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12 Jul

House Extensions

Watford - WD24

Enquiry from: Jovie P

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customer in the watford area made an enquiry a couple of projects including house extension.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the pr...

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14 May

House Extensions

Watford - WD17

Enquiry from: Sahira M

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To convert an attached single garage to a bedroom with ensuite shower and toilet.

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09 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Watford - WD18

Enquiry from: Angello M

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customer in the watford area made an enquiry a couple of projects including cavity wall insulation.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you...

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04 Dec

Interior work | Stud Walls

Watford - WD17

Enquiry from: Trevor A

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To build a stud wall with a doorway with an arch Wall approx 10ft wide x 8 ft high

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16 Aug

Conversion | Loft

Watford - WD24

Enquiry from: Kumari R

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homeowner loft conversion please call to appoint

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16 May

House Extensions

Watford - WD19

Enquiry from: Samir P

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customer in watford area has requested that we arrange quotes for their house extension project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a builder directly.please call to disc...

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13 May

House Extensions

Watford - WD19

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03 May

Driveway Repair

Watford - WD19

Enquiry from: Andy D

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hi there, i was wondering if you could quote or would consider a repair to a printed driveway, its been partially excavated to repair the leaking incoming main. i have piuctures if you would like to s...

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13 Apr

Driveway Repair

Watford - WD17

Enquiry from: Chloe H

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2 timber bay windows in need to repair

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02 Feb

Conversion | Loft

Watford - WD19

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hi, i tried reaching out today to explore possibly working together as we can connect you with every homeowner in your local area who has submitted for planning every week. it's a simple but powerful...

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19 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Watford - WD19

Enquiry from: Ana V

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*homeowner loft conversion please call to appoint

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22 Dec

Conversion | Loft

Watford - WD17

Enquiry from: Rashad K

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Stairs going to loft room

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22 Nov

Conversion | Loft

Watford - WD24

Enquiry from: Yvonne N

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External wall insulation Lead

loft conversion with domer are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you looking to have stairs: yes ...

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27 Oct

Conversion | Loft

Watford - WD24

Enquiry from: Yvonne N

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External wall insulation Lead

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18 Aug

House Extensions

Watford - WD25

Enquiry from: Peter C

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homeowner house extension please call to appoint

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15 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Watford - WD24

Enquiry from: Anirudh S

Start Date: Immediate

I am doing loft conversion of my semi-detached house.

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11 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Watford - WD24

Enquiry from: Anirudh S

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I am doing loft conversion of my semi-detached house.

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05 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Watford - WD24

Enquiry from: Anirudh S

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I am doing loft conversion of my semi-detached house.

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03 Jul

House Extensions | Single Storey

Watford - WD25

Enquiry from: Annette L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

and extension to the top of a single story extension to the side of our house. foundations were originally put in for a double story but only a single story was built at the time. it’s approx 27m sq...

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25 Jun

Conversion | Loft

Watford - WD24

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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 Watford is:

£25,867

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Watford £9,750-£18,450
Loft conversion in Watford £31,250-£67,917
House extensions in Watford £32,400-£75,600
Loft insulation in Watford £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Watford £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Watford £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Watford £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Watford £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Watford £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Watford £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Watford £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Watford £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Watford £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Watford £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Watford £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Watford £638-£978
Residential new builds in Watford £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Watford £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Watford £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Watford £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Watford £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Watford £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Watford £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Watford £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Watford £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Watford £21,600-£37,400
Soundproofing in Watford £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Watford £607-£51,140
Garden room in Watford £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Watford £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

How much does external solid wall insulation cost?

Before the commencement of any project, it’s always best to get an estimation of the cost. However, determining the cost of an external solid wall insulation is not the easiest of tasks as it relies on varying components such as the insulation materials to be used, labour cost and installation as well as the type of decorative finish to be incorporated. And depending on your choice of insulation material, some may need some adhesives while others may require some fixings which also contributes to the differences in price. As a result, the determination of the material cost alone can be tricky and even more so when various materials cover varying areas.

With that in mind, the cost of external solid wall insulation generally ranges between £80 to £100 per square metre2. As a result, a small flat can cost from £6000 to £9000 whereas a large detached house can have a price ranging between £21000 to £23000. To earn back your investment in terms of energy bill savings can take a couple of years, but it’s surely worth the try as there are several other benefits associated with installing an external solid wall insulation system. What’s more? Another huge factor that can influence the cost of your system is also the amount of work that’s required, how easy it is to be accessed by the installers and lots more

If you’re looking to cut down on the cost of your external solid wall insulation, then the best time for an installation might just be when you’re having another decorating or building project done such as fitting a new roof, window painting, installation of solar PV panels and more. This way, you’ll be able to spread the cost and have a greater value for each penny expended.

what is a garden room?

Over the years, garden rooms have gradually become a popular choice amongst homeowners as a cost effective way of expanding living space within a home or property. A garden room is basically a living space and a type of pavilion building made from wood that’s well insulated, double glazed as well as electrically wired. It’s however a building which is subsidiary to the main one, built with the purpose of creating an extra functional space within the property. These garden outbuildings are very functional and can be used as a garden studio, office, salon and much more. They can also be incorporated for recreational purposes for evening relaxations, family and friends get-together, lounge or even spa. Other possible uses of a garden room include gyms, pool houses, playrooms, dens, home cinemas and game rooms.

