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Beech Contractors

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We are a resourceful hard working team who are punctual, polite and friendly. We can offer years of knowledge and experie...
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Professionals in all aspects of Resin Bound Eastleigh and Resin Bound Drives Eastleigh, we are your local company based in...

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15 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Southsea - PO4

Enquiry from: Shashank M

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an online enquiry for cavity wall insulation and confirmed on email they would like a call with a builder to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the pr...

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08 Nov

Building work | General

Southsea - PO4

Enquiry from: Satya P

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customer in southsea areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for building maintenance.confirmed interest via telephone, sms and email at 08/11/2023 10:26.pleas...

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31 Mar

Building work | Wall Rendering

Southsea - PO4

Enquiry from: Celine S

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Remove remaining render to front of house (either side of double bay)... Most has already been removed, I can send photos for reference. Clean up/ restore tired bricks and repoint in the same way as o...

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26 Jul

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Southsea - PO5

Enquiry from: Alan H

Start Date: Immediate

Supply and fit new loft installation, approx 80square meters, during August.

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28 Sep

Insulation | External Wall

Southsea - PO4

Enquiry from: Julia M

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flat roof insulation quote

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30 Apr

Building work | Bricklaying

Southsea - PO4

Enquiry from: Jane A

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i would like a quote to build a breeze block wall along the back of the house (leaving the present wall in place) and replace garden shed base. this would involve moving the present shed onto the gras...

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16 Mar

House Extensions

Southsea - PO4

Enquiry from: Leeann R

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Looking for a glass box extension 3 m wide x 2 m depth x 270 h

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02 Oct

Building Work | Porch

Southsea - PO4

Enquiry from: Marion C

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Are you the home owner of that property? Yes Are you replacing an existing porch or is this a new build? replacement What material do you require, UPVC? UPVC What colour do you want it to be? Unsur...

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09 Sep

Insulation | External Wall

Southsea - PO4

Enquiry from: Joe H

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call anytime. type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 4 length of garden: 0 m. width of garden: 0 m. access available for excavator: yes how became interested in heat pump: upgrade heatin...

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17 Aug

Building work | General

Southsea - PO5

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hi there, we need a handyman to put up some floating shelves in two rooms in our house over the week of the 24th august. do you have availability please? please let me know via email if possible! tim...

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17 Jul

Building work | General

Southsea - PO5

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are you the property owner: owner of the property is this for a residential or commerial building: domestic other forms: building maintenance agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes pleas...

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09 Apr

House Extensions

Southsea - PO4

Enquiry from: Michelle O

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we are thinking of having a second storey extension on top of our kitchen to increase the upstairs space and provide an extra bedroom. The kitchen is approximately 3.8m x 2.9m Are you the property o...

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04 Apr

House Extensions | Single Storey

Southsea - PO4

Enquiry from: Michelle O

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Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Single storey extension to their property. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Looking For: Sin...

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04 Apr

House Extensions

Southsea - PO4

Enquiry from: Michelle O

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we are thinking of having a second storey extension on top of our kitchen to increase the upstairs space and provide an extra bedroom. The kitchen is approximately 3.8m x 2.9m Are you the property o...

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02 Nov

Building work | General

Southsea - PO5

Enquiry from: Trudi B

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Remove a walk in cupboard (approximate size off a door on each side) from bedroom/kitchen. Plaster bedroom wall and kitchen wall after removal. Replace one strip of kitchen ceiling coving and patch in...

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28 Mar

House Extensions

Southsea - PO4

Enquiry from: LINDA C

Start Date: 3+ months

WE CURREMNTLY HAVE A SEPERATE KITCHEN AND LOUNGE AT THE REAR OF THE HOUSE. WE WANT TO MAKE AN OPEN PLAN LIVING SPACE AND EXTEND OUT INTO THE GARDEN BY AROUND THREE METRES WHOCH I BELIEVE IS WITHIN PL...

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28 Mar

House Extensions | Single Storey

Southsea - PO4

Enquiry from: LINDA C

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Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Single storey extension to their property. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Looking For: Sin...

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25 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Southsea - PO4

Enquiry from: Lyndsey R

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Loft conversion, flooring already in place but needs checks for security. Heating needs installed in loft and walls plastered and painted and one wall blasted to keep brick wall effect.

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21 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Southsea - PO5

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Loft convention Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace What are you looking to convert the space into: Bedroom/s Are you looking to have stairs: Yes Do you require a...

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15 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Southsea - PO4

Enquiry from: Andrew P

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Looking to do a loft conversion.

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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 Southsea is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

does loft insulation cause condensation?

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:

  • Extra insulation has been installed in the loft leading to a restriction on the natural air circulation in the property.
  • When the storage boxes or other items that has been stockpiled in the loft blocks the roof vents.
  • The release of steam and moist air into the loft space by hot water tanks.
Can I extend my barn conversion?

Generally, it’s possible to extend a barn conversion, but there are certain conditions that you’ll probably need to meet. Ultimately, it’s up to your local planning office to decide whether to approve your planned barn conversion extension or not.

