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25 Sep

Conversion | Loft

Grays - RM17

Enquiry from: Anthony P

Start Date: Immediate

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i have full planning permission and steel beams installed and 2 bedrooms in loft with velux to rear i need 3 x small dormers places across front of house with windows sloping roof dog house type. th...

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08 Nov

House Extensions | Single Storey

Grays - RM20

Enquiry from: Raymond O

Start Date: Immediate

homeowner house extension please call to appoint

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08 Nov

House Extensions

Grays - RM20

Enquiry from: Raymond O

Start Date: Immediate

homeowner house extension please call to appoint

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26 Jan

House Extensions

Grays - RM17

Enquiry from: Chris E

Start Date: Immediate

dr requested quotes for house extension from a builder around grays. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information below is wh...

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29 Dec

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Grays - RM16

Enquiry from: Haider A

Start Date: Immediate

customer in grays areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for cavity wall insulation.confirmed interest via telephone, sms and email at 29/12/2022 22:06.please...

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29 Dec

Building work | General

Grays - RM16

Enquiry from: Haider A

Start Date: Immediate

mr requested quotes for building maintenance from a builder around grays. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information below ...

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29 Dec

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Grays - RM16

Enquiry from: Haider A

Start Date: Immediate

mr requested quotes for loft & roof insulation from a builder around grays. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information belo...

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29 Dec

Insulation | External Wall

Grays - RM16

Enquiry from: Haider A

Start Date: Immediate

roof and home insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms property age: 1970-2000 please call to appoint

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18 Oct

Building work | General

Grays - RM16

Enquiry from: Angela M

Start Date: Immediate

Still awaiting a reply from the emails I have sent regarding the awning we are having problems with. Angela Marchant

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06 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Grays - RM16

Enquiry from: Haider A

Start Date: Immediate

Complete insulation with solar energy saving

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22 Sep

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Grays - RM17

Enquiry from: Rajpaul D

Start Date: Immediate

To supply & fit 66m Sq x 300mm loft insulation including pipe lagging etc. Some loft clearing

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07 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Grays - RM17

Enquiry from: SHAHZAD A

Start Date: Immediate

i wish to do velux loft with ensuite and stairs. looking for quote are you the property owner: owner of the property are you looking to have stairs: yes do you require any windows: velux do you requir...

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22 Jun

House Extensions

Grays - RM16

Enquiry from: Kulwinder B

Start Date: Immediate

customer in grays area has requested that we arrange quotes for their house extension project.mrs are considering various options and would like to discuss with a builder directly.please call to discu...

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11 Jun

House Extensions | Single Storey

Grays - RM17

Enquiry from: Peter M

Start Date: Immediate

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

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11 Jun

House Extensions

Grays - RM17

Enquiry from: Peter M

Start Date: Immediate

6m wide by 3.5 ground floor extension to detached house

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24 May

House Extensions

Grays - RM16

Enquiry from: Andrew Q

Start Date: Immediate

customer in grays areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for house extension.confirmed interest via sms and email at 24/05/2022 08:44.please call to arrange a...

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04 May

New Build | Residential

Grays - RM16

Enquiry from: Mo H

Start Date: Immediate

customer has a extensions & conversions project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for new build homes. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a builder.confir...

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28 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Grays - RM17

Enquiry from: Omoye O

Start Date: Immediate

we're purchasing this house and it currently has a single/double dormer extension, but we'd like an estimate for the cost of a full length dormer loft extension.

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16 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Grays - RM16

Enquiry from: Paul N

Start Date: Immediate

dormer and velux loft conversion on semi-detached. roof height 3.3m are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the space into: bedro...

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14 Feb

Conversion | Loft

Grays - RM16

Enquiry from: Heidi E

Start Date: Immediate

*homeowner loft conversion please call to appoint

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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 Grays is:

£25,111

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Grays £9,750-£18,450
Loft conversion in Grays £37,917-£66,250
House extensions in Grays £34,250-£72,000
Loft insulation in Grays £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Grays £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Grays £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Grays £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Grays £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Grays £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Grays £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Grays £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Grays £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Grays £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Grays £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Grays £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Grays £638-£978
Residential new builds in Grays £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Grays £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Grays £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Grays £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Grays £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Grays £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Grays £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Grays £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Grays £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Grays £21,600-£37,400
Soundproofing in Grays £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Grays £910-£2,280
Garden room in Grays £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Grays £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

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.

what is a garden room?

