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At Surrey Hills Extend & Renovate we promise Quality and Craftsmanship. We take pride in delivering superior quality in ev...
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Thomas Roof Restoration

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Thomas Roof Restoration are proud to work on your property as if it were their own. Based in Canterbury, covering Kent, So...
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We can cover all aspects of a loft conversion and extensions. If you require, we can also design the project including dr...
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30 Oct

Insulation | External Wall

Etchingham - TN19

Enquiry from: Tom W

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: 3-4 Property Age: 1900-30 Are you in a conservation area: Unknown Time scale: 1-3 months P...

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13 Jul

House Extensions

Etchingham - TN19

Enquiry from: SHARON W

Start Date: Immediate

We currently have an old ground floor rear extension which we want to extend by less than 1 metre ( it is currently approx 2 metres wide )

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11 May

House Extensions

Etchingham - TN19

Enquiry from: Lyn K

Start Date: 3+ months

Single storey extension approx 25 sq ms - dining room and shower room.

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07 Dec

Conversion | Garage

Etchingham - TN19

Enquiry from: Jon C

Start Date: 3+ months

Customers description : Converting 2 carports into 2 separate dwellings, each with a mezzanine, bathroom and living space with small open kitchen area|The carports currently are of a gable style build...

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04 Feb

House Extensions

Etchingham - TN19

Enquiry from: Suzanne L

Start Date: 3+ months

We would like to move the conservatory and in it's place build a two storey extension. Upstairs this would enable us to have a third bedroom and upstairs bathroom. Downstairs a family room would be cr...

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21 Jan

Building work | Refurbishment

Hailsham - BN27

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08 Jan

Conversion | Basement

Tunbridge Wells - TN2

Enquiry from: Paula T

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There is a victorian basement under half the building, which collects water and then drains again (up to half an inch). The floor and walls are brick. It is not inhabited. It causes moisture in the...

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21 Oct

House Extensions

Tunbridge Wells - TN4

Enquiry from: Steve M

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looking for a ground floor 9mx3m extention and loft conversion customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a single storey extension to their property. are you the property owne...

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21 Oct

House Extensions | Single Storey

Tunbridge Wells - TN4

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25 Jul

Building work | General

Tunbridge Wells - TN4

Enquiry from: Vas G

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Hello, I am looking to install Attic roof trusses on a new build gable side extension. Roof span is 6900mm, with 3050mm width and approx 3000mm pitch. Ideally I would prefer for someone to take exa...

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07 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Pevensey - BN24

Enquiry from: Dean L

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I was looking to get two quotes. One for full boarding out of the loft and stud walking to go in and another for a full gable extension.

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05 Apr

Conversion | Loft

Hailsham - BN27

Enquiry from: David M

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2 bed Loft conversion with en suite bathroom

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26 Mar

Driveway Repair

Hailsham - BN27

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I have a large tarmac drive which is broken and coming up along one side

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14 Mar

Driveway Repair

Tunbridge Wells - TN1

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Pothole repairs in broken section of driveway

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11 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Eastbourne - BN23

Enquiry from: Darren C

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We need some advice on what we can do but 100% need to do some kind of loft room.

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04 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Eastbourne - BN23

Enquiry from: Darren C

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We are looking to see if a loft conversion is viable and what type

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05 Feb

Building Work | Porch

Eastbourne - BN23

Enquiry from: Samuel S

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Are you the home owner of that property? - Are you replacing an existing porch or is this a new build? - What material do you require, UPVC? - What colour do you want it to be? - I assume you require ...

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07 Dec

Building work | General

Heathfield - TN21

Enquiry from: JOHN S

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WE HAVE A DAMP COURSE... BUT ONE ROOM SMELLS MUSTY AND DAMP. IT NEEDS INVESTIGATING ! THEREAFTER WE ARE LOOKING TO EXTEND AND MAKE FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS TO OUR HOME AND HAVE PLANNING CONSENTS TO DO S...

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19 Nov

Building work | General

Heathfield - TN21

Enquiry from: Danyalle B

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Groundwork consultation for granny flat/annex

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24 Oct

Building work | General

Heathfield - TN21

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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.

