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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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Hutchison garden services

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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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Edinburgh paving solutions

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Recent Builder Enquiries

18 Jul

Insulation | External Wall

Lochgelly - KY5

Enquiry from: John J

Start Date: Immediate

existing flat roof upgraded with insulation preferably on top 9m x 4m are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms property age...

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24 Apr

House Extensions

Lochgelly - KY5

Enquiry from: David S

Start Date: Immediate

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

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25 May

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Lochgelly - KY5

Enquiry from: Derek J

Start Date: Immediate

Cavity wall insulation quote

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21 Mar

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Lochgelly - KY5

Enquiry from: Tom M

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Interested in a quote for cavity wall insulation for my house

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07 Oct

Conversion | Loft

Lochgelly - KY5

Enquiry from: Kenny B

Start Date: Immediate

loft conversion and patio doors fitted to downstairs are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you l...

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21 Sep

Conversion | Loft

Lochgelly - KY5

Enquiry from: Kenny B

Start Date: Immediate

loft conversion and patio doors fitted to downstairs are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you l...

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03 Jan

Insulation | External Wall

Lochgelly - KY5

Enquiry from: James C

Start Date: Immediate

Insulation to existing conservatory roof

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29 Dec

Insulation | External Wall

Lochgelly - KY5

Enquiry from: Jim C

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existing conservatory roof insulated to make the room warmer in winter Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 5+ Bedrooms Property Age...

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25 Jul

Driveway Repair

Lochgelly - KY5

Enquiry from: Andrew T

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repair or replace mono block driveway

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18 Jul

Driveway Repair

Lochgelly - KY5

Enquiry from: Andrew T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

repair or renew block driveway Time scale: 1-3 months Please call to appoint

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16 Jun

House Extensions

Lochgelly - KY5

Enquiry from: James S

Start Date: Immediate

rear exstension 6x4m . fitted kitchen . bathroom. demolish large breeze block garage and floor. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Looking For: Single storey extension Do you have plann...

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16 Jun

House Extensions | Single Storey

Lochgelly - KY5

Enquiry from: James S

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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: Terrace Looking For: Sin...

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21 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Lochgelly - KY5

Enquiry from: Cheryl B

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Property owner: Tenant (with permission), Looking to convert into: Bedroom, Work description:...

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10 Apr

House Extensions

Lochgelly - KY5

Enquiry from: Lisa C

Start Date: 3+ months

Customer visited the myhouseextension.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: extension to the rear of the property (2 floors)

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01 Aug

House Extensions

Lochgelly - KY5

Enquiry from: Ronnie K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

5.5 by 1.2 meter side of house extension, with tiled roof, to extend exsisting bedroom and bathroom of bungalo. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Looking For:...

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07 May

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Lochgelly - KY5

Enquiry from: Charles B

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 Property Age: 1930-70 Are you in a conservation area: Unknown Are you looking for...

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06 May

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Lochgelly - KY5

Enquiry from: Charles B

Start Date: Immediate

Hi there. I would like a quote for cavity wall insulation and Perhaps change my back boiler to a combi boiler. Regards Charles Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Se...

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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 Lochgelly is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

do i need building regs for a garage conversion?

Are you considering converting your garage into a more usable space in your home? If yes, then you’d probably want to know if you’ll require building regs before converting the garage. The answer to this question is yes. Although you may not require planning approval to convert your garage into a more usable space, but you’d usually need approval under the Building Regulations.

When re-structuring your garage into a habitable space, the following should be taken into consideration: structural alterations, ventilation, moisture proofing, insulation, fireproofing, escape routes as well as the submission of a building building notice or full plan application to the local council in order to inform them about the planned project.

• Walls

You’ll require an approval if you plan to infill the garage door with a window and a new wall. This is because the garage may have been built of a shallow slab which implies that a new foundation would be needed for the new wall construction.