Garden rooms are functional living spaces that are usable throughout the year. And with the rate at which their popularity is growing, you’ll find some companies offering cheap and low quality alternatives featuring shed like construction and felt roof. Garden rooms, on the other hand, are a valuable investment with superior designs and top notch build. They’re constructed in a very similar way to houses with timber frames. Furthermore, they are fully insulated and can also include the normal building solutions such as heating and running water, electricity and many more depending on the requirements of the home or property owner. With the durability of garden rooms being a major objective, they’re typically clad in natural solid timber like Cedar, Larch or Acacia. Materials such as EPDM rubber or cedar shingles are normally used for the roof covering. What’s more? They usually have large expanses of glazing and glazed doors fitted.

what is a dormer loft conversion?

A dormer loft conversion is a type of loft conversion that’s built making use of a roof’s existing slope. In other words, it’s an existing roof’s extension which is constructed in such a way that allows for an additional floor as well as head room especially suitable for lofts lacking good amount of usable space. The dormer loft conversion is simply an addition to the existing roof looking much like a box-like build constructed onto a pitched roof as it creates walls that are vertical to the slope while also being 90 degrees to the floor.

This type of loft conversion is the most common amongst homeowners in the UK mainly because it represents a cost effective means through which you can add an additional usable space to your home or property. The structure extends for the slope of the existing roof and can easily be altered to suit various tastes or styles. Furthermore, if you’re looking for a type of loft conversion that aids to foster reduced disruption to work, then dormer loft conversion is also your best bet. This is due to the fact that the structure is built from a scaffolding made outside a home.

There are different types of dormer loft conversion and the one which will best suit your property will depend on the property type, be it detached, semi detached or terraced as well as the existing roof shape and size. The dormer loft conversion is a popular choice for a lot of homeowners for a variety of reasons. Let’s have a look!

✓ It’s very cost effective

✓ The dormer loft conversion does not require planning permission so far it complies with certain conditions and limitations

✓ It adds an extra headspace as well as floor space.

How much sand do I need for bricklaying?

Sand is a very important element in bricklaying as far as a mortar mix is concerned. Generally, the quality of the sand is the major factor determining the quality of a plaster mix or mortar mix. It’s recommended that the sand should have enough ‘fines’ (- 75 micron material) to get a good plastic mix with a water content that’s less than 350 litres/m3. Generally, a mortar mix or plaster mix is made within the range of one bag of cement to 200 to 300 litres of damp sand.

Apart from experience the next best indicator of the quality of sand is a field test. In other words, if you do not have the required training or experience in bricklaying, the best bet to determine the amount of sand for a good quality mix is by carrying out a field test. Let’s have a look!

• Get about 50kg of sand and air dry it.

• Scoop 25kg of the sand, 5 kg of cement as well as litres of water ( with 1 litre and 1.5 litres of the water in different containers).

• Mix the cement and sand to form a smooth, uniform and consistent colour.

• One after the other, mix the the sand - cement mixture in the three quantities of water. Do this until you’re able to achieve a mix that’s workable enough to use as plaster.

With that done, you should take note that if 5 litres of water is sufficient then the quality and quantity of the sand is perfect. If you’d require 6 litres of water to get a mix workable as a plaster, then both the quality and quantity of the sand is average. However, if you’d need 7 litres of water to get a mix workable as a plaster, then the quality of the sand is poor. Any requirement of water above 7 litres implies a very poor quality of sand.

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 dormer loft conversion?

Are you considering a dormer loft conversion for your home? If yes, then you’d probably want to know how much it costs. Unfortunately, due to the several variables and influencing factors, a precise answer can not be provided for all dormer loft conversions. In this article we’ll give you a vague idea of the general cost so you can set a more realistic budget and start planning.

There are three main types of loft conversion which includes the Velux, Dormer, and Mansard. Out of the three types, the dormer happens to be the most common type and possesses a small flat roofed extension with a window. The dormer loft conversion will usually cost within the range of £25,000 to £30,000.

The price for a smaller dormer loft conversion, mid range dormer loft conversion and large scale dormer loft conversion will be at £2,000 to £7,000, £10,000 to £30,000 and £40,000 to £60,000 respectively. However, you should take note that the prices given are all based on varying influencing factors such as the type of installation that is selected, the type of the rood, en suite conversion as well as other customization. Changes in price can be as a result of the materials required and the extra time per labour that’s needed to complete this home improvement project by the tradesmen employed.

Furthermore, a dormer loft conversion average cost will also depend on the type of dormer you opt for. Here is a list of the most common applications:

✓ Blind dormer loft conversion - £3,200 to £4,400

✓ Recessed dormer - £1,300 to £1,850

✓ Barrel roof dormer - £3,000 to £4,600

✓ Gable dormer - £5,500 to £7,500

✓ Hipped roof dormer - £5,600 to £6,660

✓ Pedimented dormer - £12,700 to £23,100

✓ Flat roof dormer loft conversion - £13,800 to £21,600

Are barn conversions a good investment?

A barn conversion can be a great investment for lots of reasons. When done well, barn conversions can be great at holding their value, meaning you could sell yours for a great price. They can also look fantastic, often with period features coupled with large areas of glazing. This can make them a great place to live, especially if you enjoy being in the countryside.

However, barn conversions do have their disadvantages. They may require extensive renovation work to bring their energy efficiency levels up to standard, which can be very expensive. It’s also important to be aware of their location – they might be on a working farm or close to several other converted buildings.

It’s essential to get a survey conducted before you buy a barn you plan to convert. This can tell you about any structural problems it might have and give you an indication of whether you might be able to get permission to convert it. You can also buy barns with planning permission already in place.

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.

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