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Recent Builder Enquiries

02 Jul

House Extensions

Loughton - IG10

Enquiry from: Maga K

Start Date: Immediate

loft conversion with stairs time scale: less than one month property type: other customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a to their property. property type: time scale: ple...

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14 Aug

Insulation | External Wall

Loughton - IG10

Enquiry from: Janet B

Start Date: Immediate

Insulation in the roof of my flat roof kitchen Approx 3m x 8 m Thank you

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14 Jun

House Extensions

Loughton - IG10

Enquiry from: Melissa L

Start Date: Immediate

Knock down garage and do ground work Build double side wrap around single rear in SIP panels with insulation internal walls and outside finishes render boards ready for rendering in K Render

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30 May

Driveway Repair

Loughton - IG10

Enquiry from: Teresa M

Start Date: Immediate

Fix a back patio after an extension, repair sidewalkway, build new steps up each side and one side needs a retaining wall

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01 Sep

Building work | Wall Rendering

Loughton - IG10

Enquiry from: Rob H

Start Date: Immediate

i need a lime plaster render ‘skirt’ around my victorian property. the height of the skirt is approximately 60cm from ground to dpc. the total length of the skirt is approximately 14m with a varie...

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29 Apr

Building Work | Porch

Loughton - IG10

Enquiry from: Sonia T

Start Date: Immediate

Call back anytime. New build or replacement: New build Quote requested on a porch, in PVCu, to be supplied and fitted.

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07 Mar

Extension | Garden Room

Loughton - IG10

Enquiry from: Anita D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

costs of an free standing garden room , sma*** x 5ft about time scale: 1-3 months please call to appoint

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21 Feb

Building Work | Porch

Loughton - IG10

Enquiry from: Hasan A

Start Date: Immediate

hi i would like a porch built are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning permission: no what material are you looking for: upvc what material would you like the roof made ...

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09 Sep

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Loughton - IG10

Enquiry from: Ayshe K

Start Date: Immediate

customer in loughton 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 09/09/2021 08:56.ple...

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09 Aug

Building work | Sound Proofing

Loughton - IG10

Enquiry from: Maria M

Start Date: Immediate

i'd like a quote for a epc - the house has 3 bedrooms.

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23 Jun

Building Work | Porch

Loughton - IG10

Enquiry from: Alice D

Start Date: Immediate

i need a simple upvc porch for my house, 2m x 1m, on a budget. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning permission: no what material are you looking for: upvc what mater...

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21 Jun

Building Work | Porch

Loughton - IG10

Enquiry from: Alice d

Start Date: Immediate

call anytime. new build or replacement: new build quote requested on a porch, in pvcu, to be supplied and fitted. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning permission...

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27 Mar

New Build | Residential

Loughton - IG10

Enquiry from: Russell H

Start Date: Immediate

customer in loughton areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for new build homes.confirmed interest via sms and email at 27/03/2021 11:22.please call to arrang...

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18 Feb

Building work | General

Loughton - IG10

Enquiry from: Ayshe K

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1930-70 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incentive...

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17 Oct

Conversion | Garage

Loughton - IG10

Enquiry from: TONY G

Start Date: 3+ months

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached other forms: gas boiler replacement, building maintenance, plumbing, house extension, garage conversion agreed to receive quo...

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17 Oct

House Extensions

Loughton - IG10

Enquiry from: TONY G

Start Date: 3+ months

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached other forms: gas boiler replacement, building maintenance, plumbing, house extension, garage conversion agreed to receive quo...

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17 Oct

Building work | General

Loughton - IG10

Enquiry from: TONY G

Start Date: 3+ months

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached other forms: gas boiler replacement, building maintenance, plumbing, house extension, garage conversion agreed to receive quo...

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08 Oct

Conversion | Garage

Loughton - IG10

Enquiry from: Fiona A

Start Date: Immediate

convert garage at the end of the garden into a playroom. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: single garage what will the space be used for: living space do you require plu...

