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Recent Builder Enquiries

08 Oct

House Extensions

Ardgay - IV24

Enquiry from: Simon W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Looking For: Double storey extension Do you have planning permission: No Do you have plans drawn up: No Do you require Pl...

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01 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Ardgay - IV24

Enquiry from: James C

Start Date: Immediate

Loft conversion for kids bedroom /also dorma window

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25 Feb

Building work | General

Ardgay - IV24

Enquiry from: Roddy C

Start Date: Immediate

Supply only please of profile sheeting for 3 sheds. 1 at 10mtrs long x 3mtrs wide, 1 at 10 mtrs long x 5 mtrs wide and 1 at 13 mtrs long by 4mtrs wide. The sheds will be wooden and the sizes are appro...

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06 Dec

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Alness - IV17

Enquiry from: Janet L

Start Date: Immediate

Had burst pipes Sunday so alot of the loft insulation had to be thrown out I can't get into the loft so really appreciate if someone could phone me or even come out to me. Kind regards Janet Lawto...

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03 Jun

Driveway Repair

Rogart - IV28

Enquiry from: Jess M

Start Date: Immediate

External wall insulation Lead External wall insulation Lead

i would like my garage floor outside where the car drives in repaired or renewed are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: repair...

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30 Jul

Building work | Refurbishment

Golspie - KW10

Enquiry from: Tracy S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

a bathroom fitting upstairs as only have a shower room downstairs. an opening/ doorway putting in to an internal wall. a doorway putting in what used to be an external wall. radiators moving x2. ar...

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05 May

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Dornoch - IV25

Enquiry from: Marelle S

Start Date: Immediate

ms requested quotes for cavity wall insulation from a builder around dornoch. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information be...

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05 May

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Dornoch - IV25

Enquiry from: Marelle S

Start Date: Immediate

customer made enquiry for loft & roof insulation quotes online. confirmed interest via phone at 11:20 homeowner lives in dornoch area. please call to arrange appointment are you the property owner: o...

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16 Mar

Building Work | Porch

Tain - IV19

Enquiry from: John W

Start Date: Immediate

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

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14 Apr

House Extensions

Dornoch - IV25

Enquiry from: Sinclair M

Start Date: Less than one month

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

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04 Oct

Building work | Sound Proofing

Alness - IV17

Enquiry from: Sally M

Start Date: Less than one month

We are a charity that uses an old house in Alness High Street. We have 2 small rooms with toilets in them that desperately need soundproofing. Please can someone advise what we need. The floors are ...

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29 Nov

House Extensions | Single Storey

Dornoch - IV25

Enquiry from: Dave M

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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29 Nov

House Extensions

Dornoch - IV25

Enquiry from: Dave M

Start Date: Immediate

Single Storey pitched roof extension described as dayroom to include utility area, shower room with toilet and wash hand basin. Exterior dimensions 4.0mtr width along house x length 6.0 away from hous...

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09 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Alness - IV17

Enquiry from: Malcolm D

Start Date: Immediate

convert loft in a bungalow into an en-suite bedroom, incorporating a velux window. stairs may need to be built too

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01 Dec

Conversion | Loft

Alness - IV17

Enquiry from: Malcolm D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Turn loft into one large ensuite bedroom, would need window, also would have to work round chimmney stack Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached What are you looking...

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16 May

New Build | Residential

Rogart - IV28

Enquiry from: Hamilton E

Start Date: Immediate

New Build 4 bed 1and half story dwelling slate roof render and stone cladding finish

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13 Mar

Building work | General

Alness - IV17

Enquiry from: Robert C

Start Date: Immediate

Need to replace 600x600 manhole cover and manhole frame from drive as the one fitted is not strong enough for traffic that uses drive. It needs to be replaced with a D400 spec. 600x600 cover and frame...

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17 Jan

House Extensions

Alness - IV17

Enquiry from: Jim H

Start Date: Immediate

Bedroom extension with built in wet room suitable for disabled access

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29 May

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Dornoch - IV25

Enquiry from: NICHOLAS G

Start Date: Immediate

Customers own description of work to be carried out: CAVITY WALL INSULATION Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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13 May

Conversion | Loft

Alness - IV17

Enquiry from: Thomas S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached What are you looking to convert the space into: Living space Are you looking to have stairs: Yes Do you require any ...

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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 Ardgay is:

£23,840

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Ardgay £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Ardgay £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Ardgay £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Ardgay £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Ardgay £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Ardgay £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Ardgay £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Ardgay £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Ardgay £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Ardgay £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Ardgay £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Ardgay £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Ardgay £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Ardgay £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Ardgay £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Ardgay £638-£978
Residential new builds in Ardgay £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Ardgay £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Ardgay £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Ardgay £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Ardgay £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Ardgay £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Ardgay £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Ardgay £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Ardgay £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Ardgay £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Ardgay £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Ardgay £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Ardgay £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Ardgay £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

what is a hip to gable loft conversion?

This is a type of loft conversion that extends your roof on the sloping side. It is a great option to go for especially where a hipped roof effectively makes the usable floor area a lot smaller which can be a tricky affair when it comes to putting in a new staircase. Here, the roof is extended from the current ridge in such a way that it effectively fills the gap between them. As a result, this turns the hip (in a hipped roof) into a gable to create space in your roof for a loft conversion - hence the name “hip to gable.

The new gable can be done in whatever way that suits both your taste as well as your property. You can make the new gable construction in woods and then tiled to match your existing roof while you can also go for other options such as brick block pebbledash or rendering. You are also free to fit in a new window into the loft conversion end so as to allow for natural light into the loft space.

