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Recent Builder Enquiries

14 Dec

Driveway Repair

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Harry N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

removal of paving borders on drive way to maximise space and install wooden posts on the boundary (if possible). thanks are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached w...

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31 Aug

Building work | Bricklaying

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Simon M

Start Date: Immediate

good morning i have a problem with a small section of wall that is in letchworth it's approx. 2.25m high and 700 mm wide and is a brick wall between 2 entrance doors of some flats in letchworth ( 13...

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10 Nov

Interior work | Stud Walls

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Megan B

Start Date: Immediate

stud wall installed with room for door

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11 Mar

Building work | Bricklaying

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Jo G

Start Date: Immediate

front steps to house knocked down and replaced. too step at the moment. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how much work would you say needs to be done: small job...

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07 Nov

Insulation | HHCRO Free

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Patricia B

Start Date: Immediate

need advice on insulation for the top of my home please time scale: immediate please call to appoint

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15 Oct

Insulation | External Wall

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Gary B

Start Date: Immediate

i am making this enquiry on behalf of my daughter who lives in norfolk and has a flat roof conservatory approx 3.6m x 2.8m. i am looking for an idea of the potential cost of suitable insulation. pleas...

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13 Aug

House Extensions

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Sangita G

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner have you considered getting your windows replaced to match your conservatory: no other forms: house extension agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes ple...

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02 Aug

House Extensions

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Elie A

Start Date: Immediate

interested in a quote for a rear extension: bifold doors skylights spot lights width - 7000mm depth - 3000mm lean to or gable end best regards, elie allouis are you the property owner: owner of the p...

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22 Jul

House Extensions | Single Storey

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Elie A

Start Date: Immediate

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: semi detached looking fo...

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22 Jul

House Extensions

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Elie A

Start Date: Immediate

interested in a quote for a rear extension: bifold doors skylights spot lights width - 7000mm depth - 3000mm lean to or gable end best regards, elie allouis are you the property owner: owner of the p...

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07 Feb

Insulation | HHCRO Free

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Martin R

Start Date: Immediate

We moved in end of November and we noticed that loft have no insulation at all. Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint

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21 Oct

Insulation | External Wall

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Tom H

Start Date: Immediate

want a quote for insulating the roof in conservatory

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13 May

Conversion | Garage

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Ravinder S

Start Date: Immediate

I would like a quote to convert my garage into a room Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner Do you have a: Single Garage What will the space be used for: Living Space Do you require Plumbing W...

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07 Feb

Insulation | HHCRO Free

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Ken G

Start Date: Less than one month

We wish to increase the loft insulation in the halls and rooms of our church. 6 lofts in all ( 3 6x6m, 2 6x9m, 1 10x20m). Just looking for budgetary costs to decide which to enquire about. Time scale...

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03 Jun

House Extensions

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Leanna H

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached Do you have planning permission: Yes Looking For: Single storey extension Do you have plans drawn up: No Do you requir...

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03 Jun

House Extensions | Single Storey

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Leanna H

Start Date: Immediate

Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Single storey extension to their property. Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached Looking...

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28 Feb

Building work | Sound Proofing

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Emma H

Start Date: Less than one month

The interjoining wall in bedroom. Can hear tv talking from next door. Only muffled but as we work shifts need to sleep at different times. Time scale: Less than one month Please call to appoint

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22 Dec

Insulation | HHCRO Free

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: David T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

loft insulation 50 square metres access through ceiling hatch, no boarded areas except 1 square metre under water tank, low pitch roof

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23 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Neil D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

We have a semi which has tiles on all outside walls. Is it possible to cavity insulate? N Duncan

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05 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Joy A

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner Property Type: Semi detached How many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 Bedrooms Property Age: 1930-70 Interested in quote for cavity wall and loft insulation: L...

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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 Letchworth Garden City is:

£24,739

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Letchworth Garden City £9,750-£18,450
Loft conversion in Letchworth Garden City £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Letchworth Garden City £29,000-£62,667
Loft insulation in Letchworth Garden City £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Letchworth Garden City £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Letchworth Garden City £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Letchworth Garden City £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Letchworth Garden City £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Letchworth Garden City £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Letchworth Garden City £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Letchworth Garden City £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Letchworth Garden City £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Letchworth Garden City £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Letchworth Garden City £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Letchworth Garden City £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Letchworth Garden City £638-£978
Residential new builds in Letchworth Garden City £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Letchworth Garden City £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Letchworth Garden City £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Letchworth Garden City £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Letchworth Garden City £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Letchworth Garden City £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Letchworth Garden City £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Letchworth Garden City £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Letchworth Garden City £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Letchworth Garden City £21,600-£37,400
Soundproofing in Letchworth Garden City £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Letchworth Garden City £607-£51,140
Garden room in Letchworth Garden City £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Letchworth Garden City £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

where to start with a house extension?

Have you decided to improve your property instead of moving? The common problem most homeowners face after deciding to embark on a home extension project is not knowing where to start. In this article we’ll walk you through everything you need to consider and put in place before commencement of your home extension project.

• Is the extension worth it?

Before breaking the bank, you must be sure that the project will add good value to your home. In terms of “value, this is not only limited to the financial gain after disposal of the property, but also several other juicy benefits to be derived from extending your home like an extra living space for the household to spread out and more.

• Do you need a planning permission?

Check with your local authority to determine whether or not you’ll require to submit an application. You can also consult a building expert like an architect for advice.

• What are the building regulation?

Even though planning permission can be dodged, you can not avoid building regulations. These regulations are the set national minimum standards for construction and design which you must comply with to ensure the safety of the individuals in and around it.

