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Hi we are All Seasons Roofing And Roughcasting based in Edinburgh , we provide quality work at a fair price & we pride our...
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Mccallum contracts

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We are a small sized family run enterprise covering edinburgh , stirling . And surrounding areas - stonemasonry - tim...
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K&D joinery

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We’re just a small building firm with just 10 men We cover all areas from Glasgow. Edinburgh. Perth. Dundee Fife. Stirl...
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Landscaping business Fencing decking turf driveways paving
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LG Joinery

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LG joinery undertake all aspects of Joinery work. From renovations or extensions, to hanging a door LG joinery will meet t...
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First Choice Surfacing are an experienced, family run business who can provide expert services on driveways, road surfacin...

Recent Builder Enquiries

05 May

Building work | Bricklaying

Cupar - KY14

Enquiry from: Sarah I

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

crack in lintel above window are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what type of work do you need to have done: brick work do you have the materials you need in order...

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16 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Neil B

Start Date: Immediate

Cavity wall insulation on a renovated bungalow.

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06 Dec

Building Work | Porch

Cupar - KY14

Enquiry from: William P

Start Date: Immediate

External wall insulation Lead External wall insulation Lead

lean-to dwarf wall front upvc porch 2mx1m supplied and fitted. with fire wall on boundary. door and fire wall at 1mtr ends. 2 top opening windows on 2mtr length. price for slated roof and polycarbonat...

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13 Mar

Building work | General

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Roger K

Start Date: Immediate

a lean to greenhouse approximately 6 x 2 are you the property owner: owner of the property

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23 Feb

Conversion | Garage

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Kathryn C

Start Date: Immediate

single integrated garage conversion into lounge and large cupboard with dividing wall am with sliding door between them. floor needs raised, walls need insulated, part of the ceiling needs lowered sli...

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18 Jan

Building work | Sound Proofing

Cupar - KY14

Enquiry from: Stuart G

Start Date: Less than one month

looking for anahydrite screed for and area of appprox 190m2 are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply materials & fit time ...

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10 Jan

Insulation | External Wall

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Peter Y

Start Date: Immediate

roof insulation quote for conservatory 3.5m x 3.5m approx are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 bedrooms property age: 1970-2000...

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06 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: George H

Start Date: Immediate

loft insalation laid as soon as possible are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insulationn: yes do you require a top up: yes a...

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07 Dec

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Jennifer G

Start Date: Immediate

wall insulation on outside wall are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: 1930-70 are you in a conservation area: unknown please call to appoin...

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12 Oct

House Extensions | Single Storey

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Andreas L

Start Date: Less than one month

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: detached looking for: si...

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12 Oct

House Extensions

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Andreas L

Start Date: Less than one month

we are considering a single story square extension with the dimensions of 3x 7.5m. the extension will be at the back of the house into the garden. this is a steading conversion so a visit would be eas...

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19 Sep

House Extensions

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Andreas L

Start Date: Immediate

a 3x7m ?flat roof extension (?roof windows or skylight) into the garden extending the existing kitchen into family living area; bi fold doors, windows on left side, right side solid wall; needs to be...

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09 Sep

Insulation | External Wall

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Keith V

Start Date: Immediate

insulate the conservatory as its used as an office

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06 Sep

House Extensions | Single Storey

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: John H

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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03 Sep

House Extensions | Single Storey

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: John H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

we are currently looking at options for an unattached garage to the rear of our property in craigrothie, together with an adjacent / attached garden room. we require a garage approximately 6.5m x 3.7m...

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14 Jul

Insulation | External Wall

Cupar - KY14

Enquiry from: Alisdair M

Start Date: Immediate

pass: 4 - call anytime. type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 3 approximate age of building: 40 years existing heating system: none / unsure mains gas available: no how became interes...

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02 Jun

Building Work | Porch

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Alan M

Start Date: Immediate

upvc porch 1.060m x 2.400m 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 from...

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11 Jan

Conversion | Garage

Cupar - KY14

Enquiry from: Owen A

Start Date: Immediate

Insulation to garage. Looking to insulate garage to turn it into a bar.

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13 Sep

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Janis S

Start Date: Immediate

In 1980 a 2 storey flat roofed extension was built onto the cottage built in 1870. Construction is building block with cavity , external rendered. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Pro...

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09 Nov

House Extensions

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: David G

Start Date: Immediate

I'm planning to add a single detached garage to my property

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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 Cupar is:

£23,840

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Cupar £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Cupar £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Cupar £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Cupar £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Cupar £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Cupar £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Cupar £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Cupar £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Cupar £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Cupar £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Cupar £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Cupar £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Cupar £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Cupar £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Cupar £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Cupar £638-£978
Residential new builds in Cupar £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Cupar £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Cupar £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Cupar £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Cupar £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Cupar £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Cupar £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Cupar £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Cupar £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Cupar £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Cupar £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Cupar £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Cupar £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Cupar £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.

How to fit plasterboard?

How To Fit Plasterboard

If you’re planning to renovate your house, then here is a must-read guide! Fitting of plasterboard is a crucial step when it comes to renovation. If you’re bringing down an existing lath and plaster for an upgraded surface or adding a new wall, a plasterboard is required for your project to be a true success. If you’re a novice with no prior practice or experience, you can protect your investment by hiring the services of a professional plasterer to guarantee the best results, the first time. However, we’ve put together this guide to give you an insight on how the plasterboard fitting process is done.