A hip to gable loft conversion is mostly found on both semi detached and end terrace buildings, particularly those constructed in the 1930s. Overall, this type of loft conversion is particularly ideal for homes that features a hipped roof and with a sloping roof at the side of the property. Some detached properties can also possess a hipped roof on the side - and as such, a double hip to gable loft conversion can also be deal as it’ll create more loft space for usage. If your home fits into the bill, then you should be aware that once the project is completed, you’ll have plenty of usable space available to both you and your loved ones.

Does cavity wall insulation lead to damp problems?

Insulating a cavity wall should not affect the damp proofing of the wall. All insulation approved for use in cavity walls has been tested to ensure that it does not allow damp to pass through the wall. Some walls which receive a lot of wind driven rain are unsuitable for cavity wall insulation.

Will insulation save me money on my energy bills?

This depends on the amount of insulation already present in your property. However, adding insulation has been proven to improve the energy efficiency of your home and decrease your heating bills, this is more obvious in older properties or where single glazing is still in situ.

How can I find a builder in my area?

Finding a builder nearby can have enormous assistance when it comes to your build. Period on site, their familiarity of local planning permission, constructors’ dealers and other local trades are all vital bits of knowledge that you’ll welcome on site.

It is always wise to walk around in your local area or drive to a site where any construction work is going on. It’ll give you a proper impression of the constructors who are active nearby. You don’t have to like their style of work or the project they are currently carrying out – after all, a builder can only produce what’s on the plans in front of them.

Find a Builder Other Tradesmen Recommend

If you’ve had to call an electrician before or a local plumber and liked their work, you can always ask them if they have any builders whom they would recommend. Maximum tradesmen get used to seeing the similar acquainted names from one place to another in the sites they are working on and every so often has favourites for who they like to work with — and who they see as a good source of work.

Always Talk to Previous Customers

Once you’ve found a builder you would like to work with, ask them for a list of previous customers they have worked with; they ought to be glad to offer particulars if they’re self-assured they’ve done an effective job.

Look for a builder online

A decent place to start looking for builders online is on sites like the ours so that you can find quality tradespeople and see genuine reviews from previous customers. Not all online review sites can be trusted to display real reviews.

Will the company deal with the building control application?

Most companies will make the building control application on your behalf and ensure that all the work is completed to the right standards. When a building inspector has inspected it, you’ll get a certificate. It usually takes around 6-8 weeks after completion to come.

How much does a builder cost?

With the prices of buying a house skyrocketing, many of us are tempted to building our own house. This is sometimes an excellent choice, but you will first need to understand the costs of building a house from scratch. As per a general estimate, the cost of self-build ranges between £300 per m2 to £3,000 per m2.

As you can see, this is quite a variation in price from lowest to highest. Location is a prime factor in determining the costs. Building a house in London and the South is more expensive compared to other regions. Aside from location, several other factors make up the price.

Self-manage with subcontractors

You hire professionals directly like builders and carpenters. You also buy all the materials yourself allowing you to get the best prices.

Hiring a main contractor with other subcontractors

You will first need a main contractor who will help to create the watertight structure for your house. For the rest of the work, try hiring out subcontractors. Make sure that you buy all the materials yourself to get the best price.

External cladding materials

If you are looking to install other external material other than brick, you will also need to factor in the cost for the same.

Here are some example prices:

• Render on blockwork costs around £25 per m²

• Timber cladding is around £25 per m²

• Hand¬made all-weather tiling costs around £54 per m²

• Rubble walling or flint is around £90 per m²

• Reconstituted stone costs about £48 per m²

• Natural stone is about £75 per m²

Make sure to include these costs when coming up with the estimate.

Roofing materials

Non-standard roofing materials tend to add more to the cost and therefore you will also need to account in for this factor.

Here are some examples:

Welsh slate – £60 per m²

Second-hand slates – £35 per m²

Handmade clay tiles – £65 per m²

Reed thatch – £80/m²

If you choose to add any unique material to your roofing, be sure that you remember to factor in its cost.

how to repair hole in asphalt driveway?

Is there a hole in your asphalt driveway you feel you can repair yourself? If it’s something you know you can confidently do then this step by step guide is just for you. If otherwise, then we’d recommend you hire the services of a reliable professional who can guarantee the best results while also saving you some time and extra money that could result from possible errors. In this article, we’d go over the reparation process of an asphalt driveway with a hole in it.

✓ Get the necessary tools. You’re going to need a broom ( to clean the area), caulking gun ( to fill the hole), a hand tamp a plate compactor or a hammer ( to level the filled in hole) and a weeding glove (just in case there are weeds growing in the hole).

✓ Prepare the area. Do this by weeding the plants or weeds that might have grown inside the hole and identify your asphalt filler.

✓ Wet your soil, if necessary. It’s important to note that this is only necessary if your soil is dry to help the filler stick properly.

✓ Fill in deep holes. If the hole goes down about 3 to 4 inches or more, simply fill it with any material like rocks, clay etc.

✓ Apply the asphalt filler. Fill the hole with the asphalt filler to about half an inch higher than the surface of the driveway.

✓ Level the filler. For a large hole, make use of a plate compactor or a hand stamp, but a hammer will be sufficient for smaller holes.

✓ Cover the hole, if necessary. If your home isn’t level, covering your hole with a piece of plywood is advisable.

✓ Clean off the seal. After the asphalt looks done and in place, simply brush away the debris from the seal to finish off the project.

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.

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