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26 Aug

Building work | General

Loughton - IG10

Enquiry from: Caroline O

Start Date: Less than one month

sorting door handles replacing trim about the bath fixing doorbell repaint loo ( under the stairs ) time scale: less than one month please call to appoint

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23 Jul

House Extensions

Loughton - IG10

Enquiry from: Stephen C

Start Date: Immediate

A small porch of a door a large window and a small back window. Also a new front door

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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 Loughton is:

£25,111

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

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Builder FAQs

how to render a wall?

Wall rendering is basically a process which involves the application of sand, cement or polymer covering to a home’s exterior in such a way that enhances its look while also offering an improved stability. The process is a perfect solution for several exterior concerns mainly due to the support its able to provide. It’s highly beneficial for older homes whose walls may suffer from poor quality because of wear over time, while it’s also greatly advantageous for newer homes as it increases their stability while also enhancing their visual appeal.

Knowing how to apply render is a great skill to have with your home’s upkeep in mind. The project can be done quite easily by any competent and confident DIYer. However if you lack any of those attributes, then we’d recommend you get in touch with a reliable professional for help. In this article, we’ll take you through the wall rendering process.

✓ Prepare the walls. This involves examining the wall, repairing any structural defects as well as stabilizing any movements to prevent the render finish from failing.

✓ External details. This includes the removal of bargeboards, rainwater, soil pipes, alarm boxes and all other external details.

✓ Insulation. In the event whereby external wall insulation is to be fitted, this is the stage to do so.

✓ Developing a foundation for the render to fix to. Apply a render mesh over the insulation, bedded into the first base coat layer of render.

✓ Building up the render.

✓ Render finishes. There are a wide range of colour options as well as various finishes available from very smooth to textured. However, you should note that thin coat render systems are usually designed to be self coloured.

✓ Final finishes. This involves the re-application of the external rainwater, soil pipes and the other external details.

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.

how to build a garden room?

With homeowners now a lot more unwilling to move or make any costly extensions due to the uncertainty that lies ahead in the property market of the UK, a garden building which represents a cheaper alternative seems to be the best option available. Not only is it one of the most affordable ways to add space to your home while staying within your budget, but it’s also one of the best ways to add immense value to your property as more and more potential home investors are now seeking properties with an outdoor garden room. They’re the perfect investment for those looking to expand their space without having to carry out huge extension projects which normally consumes both time and money.

Garden rooms are best built by professionals to guarantee the best results. However, if you feel confident enough to undertake the project, then this guide will give you an idea of the process.

✓ Build the foundation. Here you can build the foundation using concrete, but in cases whereby there are root systems closeby then you can make use of low impact screw piles.

✓ Start the construction process with timber frame, SIP panels as well as other modular components and materials

✓ Once you’re done with the construction process, the next course of action will be to develop and position the roof structure on to the top of the newly constructed garden room. Here, you can also decide to use sun pipe and solar heating or PV panels. You can also protect the construction from the elements by making use of cedar cladding.

✓ Doors installation. The best type of doors to use here are draught sealed doors which can also be treated hardwood or powder coated aluminium .

✓ Make the finishing touches here and there and make sure all connections are complete.

when does a loft become a habitable room?

When Does A Loft Become A Habitable Room?

When a loft is being converted to functional space, there are a multiple options it can offer. It’s not uncommon that at the conversion of this space, many household may not have a specific plan on how it’s going to be used. However, they know later on an actual need might arise, perhaps as you start working from home, developing other hobbies that requires an extra space or the family grows.

The loft can easily be converted into a game room, study room, playroom or even a household’s “breathing space etc. However, when the family grows and you wish to make use of the space on the top of your home as an extra bedroom, there are many factors to consider. The fact is, just because there’s enough space to fit a bed, doesn’t make it habitable. For a loft to become habitable, it must be built specifically for the purpose of being a sleeping area and must also comply with the relevant building regulations. It’s as a result of this, many property sale particulars include “potential third bedroom, subject to regulations statement written on it as well as the boarded and insulated loft space’s dimensions.