• Floor

Even though there’s a high possibility that the garage floor is strong enough for domestic use since its designed to withstand the weight of vehicles, you may however need to upgrade to make sure it suitable for both thermal insulation and damp proofing. In addition, there may also be the need to to alter the floor level in such a way that it matches that of the remaining parts of the house.

• Ventilation

According to the Building Regulations requirements, there’s a need for adequate ventilation for each individual rooms which includes garage conversions for general health purposes. What’s going to determine the ventilation level that’ll be required is the frequency at which the room is used. Ventilation can be provided through purge or simply opening the window or via trickle ventilation.

Will my patio need a lot of maintenance?

Patios do not require lots of maintenance. They will only need occasional cleaning to make sure that the material keeps its original appearance. It's always best to clean your patio with a pressure washer and occasionally tap each slab or brick just to check the sand underneath hasn't washed away.

What types of cladding are there?

There are two main types of cladding. The first is material cladding, which refers to layers of a material that are attached to the external walls. The material used could be timber, PVC, stone, or other materials. The second type of cladding is rendering, where a coat of plaster is applied to the wall.

Do bricklayers work in the winter?

Yes, bricklayers can work during the cold months, but it all depends on the type of work involved. For instance, residential housing maintenance works such as tuck pointing deficient mortar joints on exterior walls and columns as well as rebuilding of chimneys are best tackled during summer or simply put, the warmer months of the year. This is is mainly because the best results for these activities are achieved in the warmer months and several bricklayers will agree to this fact.

Mixing of mortar using anti-freeze technique to counter-act the effects of a cold weather can lead to white marks trailing down the brick when warmer temperatures comes knocking. As a result, even mortar mixing should be done at temperatures exceeding zero degree farenheit which will hold no serious consequences if the temperature should change to a little bit below the norms. During the winter, a good technique that can be incorporated to when mixing mortar would be to mix them in smaller quantities in a warmer environment. These small quantities will immediately be fed by the labourers to the bricklayers and in such circumstances, the mixed mortars will not be subjected to a freezing temperature for too long.

Generally, it would be very unwise to consider any bricklaying work to be done whenever the temperature jumps to a certain level which would be considered to be very inconvenient to work in. Interior works like remodelling of fireplaces can be tackled so long there is a warm space to mix the mortars while also keeping the materials at an indoor temperature. Bricklaying works that have, however, been completed during the colder months should be subjected to a very close inspection as well as looking for potential damage that can be caused to existing works as a result of the harsh weather.

how much does a porch cost?

Are you interested in constructing a porch to your property? Estimating the cost of the project before proceeding will solve a lot of possible headaches in the future.

A porch is great place where you can keep your shoes, jackets, dog leads as well as other items to create free space within the property. Apart from this, a porch also serves numerous other purposes to make it a very good structure to have on your property. Not only is it a good means to put a roof over your head when it’s pouring with rain, but also a highly economical way to add floor space to your home. The question, however, how much would it cost to build a porch?

The price of building a porch is based on a wide variety of factors such as the type of materials required, the size of the porch, location of the structure and lots more. As a result, you should note that this guide provide figures that are only a rough guide that’ll put you on the right direction to make informed decisions.

Depending on the type of porch you choose to build, the average cost range from £1,900 to £2,100 for a uPVC porch and up to £10,000 for a lean to porch. There are other types of porch including the traditional porches ( Edwardian and Victorian porches) costing within a range of £2,500 to £8,400.

The materials required also has a great influence in determining the price of a porch. An aluminium porch will cost between £7,5000 to £8,200, while a brick porch will cost slightly less between the range of £2,000 to £8,000. They can both be constructed either as a front porch or as a rear porch, but due to fewer restrictions on aluminium porch, it can be made a lot larger.

how to pebble dash a wall?

Pebble dash is an effective way to tune up your house or property as it can go a long way to enhance its curb appeal while also add to its resale value if you should decide to sell later on. Although, it’s highly recommended to leave this task for a reputable specialist, it’s also something that can be done as a DIY task. It must be states that this is a pretty difficult job and even more so if you haven’t attempted it before. In this post we’re going to take you through the processes involved in pebble dashing a wall. Let’s take a look!

