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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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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...
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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...

Recent Builder Enquiries

31 Mar

Building work | Wall Rendering

Penysarn - LL69

Enquiry from: Terry W

Start Date: Immediate

Cement based render removal and re-render with lime based finish. Please ring to discuss

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25 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Penysarn - LL69

Enquiry from: Mark W

Start Date: Immediate

Cavity wall insulation 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 conservation area: No Are you l...

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11 Mar

Insulation | External Wall

Cemaes Bay - LL67

Enquiry from: Brian P

Start Date: Immediate

Exterior wall insulation and rendering

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27 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Llangefni - LL77

Enquiry from: Mark H

Start Date: Immediate

flat roof dormer window on a bungalow

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15 Aug

Conversion | Loft

Llanfairpwllgwyngyll - LL61

Enquiry from: Chloe T

Start Date: Immediate

roof lift is required, with possibility of creating space for a master bedroom, ensuite, wardrobe room and another addict bedroom. plus storage spaces for eaves to keep current attic possessions. s...

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13 Jul

Building work | Bricklaying

Holyhead - LL65

Enquiry from: John S

Start Date: Immediate

breeze block wall, base is soil are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how much work would you say needs to be done: small job do you require the bricks to be ...

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05 May

Building work | General

Holyhead - LL65

Enquiry from: Simon R

Start Date: Immediate

Fire damage insurance quote for damage to utility room

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13 Feb

Conversion | Loft

Llanfairpwllgwyngyll - LL61

Enquiry from: Jenny C

Start Date: Immediate

hi, my husband and i own a bungalow in llanfairpwllgwyngyll, anglesey. we have an existing partial attic conversion, small and with space saver stairs that don’t meet building regs. it does however ...

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27 Dec

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Holyhead - LL65

Enquiry from: Mark D

Start Date: Immediate

Cavity wall insulation on an rear extension

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25 Nov

Building Work | Porch

Amlwch - LL68

Enquiry from: Valerie T

Start Date: Immediate

Call any time. New build or replacement: New build Quote requested on a porch, in PVCu, to be supplied and fitted.

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21 Sep

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Llangefni - LL77

Enquiry from: Glenys J

Start Date: Immediate

Semi detached property, we are replastering the front of our poroperty and realise we need cavity wall insulation , would like a quote please.

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06 Sep

Insulation | HHCRO Free

Llanfairpwllgwyngyll - LL61

Enquiry from: Fred E

Start Date: Less than one month

insulation of property to meet current heat loss regulations utilising the ofgem scheme for free installation time scale: less than one month please call to appoint

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10 Apr

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Rhosneigr - LL64

Enquiry from: Leonard D

Start Date: Immediate

fitted wardrobes in one bedroom and shelving units in another linked to another small warobe. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 bedrooms are you loo...

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19 Mar

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Bodorgan - LL62

Enquiry from: Shaun C

Start Date: Immediate

quote for fitted wardrobe please. can you come round and measure or can we send you a sketch? are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 bedrooms are you loo...

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03 Mar

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Llanfairpwllgwyngyll - LL61

Enquiry from: John R

Start Date: Immediate

cavity wall insulation in 1967 bungalow are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1930-70 are you in a conservation ar...

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15 Jan

Building work | Sound Proofing

Dulas - LL70

Enquiry from: Ron S

Start Date: Immediate

Three wrought iron gates making

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11 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Holyhead - LL65

Enquiry from: Gren N

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms property age: 1930-70 interested in quote for cavity wall and loft insulation: ca...

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07 Jan

Insulation | External Wall

Llanfairpwllgwyngyll - LL61

Enquiry from: Tim P

Start Date: Immediate

a storage container which needs insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 bedrooms property age: unknown please call to appo...

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04 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Holyhead - LL65

Enquiry from: Gren N

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms property age: 1930-70 interested in quote for cavity wall and loft insulation: ca...

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04 Jan

Insulation | External Wall

Holyhead - LL65

Enquiry from: Gren N

Start Date: Immediate

downstairs externally insulated are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms property age: 1930-70 please call to appoint

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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 Penysarn is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

How do I know if I have cavity wall insulation?

With cavity walls being very similar to other type of brick works, it can be quite confusing to figure out the type of wall your property possesses. If your house was constructed after the 1920s, then its highly likely the you have cavity walls, while older houses (houses before the 1920s) are likely to have solid walls. What’s more? If you happen to own a home that was built in the last decade, then it’s very possible that it was built with insulation installed during construction.

An effective way to determine whether or not your property is built with cavity wall is to examine the brickwork on your home’s exterior. The bricks will typically possess a regular pattern if it features cavity walls. In the event whereby the brick work is covered by render, you can also figure it out by taking a measurement of the wall’s width. If the brick wall is beyond 3000mm in thickness ( from the exterior wall to the interior wall), then it probably features a cavity. Meanwhile, a wall that’s narrower is very likely to be solid. Stone walls, on the other hand, may actually be thicker but are most times solid.