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The average price
of a Builder in Etchingham is:

£23,840

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Etchingham £9,750-£18,450
Loft conversion in Etchingham £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Etchingham £33,500-£54,000
Loft insulation in Etchingham £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Etchingham £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Etchingham £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Etchingham £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Etchingham £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Etchingham £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Etchingham £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Etchingham £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Etchingham £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Etchingham £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Etchingham £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Etchingham £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Etchingham £638-£978
Residential new builds in Etchingham £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Etchingham £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Etchingham £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Etchingham £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Etchingham £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Etchingham £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Etchingham £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Etchingham £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Etchingham £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Etchingham £21,600-£37,400
Soundproofing in Etchingham £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Etchingham £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Etchingham £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Etchingham £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

how long does a loft conversion take?

If you’re about to carry out a loft conversion project, you’d probably be wondering how long it’ll take to complete the task. Well, you’re not alone! This is one of the most common questions when it comes to loft conversion projects, however, providing a set timeframe for completion of such projects is impossible as all loft conversions vary. There are different factors that can determine the duration of your project. These factors include, the materials to be used, the type of the proposed loft conversion, the kind of staircase you’ll like to have installed, the number of windows included, the number of rooms to be added as well as a number of other influencing factors. As a result of these variables, the milestones and timings provided are only to be taken as guidelines. If you’d really like to have a set date, you can get in touch with a professional for help.

Generally, it’ll take up to 8 weeks to complete a loft conversion project.

✓ The first week activities will include putting up scaffolding, receiving the first materials for the build and creating an opening in the roof to gain access to the loft space.

✓ In the second week, the structure of the roof will be ammended and more support added.

✓ Third week, the floor joists will be fitted, building of the loft conversion will start, completion of the external roof works and commencement of plumbing and electric works.

✓ Fourth week, complete the building, construct the loft floor, fit the roof windows, insulation, ventilation and internal stud walls.

✓ Fifth week, apply plaster and plasterboard to the room walls, create a staircase opening and fit the new staircase.

✓ Sixth week, plaster the staircase area, complete plumbing and electrical works, hang the doors, fit skirting, handrails and bannisters and start decoration.

✓ Seventh week, complete the decoration and clean and wipe out all wastes.

✓ Eight week, complete all the remaining tasks.

Are barn conversions VAT exempt?

If you’ve converted a non-residential barn into a home, you might be able to reclaim some of the VAT that you’ve paid for your project. This includes money spent on:

• Construction materials

• Flooring

• Light fittings

• Kitchen units and worktops

• Electrical, heating and plumbing materials

To reclaim your VAT from HMRC, make sure you request and keep all of your invoices. You’ll also need proof of planning permission and evidence of completion. You should then submit your claim with all relevant paperwork within three months of receiving your completion certificate. You’re only allowed to submit one claim, so you’ll need to make sure you get it right first time.

how much to refurbish a house?

Refurbishing a house brings about a plethora of benefits. These includes an increased sale value, an improvement on your quality of life or even simply to make it more visually appealing. All these are great when you look at them, but one thing that happens to be an hindrance for several homeowners is the cost of getting the project done. You may wish to set a budget, plan and prepare before commencement of the project, but the fact remains that, when it comes to refurbishing a house, nothing is certain. In fact, it’s advised to always expect the unexpected and have a lot of cash in reserve just in case something goes wrong. There are a wide range of factors that can play a key role in the overall cost of a house refurbishment. Minor refurbishment that should cost around £30,000 can easily go up to over a whooping £150,000 for a total transformation. Most of this cost will be expended on labour, and the next most significant expense, which is sourcing materials.

In general, the cost of your refurbishment project will depend on some factors which includes the size of the project, the materials used, the refurbishment or renovation level, the location of the property, the quality of the contractor hired and lots more. To estimate the cost of refurbishing your property, you can follow these simple steps:

✓ Write down a detailed list of all the things that needs to be done per room and try to be as specific as possible.

✓ Carry out a research of the labour cost in your area as well as the raw materials’ cost (here, you can make use of guides such as home advisor).

✓ Add an extra 10 to 15 percent on top of the calculated estimate for uprisings and repairs.

✓ Talk to your contractor to get a more accurate quote.

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 much to render a 3 bed house?