Loft conversions building regulations are set in such a way to ensure that adequate attention is given to both safety and structural elements to build a new space that’s fit for undetermined household use. These regulations are established minimum requirements to guarantee the following:

• The new floor and ceiling’s structural integrity.

• The existing roof and party wall modification’s structural stability.

• Safety during fire incidents plus an escape route.

• An appropriate stairway access.

• The proposed changes’ structural suitability to the external environment in association with the local area as well as any unique factors specific to the property.

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.

does loft insulation cause condensation?

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, loft insulation does cause condensation. Over the years, problems with condensation in loft spaces have become increasingly common. While this may not be harmful in anyway, when the condensation becomes excessive it can lead to more serious issues taking root in your loft like wet rot, dry rot as well as black spot mould. Generally, the best thing to do if you’re concerned about the condensation in your loft space and that it may rapidly become a bigger problem is to get in touch with a damp specialist as soon as possible.

 

Even though insulating your loft space comes with a wide array of benefits like making the top floor rooms warmer, it’s however comes at the cost of making your loft or room space cooler. Condensation in lofts take place primarily due to the humid air making its way through insulation or other gaps into the loft space and touching a cooler surface which in turn results in beads of moisture on the timbers, lintels as well as the underside of the roof. This is why its always a great idea make use of thermal insulation with a vapour barrier that’s installed on the warmer side of the insulating material.

 

Condensation in loft is caused by excess moisture in the air and lack of adequate air ventilation. Here are some top reasons that gives rise to this in the loft:

  • Extra insulation has been installed in the loft leading to a restriction on the natural air circulation in the property.
  • When the storage boxes or other items that has been stockpiled in the loft blocks the roof vents.
  • The release of steam and moist air into the loft space by hot water tanks.
how much does a garage conversion cost?

Are you looking to create some more space in your home with your garage being almost dispensable? If yes, then considering a garage conversion project may be the way to go. Unlike many other extension options, garage conversion does not take up an additional space as it only changes the current structure of the garage. As a result, the cost of completing a garage conversion project can be relatively attractive when compared to other space creating alternatives. So exactly how much would a garage conversion project cost? Well, there’s no precise answer for this as several influencing factors come to play. However, in this guide we’ll give you a rough idea of the average costs that you’re likely going to encounter. Some of the factors that can influence your budget dramatically includes the following:

• The size of the conversion. The larger the size of the garage per square feet, the more cost you’ll have to expend.

• The type of your property - listed buildings are usually more expensive.

• Your location in the UK. If you stay in London where there’s a higher demand, you’ll most likely pay more.

• You’re likely to pay more if a specialist knowledge is required.

• The amount of glazing to be installed

• Quality of the materials to be incorporated.

• Quality of the professional to carry out the installation service.

On average, when it comes to garage conversion projects, you’re likely to pay the following depending on the per square metre given:

• A single garage of about 15 square metre will cost within the range of £6,000 to £15,000.

• A double garage of about 30 square metre will cost within the range of £12,000 to £30,000.

how much value does a garage conversion add?

It’s a fact that a garage conversion can go a long way to add a resale value to a home or property. Therefore, in the event whereby your home already has parking facilities in place you can put into consideration converting your garage into a habitable space which will add to the sales price of the house by adding an extra room or increasing the floor space. So exactly how much does a garage conversion add to your home’s resale value?

Garage conversions can be seen as a cost effective means of adding more space to your house. However, not only does it add space, but can also add up to 20 percent to the value of your home. It’s also a way of adding an extra living space to your home that’s not under strict planning complication unlike the alternatives. Generally, if your garage happens to be connected to your house, the cost of converting it to another room should between £10,000 to £20,000. As a home owner, converting your garage into an extra room can help increase the value of your home by up to £45,000. And if you’re to comply with the set rules under permitted development rights, you may not even require to submit a planning application.

In the event whereby your garage is detached from your house or perhaps you live in a flat ( or maisonette) or a listed building , you’ll need to apply to the local authority before commencing your project. It’s always wise to check if there aren’t any planning conditions attached to your home or property.

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