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Berkeley - GL13
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Home Owner Supplied and Fitted Call to Appoint
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Berkeley - GL13
Enquiry from: Michael E
Start Date: Immediate
Home Owner Supplied and Fitted Call to Appoint
Berkeley - GL13
Enquiry from: Harriet V
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Two curtain rails re-attaching. 3 sets of curtain tie backs putting up 3 bathroom floor tiles replacing and regrouting some skirting board reattaching one mirror hanging
Berkeley - GL13
Enquiry from: Ian R
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88 m2 floor screed on top of u/f heating pipes @ 60mm deep. supply - : - : - : Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner Property Type: Detached How many rooms are you looking to have plaste...
Blakeney, Lydney - GL15
Enquiry from: Adam T
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I would like a quotation on the whole property being externaly insulated and rendered
Wotton-under-Edge - GL12
Enquiry from: DENA N
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Looking for supply and installation of rockwool - 60m2 @400mm and 18m2 @200mm for new build in Charfield
Wotton-under-Edge - GL12
Enquiry from: Chris G
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customer requested quotes for loft & roof insulation from a builder around wotton-under-edge. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. th...
Wotton-under-Edge - GL12
Enquiry from: Chris G
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quote on loft insulation and cavity wall insulationj are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1970-2000 are you in a ...
Drybrook, Longhope, Lydbrook, Mitcheldean, Ruardean - GL17
Enquiry from: Alex W
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I am trying to get a rough idea on what it would cost to raise and convert the roof space on a property I am interested in purchasing. It is of "unspecified age" at present so I can't really tell you ...
Bristol - BS16
Enquiry from: Helen P
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Think a bird got into chimney yesterday as ?mud fell on to cold gas fire that was recently serviced. Looking to have a cowl fitted.
Bristol - BS35
Enquiry from: George W
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Opportunity for tender in the Bristol and surrounding areas. Grab hire, aggregate supply, skip hire ect... If you could get in touch with me I want to sort out rates.
Bristol - BS37
Enquiry from: Andrew M
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Driveway tarmac and repair
Coleford - GL16
Enquiry from: Luke E
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Borehole for a residential property
Bristol - BS37
Enquiry from: Laszlo R
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customer in bristol areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for house extension.confirmed interest via telephone at 29/11/2023 10:43.please call to arrange app...
Bristol - BS32
Enquiry from: Ryan G
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Hi, We are a Machine Driver & Plant operator labour supplier that supply throughout the southwest. I was just enquiring is you use agency staff for your projects and if so how we would get an opportun...
Wotton-under-Edge - GL12
Enquiry from: Roly W
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8 x 5m semi detached property, 6 years old. Looking for loft conversion and dormer
Drybrook, Longhope, Lydbrook, Mitcheldean, Ruardean - GL17
Enquiry from: Pete L
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I have a driveway but it needs to be made longer and wider so two cars can fit side by side.
Bristol - BS16
Enquiry from: Geoff H
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Existing drive cleaned and re sanded African sandstone patio cleaned and sealed Small amount of brickwork shot blasted and pointed Small area of drive raised where sunken
Bristol - BS16
Enquiry from: Geoff H
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Existing drive cleaned and re sanded African sandstone patio cleaned and sealed Small amount of brickwork shot blasted and pointed Small area of drive raised where sunken
Bristol - BS36
Enquiry from: Liam T
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a heavy vehicle has made 3 holes in the tarmac. do you offer tarmac repair? if not do you know any contractors who does this service? thank you are you the property owner: owner of the property proper...
Bristol - BS37
Enquiry from: Patrick G
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Repair a small area of block paving on our patio that has subsided
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.
View our Builder cost guide View our Builder adviceDamp issues on a property are usually generated by a lot of factors such as a poor or broken guttering, condensation and lots more. The question arising here is what is the possibility of External Wall Insulation (EWI) preventing condensation? Not only is EWI a reliable way to reduce condensation-caused damp, but it’s also one of the major reasons property owners in solid wall homes consider thermally rendering or cladding their external walls.