Rendering a house comes with a plethora of benefits. Not only is it able to brighten up houses that looks tired especially those with damaged brickwork or having discoloured render, but its also the final step of external wall insulation.

If you own a 3 bed house, you’ll probably want to know just how much it’ll cost to have it rendered. If yes, then you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we aim to look at the cost of rendering a house using the standard 3 bed house as an example. Firstly, it should be stated that there are numerous factors that affects the price of a rendering a house which includes the rendering type, the size of the house, the ease of access, the prep work required, whether or not scaffolding will be needed as well as your location and the quality of the contractor your hire. Out of all these factors, the most significant variables are probably the type of rendering you go for and the size of the house.

There are three types of render and the one you opt for will play a key role in the price of your 3 bed house. In this article, we’re basing our cost estimate for a 3 bed house (3 bed detached) on the size ranging from 110 per square metre to 160 per square metre. Now let’s look at the cost per square metre of each rendering type.

✓ The silicone or acrylic thin coat render is usually the most expensive option of the lot due to the fact that they’re the newest and also the best type of render. This rendering type usually costs within the range of £45 to about £75 per square metre.

✓ The monocouche modern through coloured rendering type are able to offer a decorative and waterproof finish for walls. They usually costs within the range of £35 to about £70 per square metre.

✓ Sand and cement render type is the traditional type which has been applied for several years. This rendering type usually costs within the range of £20 to about £45 per square metre.

how to insulate a loft?

Do you know about 25 percent of heat that escapes from an uninsulated house are lost through the roof? Fortunately, roof insulation is something that can done by all DIYers irrespective of their experience levels. However, if you happen to lack the confidence necessary to pull off this, then it’s strongly recommended that you hire the services of a professional who can guarantee the best results and also save you time and money that could arise from potential cost mistakes. Let’s take a look!

  • Clear out all clutter. This involves taking out all the rubbish and clutter from the loft. In order to work effectively, you’ll need a totally clear and empty loft space.
  • Ensure that there’s sufficient insulation. The importance of a good ventilation cannot be overstated. Poor ventilation will result in forming of condensation and this condensation can make the roof timbers rot and compromise the structural integrity of the entire roof. If there are no roof windows which is the easiest way to provide a loft ventilation, the next best option would be to follow the loft floor along to the point where the roof comes down to meet it. There should be a gap at this point, also referred to as the eaves, between the outside wall and the underside of the roof.
  • Measure your loft area. Take a measurement of the loft space in order to calculate the amount of insulation as well as the type you need. If you’re not sure, always get more that it’s required as skimming on the amount you use will only back fire in form of increased energy costs
  • Check for water pipes.

 

To get started, simply make sure all cracks and gaps in the ceiling are filled using a standard filler or decorator caulk. Once done, clean the gaps in the joists and even to the point of hovering all the dust up. Finally,check for the hazards that can cause you problems before laying the loft insulation.

how much to renovate a house?

When it comes to house renovation costs, nothing is certain. As a rule of thumb, you should always expect the unexpected. Unforeseen circumstances (mostly unfavourable) can crop up from anywhere, at any time, greatly affecting the cost of the project. However, if you’ve completed proper planning and done your due diligence on your property before commencement, there’s absolutely no reason why you can’t put the works on budget.

The cost of a house renovation project depends on a lot of variables. These variables include the type of property you’re undertaking as well as the amount and complexity of the entire project. What’s more? Whether you decide to do some of the work yourself or wish to hire quality tradespeople to cover the entire project will also tell on the cost of the home renovation.

In the event whereby you wish to completely gut your property and begin from square one, here are some of the cost you’re most likely going to incur:

✓ Planning applications and building controls

✓ Architect’s design and specifications

✓ Contractors and build costs

✓ Snags as well as unforeseen problems

What will be the biggest cost, which will be determined by the amount of work you need done, is most likely going to be the structural and building work, which can reach up to tens of thousands of pounds.

Asides from material and labour, the administrative costs is another important cost you’ll need to factor in. The first thing here is usually insurance, this is because all regular building insurance policies does not cover large scale renovation projects. So if what you’re planning is a huge structural change to your property, then it’s more likely that it won’t be covered by your buildings insurance policy. In this event, you’ll have to take out a specialist renovation insurance.

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.

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