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Haas Home Extensions Group

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Welcome to Haas Extension Group, where we take pride in being the premier suppliers, installers, and design consultants of...
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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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Loft & Build

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We can cover all aspects of a loft conversion and extensions. If you require, we can also design the project including dr...
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we Are a family run business with over 30 years experience built on reputation Our services include all types of roofing...
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Welcome to Home Counties, our team handle projects large and small from residential to commercial. Our Driveway service...

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05 Sep

Conversion | Loft

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Richard J

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Need to spend no more than £75k on deluxe loft conversion which must be without planning permission. Depending on pricing may also look at havi*** floor bathroom refurbished as it will be close to t...

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14 Mar

Conversion | Loft

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Stella J

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homeowner a room and en-suite in a proposed loft conversation please contact to appoint

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08 Mar

Building work | General

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Siddika S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer has a general building project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for building maintenance. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a builder.confirmed...

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14 May

Building work | General

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Sadique B

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customer in the south ockendon area made an enquiry a couple of projects including building maintenance.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: ar...

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04 May

Building work | General

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Jean P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer has a general building project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for building maintenance. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a builder.confirmed...

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11 Mar

House Extensions

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Cornel N

Start Date: Immediate

Rear Extension/ 1 Bedroom /1 shower

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08 Mar

Conversion | Loft

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Joseph A

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customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: semi detached property owner: owner, looking to convert into: bedroom, work description: one bed velux ...

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22 Feb

House Extensions

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Amanda S

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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...

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08 Jan

Conversion | Loft

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Janice C

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customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: semi detached, property owner: owner, looking to convert into: bedroom, work description: a bedroom wit...

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05 Jan

House Extensions | Single Storey

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Gheorghe S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a single storey extension to their property. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached looking fo...

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04 Jan

House Extensions

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Gheorghe S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner have you considered getting your windows replaced to match a new conservatory: no other forms: house extension agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes pl...

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21 Apr

Conversion | Loft

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Charles D

Start Date: Immediate

Home Owner Supplied and Fitted Call to Appoint

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26 Oct

Building work | Wall Rendering

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Florin M

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Wall rendering

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06 Aug

Insulation | External Wall

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: John E

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Conservatory insulated roof

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02 Jul

Conversion | Loft

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Jennette E

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Loft convention

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28 Mar

Conversion | Loft

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Colin A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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23 Mar

Conversion | Loft

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Tommy B

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Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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22 Mar

Building work | General

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Samuel O

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Property Type: Semi Detached Have you got a rough idea of the design you would like: None at all - Would like advice How many bedrooms are you looking to have: 1-2 Bedrooms How many storeys are you l...

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23 Feb

House Extensions | Single Storey

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Bolade L

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Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Single storey extension to their property. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Looking Fo...

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23 Feb

House Extensions

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Bolade L

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Customer visited the myhouseextension.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: A single rear extension 3.5m*3.5m for dining and conversion of the garage t...

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How much do Builder services cost?

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.

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The average price
of a Builder in South Ockendon is:

£25,111

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in South Ockendon £9,750-£18,450
Loft conversion in South Ockendon £37,917-£66,250
House extensions in South Ockendon £34,250-£72,000
Loft insulation in South Ockendon £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in South Ockendon £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in South Ockendon £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in South Ockendon £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in South Ockendon £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in South Ockendon £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in South Ockendon £400-£820
Commercial new builds in South Ockendon £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in South Ockendon £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in South Ockendon £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in South Ockendon £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in South Ockendon £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in South Ockendon £638-£978
Residential new builds in South Ockendon £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in South Ockendon £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in South Ockendon £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in South Ockendon £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in South Ockendon £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in South Ockendon £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in South Ockendon £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in South Ockendon £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in South Ockendon £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in South Ockendon £21,600-£37,400
Soundproofing in South Ockendon £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in South Ockendon £910-£2,280
Garden room in South Ockendon £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in South Ockendon £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

How to renovate a house?

As with every home development project, a home makeover comes with heaps of preparation and, hard work, but it is a remarkable way to breathe new life into an old home.

RESEARCH PERIOD FEATURES AND SAFEGUARD THEM

Get to know your household better, the time it was constructed in, and the kind of individuals who would have lived there. The greatest tactic is to repair current structures, make the house dry and safe.

