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Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: Owen B
Start Date: Immediate
Cavity wall insulation for 3 walls of a two story extension. Approx 5m per side and 2.5m tall per floor.
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Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: Owen B
Start Date: Immediate
Cavity wall insulation for 3 walls of a two story extension. Approx 5m per side and 2.5m tall per floor.
Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: Jodie R
Start Date: Immediate
A standard loft conversion- with velux windows
Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: Charlotte L
Start Date: Immediate
Removal of render to terraced house and repointing of brickwork
Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: Robert M
Start Date: Immediate
fit wardrobes to three bedrooms to match those in master bedroom are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms are you looking to decorate the whole roo...
Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: Jim S
Start Date: Immediate
top up loft insulation price are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insulationn: yes do you require a ...
Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: Jacob S
Start Date: Immediate
customer has a extensions & conversions project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for new build homes. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a builder.confir...
Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: Catherine C
Start Date: Immediate
customer in the caldicot 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: are you ...
Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: Martin S
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
hi looking for an idea of cost for a single storey extension approximately 3x4 meters. we would like some light from the roof but mainly from large bifolding doors a long the rear wall. time scale: 1-...
Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: Leon J
Start Date: Immediate
Customer made an enquiry for Loft & Roof Insulation via one of our websites. Looking at various options they would like to discuss directly Confirmed interest, SMS at 12:55 Please call to discuss and...
Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: Sean B
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Garage conversion (extra living space/room and extension up to 2m at rear for utility room. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property What will the space be used for: Living Space Do you have...
Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: Alexa B
Start Date: Immediate
We would like to convert and extend (by only 1m or so) our attached garage into a snug lounge and utility room. We are looking to get some quotes before committing to the work. Thanks Alexa
Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: Andrew C
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Homeowner Please contact to appoint
Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: Victoria H
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Double storey extension on the side of the house where the double garage currently is Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Looking For: Double storey extension Do...
Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: George R
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Loft conversion with ensuite and plans. 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 looking to have...
Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: Wendy B
Start Date: Immediate
Conversion of an attached double garage to an additional reception room. Creating new access from house and bricking up existing external door. Inserting windows where garage doors currently are. Crea...
Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: Selwyn D
Start Date: Immediate
Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Other Forms: 45 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint
Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: Simon O
Start Date: Immediate
Two storey extension to provide living room and master bedroom. We have a 3 bed detached property in undy.
Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: Richard W
Start Date: Immediate
Conversion of an existing extension into a larger 'granny flat'. Approx 45sq m
Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: Terry W
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Front downstairs extension, outside measurements of 6.3 metres wide by 1.4 metres deep front door to the side single window front. To create a bay, with a larger entrance porch both separated by a cu...
Caldicot - NP26
Enquiry from: Michael P
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Integral garage, Convert to bedroom Are you the property owner: Owner of the property What will the space be used for: Living Space Do you require Plumbing Work: No Do you require Electrical Work: Yes...
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.
View our Builder cost guide View our Builder adviceDo 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!
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.
Driveways usually sink because they haven’t been laid properly. They may not have been dug deep enough, or the installer might not have used the right materials. This will need to be corrected at the earliest opportunity, although in extreme cases, the driveway may need to be completly be relaid.
The short and simple answer to this question is yes, loft insulation does cause condensation. Over the years, problems with condensation in loft spaces have become increasingly common. While this may not be harmful in anyway, when the condensation becomes excessive it can lead to more serious issues taking root in your loft like wet rot, dry rot as well as black spot mould. Generally, the best thing to do if you’re concerned about the condensation in your loft space and that it may rapidly become a bigger problem is to get in touch with a damp specialist as soon as possible.
Even though insulating your loft space comes with a wide array of benefits like making the top floor rooms warmer, it’s however comes at the cost of making your loft or room space cooler. Condensation in lofts take place primarily due to the humid air making its way through insulation or other gaps into the loft space and touching a cooler surface which in turn results in beads of moisture on the timbers, lintels as well as the underside of the roof. This is why its always a great idea make use of thermal insulation with a vapour barrier that’s installed on the warmer side of the insulating material.
Condensation in loft is caused by excess moisture in the air and lack of adequate air ventilation. Here are some top reasons that gives rise to this in the loft:
With the prices of buying a house skyrocketing, many of us are tempted to building our own house. This is sometimes an excellent choice, but you will first need to understand the costs of building a house from scratch. As per a general estimate, the cost of self-build ranges between £300 per m2 to £3,000 per m2.
