat applications. And if you happen to reside within one mile of the coast, it’s strongly recommended you incorporate an extra repellent protection like Paraguard AG from Parex.

In general, render that’s prepared on site with cement and sand should be have a minimum of 20mm to 25mm thickness. Although, it should be noted that the quality of the render is based on quality of the sand incorporated, the design mix as well as being largely dependent on how good the mixing technique from the applicator is. The most common reasons why traditional renders fails is due to both poor mixing ratios and low quality materials used.

What time can builders start work?

The periods at which noisy work is permitted do vary across the nation because the Control of Pollution Act 1974 provided Local Authorities with the authority to regulate noise from construction sites and similar areas. At the same time as these do differ across unalike councils, the average hours throughout which noisy work is tolerable is usually between 8 am and 6 pm from Monday to Friday. This is usually based on the impression of ‘noisy work’ being carried out, so labours could start earlier to prepare things for the day but then not start carrying out their work until 8 am.

On Saturday’s builders are usually allowed to work between 8 am and 1 pm, but this can differ to some extent with different councils. It does mean that workers can start at the identical time as the rest of the week, but they are generally required to finish a lot prior. On Sundays and Bank Holidays there is not as much of detailed direction on hours, but most councils say that there should be no noisy work taking place. Although these are decent strategies, it is worth examining your Local Authority website as they can change slightly. Noisy work is commonly described as ‘noise audible at the site boundary’ and it may be the case that workers are there outside these hours but are setting up before carrying out noisy work.

Local Authorities also recognise that now and then it is unescapable to work separately to these hours, such as work on railway tracks that must be done when trains are not running. Though, local councils do have the authority to serve an announcement on individuals carrying out building or demolition works and tell them how the work should be carried out to evade a possible lawful noise irritation.

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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