In a situation whereby your house is built using steel frame or timber frame, or made using pre-fabricated concrete, there are varying rules that applies when it comes to insulation and should be examined by an expert before any insulation is installed. More often than not, most contractors will have installed special air vents, which can also be a good indicator that a cavity wall insulation has been done.

What time can builders start work?

The periods at which noisy work is permitted do vary across the nation because the Control of Pollution Act 1974 provided Local Authorities with the authority to regulate noise from construction sites and similar areas. At the same time as these do differ across unalike councils, the average hours throughout which noisy work is tolerable is usually between 8 am and 6 pm from Monday to Friday. This is usually based on the impression of ‘noisy work’ being carried out, so labours could start earlier to prepare things for the day but then not start carrying out their work until 8 am.

On Saturday’s builders are usually allowed to work between 8 am and 1 pm, but this can differ to some extent with different councils. It does mean that workers can start at the identical time as the rest of the week, but they are generally required to finish a lot prior. On Sundays and Bank Holidays there is not as much of detailed direction on hours, but most councils say that there should be no noisy work taking place. Although these are decent strategies, it is worth examining your Local Authority website as they can change slightly. Noisy work is commonly described as ‘noise audible at the site boundary’ and it may be the case that workers are there outside these hours but are setting up before carrying out noisy work.

Local Authorities also recognise that now and then it is unescapable to work separately to these hours, such as work on railway tracks that must be done when trains are not running. Though, local councils do have the authority to serve an announcement on individuals carrying out building or demolition works and tell them how the work should be carried out to evade a possible lawful noise irritation.

can you render a house in winter?

Aside from the cold weather not being the most pleasant condition to work in, the winter weather can also cause a lot of problems for construction workers and even more so when you’re working with render. Poor weather conditions can generally cause a lot of harms on the final finish of a render. Below are some of the reasons why you should not consider rendering in a bad weather.

✓ Lime bloom. Render can be impacted by lime bloom as they are subjected to damp conditions and low temperatures while curing. This is due to the fact that cement are intolerant to slower drying conditions especially immediately affect its application.

✓ Top coats can be compromised. Coating are likely to get washed off before they’re even afforded the chance to set if drying conditions are low.

However, because its cold out there doesn’t necessarily imply that work must stop. It’s very possible to render during the winter months but to avoid potential pitfalls, we’ve got some tip that can be of great help. Let’s have a look!

✓ Check the weather forecast. Determine the drying and curing time and watch the forecast for the temperature dropping at night.

✓ Select the most suitable render. There are renders that are suitable for application in low temperatures to about 5℃ or even as low as 1℃. These types of render are fast setting which makes them perfect for the cold condition.

✓ Watch out for frost. Frost and render are enemies. Therefore, it won’t be wise to work with frosted materials, on frosted subtrates or apply below the recommended temperature that’s written on the product’s datasheet.

✓ Protect the finish. Make use of artificial enclosures around the scaffolding to battle adverse weather conditions.

What qualifications should a builder have?

Some individuals who have been in the construction department for many years may not be qualified, that is, they may not have undergone an apprenticeship and/or trade certificate courses, but they might still be very skilled at their work. However, anybody can pick up a sledgehammer and demand themselves a builder lacking any skills or training. The wise thing would be to ask the builder coming to your house about what qualifications they have and what training they have undergone.

Licensing of building practitioners

You can now check if your builder or tradesperson is a licensed building practitioner by using an electronic public register which has a record of every registered builder. Being licensed provides you with an assurance that the builder who is about to do your work has proven his shill to the government and earned his right to be a practitioner. If you wish for certain important building and design work on your home it is imperative that you hire a licensed practitioner, the act is very common when you compare the scenario with when you have to call a plumber or an electrician regarding any work.

In order to become a builder in the UK, you must complete an apprenticeship or an NVQ. NVQ is another popular route to becoming a builder. You can also get your NVQ even when you are working as an apprentice. You can also make it based on any recognised overseas qualification.

All associates maintain a Code of Practice and Conduct which sets the standards for all stages of the building procedure. The Code requires builders to:

• Submit quotes on projects for which they have time.

• Securing the contract with a sufficient insurance cover.

• Maintain honesty and integrity at all times.

• Obey the law and industry standards of conduct.

All members of the construction association must also follow a code of conduct. As a consumer, if you think your builder has breached the Code of Conduct or the Code of Ethics, you can file a written against him or her.

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.

Can builders work on a Sunday?

General construction work should be restricted to the following hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm. Saturdays 8am to 1pm. Most councils advice that noisy work is prohibited on Sundays and bank holidays but you should check with your local council to confirm this.

how disruptive is a loft conversion?

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.

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.

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