Condensation arises as a result of warm moist internal air hitting a cold surface such as the steaming up of both windows and mirror when having a shower. What happens here is the condensation of the water vapour in the air from a gas to liquid in the process of touching the cold surface - one whose temperature is significantly reduced to reach the dew point. At the dew point, condensation is very rampant, and to tackle this issue you’ll have to heighten the wall temperature in order to convert the moisture to vapour and permit it to pass through the wall. And that’s exactly the job of an external wall insulation!
To get started you must ensure that the walls are clean and dry prior to fitting the external wall insulation. The month of May through to September when the weather tends to be dry and more stable are usually the best period to carry out the project. The external wall insulation will function just like a cosy blanket around the building. Ultimately, changing the feel and temperature of the inside of your home. As a result, the previously cold walls will no longer be cold which goes a long way to mitigate the effects of condensation. Furthermore, when an EWI is installed, the rooms of your home will automatically trap more thermal mass as the heat is saved in the walls’ fabric and released back when the temperature drops.
Are you looking to pebble dash your house? This is a cool way to add a stunning new look to your home or property while also adding to its resale value should you wish to sell later on. The list of the benefits goes on, however one thing that most home and property owners would like to know before starting such a project is exactly how long it’ll take to complete it. If you’re also having similar thoughts, then you’ve come to the right place! In this post we’re going to give you an insight into the duration of pebble dashing a house. Let’s take a look!
First and foremost, just like any other home improvement project, the duration of a house pebble dashing project is affected by a number of variables. These variables include the size of your house, the company or contractor hired and lots more. In general, a house pebble dashing project should take within the range of 3 to 14 days depending on the size of your home. It should be noted that you’ll have to pay the workers on a daily basis. Most labourers will charge within the range of £140 to about £160 per labourer per day. And you should expect to have at least 2 labourers to work on your house’s pebble dashing project per day. On the other hand, the more labourer you have working on your project, the more you’re going to pay on a daily basis but this will also significantly reduce the time frame it’ll take to get the project over the line.
You may need planning permission if you are planning a larger extension. All extensions will need building regulations approval. An architect can assist with this and if planning permission is required. A reputable contractor will also be able to advise you if this is needed as well.
In recent times, more and more home and property owners are starting to come to terms with the large returns and little investment in cavity wall insulation provides. For a relatively little amount you can achieve a lot, from an increase in your home’s energy efficiency and reduction in heating bills to a huge boost in your property’s resale value and lots more. This makes you wonder how an ordinary insulation can help you achieve so much, right? Well, you’re definitely not alone! Several other potential investors are also eager to know exactly how the cavity wall insulation works to deliver all these juicy benefits. In this post, we’re going to go provide you with a detailed insight on how cavity wall insulation works. Let’s take a look!
Typically, cavity wall insulation works as acting as a shield which prevents the escape of heat from your home. It features a reflective surface which serves as a barrier to reflect heat from one side of the panel, effectively minimizing the amount of heat conduction that escapes through. This protection of your home from heat penetration comes with a couple of benefits with the obvious one being an incredible thermal efficiency. An insulated home or property is able to maintain a much more balanced temperature throughout the year – staying a lot cooler during the summer months and retain the heat generated during the winter months. However, a less talked about benefit is the fact that when an insulation is done during the construction of a house, the whole development phase can be completed a lot quicker. This is mainly because insulation offers total protection against weather conditions which enables internal trades to continue without the need to wait for brickwork or cladding to be completed.
Driveway surfacing materials like concrete, asphalt and clay brick usually crack because they’ve been exposed to extreme temperatures or put under high pressure. It’s important to repair driveway cracks before they get worse and cause damage to vehicles and perhaps others to trip on raised cracks.
There’s a huge range of different types of loft conversions. The most common are dormer and skylight or Velux conversions. There are also hip to gable and mansard conversions. The type of loft conversion that’s most suitable for your property will depend on the style of roof and the size of your loft.
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.
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.
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