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Thomas Roof Restoration

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30 Apr

Insulation | External Wall

Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: Peter T

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Quote for external insulation for a bungalow,two bedroom

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09 Nov

Building work | General

Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: Finn B

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I am currently studying engineering with USP college at the seevic campus and have 30 hours of work experience required for February 19th. Is there any placements available within your company?

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12 Jun

House Extensions | Single Storey

Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: Alex M

Start Date: Immediate

Full planning accepted and just waiting on structural drawings. Need side extensions and to see if you do roof replacements

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17 Nov

Building work | General

Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: Roy S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

8 ft wide 25ft long. metal or plastic. fix to side of house with supports other side tilting from front to back i.e. along the 25ft length are you the property owner: owner of the property property t...

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20 Oct

Driveway Repair

Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: Chris M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

quote for repair of sunken/dropped patio are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what type of material is your driveway: block paving time scale: 1-3 months what lev...

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06 Apr

Conversion | Garage

Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: Warren B

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hi, i have a detached garage with single walls and a flat roof that i would like converted into an office space. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: single garage do you r...

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23 Feb

Conversion | Garage

Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: Tony H

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looking to confirm garage into a room are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: single garage what will the space be used for: studio do you require plumbing work: no do you req...

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17 Jan

House Extensions | Single Storey

Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: Tony A

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Timber extension on a existing single storey brick extension

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13 Jan

House Extensions

Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: Dennis H

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footings timber stud or sips 3mts 7mts single flat rubber roof exstension are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached looking for: single storey extension do you have pla...

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06 Jan

House Extensions | Single Storey

Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: Dennis H

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customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a single storey extension to their property. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached looking for: si...

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06 Jan

House Extensions

Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: Dennis H

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footings timber stud or sips 3mts 7mts single flat rubber roof exstension are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached looking for: single storey extension do you have pla...

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27 Dec

Conversion | Loft

Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: Shelby D

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customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: semi detached, property owner: owner, looking to convert into: bedroom, work description: 2 large bedro...

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08 Feb

Building work | General

Benfleet - SS7

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Is this for a Residential or Commerial Building: Domestic Other Forms: Building Maintenance Agreed to receive quotes for selected products: Yes Please...

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20 Jan

Conversion | Garage

Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: David C

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The garage attaches on one side (right) to my house wall, with an interior door, the back end attaches to a rear extension. The (left side) is adjacent to next doors garage, and encompasses a solid an...

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14 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: Derek H

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Roof insulation Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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13 Oct

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: Mandy M

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Wardrobes and over bed storage and draw units

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22 Aug

Building work | General

Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: Louise P

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Quote for roof trusses

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20 Jul

Insulation | External Wall

Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: Derek H

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1) panel has gapped causing leak 2) damaged panel with 10" crack

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01 Feb

Building work | Wall Rendering

Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: Carl P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

So, what type of property do you have? Semi Detached Great, what do you need done? Wall Rendering 3m high from the floor, house is square, easy access

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04 Jan

House Extensions

Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: Kevin C

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Hello, This request is for a single storey side extension 2.7m x 8m with bi-folds to rear and lantern roof. We also need a supporting wall knocking through from the kitchen to extension and a boiler m...

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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 Benfleet is:

£25,048

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Benfleet £9,750-£18,450
Loft conversion in Benfleet £39,375-£59,375
House extensions in Benfleet £39,000-£69,333
Loft insulation in Benfleet £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Benfleet £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Benfleet £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Benfleet £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Benfleet £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Benfleet £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Benfleet £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Benfleet £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Benfleet £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Benfleet £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Benfleet £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Benfleet £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Benfleet £638-£978
Residential new builds in Benfleet £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Benfleet £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Benfleet £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Benfleet £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Benfleet £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Benfleet £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Benfleet £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Benfleet £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Benfleet £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Benfleet £21,600-£37,400
Soundproofing in Benfleet £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Benfleet £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Benfleet £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Benfleet £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

does a single storey extension add value to your house?

Does A Single Storey Extension Add Value To Your House?

When you’re looking to construct a single storey extension or perhaps you’re just searching for means to increase the value of your property, this question always pops up. The short and simple answer to this question is a resounding yes, a single storey extension can go a long way to increase the value of your property. Just like any other home improvement, when done right, adding a little extra living space is one of the top things you can probably think of that’ll provide a cool increase in your property’s value. However, before you rush in you must also take note of some factors so you can be certain a single storey extension is the right option for you. These factors include the quality of the build, complexity of the build, cost of the build versus the value gain, ceiling price in the area, finance costs as well as the inconveniences and stress.

