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Beech Contractors

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Beach contractors have paved and resurfaced everything from championship golf courses to domestic driveways as a team we p...
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We can cover all aspects of a loft conversion and extensions. If you require, we can also design the project including dr...
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Family run local business specialising in driveways & patios also new landscape garden designs! Catering to all needs!
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Jassi Builders

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Hi Jassi Builders LTD here, I am a specialist in planning, designing and building control services. I make sure that I hav...

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03 May

House Extensions | Single Storey

Alton - GU34

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Single storey extension

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07 Jul

House Extensions

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Nicholas C

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Small stand-alone extension to provide additional facilities. Plan measures 5.7 x 3.8m; 2.5m height to eaves; double pitched roof (40 degrees) with central ridge. Zinc external cladding with standing ...

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23 Jun

Conversion | Loft

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Scott M

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moving into new house and want to convert the loft space (current owner already had plans drawn up but i want something else) i am looking for: master bedroom with en-suite (to include shower and bath...

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07 Jan

House Extensions

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Ronan D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

side double storey extension. property type: detached looking for: double storey extension do you have planning permission: no do you have plans drawn up: no do you require plumbing work: yes do you r...

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03 Jan

New Build | Residential

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Kate S

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a 3 bedroom house with open plan lounge, kitchen diner, a utility with back door a separate reception room and downstairs toilet. upstairs 3 bedrooms with an en-suite master and family bathroom. do yo...

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07 Dec

Building Work | Porch

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Terri H

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knock down current porch to build one slightly wider and deeper and widen the size of the front door from 2'8'' ***et.

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16 Nov

Driveway Repair

Alton - GU34

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Repair or replace existing driveway

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26 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Michael C

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Do you require a top up: Yes Age of Property: Post-2000 Are you interested in cavity wall ...

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26 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Alton - GU34

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28 Apr

Conversion | Loft

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Sally S

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Customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Property owner: Owner, Looking to convert into: Bedroom, Work description: Make loft in...

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20 Apr

House Extensions

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Barrie L

Start Date: 3+ months

Two story extension, of new porch and study over it. Porch 2588x3315. Planning and build. regs completed.

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10 Aug

House Extensions

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Lisa B

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3mx4m single storey extension with doors

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08 Jul

Building work | General

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Matt H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Owner of the property block up a door way, open a window up ready for French doors, remove false ceiling, some plasterboarding and some other jobs in a home rennovation supplied & fitted time scale...

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07 Dec

House Extensions

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Mike G

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Home owner Detached, Single storey extension of 5m x 5m, with pitched roof, to the living room of my chalet bungalow Assist with Plans and Planning permission Time scale: 1-3months Contact to App...

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22 Jun

House Extensions

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Wendy S

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Demolition of old stables and hay barn and erection of new concrete base with 2 stables, hay barn, feed room and small yard area Home owner Please call to appoint

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11 Mar

House Extensions

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Mark V

Start Date: 3+ months

Rear house extension for kitchen. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Looking For: Single storey extension Do you have planning permission: Yes Do you have pl...

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16 Feb

Conversion | Loft

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Vic H

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Home owner Loft conversion turn into bedroom call to appoint *

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05 Feb

Building work | Wall Rendering

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Tanvir B

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Georgian type of manor house that has some areas of its render and detailing (externally) that have perished and need repairing. - Property Type: Other - Job Type: Refurbishment Are you the property ...

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19 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: F P

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one possibly two beds and shower room Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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How much do Builder services cost?

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.

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The average price
of a Builder in Alton is:

£24,437

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Alton £9,750-£18,450
Loft conversion in Alton £16,875-£56,875
House extensions in Alton £30,667-£66,000
Loft insulation in Alton £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Alton £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Alton £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Alton £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Alton £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Alton £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Alton £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Alton £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Alton £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Alton £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Alton £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Alton £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Alton £638-£978
Residential new builds in Alton £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Alton £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Alton £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Alton £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Alton £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Alton £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Alton £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Alton £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Alton £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Alton £21,600-£37,400
Soundproofing in Alton £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Alton £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Alton £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Alton £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