Over the years, garden rooms have gradually become a popular choice amongst homeowners as a cost effective way of expanding living space within a home or property. A garden room is basically a living space and a type of pavilion building made from wood that’s well insulated, double glazed as well as electrically wired. It’s however a building which is subsidiary to the main one, built with the purpose of creating an extra functional space within the property. These garden outbuildings are very functional and can be used as a garden studio, office, salon and much more. They can also be incorporated for recreational purposes for evening relaxations, family and friends get-together, lounge or even spa. Other possible uses of a garden room include gyms, pool houses, playrooms, dens, home cinemas and game rooms.

Garden rooms are functional living spaces that are usable throughout the year. And with the rate at which their popularity is growing, you’ll find some companies offering cheap and low quality alternatives featuring shed like construction and felt roof. Garden rooms, on the other hand, are a valuable investment with superior designs and top notch build. They’re constructed in a very similar way to houses with timber frames. Furthermore, they are fully insulated and can also include the normal building solutions such as heating and running water, electricity and many more depending on the requirements of the home or property owner. With the durability of garden rooms being a major objective, they’re typically clad in natural solid timber like Cedar, Larch or Acacia. Materials such as EPDM rubber or cedar shingles are normally used for the roof covering. What’s more? They usually have large expanses of glazing and glazed doors fitted.

how big can my house extension be?

The holy grail of home extensions is basically the need for additional space for living as well as leisure. However, before commencing your home extension project, you’d probably want to know just how big your new building can be. In this article, you’ll find the answer to this question which is also frequently asked by many other home or property owners in the UK.

Besides your budget, there are two other major influencing factors that can determine just how much extra room that can be added. These factors include whether you wish to carry out the extension project under Permitted Development rights which is usually for a smaller project or you’d prefer to opt for a larger project which is covered by Planning Permission.

Apart from the limitations in the size of an extension under Permitted Development, the extensions are also a lot more affordable and consumes less time when compared to the extensions under planning permission. So what exactly is the size limit for an extension under Permitted Development and the ones under Planning Permission?

For a single storey extension, the maximum size that can be constructed without having to submit an application for Planning Permission includes:

• An extension should have a maximum length of 6m, if you reside in a terraced home or a semi-detached property.

• Extensions for detached properties can have a maximum length of 8m.

• The extension built must not go beyond half your garden’s area.

• The extension should have a maximum height of 4 metres, but in the event whereby the extension is situated within 2 metres of the boundary of your property, it should not exceed a height of 3 metres.

• The extension should not be higher than the highest part of the existing house’s roof.

how to repair asphalt driveway depressions?

When your driveway is suffering from depression, it becomes unsafe for driving (a danger zone) and ugly - no homeowner wants that! Unfortunately, most driveways won’t hold flat for long as they tend to develop cracks and potholes pretty quickly. Here, we are going to take you through how to fill asphalt driveways’ depression so as to ensure the sinkholes in your driveway poses no threat to you or your loved ones, while also beautifying your property. The approach to be used depends on the intensity of the depression. If its only a few cracks and holes, this can easily be repaired with some equipment. But if otherwise is the case, then calling a reliable professional will be your best bet. In this article, we’ll show you how to repair dips in your asphalt driveway relatively quickly.

✓ Pick a date with warm and sunny weather. This is because if you work in a cold weather, chances are the materials will freeze and hence, unusable. So find a day when the temperature will over 50 degrees Fahrenheit and below 80 degrees Celsius and when there would be no rain. We’ll advise a day between May to October.

✓ Prepare the area. Remove all loose stones, soil, dirt as well as vegetation from the holes. Once done, you can then proceed to washing the area with a pressure washer or sweep with a broom.

✓ Apply a thin mixture of asphalt to the area. Use a flat stirring stick to coat the low driveway area with a thin mixture of asphalt.

