Conversion | Loft
Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Neneh M
Start Date: Immediate
I need a velux loft conversion with about 2 windows and an ensuite.
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Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Neneh M
Start Date: Immediate
I need a velux loft conversion with about 2 windows and an ensuite.
Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Saiqa N
Start Date: Immediate
rendering to front of house only. it's a 3 bed terraced house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms how many walls are yo...
Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Mark H
Start Date: Immediate
convert garage into multi purpose room. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: single garage what will the space be used for: other do you require plumbing work: no do you re...
Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Shaun H
Start Date: Less than one month
customer visited the myroofingquotes.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: house, roof type: pitched, work description: insulate porch roof above bay window ground floor are you the pro...
Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Shaun H
Start Date: Immediate
insulate pitched single storey roof and porch roof over bay windows. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currentl...
Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Shaun H
Start Date: Less than one month
customer visited the myroofingquotes.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: house, roof type: pitched, work description: insulate porch roof above bay window ground floor are you the pro...
Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Shaun H
Start Date: Less than one month
customer visited the myroofingquotes.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: house, roof type: pitched, work description: insulate porch roof above bay window ground floor are you the pro...
Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Shaun H
Start Date: Less than one month
customer visited the myroofingquotes.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: house, roof type: pitched, work description: insulate porch roof above bay window ground floor are you the pro...
Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Shaun H
Start Date: Less than one month
customer visited the myroofingquotes.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: house, roof type: pitched, work description: insulate porch roof above bay window ground floor are you the pro...
Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Shaun H
Start Date: Less than one month
customer visited the myroofingquotes.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: house, roof type: pitched, work description: insulate porch roof above bay window ground floor are you the pro...
Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Abdulfatah A
Start Date: Immediate
are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) have you considered getting your windows replaced to match a new conservatory: yes how many windows are you looking for: 5+ windows other forms: h...
Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Joanna M
Start Date: Immediate
customer is looking for loft conversion quotes. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss. confirmed interest via customer lives in chigwell area please call to arrange an appointment are y...
Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Samia D
Start Date: Immediate
are you the property owner: owner of the property is this for a residential or commerial building: domestic other forms: building maintenance, upvc double glazing agreed to receive quotes for selecte...
Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Lukasz K
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the myroofingquotes.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: House, Roof type: Flat, Work description: is leaking think so jole at roofing felt under roof tile
Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Kraig E
Start Date: Immediate
Credit agreed, required installation only I am ordering a conservatory. The side wall and dwarf walls have been built. I need someone to provide me accurate measurements so I can order the conserv...
Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Pavel M
Start Date: Less than one month
Full loft insulation Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Do you currently have loft insulationn: Yes Do you require a top up: Yes Age of Property: 1930...
Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Babu M
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
One room and a bathroom in a 3 bedroom terraced house. Beleive it will be around 15*12 Square feet Do you require any windows: Dormer Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: ...
Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Stephen S
Start Date: Immediate
take out chimney breast from roof top to second floor . install stair case from second floor to loft conversion . install a roof doorma and valux windows. Are you the property owner: Owner of the pro...
Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Brian C
Start Date: Immediate
I am considering a single storey extension at the rear of my terraced house. It would be across whole rear and extend 3m. There is a drain at rear from kitchen and pipe for boiler
Chigwell - IG7
Enquiry from: Gajan S
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Customer visited the myhouseextension.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: 11x 4 M extention in back garden Customer is currently in the process of lookin...
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 adviceAre you interested in extending your home to create more living space? If yes, then you’d probably want to know how much value it can add to your property in order to compare the building costs to the potential value gain. Well, as long as you know what you’re doing, your house doesn’t necessarily have to be a money pit. So what are your options when talking about home extensions and what’s the associated value to be gained?
• Bathroom Extensions
Although you should have it in mind that bathroom extensions isn’t usually that cheap, but once done, it can increase the value of a standard UK house within the range of £12,000 to £15,000. Meanwhile the finishing cost of a bathroom can range from £2,500 to £7,000.
• Single or Double Storey Extensions
Single storey extensions are always huge when it comes to increasing the value of your home - giving about 4 to 7 percent increase. If it goes that far, then literally nothing beats a full spectrum, double storey extension which can give up to 11 percent increase in the value of a property - equalling about a whooping £33,000 for a standard home in the UK.
• Conservatory Extension
With conservatories becoming more and more popular in the UK due to the weather conditions, several buyers are now including it’s availability as part of the criteria for purchasing a house. Wonder why? This is simply because everyone wants to enjoy their garden all throughout the year. As a result of this high demand, adding this type of extension to your house can go a long way to increase it’s value. However, it’s very important to incorporate high quality materials during construction. With glass conservatories offering, on the average, up to £5,000 increase in value, the cheaper PVC alternative offers much less value and can also deter potential buyers.
How To Fit Plasterboard
If you’re planning to renovate your house, then here is a must-read guide! Fitting of plasterboard is a crucial step when it comes to renovation. If you’re bringing down an existing lath and plaster for an upgraded surface or adding a new wall, a plasterboard is required for your project to be a true success. If you’re a novice with no prior practice or experience, you can protect your investment by hiring the services of a professional plasterer to guarantee the best results, the first time. However, we’ve put together this guide to give you an insight on how the plasterboard fitting process is done.
To get started, you’ll need a power drill, hammer, plasterboard nails or screws, broad knife, utility knife, measurement tape, pencil, ladder as well as a joint tape.
Before proceeding, you need to identify the number of plasterboard sheets needed to commence the project by measuring the height and width of the wall as well as calculating the square footage. If you possess a stud timber wall, the steps below will get you the best results.