do you need an architect for a garage conversion?
Have you decided to convert that under-utilized space ( garage) in your home to a more habitable space where you can do anything asides general storage or parking a car? If yes, then you’d probably want to know where to start or if you’d require an architect to get started. Well, you’re not alone! This is one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to garage conversions and reasonably so. Talking about where to get started, when it comes to home improvement projects the first step to take is determining whether or not you’d require a planning permission or if your proposed garage conversion is covered under permitted development rights. Once you’ve been able to conclude on that, the next step is deciding whether you’re going to complete the project yourself, hire the services of tradesmen or employing a builder. And this ultimately brings us to the question of whether you’ll need an architect for a garage conversion. To get started, it’s highly recommended that you employ the services of a professional architect or an architectural technologist to assist in designing your garage conversion. However, most garage conversion projects are straightforward with no complex changes to be made so far you wish to avoid applying for a planning permission and staying within the set guidelines of the permitted development rights. In such events, if you’re properly trained and well experienced in the field, then it may be cost effective to design your garage conversion by yourself. It should, however, be noted that it all depends on your personal preferences and budget. If you’re on tight budget and don’t mind a straightforward design, you can save cost by not hiring an architect.
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 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.

how much do roof rooms cost?

How Much Do Roof Rooms Cost?

The price of your roof room may vary depending on your location within the country. Other factors that can also play a key role in determining the price of a roof room includes the conversion’s type as well as the legal and technical issues it’s currently facing. Usually, the cost of roof rooms will range between £1,200 to £2,000 per square metre. The differences in the price per square metre is influenced by the size of the alterations to the roof, the type of roof room to be constructed, the access, location as well as the finishing type.

• DORMER LOFT CONVERSION.

Here, one of the slopes of a pitched roof is substituted for a box-shaped structure. The outcome is a flat roof space which enables the fitting of full sized windows as well as the incorporation of several appliances. This is quite expensive as it involves a total rebuilding of one roof pitch alongside the complete internal works that are associated. The average cost of a standard dormer loft project will range between £25,000 to £50,000.

• HIP TO GABLE LOFT CONVERSION

Here a vertical brick wall is used to substitute the roof’s slope at the ending part of the terrace on detached buildings. The average cost of this type of roof room will range between £32,000 to £60,000.

• ROOFLIGHT LOFT CONVERSION

This basically involves fitting rooflight windows in the roof. Other improvements include flooring, plasterboarding, strengthening of the existing floor, as well as installation of rooflights. The average cost of this type of roof room will range between £15,000 to £25,000.

• MANSARD LOFT EXTENSION

This roof room can create an extra storey on top of an existing building as it makes a space featuring two or four external walls that are a bit sloped. The average cost of this type of roof room will range between £40,000 to £70,000.

how much is a single garage conversion?

Converting your garage into a habitable room can be an option that’s too good to pass up especially when you’re in dire need of more living space in your home. If you’re in a similar situation and considering the cost of a single garage conversion in your home, then you’ve come to the right place! The fact is, the cost of a single garage conversion is dependent on a number of influencing factors which includes your specific plans as well as your location. Generally, the price of garage remodel is expected to cost about half of what you’ll incur when building a home extension or addition from scratch. However, before commencing a project of this magnitude you should put into consideration some things.

A single garage conversion is a huge job which typically involves wall insulation, floor raising, heating addition, cool and ventilation as well as updating doors and windows. Before you get started you should consider if converting your single garage into a room is a good option, whether a permit is required to convert a garage, the type of room a garage can become, does it add value to your home and how much its going to cost.

Just like any other home improvement project, garage conversion cost varies depending on several factors like your garage space specifications. Other factors include the general condition of your garage - the condition of your foundation, walls, floors or roofs, the ceiling and more, planning applications, your location, the services of a structural engineer, internal or external garages etc. According to Santander, the average cost of converting a single garage costs approximately £6,300. However, considering the aforementioned influencing factors we’d expect the cost of a single garage conversion to cost within the range of £5,500 to £10,500.

is cavity wall insulation a good idea?