As you can see, this is quite a variation in price from lowest to highest. Location is a prime factor in determining the costs. Building a house in London and the South is more expensive compared to other regions. Aside from location, several other factors make up the price.
Self-manage with subcontractors
You hire professionals directly like builders and carpenters. You also buy all the materials yourself allowing you to get the best prices.
Hiring a main contractor with other subcontractors
You will first need a main contractor who will help to create the watertight structure for your house. For the rest of the work, try hiring out subcontractors. Make sure that you buy all the materials yourself to get the best price.
External cladding materials
If you are looking to install other external material other than brick, you will also need to factor in the cost for the same.
Here are some example prices:
• Render on blockwork costs around £25 per m²
• Timber cladding is around £25 per m²
• Hand¬made all-weather tiling costs around £54 per m²
• Rubble walling or flint is around £90 per m²
• Reconstituted stone costs about £48 per m²
• Natural stone is about £75 per m²
Make sure to include these costs when coming up with the estimate.
Roofing materials
Non-standard roofing materials tend to add more to the cost and therefore you will also need to account in for this factor.
Here are some examples:
Welsh slate – £60 per m²
Second-hand slates – £35 per m²
Handmade clay tiles – £65 per m²
Reed thatch – £80/m²
If you choose to add any unique material to your roofing, be sure that you remember to factor in its cost.
If you’re about to carry out a loft conversion project, you’d probably be wondering how long it’ll take to complete the task. Well, you’re not alone! This is one of the most common questions when it comes to loft conversion projects, however, providing a set timeframe for completion of such projects is impossible as all loft conversions vary. There are different factors that can determine the duration of your project. These factors include, the materials to be used, the type of the proposed loft conversion, the kind of staircase you’ll like to have installed, the number of windows included, the number of rooms to be added as well as a number of other influencing factors. As a result of these variables, the milestones and timings provided are only to be taken as guidelines. If you’d really like to have a set date, you can get in touch with a professional for help.
Generally, it’ll take up to 8 weeks to complete a loft conversion project.
✓ The first week activities will include putting up scaffolding, receiving the first materials for the build and creating an opening in the roof to gain access to the loft space.
✓ In the second week, the structure of the roof will be ammended and more support added.
✓ Third week, the floor joists will be fitted, building of the loft conversion will start, completion of the external roof works and commencement of plumbing and electric works.
✓ Fourth week, complete the building, construct the loft floor, fit the roof windows, insulation, ventilation and internal stud walls.
✓ Fifth week, apply plaster and plasterboard to the room walls, create a staircase opening and fit the new staircase.
✓ Sixth week, plaster the staircase area, complete plumbing and electrical works, hang the doors, fit skirting, handrails and bannisters and start decoration.
✓ Seventh week, complete the decoration and clean and wipe out all wastes.
✓ Eight week, complete all the remaining tasks.
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.
External cladding will have an impact on a damp problem. However, it’s important that cladding is the last part of a damp treatment, as installing cladding over a damp wall will make the problem worse. Do not cut corners or try to remedy a problem with the cheapest solution, a damp proof course may need to be put in place before cladding.
Asides the questions relating to planning permission of a loft conversion as well as the total cost of completing a loft conversion project, this is perhaps the most common question on the loft conversion subject matter. Before making an investment decision, many homeowners will want to know just how disruptive a loft conversion is. Well, we’ve all heard the several horror stories when loft conversion builder with dirty boots tramples all over the fresh and just-acquired shag pile or the noise of the construction loud enough to annoy neighbours from four blocks away or an obvious shortage of teabags, sugar and lots more. Good news is, the disruption of loft conversion is not as bad as people make out. Let’s have a look at how it works!
Just like all other major building projects, a loft conversion is disruptive to your property. However, no two loft conversions are the same, therefore some are certain to be more drastic and invasive than others. In the long run, the project is worth the stress and inconveniences caused and in most cases, it’s usually a very good investment.
Normally, an average loft conversion is expected to last for about 9 to 12 weeks (depending on the complexity of the loft conversion project some might take longer). Some of the factors that affects the duration of a project includes the type of the loft, the design of the loft as well as the style of the property.
Generally, a loft conversion is a lot less disruptive than say completely moving a home. It all has to do with how you’re able to deal with it as a person. And besides, the effect it’s going to have to a large extent depends on the company you hire. A good company will always look to ensure to keep disruptions to a minimal when carrying out the loft conversion project.
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