CHECK FOR RENOVATION RESTRICTIONS BEFORE YOU START

There are certain restrictions that don’t allow you to remodel your house after a certain extent, it should be made clear to you when you purchase the property but if you are unsure about the regulations you should check them up, as it is a criminal offence to carry out unauthorised work to a listed home. Restrictions in Conservation Areas generally affect only the exterior of the property as the intention is to ‘preserve or enhance the character or appearance’ of an area, but the right to develop your house will be affected. This means the kind of work that you could have easily completed in a different location may need certain planning and even permissions to complete in your area.

CREATE A DESIGN FOR YOUR HOUSE RENOVATION

It is very important that you take your time to perfect the design. This will help to ensure that the finished work is in tune with your needs. You will also need to figure it out how the changes might play with the original building.

FIND THE BEST CONTRACTORS FOR YOUR RENOVATION

If you are planning on managing the renovation project yourself, it is advisable to ask from friends or family who have renovated their house before and have undergone a similar experience. They can help you find the right architect and builder. Or else, you can always opt for a project manager.

how thick should loft insulation be?

Over the years there has been an increase in the recommended thickness of loft insulation by the government. Obviously, the reason behind this is pretty simply - the thicker the layer of your loft insulation the bigger your savings. The UK government is very keen to every house in the country to have loft insulation fitted where possible as it helps to minimize the heating demands of these properties. Households get to benefit from loft insulation in so many ways which includes reduced energy energy bills as well as having a home that stays at a more comfortable temperature for longer.

 

Generally, for the government energy efficiency is crucial as it implies that the highest demand ( which is usually the time of the day when gas or electricity use is at its peak ) reduces, since each building requires slightly less energy. Overall, that ultimately implies that new power plants don’t have to be built which is some nice cost savings for the government.

 

In the 1980’s, any thickness of loft insulation from 25 mm to 50 mm was considered the standard. But then, building regulations stated that homes should have as much as 100 mm of loft insulation. Over time, this gradually increased to 270mm for new builds and also recommended for other properties, although not essential. As a result of this, there’s always a need to check how much insulation you currently have in your loft before you decide to purchase more. You may discover that you already have something within the range of 20 mm to 200 mm up there and knowing this and the insulation values will assist in determining how much more you’ll need to purchase, if any at all. You should also note that some modern materials can offer the same thermal insulation whilst not being as thick.

how much is a porch?

If you’ve decided to construct a porch to your property and now looking to figure out the cost required to complete the project, then you’re at the right place!

There are many factors that comes to play when determining the price of building a porch. These factors includes the size of the porch, the number of windows, the style of the roof as well as the type of the porch selected. Now let’s take a look at these factors one after the other.

• The Porch’s Size

As you would have correctly imagined, a large porch will definitely cost more money than a smaller one. A rough estimate of a porch’s cost per square metre is approximately £1,400.

• The Number Of Windows

Just like in the scenario above, the more the number of windows to be incorporated, the more money you’ll have to pay to complete your porch. A porch window will generally cost you within a range of £300 to £1,000

• The Style Of The Roof

There are two popular styles of porch’s roof which includes a tiled rood and a rubber flat roof. Generally, roof tiles are costlier than a rubber flat roof. A tiled roof would cost you between £0.80 to £1.80 per roof tile, while a rubber roofing will cost your between £70 to £90 per metre squared.

• Type Of The Porch

Another huge determinant of a porch’s price is type of material incorporated. For instance, if your preferred type is a lean-to, the price of a uPVC would be between £2,300 to £2,700. Meanwhile, a flat gable roof porch should cost within a range of £3,300 to £3,800.

Kindly note that the costs quoted in this article are only rough estimates, for a more accurate estimate you can contact a porch building professional within your local area.

when is underpinning required

If you’re currently experiencing some structural issues with your building or property and you’ve heard a thing or two about the several benefits associated with getting underpinning done, you may be wondering if underpinning might just be the answer to your worries. Well, one thing you should when it comes to underpinning is the fact that, while there are some structural issues that may actually warrant an underpinning job, there are also some situations that can not be fixed by underpinning. In this post, we’re going to consider the events whereby underpinning of your house will be required. Let’s take a look!

First and foremost, you should know that underpinning isn’t required for issues related to slab heave. Footing movements which are likely to reverse normally occur when the content of the soil moisture changes unevenly which gives rise to slab heave. This movement results for a reversible effect.

Generally, underpinning is done to remedy problems related with the movement of the footings of a building or property, but as stated above – not all movements require underpinning. So, when is underpinning required? More often than not, a situation that’s resolved by underpinning is the event whereby the footings of a building or structure drops or subside as a result of some reasons that are irreversible. For example, footing movements caused by a footing set on a soft or loose soil which may be irreversible.

