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28 Oct

New Build | Barn Conversion

Royston - SG8

Enquiry from: Natasha M

Start Date: Immediate

176m2 barn conversion Works required - 1m deep foundations, concrete slab base, timber frame, steels and roof.

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23 Aug

Building work | General

Royston - SG8

Enquiry from: Richard W

Start Date: Immediate

We have an existing well with an old now partially removed borehole within it - see BGS. It was a 2" x 50 foot bore. (Property then owned by Mrs Jackson) We are looking to reestablish the bore hole t...

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01 Aug

House Extensions

Royston - SG8

Enquiry from: Mr A

Start Date: Immediate

mrs requested quotes for house extension from a builder around royston. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information below is...

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02 Dec

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Royston - SG8

Enquiry from: Caroline S

Start Date: Immediate

loft insulation not spray type are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insulationn: yes do you require a...

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22 Jun

Conversion | Loft

Royston - SG8

Enquiry from: Sian M

Start Date: Immediate

put a 4th bedroom with ensuite up in the loft area above the bedrooms are you the property owner: owner of the property are you looking to have stairs: yes what are you looking to convert the space in...

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20 Mar

House Extensions

Royston - SG8

Enquiry from: Cathy C

Start Date: Immediate

two storey 6m x 3m extension. downstairs, one large living room with shower room. upstairs large bedroom with en suite. house is an 1850s cottage. are you the property owner: owner of the property loo...

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10 Nov

Conversion | Basement

Royston - SG8

Enquiry from: David M

Start Date: Immediate

Tanking system may be failing. Would like an assessment, and if it is confirmed as in need of repair, a selection of priced options.

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09 Oct

Conversion | Loft

Royston - SG8

Enquiry from: Sylvia D

Start Date: Immediate

loft conversion to become a sitting room, stairs fitted and possibly toilet fitted are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what are you looking to convert the space i...

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09 Sep

Building work | General

Royston - SG8

Enquiry from: Lisa W

Start Date: Less than one month

flat pack furniture to be assembled please:- 1 x double divan bed & headboard 1 x nest of tables 1 x bedroom side table 1 x dining table & 4 x chairs 1 x outside washing line (wind up one that attache...

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17 Jan

House Extensions

Royston - SG8

Enquiry from: Stephen T

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I ma looking to extend my garage and would like a build cost 6 by 6 meters. Would the cost include the substructure or just the super structure what would the cost be 36msq. An would the foundations...

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30 Nov

House Extensions

Royston - SG8

Enquiry from: Carolyn D

Start Date: Immediate

V shaped iron Infill for weave grill To hook on to existing sliding Bradmore stable door 2 Hooks exist Photos available Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached

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21 Oct

House Extensions

Royston - SG8

Enquiry from: Carol C

Start Date: Immediate

Home Owner Supplied and Fitted Call to Appoint

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01 Oct

Insulation | External Wall

Royston - SG8

Enquiry from: Sandra E

Start Date: Less than one month

Cavity wall installation for a semi-detached house Please can you only send a text as the mobile signal is not great Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached H...

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01 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Royston - SG8

Enquiry from: Sandra E

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Bedrooms Property Age: 1930-70 Interested in quote for cavity wall and loft insulation...

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17 Apr

House Extensions | Single Storey

Royston - SG8

Enquiry from: Sam K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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: Other Looking For: Singl...

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17 Apr

House Extensions

Royston - SG8

Enquiry from: Sam K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Good afternoon, We are considering extending our house by building a 1st floor bedroom atop an already existing flat roof extension at 14 Blenheim Close, SG8 6PT. We recently had an inspection from a...

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10 Mar

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Royston - SG8

Enquiry from: Chris A

Start Date: Immediate

Home Owner Call to Appoint

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02 Oct

House Extensions

Royston - SG8

Enquiry from: Stuart L

Start Date: Immediate

I have drawings to build a rear single floor, flat roof extension. It is 8 metres wide by 6 metres deep. The 8m width frontage has 4.8m bifoold doors and 2 windows either side, plus only one 6 metre ...

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15 Aug

House Extensions

Royston - SG8

Enquiry from: Jon B

Start Date: Immediate

I have an existing single car garage that is detached from my house. I would like this garage to be taken down and replaced in the same position with a new garage that can be larger with potentially i...

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15 Jul

Conversion | Garage

Royston - SG8

Enquiry from: Phil O

Start Date: Immediate

Conversion to allow garage to be used as home brewery as well as storage space. Replace door and roof. Add window. Replace side door. Install water supply, washable floor & drainage. Add extra el...

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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 Royston is:

£24,739

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

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Builder FAQs

Is external wall insulation safe?

With the numerous benefits that comes with the installation of an external wall insulation in a building, it’s also important to find out whether it’s also safe before proceeding to fit one in your home. Firstly, to ensure that external wall insulation systems are safe, they must be BBA approved, which means they’ve been subjected to a thorough testing by the British Board of Agrement and therefore, suitable for use in UK homes.

