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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 are a family run business with an array of experience and knowledge in the kitchen and bedroom industry. We offer the ...
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DK construction solutions

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At DK Construction Solutions, we bring your vision to life with a wide range of expert services, including: Tiling: Per...
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Open Plan Renovation

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Open Plan Renovations undertakes a wide variety of refurbishment and renovation services. We provide a range of constructi...

Recent Builder Enquiries

07 Aug

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Colchester - CO5

Enquiry from: Gillian W

Start Date: Immediate

cavity wall insulation for 4 bed detached house are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1970-2000 are you in a conservation area: no proper...

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02 Jun

Building work | General

Colchester - CO6

Enquiry from: Gabriela H

Start Date: Immediate

External wall insulation Lead

Someone to dismantle a 5.5mx3m stables/shed in Chelmsford and re-build in Copford. Low budget pls.

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27 Mar

Insulation | External Wall

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Jacqueline T

Start Date: Immediate

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i have a 3m x 3m edwardian style conservatory. i would like quotes for insulating the ceiling with pvc cladding. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many bedro...

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08 Feb

Building work | General

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: Teresa B

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an online enquiry for building maintenance and confirmed on telephone and email they would like a call with a builder to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. ar...

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08 Feb

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: Teresa B

Start Date: Immediate

customer in colchester area has requested that we arrange quotes for their loft & roof insulation project.they are considering various options and would like to discuss with a builder directly.please ...

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01 Feb

Insulation | External Wall

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: Teresa B

Start Date: Immediate

we have a first floor bedroom with a flat roof . the thermoregulation is poor. we would like to insulate the roof internally and possibly the floor between that room and the room below if you think th...

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13 Jan

Building work | General

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Luke N

Start Date: Immediate

Hi Essex Groundworks, Me and my business partner have just started a new concrete floor laying company called Stellar contracts LTD based in Colchester. We have 12 years+ experience within the conc...

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06 Dec

Building work | General

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Jeremy P

Start Date: Immediate

Hi Martin. I left you a VM earlier ref Messrs Pottow

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05 Jun

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: Osa E

Start Date: Immediate

a spacious loft with an en suite and wardrobe are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you looking to have...

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21 Jan

Building work | Refurbishment

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: Don B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

a two storey building used for storage plus adjacent conservatory are in need of refurbishment. the aim is to lease out the building for business purposes. would need plumbing including a toilet and ...

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27 Dec

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO6

Enquiry from: Phil W

Start Date: Immediate

we have a 2 bed end of terrace, i don't believe there is enough height in the roof space as it currently stands to carry out a conversion within permitted development so we're looking into costs for a...

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09 Dec

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO6

Enquiry from: Phil W

Start Date: Immediate

we have a 2 bed end of terrace, i don't believe there is enough height in the roof space as it currently stands to carry out a conversion within permitted development so we're looking into costs for a...

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13 Nov

House Extensions

Colchester - CO6

Enquiry from: David A

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customer made an online enquiry for house extension and confirmed on telephone, sms and email they would like a call with a builder to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. ar...

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05 Nov

Insulation | External Wall

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: Kara B

Start Date: Immediate

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external insulation on our house and our detached garage are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms property age: 1900-3...

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26 Oct

Conversion | Basement

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Glenn C

Start Date: Immediate

Loft conversion. Dorma to rear hip to gable on side, on-suite .

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06 Oct

Conversion | Basement

Colchester - CO6

Enquiry from: Jack P

Start Date: Immediate

hi, i am looking for a quote to convert the loft space in our bungalow please are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are currently within the basement...

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01 Oct

Conversion | Loft

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Christopher H

Start Date: Immediate

i would like a staircase installed to my loft. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the space into: storage are you looking to...

