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Home Energy Save GB

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At Home Energy Save GB Ltd we are specialists in all fields of damp proofing and energy efficiency within the home. Wheth...
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Complete Damp Solutions

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Complete Damp Solutions Ltd provide an all in one solution to ANY damp problem.  We also offer a range of insulation pro...
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PKD building contractors

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PKDbuilding is a family run business Building a reliable service to our locals. We specialise in all aspects of bu...
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Build fix & Plaster

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We have many years of experience working on extension projects of our own, or sub contracting onto other projects with our...

Recent Builder Enquiries

05 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Dyffryn Ardudwy - LL44

Enquiry from: David S

Start Date: Immediate

loft insulation not the spry on type how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insulationn: yes do you require a top up: yes age of property: 1930-70 are you interested in cavity w...

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09 Apr

House Extensions | Single Storey

Dyffryn Ardudwy - LL44

Enquiry from: Ron G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in dyffryn ardudwy areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for single storey house extension.confirmed interest via email at 09/04/2021 12:59.please c...

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02 Apr

House Extensions

Dyffryn Ardudwy - LL44

Enquiry from: Ron G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer requested quotes for house extension from a builder around dyffryn ardudwy. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the informa...

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03 Oct

Building work | General

Dyffryn Ardudwy - LL44

Enquiry from: Pete R

Start Date: Immediate

Quote required for the repair of loose rendering

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06 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Dyffryn Ardudwy - LL44

Enquiry from: Einion R

Start Date: Immediate

Car Body work repairer

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07 Aug

Building work | Wall Cladding

Llanbedr - LL45

Enquiry from: Martyn C

Start Date: Immediate

A 40’ container needs both 40’ sides and the roof cladded We have the cladding and trim ready Need price and availability to install

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17 Feb

Building work | General

Porthmadog - LL49

Enquiry from: Jeremy G

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an enquiry for building maintenance and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.mr lives in the porthmadog area and would like a call to discuss options.see ...

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17 Feb

Building Work | Conservatory Base

Porthmadog - LL49

Enquiry from: Jeremy G

Start Date: Immediate

need a conservatory, and base, dwarf walls etc are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: supply and lay please call to appoint

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12 Sep

Building work | General

Barmouth - LL42

Enquiry from: Mike P

Start Date: Immediate

Roof slate replacing (single story roof). Waterproofing of flat roof

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07 Mar

House Extensions

Barmouth - LL42

Enquiry from: Oliver O

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer has a extensions & conversions project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for house extension. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a builder.confir...

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02 Aug

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Blaenau Ffestiniog - LL41

Enquiry from: David C

Start Date: Immediate

customer has a insulation project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for cavity wall insulation. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a builder.confirmed int...

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30 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Barmouth - LL42

Enquiry from: Ewan H

Start Date: Immediate

we require the loft to be insulated as there is none at the moment are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have lo...

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28 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Dolgellau - LL40

Enquiry from: Aitch H

Start Date: Immediate

mrs requested quotes for cavity wall insulation from a builder around dolgellau. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information...

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08 Aug

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Harlech - LL46

Enquiry from: David G

Start Date: Immediate

detached small bungalow cavity wall insulation 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: no property t...

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30 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Llanbedr - LL45

Enquiry from: Margita L

Start Date: Immediate

loft conversion, staircase installation, 2 skylights, floors, services, insulation, standard finish, wc, shower are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what are you l...

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23 Feb

House Extensions

Barmouth - LL42

Enquiry from: Mark W

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached property age: 1900-1930 how many bedrooms: 5+ rooms roof height: 3rd floor+ is your roof pitched or flat: pitched do you requ...

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20 Oct

Conversion | Basement

Blaenau Ffestiniog - LL41

Enquiry from: Christopher K

Start Date: Less than one month

this is a 140 year old house with a large basement. the property is made out of natural stone walls and the basement requires tanking using a method that is appropriate for the age and materials. idea...

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14 Jun

Building work | Sound Proofing

Penrhyndeudraeth - LL48

Enquiry from: Carol H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

full new central heating system and boiler installed. electric rads at the moment, could i have a quote please. kind regards carol time scale: 1-3 months please call to appoint

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29 Nov

Building work | Sound Proofing

Penrhyndeudraeth - LL48

Enquiry from: Lucy M

Start Date: Less than one month

We are currenly looking to replace the glass in our meeting room along 1 or 2 walls to be sound proofed please. Time scale: Less than one month Please call to appoint Time scale: Less than one month P...

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07 Jun

Insulation | HHCRO Free

Blaenau Ffestiniog - LL41

Enquiry from: John J

Start Date: Immediate

full insulation

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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 Dyffryn Ardudwy is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

How much does it cost to renovate a house?