• Who will design the extension?

You have to decided whether you’ll hire a professional architect to design the extension or not.

• Who will manage the building work?

If your home extension project is designed and built by a professional company, they’ll be responsible for the management. However, if you decide to use an architect or designed it yourself, you’ll have to hire a main contractor to manage the build.

• How to set the budget?

There are so many factors that can affect the cost of an extension, so it’s better to get the costs from your builder before proceeding.

• Do I need yo inform my home insurance firm?

Absolutely! This is very important as the new extension may affect the rebuilding cost of your property which could have an impact on the policy premium.

• Do I need to inform my neighbours?

It’s very important to discuss your plan with your neighbours before applying for a planning permission and communicate about the concerns they might have.

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.

how much is a porch?

If you’ve decided to construct a porch to your property and now looking to figure out the cost required to complete the project, then you’re at the right place!

There are many factors that comes to play when determining the price of building a porch. These factors includes the size of the porch, the number of windows, the style of the roof as well as the type of the porch selected. Now let’s take a look at these factors one after the other.

• The Porch’s Size

As you would have correctly imagined, a large porch will definitely cost more money than a smaller one. A rough estimate of a porch’s cost per square metre is approximately £1,400.

• The Number Of Windows

Just like in the scenario above, the more the number of windows to be incorporated, the more money you’ll have to pay to complete your porch. A porch window will generally cost you within a range of £300 to £1,000

• The Style Of The Roof

There are two popular styles of porch’s roof which includes a tiled rood and a rubber flat roof. Generally, roof tiles are costlier than a rubber flat roof. A tiled roof would cost you between £0.80 to £1.80 per roof tile, while a rubber roofing will cost your between £70 to £90 per metre squared.

• Type Of The Porch

Another huge determinant of a porch’s price is type of material incorporated. For instance, if your preferred type is a lean-to, the price of a uPVC would be between £2,300 to £2,700. Meanwhile, a flat gable roof porch should cost within a range of £3,300 to £3,800.

Kindly note that the costs quoted in this article are only rough estimates, for a more accurate estimate you can contact a porch building professional within your local area.

Are barn conversions VAT exempt?

If you’ve converted a non-residential barn into a home, you might be able to reclaim some of the VAT that you’ve paid for your project. This includes money spent on:

• Construction materials

• Flooring

• Light fittings

• Kitchen units and worktops

• Electrical, heating and plumbing materials

To reclaim your VAT from HMRC, make sure you request and keep all of your invoices. You’ll also need proof of planning permission and evidence of completion. You should then submit your claim with all relevant paperwork within three months of receiving your completion certificate. You’re only allowed to submit one claim, so you’ll need to make sure you get it right first time.

How to get free external wall insulation?

This is a very great opportunity to not only get free external wall insulation, but also cut down your energy bills depending on the type of property you live in. Generally, to enjoy free external wall insulation you must at least be part of the group receiving one of the benefits listed below and also depends on the amount of money you earn. The benefits include:

• Income based jobseeker’s allowance (JSA)

• Income support

• Income-related employment and support allowance (ESA)

• Tax credits

• Pension credit guarantee credit.

• Universal credit.

There are also other important factors that determines if you can have a free insulation fitted on your property. These includes the place you reside, the carbon level of your home and according to some suppliers, the level of beneficial impact the insulation will have on your home. In order to have a free external wall insulation installed, you must either be the owner of your home or at least obtain the go ahead from your landlord before any external wall insulation activity can be made.

Good news is, if you fit the aforementioned criteria and you’ve already installed an external wall insulation, you just may be entitled to receive a refund for the good job done. However, to really find out if you’re eligible, we’d recommend you get in touch with your supplier directly. Also, the Energy Saving Trust (EST) can direct you to some organizations who can assist you in the determination of your eligibility.

As a home and property owner living in England, you can also check out the Each Home Counts Advice Website which is committed to giving impartial energy efficiency advice.

At the end of the day, if it turns out you happen to be ineligible for a free external wall insulation, you can still go ahead to contact a professional installer for a help at a competitive price to enjoy the several benefits that comes with home insulation.

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.

how long does a garage conversion take?

Garage conversion is a great way to add extra usable space to your home without having to extend your property. A fun fact is that, in the UK if you have your car parked in the garage, you’re in the minority. According to a research carried out by Admiral Loans, just about 33 percent of home owners in the UK store their cars in the garage. For most people the garage is literally a dumping ground that’s never fully utilized as such. In recent times, the garage is now being used to store a variety of other stuffs asides a car which includes garden furniture, tools and appliances, utilities such as washing machine, fridge and freezer as well as food and groceries. These facts show that more and more people are underutilizing their garage when they may actually be in need of more usable space in their property. So why not put into consideration converting the garage into a new space that would be able to serve more purpose?

If you’ve decided to convert your garage, you’d probably want to know the how long the project will take. There are a wide range of factors that can determine the duration of a garage conversion project. These factors include:

• If the foundation needs reinforcing

• If the floors, walls, or roofs are in a bad condition.

• If the ceiling height needs some raising

• If the insulation required in newer builds.

All aforementioned factors will make the garage conversion project take longer than expected. However, in normal situations garage conversions are relatively quick to complete once you start the building works. A single-car conversion will usually take about 3 to 4 weeks to complete depending on the existing garage’s structure.

What types of extension are there?

There are many different types of extension. For example, you could install an orangery, flat or pitched roof extension, over-structure extension, single or double storey extension or a glass box extension. Which one of these is most suitable will depend on your existing property.

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