In the event whereby the footings of your house haven’t been installed as deep as required during the initial construction, then you will need to have your building underpinned to make it more stable. If you’re also looking to increase the load on your foundation like adding another storey, you may also need to have your house underpinned to support the extra weight added.

how much are fitted wardrobes?

We all need a reliable place to keep our clothes or dresses, however in situations where a standard freestanding wardrobe just won’t cut it, there is the need to put into consideration a fitted wardrobe. For instance, if you have a bedroom with acloves and sloping ceilings, you’ll discover that the standard-size, freestanding wardrobe just won’t be suitable as they’ll appear strange and look very much out of place while also not being able to put the available space to efficient use. In this regard, a fitted wardrobe will do a much better job as it’s a lot more suitable for mostly all types of bedrooms. So if you’re thinking about having one fitted in your bedroom, you’d probably want to know the just how much it’ll cost. In this article, we’re going to provide you with a good insight on fitted wardrobes cost.

Generally, the prices of fitted wardrobes depend largely on a number of factors. These variables include both the quality as well as the type of included fittings. The types of fitted wardrobes with their estimated price range are given below:

✓ Bespoke fitted bedroom wardrobe. This type can range between £2500 to about £3000 depending on the design details. The extras include mouldings, columns and panels.

✓ Simple two section closet. This type can range between £2500 to about £3200 depending on the design.

✓ Large bedroom, three section, six doors. This type of fitted wardrobe features both interior and exterior finishes alongside drawers and hanging space. The cost normally ranges between £4400 to £4900.

✓ Contemporary, sliding door fitted wardrobe. This type usually features three sections alongside door mirrors to make the bedroom appear larger. The cost normally ranges between £2800 to £3600.

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.

how to insulate a loft?

Do you know about 25 percent of heat that escapes from an uninsulated house are lost through the roof? Fortunately, roof insulation is something that can done by all DIYers irrespective of their experience levels. However, if you happen to lack the confidence necessary to pull off this, then it’s strongly recommended that you hire the services of a professional who can guarantee the best results and also save you time and money that could arise from potential cost mistakes. Let’s take a look!

  • Clear out all clutter. This involves taking out all the rubbish and clutter from the loft. In order to work effectively, you’ll need a totally clear and empty loft space.
  • Ensure that there’s sufficient insulation. The importance of a good ventilation cannot be overstated. Poor ventilation will result in forming of condensation and this condensation can make the roof timbers rot and compromise the structural integrity of the entire roof. If there are no roof windows which is the easiest way to provide a loft ventilation, the next best option would be to follow the loft floor along to the point where the roof comes down to meet it. There should be a gap at this point, also referred to as the eaves, between the outside wall and the underside of the roof.
  • Measure your loft area. Take a measurement of the loft space in order to calculate the amount of insulation as well as the type you need. If you’re not sure, always get more that it’s required as skimming on the amount you use will only back fire in form of increased energy costs
  • Check for water pipes.

 

To get started, simply make sure all cracks and gaps in the ceiling are filled using a standard filler or decorator caulk. Once done, clean the gaps in the joists and even to the point of hovering all the dust up. Finally,check for the hazards that can cause you problems before laying the loft insulation.

can you repair resin driveways?

Being a strong and durable product requiring little maintenance and expected to last over 2 decades, it’s little wonder resin is now a popular material amongst homeowners in the UK to build their driveways. However, there’s always the issue of the driveway fading, cracking or even becoming worn and tired. So is it possible to repair resin driveways? The answer is yes, a resin driveway can be repaired, however the best approach to use largely depends on the issue being faced. As a confident DIYer it’ll be very easy to do, but if you lack the confidence then calling in a professional for help would be a better option. So let’s take a look at how you can repair your resin driveways.

For cracks, the best reparation approach would be to chisel it out. Once done, then you can proceed to breaking the stones to form a rough edge. It’s important to make sure that the matrix of the stone remains unaffected. Make a new mixture of resin bound stone and pack it in tightly to the gap. While doing this, we’ll recommend making use of a plastic trowel to avoid burnishing. This fresh mixture will then create a smooth and perfect surface by interlocking with the edges. You can follow similar procedure for patches but these are larger holes or damages than cracks and as the name suggests are mostly likely to remain noticeable but will prevent further crumbling of your resin driveway.

For homeowners, who aren’t so keen about the patch repairs, you can opt for an overlay especially in the event whereby the majority of the surface has failed. Although many usually shy away from this approach because of the perceived high expenses, but the fact is that the approach is actually cost effective as you won’t have the need to spend more money in the long run.

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