Given the fact that cladding materials have recently generated a lot of debate and negative press about how reliable some particular materials are, questions are being asked of the safety and reliability of external wall insulation. However we must clarify that, although external wall insulation can be classified under cladding, it is very different to rainscreen cladding - which caused the Grenfell fire tragedy.

External wall insulation is completely safe. However, when it comes to fire, the safety of your system depends largely on the insulation type in question. The safest type of insulation you can have installed is the Rockwool insulation boards which are rated as Euroclass A1 non-combustible. The board is specially designed in such a way that it contains fire - preventing it from reaching the other areas of the building. They also do not produce harmful emission or smoke when impacted by fire.

Meanwhile, the Wood Fibre, is also a great insulation which is known to char and not burn. Contrary to many beliefs, it actually burns slowly creating this charring effect which produces an oxygen barrier that helps reduce the spread of fire.

To make your system safer, you can also make use of Fibreglass Mesh for reinforcement. It helps to improve the strength of the tensile which promotes the security of the boards attached to the wall.

how long does a loft conversion take?

If you’re about to carry out a loft conversion project, you’d probably be wondering how long it’ll take to complete the task. Well, you’re not alone! This is one of the most common questions when it comes to loft conversion projects, however, providing a set timeframe for completion of such projects is impossible as all loft conversions vary. There are different factors that can determine the duration of your project. These factors include, the materials to be used, the type of the proposed loft conversion, the kind of staircase you’ll like to have installed, the number of windows included, the number of rooms to be added as well as a number of other influencing factors. As a result of these variables, the milestones and timings provided are only to be taken as guidelines. If you’d really like to have a set date, you can get in touch with a professional for help.

Generally, it’ll take up to 8 weeks to complete a loft conversion project.

✓ The first week activities will include putting up scaffolding, receiving the first materials for the build and creating an opening in the roof to gain access to the loft space.

✓ In the second week, the structure of the roof will be ammended and more support added.

✓ Third week, the floor joists will be fitted, building of the loft conversion will start, completion of the external roof works and commencement of plumbing and electric works.

✓ Fourth week, complete the building, construct the loft floor, fit the roof windows, insulation, ventilation and internal stud walls.

✓ Fifth week, apply plaster and plasterboard to the room walls, create a staircase opening and fit the new staircase.

✓ Sixth week, plaster the staircase area, complete plumbing and electrical works, hang the doors, fit skirting, handrails and bannisters and start decoration.

✓ Seventh week, complete the decoration and clean and wipe out all wastes.

✓ Eight week, complete all the remaining tasks.

how deep do footings need to be for a porch?

No matter how big or small a building is, it can only be as good as it’s foundation - and that’s a fact! It all starts from the footing and when it isn’t deep enough, unlike badly installed gutters or gapped hardwood flooring, can make the whole building collapse to the ground. Just like any code recommendations, the depth of the footings of your porch is a parameter that must be complied with and adjusted to suit your local code requirements.

As a rule of thumb, you should always dig below the frost line when excavating your footings. At this depth level, the moisture present in the soil will be frozen. Ultimately, this will help the ground to act as a barrier to insulate the soil below the footing from freezing during the cold months. As a result, in regions where the weather is almost always very cold the depth of your footings is expected to be at least 48 inches. But in areas featuring a warm climate, you may be allowed to install your footings on grade.

In addition, it’s compulsory that your footings must be installed at a minimum depth of 12 inches below unsettled soil. However, if you’re constructing the structure into a steep hill’s side or by the side of a retaining wall, it’s required that you maintain the least distance to grade both vertically and laterally. In the event whereby you need to achieve a good lateral barrier, you’ll need to have your foundation dug a lot deeper compared to if it’s on a flat surface. For a more accurate and updated information, you can consult your local building inspection department to get familiar with the requirements in your area.

How to fit external insulation?

With the title of this blog, do not be deceived into thinking the purpose is to encourage you to install an external insulation by yourself. Even as a competent DIYer, it’s not advisable to buy a couple of materials and start slapping it into the wall hoping for the best outcome. External insulation is by no means a DIY job and without the proper training and experience, it can easily turn out disastrous resulting in loss of time, effort and money in such a valuable project. This blog, however, will give you a great insight on how the installation process works and help maximize knowledge ensuring you do not spend more than necessary.

External Insulation Installation

lRender Test

• This is done to ensure the existing render is good enough for insulation support.

• If positive, the insulation can be applied directly onto it.

• If negative, ensure removal of the old render before fitting the insulation.

lPipework Adjustment & Removal

• Remove all pipework prior to insulation fitting

• Install temporary downpipes to ensure water is not wasted and everything continue to function normally during the insulation fitting process.

lWindow Protection

• Protect the window with a protective layer or film.

lStarter Track Fitting

• Determine level you want the insulation to start (height).

• Fit the aluminium start track or carrier tray at the identified level.

lInsulation Boards Fitting

• Apply a layer of adhesive to the board and glue them to the wall in a staggered pattern.