Presenting with its unique sets of components, the price for every house renovation project varies considerably. Though giving a proper price for the house renovation is not possible, you can generally expect to pay anything between £40,000 and £75,000 for renovating a three-bedroom house.

You must list out all the changes needed since renovation comes with several potential costs. This makes it easier for you to calculate the renovation costs and start planning your budget accordingly.

Let us take a look at some of the crucial factors that affect the cost of renovating a house

• Property size

• Property’s condition and age

• Complexity oof the job

• Structural work

• Building extension work

• The quality of materials, fixtures and finishing

• Decoration

• Location

When it comes to renovating a three-bedroom house, the average cost is around £ 57,000. A new gas supply will cost you around £1,500, depending on the route of the supply. There may other additional costs involved if you are looking to do any work to extend the gas supply line.

The cost of rewiring a house is in the region of £5,750. That price will also be dependent on the complexity of the electrical systems in your house and the size. If you are looking at installing a new set of windows, it can cost you up to £6,000, with the average cost being about £4,250. Replastering walls will add another £2500 to the total budget. A new kitchen will set you back around £7,000, on average including the cost of design, materials and installation. Most renovations will need a new bathroom. Installing a new bathroom will cost you around £4,250.

how much is loft insulation?

More often than not, several homeowners fail to realize there’s so much value sitting right under their roof - the loft. When a loft is insulated, there are so many juicy benefits that can be derived. It can go a long way to save increase you energy savings and several more functions. Therefore, if you really wish to maximize the space under your home’s roof, you’d have to considering insulating it. So how much would it cost to have your loft insulated? Here, you’ll discover the cost of insulating your lofts so you that you can set a budget and start to plan.

 

The cost of insulating a loft is actually affordable for several individuals, however, this depends on a wide range of factors such as the size of the house as well as the type of insulation being installed. One significant factor is the insulating material that you choose to install. If done properly, you’d be able to prevent heat from escaping through the roof of the house which helps improve energy efficiency and ultimately, save you some money on heating bills.

 

If you’d prefer to make it a DIY project and you go for a blanket insulation it costs about £5 per m2. therefore, this will cost within the range of £100 to about £150 for a small home.

 

For a professional service, you’ll be provided with a quote for both the materials and labour. The amount will be based on the number of insulation required, the company hired, your location as well as the method selected. The price to purchase and install blanket insulation  would be between the range of £300 to £400 depending on the size of your home.

do i need planning permission to render my house?

If you’re considering rendering your house or property, then you’d most likely want to know whether or not applying for a planning permission will be needed. In several cases, planning permission will not be required for the maintenance, repair as well as replacement of the existing render on your building. These activities are covered by what’s called “Permitted Development Rights, which allows you to carry out some activities without having to apply for a planning permission but always subject to following some strict guidelines. For rendering, as long as the material (render) possesses an identical appearance to those existing on the house as well as same colour, then you will not require a planning permission. However, there are a number of projects that have been highlighted in which a planning permission would be required. These includes the following:

✓ Re-rendering in a colour that different from the original one used on the house or building.

✓ Rendering over brickwork which was not originally covered.

✓ Rendering over pebbledash

✓ Removing pebbledash and replacing it with render.

Another exception to the Permitted Development rights are for houses in conservation areas, national parks or areas of outstanding national beauty.

Although, you wouldn’t normally require to submit a planning application for approval before you apply render, but in truth it’s actually a bit of a grey area which isn’t totally clear and doesn’t allow for much freedom or creativity. And due to this fact, homeowners who wants an absolute peace of mind may opt to apply for planning permission just in case. It’s also worth noting that whether or not a planning permission is required, a huge rendering work will need to comply with building regulations which includes the need to insulate walls on the inside or outside as part of the work on several older properties .

can a mortgage include renovation costs?

It can be very hurtful when you’re looking to get a house and then identifies one that’s almost perfect, but that one thing that’s lacking is significant enough to prevent you from making an offer. For instance, you may like neighbourhood, the lot’s size, the number of bedroom and lots more. However, the only thing that’s holding you from making an offer is the outdated kitchen. This is the point where you wonder whether a mortgage can include the cost of renovation. In this article, we’re going to give you a good insight into this and more. Let’s have a look!

One of the major things your lender will put into consideration when you apply for a mortgage is the price of the property in question. For instance, so you’ve found your “almost perfect home for let’s say £400,000 and the cost of your intended renovation work runs up to about £150,000. In this event, you’re definitely going to find lenders who wouldn’t be too keen to let go of their cash. And that’s mainly due to the fact that lenders are only able to afford you, at best, 95 percent of the purchasing price. In other words, if you really want the house, you’ll have to finance it yourself no matter how much potential you think the house possesses.