Typically, small extensions on the side of a barn conversion are often approved, particularly if they serve to preserve the original character of the barn. This could be because the extension will mimic the appearance of the original structure, or house facilities that would look odd in the original building.

However, you probably won’t be allowed to build a larger extension, or one that isn’t in keeping with the appearance of the original barn.

how to underpin a house

The importance of underpinning a house cannot be overemphasized. Firstly, what is underpinning? Well, underpinning is simply the act of reinforcing, repairing, strengthening or improving the depth of an existing foundation by lowering the footing to ensure that it rests more on more reliable and supportive soil. Not only does this method help to strengthen your building and preserve its structural integrity, but it also does increase your property’s value and gives you peace of mind knowing your property is safe. If you’re thinking about underpinning your house, you have two options – do it yourself or call in a reputable structural engineer. The latter is more advisable as the method involves a lot of specialized knowledge, skills and tools to guarantee a successful outcome. In this post, we’re going to take you through the process involved in underpinning a house. Let’s take a look!

To get started, you should know that concrete underpinning features excavating pier footings around the building at about 2 to 3 metres distance between each other. In some cases, underpins can be installed from within the house. The footings of the underpin should go very deep into the underlying soil in such a way that fully supports the weight of the building or structure. Once done, now proceed to attaching the new footing to the building. You can achieve this by excavating underneath the existing footing to make for a stronger prop. Individual prop and pier arrangement is then strengthened using strong steel bars. Once completed, the concrete is then poured.

A professional underpinning contractor will make sure there’s sufficient space left between the existing footings and the new underpins as this space will ensure that the new underpins can be easily used to jack up the house and level it once the poured concrete cures.

Will my extension be expensive?

It depends on the size and type of extension. Small porches or flat roof extensions are very reasonably priced. More substantial two storey extensions can be expensive. In general, the price is roughly proportional to the amount of space you add to your home.

Will my garage conversion cause disruption to the rest of the house?

It shouldn’t do. Most companies will do all the interior work first, and the last job to do will be creating the opening from the house to the conversion. A reputable company will make sure they cause as little disruption as possible during this time.

how much is a loft conversion?

With the ability to add approximately one third of your existing living space ( by converting your old, unused attic) to your home or property without having to let go of your garden, it’s quite easy to see the reason why loft conversion has rapidly grown to become one of the most popular home improvements in the UK. However some homeowners usually shy away from the idea simply by looking at the perceived high cost of carrying out such a project, despite several researches showing that loft conversions offers the best rate of return on initial investment when compared to the other home improvement projects. So exactly how much would it cost to carry out this project?

Just like several other home improvement projects, the cost of a loft conversion varies greatly depending on a wide range of influencing factors. These factors include the size of your home, how old your home is as well as the quality of the fixtures and fittings you want to install. For instance, a high end bathtub alone can cost you thousands of pounds, meanwhile you can also construct a full bathroom suite on just a couple of hundred pounds. However, to give you an idea of the minimum cost of a loft project we’ll look at the most popular types and the minimum cost of each.

✓ Internal Loft Conversion - The most affordable type of loft conversion tends to start from £25,000 and above.

✓ Dormer or L-Shaped Dormer Loft Conversion. These are the most popular types of loft conversion. Dormer price tends to start from £35,000, while the L-shaped dormer starts from £45,000.

✓ Mansard Loft Conversion - This involves replacing the entire side of a sloping roof with a vertical wall and flat roof. It requires a planning permission. The type of loft conversion usually starts from £45,000.

✓ Hip To Gable Loft Conversion - This usually starts from £50,000.

What kinds of loft conversion are there?

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.

do i need building regs for a garage conversion?

Are you considering converting your garage into a more usable space in your home? If yes, then you’d probably want to know if you’ll require building regs before converting the garage. The answer to this question is yes. Although you may not require planning approval to convert your garage into a more usable space, but you’d usually need approval under the Building Regulations.

When re-structuring your garage into a habitable space, the following should be taken into consideration: structural alterations, ventilation, moisture proofing, insulation, fireproofing, escape routes as well as the submission of a building building notice or full plan application to the local council in order to inform them about the planned project.

• Walls

You’ll require an approval if you plan to infill the garage door with a window and a new wall. This is because the garage may have been built of a shallow slab which implies that a new foundation would be needed for the new wall construction.

• Floor

Even though there’s a high possibility that the garage floor is strong enough for domestic use since its designed to withstand the weight of vehicles, you may however need to upgrade to make sure it suitable for both thermal insulation and damp proofing. In addition, there may also be the need to to alter the floor level in such a way that it matches that of the remaining parts of the house.

• Ventilation

According to the Building Regulations requirements, there’s a need for adequate ventilation for each individual rooms which includes garage conversions for general health purposes. What’s going to determine the ventilation level that’ll be required is the frequency at which the room is used. Ventilation can be provided through purge or simply opening the window or via trickle ventilation.

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