  • Mix up water with the lime strictly following the manufacturer’s instructions. Once done, leave it covered up to hydrate for at least 24 hours.
  • Take one part of the slaked lime and mix it up with cement and six parts sand. This is to give the base mixture required to spread onto the surface.
  • Use a trowel to apply the mixture onto the wall. Ensure that the trowel is level and use the edges to make a flat and smooth layer of the mixture on the surface as a base layer. Allow the base layer to dry for up to an hour. Then, rake the surface using a notched trowel and allow to dry for a minimum of 24 hours.
  • Rinse and drain your pebbles. Then, set them under the wall you’re pebble dashing.
  • Take the top coat of five parts sand and mix with one part cement and one part slaked lime. Use a trowel to apply this mixture over the base layer and smoothen it with the trowel to create a flat and even top layer.
  • Spread a plastic sheet beneath the wall you’re pebble dashing to capture any loose pebbles as they fall.
  • Grab the bucket of pebbles below the wall and scoop some of the pebbles up using a scoop or trowel. Some will stick and some will fall into the plastic sheet already placed below. Continue throwing the pebble dash until the surface is completely and evenly covered with pebbles.
  • Lightly press and fit the pebbles on each section into the wall and leave for at least 24 hours to dry.

how long do house extensions take?

If you’re about to start your house extension project and wondering how long it’ll take to complete, you’re not alone! This is one of the most common questions that’s asked by homeowners in the UK and across the globe. However, there’s no single precise answer for this as there are multiple factors that’ll affect the length of time it’ll take to complete your home extension. These factors include the size of the construction work as well as whether you’re planning to live in the house after completion or otherwise.

For a single extension, the length of time it’ll take to complete the home extension is normally up to 3 months. So let’s break this down:

As you would have expected, the first step to be taken is the preparation of the site. You start by digging out the footing and preparing the foundation which should take about 2 weeks. This is then followed by the damp course installation as well as the fitting of any drains needed around the extension which will also take a further 2 weeks.

The 5th week will be for the construction of the external walls as well as putting the blockwork in place for the provision of the cavity wall insulation. A further 2 weeks after this, will be dedicated to the installation of the roof structure and the internal walls.

It’s at this junction that you’ll call on your weather proof installer to fit in your uPVC windows and doors. Once done, the gas fitters and electricians will have to be on site to connect power to your new extension building. Subsequently, this will be followed by internal wall plastering as well as breaking through your main house. Once the plaster is dried, decorations completed and all the required furniture and units installed, the extension is ready for use.

How can I find a builder in my area?

Finding a builder nearby can have enormous assistance when it comes to your build. Period on site, their familiarity of local planning permission, constructors’ dealers and other local trades are all vital bits of knowledge that you’ll welcome on site.

It is always wise to walk around in your local area or drive to a site where any construction work is going on. It’ll give you a proper impression of the constructors who are active nearby. You don’t have to like their style of work or the project they are currently carrying out – after all, a builder can only produce what’s on the plans in front of them.

Find a Builder Other Tradesmen Recommend

If you’ve had to call an electrician before or a local plumber and liked their work, you can always ask them if they have any builders whom they would recommend. Maximum tradesmen get used to seeing the similar acquainted names from one place to another in the sites they are working on and every so often has favourites for who they like to work with — and who they see as a good source of work.

Always Talk to Previous Customers

Once you’ve found a builder you would like to work with, ask them for a list of previous customers they have worked with; they ought to be glad to offer particulars if they’re self-assured they’ve done an effective job.

Look for a builder online

A decent place to start looking for builders online is on sites like the Federation of Master Builders. They have a search tool where you can find precise crafts in your area and look at their situations. All FMB members are assessed and individualistically examined and are checked to ensure that they have the correct insurances in place.

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