• Measure the walls and mark the plasterboard where you’ll make the cuts. Start with a full sheet and cut pieces down in such a way that would fit
• Score the front paper of the plasterboard with utility knife. Fold the sheet to get a clean cut through the board and make use of the knife to the remaining paper.
• Place the first sheet against the wall and use an offcut to prevent the plasterboard from touch the floor.
• Make the plasterboard rest snugly against the wall in position and screw it firmly on each stud. Once done, fasten it at all the sheets’ edges and in a line down the stud to make for a firm connection. Follow the same process for the remaining plasterboard sheet till the wall is fully covered.
Most companies will make the building control application on your behalf and ensure that all the work is completed to the right standards. When a building inspector has inspected it, you’ll get a certificate. It usually takes around 6-8 weeks after completion to come.
Are you thinking about converting your garage into a new space? Be it a new bedroom, gym, library or playroom, one thing you’ll have to consider before getting started is whether or not you’re going to require a planning permission. Unlike extensions that needs additional space, garage conversion is all about changing the existing structure of a space that’s already available to you - your garage. As a result, these projects are mostly covered by a planning policy that’s a bit different.
For a garage conversion, it’s very unlikely that you’ll need a planning permission. As a matter of fact, only 10 percent of garage conversions has been estimated to need a full planning permission, with the others coming under the permitted development rights. The permitted development rights, however, only provides coverage for home improvements that’s internal which implies that so far you’re not trying to enlarge your garage, you’ll not require a planning permission. But if otherwise, you’ll have to submit an application before commencing your project.
If you’re looking to comply with the permitted development rights, then your project must comply with some specific guidelines. These rules include the following:
• The work should be internal. No plans to enlarge or extend the existing garage.
• You should make sure that the materials used in carrying out the garage conversion is the same with the materials used in building the existing house.
• The building should not be extended.
You may, however, require a planning permission if you’re going to change a detached garage into a living space which could be a bedroom, small annexe or a living room.
Some houses excluded from the permitted development rights include flats, listed buildings, some new developments and most homes in a conservation area.
A patio is an outdoor space which can be used for a variety of stuffs which includes fun time with family and friends, reading time or just relaxing as the fresh breeze blows. With all these benefits and more, it’s becomes more obvious that there’s a need to keep your patio in a tip top condition at all times. If otherwise, you may not be able to enjoy your patio to your satisfaction and probably, for as long as you would want. You simply have to provide it with a regular maintenance which involves inspecting and identifying the damages that needs to be repaired before it gets out of hand. Fortunately, the minor repairs can be done by yourself if you’re confident enough. However, for bigger damages it’s advisable to call in a professional for help. In this article, we’ll take you through the patio reparation process.
✓ Prepare the area. This involves removing the problem piece gently and carefully. If there’s a piece you think can still be useful, store it in the re-use pile or you can start a new one. Once you’re done removing the pieces, the next thing to do would be to start removing anything that’s unwanted from the damaged area like debris, unwanted soil etc, and start sand fitting with some fresh sand. This should be levelled out to ensure there’s no bumps.
✓ With the sand down, you can start by putting the pieces back in together. This should be done gently to avoid any further damage. Do this until your patio
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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.
Are you considering converting your garage into a more usable space in your home? If yes, then you’d probably want to know if you’ll require building regs before converting the garage. The answer to this question is yes. Although you may not require planning approval to convert your garage into a more usable space, but you’d usually need approval under the Building Regulations.
When re-structuring your garage into a habitable space, the following should be taken into consideration: structural alterations, ventilation, moisture proofing, insulation, fireproofing, escape routes as well as the submission of a building building notice or full plan application to the local council in order to inform them about the planned project.
• Walls
You’ll require an approval if you plan to infill the garage door with a window and a new wall. This is because the garage may have been built of a shallow slab which implies that a new foundation would be needed for the new wall construction.
• Floor
Even though there’s a high possibility that the garage floor is strong enough for domestic use since its designed to withstand the weight of vehicles, you may however need to upgrade to make sure it suitable for both thermal insulation and damp proofing. In addition, there may also be the need to to alter the floor level in such a way that it matches that of the remaining parts of the house.
• Ventilation
According to the Building Regulations requirements, there’s a need for adequate ventilation for each individual rooms which includes garage conversions for general health purposes. What’s going to determine the ventilation level that’ll be required is the frequency at which the room is used. Ventilation can be provided through purge or simply opening the window or via trickle ventilation.
When its impossible to build out and create more space sideways, why can’t you look upwards? As more and more homeowners in the UK are carrying out their loft conversion project, one question that keeps popping up is the amount of value the loft conversion can add to their homes. However, this is a question that is impossible to provide a single and precise answer to. This is because the value that’ll be generated by a loft conversion is largely dependent on a wide range of influencing factors. To give you a vague idea of the loft conversion value to a property, we’ve put forward a research carried out by industry experts so you can know what you’re in for.
Nationwide carried out a research which shows clearly that a loft conversion including an additional bedroom as part of the building plan will increase a house’s value by up to 21 percent. Since the number of rooms a house has is one of the main metrics for house valuations, loft conversion comes in pretty handy as it’s a great and easy way to convert your house from a 4 bedroom house to a 5 bedroom house prior to sale.
Apart from the financial value aspect, loft conversion also adds more value to your lifestyle which is very unlike nearly other financial investments you can make. More space in your house automatically means more storage or a new room as you wish. A new room can be for a growing family or probably to serve as a guest room. It can also be used as a study space or even an office especially with the rapidly growing rate of people working from home. With loft conversion, the possibilities in terms of value are simply endless!
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