This, however, does not mean that you can’t find some mortgage lenders who’ll allow for building costs. They exist, but this will mostly take place when the work is complete and the property is revalued. You may also be lucky enough to get a purchase plus improvements mortgage which allows you to renovate now and pay off the renovations over time at a better interest rate than other loan types.

how much value does an extension add to your house?

Are you interested in extending your home to create more living space? If yes, then you’d probably want to know how much value it can add to your property in order to compare the building costs to the potential value gain. Well, as long as you know what you’re doing, your house doesn’t necessarily have to be a money pit. So what are your options when talking about home extensions and what’s the associated value to be gained?

• Bathroom Extensions

Although you should have it in mind that bathroom extensions isn’t usually that cheap, but once done, it can increase the value of a standard UK house within the range of £12,000 to £15,000. Meanwhile the finishing cost of a bathroom can range from £2,500 to £7,000.

• Single or Double Storey Extensions

Single storey extensions are always huge when it comes to increasing the value of your home - giving about 4 to 7 percent increase. If it goes that far, then literally nothing beats a full spectrum, double storey extension which can give up to 11 percent increase in the value of a property - equalling about a whooping £33,000 for a standard home in the UK.

• Conservatory Extension

With conservatories becoming more and more popular in the UK due to the weather conditions, several buyers are now including it’s availability as part of the criteria for purchasing a house. Wonder why? This is simply because everyone wants to enjoy their garden all throughout the year. As a result of this high demand, adding this type of extension to your house can go a long way to increase it’s value. However, it’s very important to incorporate high quality materials during construction. With glass conservatories offering, on the average, up to £5,000 increase in value, the cheaper PVC alternative offers much less value and can also deter potential buyers.

how to repair hole in asphalt driveway?

Is there a hole in your asphalt driveway you feel you can repair yourself? If it’s something you know you can confidently do then this step by step guide is just for you. If otherwise, then we’d recommend you hire the services of a reliable professional who can guarantee the best results while also saving you some time and extra money that could result from possible errors. In this article, we’d go over the reparation process of an asphalt driveway with a hole in it.

✓ Get the necessary tools. You’re going to need a broom ( to clean the area), caulking gun ( to fill the hole), a hand tamp a plate compactor or a hammer ( to level the filled in hole) and a weeding glove (just in case there are weeds growing in the hole).

✓ Prepare the area. Do this by weeding the plants or weeds that might have grown inside the hole and identify your asphalt filler.

✓ Wet your soil, if necessary. It’s important to note that this is only necessary if your soil is dry to help the filler stick properly.

✓ Fill in deep holes. If the hole goes down about 3 to 4 inches or more, simply fill it with any material like rocks, clay etc.

✓ Apply the asphalt filler. Fill the hole with the asphalt filler to about half an inch higher than the surface of the driveway.

✓ Level the filler. For a large hole, make use of a plate compactor or a hand stamp, but a hammer will be sufficient for smaller holes.

✓ Cover the hole, if necessary. If your home isn’t level, covering your hole with a piece of plywood is advisable.

✓ Clean off the seal. After the asphalt looks done and in place, simply brush away the debris from the seal to finish off the project.

How much is plasterboard?

How Much Is Plasterboard?

Do you wish to install plasterboard in the nearest future? If yes, then you’d probably want to know the amount it’s going to cost. Here, we’ll give you a detailed plasterboarding prices breakdown to help you calculate an estimate for your project.

A plasterboarding project including the cost of both materials and labour with the use of a high quality panels is about £4 to £5 per panel. Therefore, if you wish to calculate on the basis of a standard room about 12x12ft would cost about £500 to £600. However, this price can fluctuate significantly depending on the professional as well as the quality of the materials you wish to incorporate in completing the project. We’d recommend that you hire the services of a professional with accreditation as he would provide you with a detailed quote with no hidden charges or costs. To give you a clearer idea, we’ve taken the time out to put together some estimated costs of employing the services of a seasoned professional plasterer to supply and plasterboard your home or office. Let’s take a look!

• A 6 x 12ft room with panels and plasterboard should have an average cost within the range of £250 to £400 and duration of one to two days.

• The individual cost of plasterboarding or drywalling a standard 12 x 12ft room should have an average cost within the range of £500 to £600 and duration of one to three days. These includes 60% for materials used (£330), 30% for tradespersons (£165) and the remaining 10% for waste removal (£55) to give a total cost of £550.

• A 12 x 24ft room with panels and plasterboard should have an average cost within the range of £1000 to £1200 and duration of three to six days.

How much does a builder cost?

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.

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