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Thomas Roof Restoration

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Durwin Glazing

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We provide UPVC and Aluminium door, windows ,roof lantern, bifold, sliding door, corvision slim sliding door, veranda as w...

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 find a builder to refurbish my house?

After making the decision to refurbish your home or property, the next obvious step is finding the right builder to get the job done. The process of getting a good and reliable builder can be a very tricky one especially when you don’t plan ahead. And in truth, the outcome of your house refurbishment project can only be as good as the contractor your hire. Consequently, finding the perfect builder for your task should be a top priority to get the best return on investment. Here are a few sources that will put you in the right direction to finding a reliable home refurbishment company.

✓ Friends, Relatives & Neighbours

If you have a friend, relative or neighbour that have recently completed a home refurbishment project, you can go for a visit to check out the work done. If you’re pleased with the work, you can proceed to ask about the work ethics of the builder and get the contact if satisfied.

✓ Internet

With the rapid rise of online technology, there’s hardly a service you can’t find on the internet. Websites like HomeAdvisor have been helping people find their desired service providers with relative ease for so long. To get the right building contractor online, it’s advisable to check reviews as well as testimonials before moving forward. Nowadays, you’re most likely going to find so many positive online reviews as some businesses now go to the extent of dubiously writing good reviews for their companies. As a result, it’s recommended to pay closer attention to the negative reviews and check if it’s something you can cope with before hiring a contractor.

✓ Store Contact Lists

You’ll discover a long list of building contractors on several stores trading building materials. These builders may not be affiliated with the store owners, but many stores see it as their responsibility to point you in the right direction so that the building materials acquired from them can be put to good use.

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 does a two storey house extension cost?

If you’re considering adding a two storey house extension, then setting a budget for this project would be a great way to get started. Similar to a rear extension, a two storey extension usually leaves the rest of the building needing some work and, due to its size, this may imply the re-development of the entire house - which is why they can be very costly. Some of the other influencing factors that can have big impact on a two storey house extension cost includes: your location, the size of the build, complexity of the design ( anything beyond the standard build will normally require more expertise and time), the glazing to be incorporated ( the more the glass used in the project, the more the material cost), as well as the team used.

Generally, when it comes to extensions, the major part of the expenses will be made on the build of the project. This is because it doesn’t only cover the material cost but also the contractor’s overhead as well as the daily rates. At this stage, the extension prices can be determined by the standard of the work that’s being done.

For a fairly average room size of about 18 square metre, the two storey extension should cost within the range of £2,500 to £3,000 per square metre - with the range being determined by the finishes incorporated. Therefore, a two storey extension of about 18 square metre should cost within the range of £45,000 to £55,000. However, this is with the assumption that there are standard window sizes, bathroom suits are modest, and without any need for any purpose joinery or glazing. If you wish to include all these extra features you’ll also have to pay more to make the total cost between £70,000 to £80,000.

what is rendering on a house?

Rendering is an external wall’s plastered finish which provides a smooth finish while also protecting the brickwork from the elements like rain, snow and the likes. The traditional rendering is normally applied in two or three coats which enables it to be more resistant to surface cracks. In modern times, the finishes are largely different from the grey pebble dash of post war housing. Today, we now have a plethora of specialist products to pick from such as through-coloured silicone renders as well as one coat renders. The types of renders include the following:

✓ Cement renders. These are the common option that are usually mixed on site and used in a number of applications, then painted when dried. There’s a need to paint this type of render regularly to keep them looking great.

✓ Polymer renders. These are pre mixed and mostly pre coloured (usually with through colouring).

✓ Through-coloured products. These rendered do not need to be painted as the pigment is already added in the manufacturing process to colour the whole render.

✓ Lime renders. These are superior to cement as they’re less likely to trap moisture in the brickwork and also more good looking. However, they’re generally more costly and more difficult to apply.

Overall, rendering on a house provides several benefits. Not only is it able to protect your brickwork against the elements like the rain and wind, but it can also make the building more efficient. Being fully aware that about 30 percent of the energy used in heating a home is lost via the external walls, making use of a product such as acrylic insulated render is a smart approach to improve your home’s energy efficiency without affecting your interior living space.

what are fitted wardrobes made from?

Storage space is a major consideration for most home buyers and even more so, when there’s the presence of fitted wardrobes. Fitted wardrobes can be installed in just about any room in the house and even in rather obscure places such as under the stairs, inside a loft, around chimneys as well as into alcoves. As a result, they’re important assets to have as they can go a long way to increase the value of your home or property.

Fitted wardrobes are usually made from various types of woods as well as wood finishes. Typically, they’re installed with either sliding or hinged doors depending on the space as well as the styling you opt for. Fitted wardrobes can be personalized through the addition of elegant features such as custom lighting, mirrors as well as internal extras like pull out shoe racks and pull down hanging rails.

For high end customized fitted wardrobe like Sharps, the best quality, most practical and also robust materials are being incorporated. They make use of the following materials given below:

✓ Fibreboard. This is a modern material that’s used for its ability to produce a smooth routed and detailed design. It’s also very solid and robust which makes it perfect for large furniture pieces as they don’t warp or dent. What’s more? Fibreboards meets the European forestry sustainability standards and it also allows for the board to be profiled with a top notch finish.

✓ Particleboard. This material is used for the parts of the furniture which will normally be cut in your home like facings and side panels. Due to it’s lightweight, they’re very easy to cut and doesn’t produce as much dust as other materials. The material is also a highly controllable contemporary material which can be precisely cut arounf skirting boards, covings as well as period features to ensure a perfect fit.

What are the benefits of cladding or rendering?

The main reason that people use cladding or rendering on their property is the aesthetic benefit. These materials can really boost the appearance of a home. Cladding and rendering can also increase the thermal performance of a property. Speak to a specialist to find out whether your property will benefit.

Can builders work on a Sunday?

General construction work should be restricted to the following hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm. Saturdays 8am to 1pm. Most councils advice that noisy work is prohibited on Sundays and bank holidays but you should check with your local council to confirm this.

Can I extend my barn conversion?

Generally, it’s possible to extend a barn conversion, but there are certain conditions that you’ll probably need to meet. Ultimately, it’s up to your local planning office to decide whether to approve your planned barn conversion extension or not.

Typically, small extensions on the side of a barn conversion are often approved, particularly if they serve to preserve the original character of the barn. This could be because the extension will mimic the appearance of the original structure, or house facilities that would look odd in the original building.

However, you probably won’t be allowed to build a larger extension, or one that isn’t in keeping with the appearance of the original barn.

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