To get started, you’ll need a power drill, hammer, plasterboard nails or screws, broad knife, utility knife, measurement tape, pencil, ladder as well as a joint tape.

Before proceeding, you need to identify the number of plasterboard sheets needed to commence the project by measuring the height and width of the wall as well as calculating the square footage. If you possess a stud timber wall, the steps below will get you the best results.

• Measure the walls and mark the plasterboard where you’ll make the cuts. Start with a full sheet and cut pieces down in such a way that would fit

• Score the front paper of the plasterboard with utility knife. Fold the sheet to get a clean cut through the board and make use of the knife to the remaining paper.

• Place the first sheet against the wall and use an offcut to prevent the plasterboard from touch the floor.

• Make the plasterboard rest snugly against the wall in position and screw it firmly on each stud. Once done, fasten it at all the sheets’ edges and in a line down the stud to make for a firm connection. Follow the same process for the remaining plasterboard sheet till the wall is fully covered.

Will my garage conversion cause disruption to the rest of the house?

It shouldn’t do. Most companies will do all the interior work first, and the last job to do will be creating the opening from the house to the conversion. A reputable company will make sure they cause as little disruption as possible during this time.

Is loft insulation flammable?

When thinking about the right insulation material for your loft, some of the first few things that comes to mind is the various properties of that material as well as how good they fit with your home’s needs.naturally, you’d like to ensure that the insulation will be efficient enough to add to the overall energy efficiency of your home, however there are also other features that may not get as much attention but also happens to be equally important. As the primary function of an insulation is to blanket your house to offer a barrier against heat loss, going for an insulation material that’s also fireproof is crucial as loft insulation can burn. Although most insulation materials are fireproof, a myriad of problems can actually make your insulation burn.

 

For instance, fibreglass insulation is produced using glass combined with plastic polymers and is naturally resistant to fire. However, even at that you’d have to be careful with batts that are supported with foil or paper due to the fact that these materials can burn pretty quickly. Cellulose, on the other hand, is not fireproof and is required to be treated by other flame retardants in order to help reduce combustion. Some of the best insulation materials that are resistant to fire includes the following:

  • Fibre glass. This is made of glass that’s spun into fibres, then combined using plastic polymers. As a result, fiberglass insulation is naturally resistant to fire.
  • Mineral wool. Having a high melting temperature, this insulation material happens to be a great fit for thermal applications due to its superior fire resistant properties. In fact, mineral wool is still naturally non-combustible even if composed of recycled iron and steel by-products, or from actual mineral rock itself.
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.

Will insulation save me money on my energy bills?

This depends on the amount of insulation already present in your property. However, adding insulation has been proven to improve the energy efficiency of your home and decrease your heating bills, this is more obvious in older properties or where single glazing is still in situ.

How to find a builder for a house extension?

Builders are everywhere, but finding one for your project can be tricky and stressful, with both cost and reliability coming into question. This is even more worrisome when you’re fully aware that your house extension can only be as good as the builder. If you’re also facing the same challenge, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll share with you some tips on how to choose a professional and reliable builder who’ll ensure you get immense value for every penny spent. Let’s take a look!

✓ Ask for recommendations. To find a tradesperson, not just a builder, personal recommendations is the best way to go. Building a house extension is a major undertaking which comes with a lot of costs, so if you’re going to do it the least you can do is ensure you do it right. Carry out your research, ask friends and family, neighbours and loved ones if the know of any reliable builder in the local area. If they’ve have one they’ve used, you can request for the cost, quality of the job done, the duration of the project and any other detail you feel you should know.

✓ Search Online. Use our search feature to look at the builders available or submit and enquiry and we will find you one. Our site holds details of numerous builders and building companies which you can go through their ratings to select the best.

✓ Select a reliable builder from trading association. Most reliable builders are usually a member of a recognized trading association or the other. Though this is not obligatory for builders, but it can be used as a dependable medium to find a good builder. We list what trade association the builders are a member of.

do you need planning permission for a loft conversion?

Typically, loft conversions do not require planning permission except in certain situations. They’re usually covered under what’s known as Permitted Development. Certain building works like loft conversion, rear extension and conservatories are granted planning permission by local authorities. Permitted Development, however, gives you a free range to improve your home without having any issues from the councils or regulations. Before your planned loft conversion can be covered under Permitted Development, there are some certain criteria that must be met. This criteria includes the following:

✓ The extension must not go beyond the existing slope of the roof at the front of the house.

✓ The loft space converted must not go beyond 40 cubic metres in a terraced house.

✓ The roof’s height must not be increased by the extension.

✓ The loft space converted must not reach beyond 50 cubic metres in a detached or semi detached house.

✓ The plan for the extension mustn’t involve structures like balconies, verandas or anything other structures of this nature.

✓ The roof extension should be positioned as far back as possible or at least 20cm from the existing eaves.

✓ The side that faces the window openings should be at least 1.7m beyond the floor and the windows should also be obscured.

✓ The roof extension must not overhang the existing roof or wall of the house.

✓ The materials that are to be used must be similar or the same to the materials that has already been used on the house’s exterior.

However, you should bear in mind that there are some properties that are exempt from Permitted Development. Examples of these type of properties include conservation areas, Areas Of Outstanding Natural Beauty and World Heritage sites. Permitted Development does not also provide coverage for listed buildings.

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