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14 Sep

Conversion | Basement

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: Daniel B

Start Date: Immediate

Looking at feasibility of a loft conversion

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07 Sep

Conversion | Basement

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: David N

Start Date: Immediate

hello, i would like a loft conversion on my semi detached house. it would either be a 'basic' one with skylights or a dormer depending on price. we have room upstairs in the small third bedroom for a...

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22 May

House Extensions

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: Rosie F

Start Date: Immediate

customer in the colchester 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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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 Colchester is:

£23,865

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Colchester £9,750-£18,450
Loft conversion in Colchester £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Colchester £33,500-£54,000
Loft insulation in Colchester £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Colchester £3,313-£5,013
Barn conversions in Colchester £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Colchester £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Colchester £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Colchester £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Colchester £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Colchester £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Colchester £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Colchester £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Colchester £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Colchester £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Colchester £638-£978
Residential new builds in Colchester £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Colchester £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Colchester £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Colchester £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Colchester £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Colchester £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Colchester £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Colchester £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Colchester £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Colchester £21,600-£37,400
Soundproofing in Colchester £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Colchester £910-£2,280
Garden room in Colchester £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Colchester £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

do you need planning permission for a porch?

There are so many benefits that comes with building a porch in your home premises. It’s an extra space where a lot can be achieved such as drying a dripping wet dog, taking off your dirty shoes or boot and lots more. So if you’re considering to construct a porch, it’s definitely going to be a wise decision. However, before you get started, there’s a need to determine if you’ll need planning permission for a porch. It’s important to take note that planning laws are dynamic and can be updated at any point, so be sure only to use trusted sources only as your guide. If you’re the homeowner or landlord, it’s entirely your responsibility to obtain the right approval for any development project you wish to carry out within your premises.

A Porch can not be termed as an extension and neither is it a conservatory, they’re basically built to the home’s front covering the main entrance using a stone base or a brick. As a result, a porch does not need planning permission due to the fact that it’s covered by the permitted development rights if the specific guidelines for porches are complied with. Below are the instances where you WILL need planning permission for a porch.

✓ If the floor space is more than 3sqm (the wall inclusive).

✓ The highest point has a height of more than 3 metres.

✓ If the porch is situated within 2 metres of a boundary directly facing on to the road.

You may need planning permission if the house is a listed building, designated area or falls under an Article 4 Direction.

In order to build a porch without planning permission, you need to consider all the criteria stated above. You can also visit the Planning Portal website to get more detailed information before getting started.

how much does it cost to repair a driveway?

Is your driveway damaged or starting to show some signs of cracks and gaps? If yes, then you’d probably be thinking of repairing it before it gets even worse. Repairing a driveway is largely an unknown process but also a very tedious task as well. So if you’re looking to hire a professional for help, just how much is the repair going to cost? In this article, we’re going to look at the various factors that can determine the cost of a driveway repair.

In the UK, the average price of repairing a driveway is usually within the range of £1,400 to £1,800, where as the normal price of a driveway repair will range between £700 to £2,400. although some small repairs tasks can be as low as £250, while huge driveway repairs can skyrocket to about £4,200.

However, in general, the overall cost of repair a driveway can not be determined as each driveway is unique with their special repair needs. The factors that can influence the price of a driveway repair includes the material used, the perimeter of the driveway as well as the condition of the foundation. The only factor that’s not unique to any one driveway is the materials used, so let’s take a look at the differences in price using the based on the various types of materials available.

✓ Concrete. The average cost of repairing a concrete driveway is usually between £250 to £3,200. Have it in mind at most times the price of fixing an overly damaged driveway can be more than the cost of buying a new one.

✓ Asphalt. The average cost of repairing an asphalt driveway is usually between £750 to £2,800.

✓ Brick. The average cost of repairing a brick driveway is usually between £700 to £1,700.

✓ Cobblestone. The average cost of repairing a cobblestone driveway is usually between £500 to £1,600.

how does loft insulation work?