• Cut to fit round all obstructions and windows.

• File off the edge of the board where necessary using a rasp upon successful fitting of the boards

lMechanical Fixing Inclusion

• Hammer around 10 fixings per square metre into the board.

• This is to secure the insulation boards.

lBeading Fitting

• Add corner beads and stop beads to ensure the insulation is secure and to prevent it from making contact with other materials.

lReinforcing Mesh & Render Addition

• Apply two layers of strengthening properties and between the two layers of render, include a fibre glass mesh.

lPrimer Application

• Paint on the primer

lFinal Render Application

• Choose your most preferred texture and colour as this will be the last coating of the installation process.

lPipework Re-installation

• Re-install all detached pipework at the start of the installation process.

Can a mortgage include renovation costs?

In a nutshell, a mortgage loan is for the acquisition of an asset, so lenders won’t tend to give you anything else in a mortgage that is going to cover your home renovation costs. When you are applying for your mortgage, your provider will examine the price of your new household. For example, if you’re planning to buy a property for £200,000, but you need another £50,000 to help improve it, you’ll find that your lender might turn you down.

Essentially, with any mortgage loans that you take out on your possessions, the bank or creditor theoretically owns your home till you’ve entirely paid off your loan, which is why it is very unlikely that you will get extra funds from them. There are some mortgage providers who will be willing to add on some building costs, but it is entirely up to you whether to choose it or not.

With most mortgages, banks and other lenders will usually give you a maximum of 95% of what you purchased your property for. That means, that even if you contemplate the household has the probability to be valued at so much more, you’ll have to find an alternative way of paying for the developments you have in attention. So, if the accumulation of extra funds on to your mortgage loan is out of the question, you’ll need to find additional ways of paying for the home developments.

It is well and good if you have the cash saved up, or else, you can explore other payment options which your bank or lender may be able to help you with. There are several methods by which you can collect the cost to pay for the improvements, from personal loans to credit cards or even overdrafts, there are tons of ways to lending money. Keep in mind these are all forms of debt so keep an eye out for the interest rates when you are repaying.

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.

how to repair concrete driveway pitting?

Pitting, also referred to as spalling is the event whereby “pits” or small holes start showing on the surface of your concrete driveway which makes it appear both worn and uneven. Concrete driveway pitting is a common but highly frustrating problem for most homeowners. You’ll see some concrete driveways that’ll only start to pit after a couple of years, but this is not true for all concrete driveways as others will start to show signs only after a couple of months. So how do you tackle this issue? Well, it’s relatively simple to tackle, however if you’re not confident or lack the necessary skills, we’d recommend you get in touch with a reliable professional who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’ll take you through the concrete driveway pitting repair process.

✓ Prepare the pits by cleaning the area, clearing out all debris and more. The small pits can be cleaned with a stiff brush while a sturdy broom will do a good job for larger pits.

✓ Make use of a hose to spray the concrete pits and flush out all remaining bits of waste.

✓ If you’re tackling series of small pits, simply use a caulking gun filled with pre-mixed epoxy and specially formulated for concrete to fill the pits. Clear off the excess eproxy ensuring that its level with the concrete surface. Once done, simply leave for at least 24 hours before the application of a concrete sealant to prevent the wear and tear of the new concrete.

✓ Chisel out a little concrete and clean with a pressure washer. Once done, apply a concrete resurfacing compound mixture into the holes and use a trowel to level off.

✓ Ensure that the repaired concrete driveway is protected from rain and foot traffic for at least 6 hours (or 24 hours for vehicles).

how to build a fitted wardrobe in an alcove?

Fitted wardrobes are the best choice of wardrobe for most households and they’re a popular option for several homeowners for a good reason. Not only are they able to efficiently maximize your space and fit into any space no matter how awkward, but they can also be customized to fit your personal needs to feature custom lighting and many more. So if you’re planning to have one fitted but on a tight budget, you’d probably be wondering how you can install a fitted wardrobe in an alcove by yourself. This is a relatively easy task if you’re attentive to the details, however, if you’re not confident enough to pull this off, we’d advise that you get in touch with a professional who can guarantee the best results for help.

To construct a fitted wardrobe in an alcove, simply follow these steps:

✓ Take a measurement of the available space including the length, breadth and width.

✓ Sketch out what you want the wardrobe to look like while also staying within the measurements. Here, you’ll have to be particular about everything like the drawers, shelves etc.

✓ Build the frames upon which every other construction would be made.

✓ Attach the frames to the wall and floor. Make use of a hammer drill with a masonry bit to drill the holes if its a concrete floor.

✓ At this stage, you’ll have to start building your shelves in accordance to the number you’ll need.

✓ Based on the design in step 2 above, you’ll have to add the door at this stage. This is however optional as some homeowners prefer door-less wardrobes.

✓ The final step is to paint the the finished wardrobe to your taste with your choice of colour.

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