Generally, the average cost of a single storey extension can range from £34,000 to £37,000. For this price, you should get a standard sized rear or side extension which also includes the cost of a kitchen - it’s the most commonly use for a single story extension especially in the UK. So it’s important to know the value they’ll add to your house before deciding to make such an investment.

The value added to your property will depend largely on the quality and size of your single storey extension. The value is usually calculated by estate agents using the number of bedrooms, bathrooms as well as the floor area. Inside London, it’ll typically be priced at £5,000 to £10,000 per square metre, while outside London should be within the range of £900 to £2,000 per square metre.

How long does it take to install insulation?

How long it takes to install insulation will depend on the size of your property. In general, loft and cavity wall insulation can be installed in a day or two. External wall insulation will usually take longer to install. The rep or installer will be able to advise you when quoting for the job how long this will be.

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 loft insulation do I need?

Over the years, more and more home and property owners are beginning to realize the huge benefits that can be derived from loft insulation being a worthwhile investment. It’s quite worrisome the way in which energy bills have soared over the past 10 years and loft insulation is a considerable affordable energy efficiency measure that can go a long way to help increase your home’s energy savings.

 

As far back as the 1980’s, the standard when it comes to insulation thickness was 25 mm to 50 mm which was, at the time, considered to be sufficient. However, building regulations have changed the norm that now states that a new build needs to possess 270 mm of insulation in the loft in order to achieve the required u-value of less than 0.16/m2k based on the standard rock wool or sheep wool insulation.

 

Generally with loft insulation, there’s a law of depreciating returns which implies that the first couple of insulation centimetres will save you many times the cost of the installation, however an extra layer or centimetre is going to add less value to the point where it’ll no longer be wise or worthwhile to add any further centimetre. Therefore, with cheaper energy prices 30 years back, that additional couple of centimetres was not just worthwhile, but with the recent alarming rises in costs of fuel, that additional £10 savings per year has all of sudden changed to £30 which makes it become a lot more attractive.

 

If you already have 270 mm of loft insulation, regardless of the material you’re looking to add you’re most likely not going to benefit from a top up. The cost of the materials and installation will definitely be too high for the couple of pounds it’ll save you per year.

how long does a garage conversion take?

Garage conversion is a great way to add extra usable space to your home without having to extend your property. A fun fact is that, in the UK if you have your car parked in the garage, you’re in the minority. According to a research carried out by Admiral Loans, just about 33 percent of home owners in the UK store their cars in the garage. For most people the garage is literally a dumping ground that’s never fully utilized as such. In recent times, the garage is now being used to store a variety of other stuffs asides a car which includes garden furniture, tools and appliances, utilities such as washing machine, fridge and freezer as well as food and groceries. These facts show that more and more people are underutilizing their garage when they may actually be in need of more usable space in their property. So why not put into consideration converting the garage into a new space that would be able to serve more purpose?

If you’ve decided to convert your garage, you’d probably want to know the how long the project will take. There are a wide range of factors that can determine the duration of a garage conversion project. These factors include:

• If the foundation needs reinforcing

• If the floors, walls, or roofs are in a bad condition.

• If the ceiling height needs some raising

• If the insulation required in newer builds.

All aforementioned factors will make the garage conversion project take longer than expected. However, in normal situations garage conversions are relatively quick to complete once you start the building works. A single-car conversion will usually take about 3 to 4 weeks to complete depending on the existing garage’s structure.

can i build a room in my garden?

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, you can build a room in your garden. In fact, if you want an additional space for a living room, dining room, games room, study room or perhaps you want something as cool as a pool house, then looking at your garden for a solution may just be the perfect answer to your need for an extra outdoor living space.

Outbuildings such as garden rooms do not usually require planning permission as they’re usually covered by the permitted development. As a result, making it even a lot more attractive to homeowners who would not like to pass through the stress involved or pay the money required to submit an application for planning permission. However, if you need your garden room to be covered by permitted development ( if it’s not a listed building or in a designated area), you must follow these guidelines:

✓ 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.

The position of your garden room will be partly determined by the space available in your garden. If you need it to link it to your utilities then positioning it a bit close to your main house would be a cost effective choice unless you’re using off grid sources of power, heat as well as water.

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.

Will my garage conversion cause disruption to the rest of the house?

It shouldn’t do. Most companies will do all the interior work first, and the last job to do will be creating the opening from the house to the conversion. A reputable company will make sure they cause as little disruption as possible during this time.

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