A lot of an uninsulated property’s heat is lost through the roof and that’s even more alarming, when you realize this figure is up to a quarter of the total heat of the house. Hence, the tremendous importance of preventing this heat loss through loft insulation which will go a long way to help you against spending unnecessary thousands of pounds on heating bill as well as energy loss.

 

Loft insulation is an effective method to achieve the desired result, however the question is, how exactly does it work? Well, it’s time to find out!

 

Using either a fireplace or central heating to heat up your home, a large quantity of that heat would be lost through the roof of your home. Generally, heat rises and when it does, there’s simply no way to prevent it - it’s just science. Escaping by both the conduction and convection methods via your roof, the heat escaping through your ceiling, into the loft space and out into the open air outside can only be significantly reduced by laying loft insulation.

 

Generally, the added layer of insulation works by trapping the heat inside the room below the loft so as to enable the air within your house to stay warmer for longer. What’s more? The layer of insulation also keeps cold air from the outside from entering your home. As a result, you don’t have to heat your home as much in order to achieve the same temperature for each individual room. Over time, just by doing this you can potentially save hundreds pounds. Getting it installed in your home may actually seem a bit expensive at first, but it’s something that’ll eventually pay off.

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.

do i need planning permission to render my house?

If you’re considering rendering your house or property, then you’d most likely want to know whether or not applying for a planning permission will be needed. In several cases, planning permission will not be required for the maintenance, repair as well as replacement of the existing render on your building. These activities are covered by what’s called “Permitted Development Rights, which allows you to carry out some activities without having to apply for a planning permission but always subject to following some strict guidelines. For rendering, as long as the material (render) possesses an identical appearance to those existing on the house as well as same colour, then you will not require a planning permission. However, there are a number of projects that have been highlighted in which a planning permission would be required. These includes the following:

✓ Re-rendering in a colour that different from the original one used on the house or building.

✓ Rendering over brickwork which was not originally covered.

✓ Rendering over pebbledash

✓ Removing pebbledash and replacing it with render.

Another exception to the Permitted Development rights are for houses in conservation areas, national parks or areas of outstanding national beauty.

Although, you wouldn’t normally require to submit a planning application for approval before you apply render, but in truth it’s actually a bit of a grey area which isn’t totally clear and doesn’t allow for much freedom or creativity. And due to this fact, homeowners who wants an absolute peace of mind may opt to apply for planning permission just in case. It’s also worth noting that whether or not a planning permission is required, a huge rendering work will need to comply with building regulations which includes the need to insulate walls on the inside or outside as part of the work on several older properties .

how much value does a loft conversion add?

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!

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.

Can a mortgage include renovation costs?

In a nutshell, a mortgage loan is for the acquisition of an asset, so lenders won’t tend to give you anything else in a mortgage that is going to cover your home renovation costs. When you are applying for your mortgage, your provider will examine the price of your new household. For example, if you’re planning to buy a property for £200,000, but you need another £50,000 to help improve it, you’ll find that your lender might turn you down.

Essentially, with any mortgage loans that you take out on your possessions, the bank or creditor theoretically owns your home till you’ve entirely paid off your loan, which is why it is very unlikely that you will get extra funds from them. There are some mortgage providers who will be willing to add on some building costs, but it is entirely up to you whether to choose it or not.

With most mortgages, banks and other lenders will usually give you a maximum of 95% of what you purchased your property for. That means, that even if you contemplate the household has the probability to be valued at so much more, you’ll have to find an alternative way of paying for the developments you have in attention. So, if the accumulation of extra funds on to your mortgage loan is out of the question, you’ll need to find additional ways of paying for the home developments.

It is well and good if you have the cash saved up, or else, you can explore other payment options which your bank or lender may be able to help you with. There are several methods by which you can collect the cost to pay for the improvements, from personal loans to credit cards or even overdrafts, there are tons of ways to lending money. Keep in mind these are all forms of debt so keep an eye out for the interest rates when you are repaying.

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