Cavity wall insulation is basically the process of installing an insulating material between the two layers of brick making up a cavity wall, either as a retrofit measure or at the time of building. Obviously this is not a choice if you have solid wall, but for those who do possess a cavity wall, it represents an opportunity you may not want to let slide as it is a worthwhile and affordable wall insulation option. Clearly, cavity wall insulation will make your home or property feel warmer, but it also does come with a range of other benefits which is why we’d recommend installing it. In this post, we’re going to look at a number of reasons why having a cavity wall insulation done is a good idea.

  • It’s one of the cheapest energy saving measures that’s available. Not only is cavity wall insulation really effective, but it can also deliver great saving. In other words, it possesses a bigger payback compared to other options. When compared to other types of insulation, you can’t install cavity walls insulation by yourself, however it’s not so expensive to have it installed. The cost of the insulation will be determined by a number of factors such as your location, the company hired and more.
  • It reduces your energy bills. Cavity wall insulation can save you about £100 to £200 on a yearly basis on heating bills. In other words, this is usually able to pay for itself in as little as two years.
  • It reduces your carbon carbon footprint. If your home is heated with gas or electricity like several other homes, producing that energy involves burning fossil fuels which is known to be hazardous for the environment. If the heat generated is now allowed to escape through the walls, that means you’d have to use more to keep up your required temperature. Installation of cavity wall insulation in homes will enable a more efficient usage of the energy which will ultimately cut UK’s carbon usage.
How to put up plasterboard?

How To Put Up Plasterboard

Putting up a plasterboard is a vital process when it comes to home renovations. However as daunting as it may seem, with a good guide and regular practice you can master the skill within a small period of time. If you lack proper training and experience, we’d recommend you hire a seasoned professional plasterer for help so as to get the best result and also avoid additional costs due to possible damages.

Putting up plasterboard is way quicker than wet plastering and also significantly reduces the drying time that can slow down your renovation plans. With a plasterboard, you can delve straight into the decorating stage and achieve a smooth finish. Below are the steps required to put up a plasterboard.

• The first step is cutting the plasterboard to shape which be one of the most challenging parts of the process. This is because you’ll need to fit the board around things such as plug sockets and window sills. As a result, this involves cutting complex shapes rather than just a simple straight line. To get this done, simply mark out the cut required with the use of a tape measure, combination square and spirit level for a better precision. Once done, you can then use a plasterboard pad saw to cut along the marked spots.

• After you made the required cuts, the next step is putting up the plasterboard. And depending on where the boards are going to be put, this could be a very challenging task. If you’re going to put the boards on the ceiling or somewhere very high up, you’d probably need an extra pair of hands for help. To get this done, use the appropriate screws to secure the boards in place if you’re installing them directly on studs. However, if you’d be fixing them onto bricks or blocks, a drywall adhesive is your best bet.

how to repair sunken concrete driveway?

How To Repair Sunken Concrete Driveway

If you have concrete driveway that’s cracked, uneven and mostly especially sunken, you’d know how distasteful it can be just viewing it on your property. A sunken concrete driveway is most likely caused by rainwater erosion removing the soil under it or a big root under it which as rotted over time. Another possible cause of the sunken concrete is an improperly prepared base which implies that the soil beneath wasn’t fully compact when the concrete was poured on it. Later on the soil beneath will eventually settle and shift below the concrete driveway which weakens the integrity of the entire driveway, making it more vulnerable to cracks, unevenness and sunken.

Two ways in which you can fix this problem includes either demolishing the whole driveway, re-compact the soil underneath and fill with new concrete or repair the entire driveway using an easy process called slabjacking. In this article, we’re going to look at the slabjacking repair process as it’s significantly less expensive than the demolishing approach and will also cause minimal disruption to your lifestyle.

Also referred to as mudjacking or concrete lifting, slabjacking is simply a process used to float your existing concrete back to its original position. If you are not a competent DIYer or lack confidence to pull this off, we’d recommend reach out to a professional for help. If otherwise, then you can practice the slabjacking process given below.

✓ Drill holes through the slab.

✓ Pump grout mixture through the holes. This mixture will spread out beneath he driveway and raise it up.

✓ Lastly, fill the holes and level the concrete driveway surface.in such a way to hide the signs of the repair made.

This is a process that works to efficiently get your driveway back in a top condition relatively quickly.

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