✓ Tamp the asphalt repair mix. Purchase the right kind of asphalt to repair the driveway. Fine aggregate asphalt mixture is more suited to filling small holes, whereas the coarse aggregate is more suited to filling larger holes. Apply layers ( about 2 inches each time) of the asphalt repair mix to the sunken area and use a shovel to give it a smooth finish. Once done, simply make the area smooth and protect it with a piece of plywood. Do not walk or drive on the area for a couple of days.

How long will my garage conversion take?

It’s often said that a garage conversion can take anywhere between 1 week to 1 month, depending on the size and scope. But many standard conversions without any plumbing can take as little as 5 days. Your contractor will be able to tell you exactly how long your garage conversion will take.

how much does a single storey house extension cost?

If you’re planning to build a single story house extension, this is one of the first questions that usually comes to mind to help you set a budget and start to make plans. But as simple as it seems, a single accurate answer can not be provided due to the fact that there are several variables that can play a key role in influencing the price of a single story house extension. These variables includes the size, location, design or specification as well as the build route. In this guide, we’ll provide you with a rough estimate that you can work with to put you on the right path.

The main determinant of the cost of a single storey extension is the size of the build, while the next most relevant factor is the quality of the finish you opt for. For a small extension, you can expect to spend a sum within the range of £14,000 to £17,000. Meanwhile for a larger single storey extension, if you opt for a large wrap around the extension with a great amount of glass to be incorporated in both the walls and roof, you can expect to pay a sum within the range of £80,000 to £120,000.

Overall, the average cost of a single story house extension is usually within the range of £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.

There are some additional costs you may also need to factor in to your extension budget. These includes surveys, architect fees, planning application fee (if needed), insurance and Party Wall Agreement (if needed).

How to dot and dab plasterboard?

How To Dot And Dab A Plasterboard

If you want a fast and simple way to achieve a smooth and sturdy wall which is decoration-ready, then dot and dab plasterboard is the way to go! It’s a relative simple process but can also be a bit challenging. Therefore, if you lack the necessary training or experience, hiring a professional would be a great step to protect your investment and guarantee the best results. Here, we’ll provide you with a deep insight into the plasterboard’s dot and dab procedures. Let’s have a look!

• At the thickness of the board with the adhesive, mark the ceiling and floor as well as the wall to indicate the centre of each board.

• Ensure the wall’s height is 15mm more than the plasterboard

• Make a mixture of the adhesive and achieve a thick consistency. Apply a consistent layer of the mixture around the wall’s perimeter, edge of the ceiling and any other openings with the use of a trowel.

• Select dabs that are about 250mm long and 50mm to 75mm wide and apply the adhesive in them. Make use of 3 vertical rows for individual boards. Also ensure to apply, at skirting level, a band of adhesive.

• Position the board’s reverse side against the dabs, and laying against the packers. Then make the board align with the ceiling and floor marks with the help of a straight edge.

• Raise the board till its tight against the ceiling with a board lifter. Once done, use the plasterboard to wedge the board into place before you remove the board lifter.

• Repeat the same process for the remaining parts of the room. Once completed, make sure the adhesive is set before you remove the boards.

how long does underpinning last

Have you been advised by a structural engineer or a surveyor that your building needs to be underpinned? Well, this might just have you wondering what underpinning really is and how long it lasts. In this post, we’re going to tell you more about underpinning to help you make the best-informed decision possible moving forward. Let’s take a look!

Basically, underpinning refers to the incorporation of one of various methods to reinforce or repair the old foundations of a building or structure mostly to remedy or avoid subsidence. Now, subsidence can be caused as a result of poor soil quality, increase in the load on the foundation like adding a new storey, excavations below the building as well as inadequate foundation which is more common in older buildings. When an underpinning remedial work is carried out, there are a plethora of benefits that comes with it. It’s preserves the structural integrity of your building by strengthening it, make it a lot more attractive, increases the property’s value and makes it a lot safer for both you and your loved ones. So how long does underpinning last?

Well, many underpinning contractors will offer you a 10-year guarantee of its underpinning solutions for defects. Primarily, there are two reasons why underpinning can fail which is poor installation and fresh issues arising or unforeseen circumstances. While the first is an issue that can be avoided by employing the services of an expert contractor who possesses vast experience and knowledge in the field, the second can not be avoided. However, in the absence of the unforeseen issues, underpinning is expected to last for the natural life of the building, so far it has been expertly installed.

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