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Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: Junaid M
Start Date: Immediate
homeowner loft conversion please call to appoint
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Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: Junaid M
Start Date: Immediate
homeowner loft conversion please call to appoint
Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: Junaid M
Start Date: Immediate
homeowner loft conversion please call to appoint
Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: Siobhan T
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
we currently have a block paved drive which after numerous jet washes has washed away the sand and have a lot of weeds growing through. there are some areas that have sunk and we get puddles. we eve...
Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: Siobhan T
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
we currently have a block paved drive which after numerous jet washes has washed away the sand and have a lot of weeds growing through. there are some areas that have sunk and we get puddles. we eve...
Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: Mariana C
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Property owner: Owner, Looking to convert into: Bedroom, Work description: I would like...
Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: David V
Start Date: Immediate
require damp proofing, tanking and rebuild of 'window' area. new/altered access/ steps. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are currently within the...
Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: Golam C
Start Date: Immediate
are you the property owner: owner of the property other forms: building maintenance agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint
Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: Rebecca B
Start Date: Less than one month
double side extension and a small single back extension to include 2 new bedrooms, a kitchen and utility room as well as a bit of a change to the current layout are you the property owner: owner of th...
Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: Raj B
Start Date: Immediate
Covert internal garage into a en-suite bedroom Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner Do you have a: Single Garage What will the space be used for: Studio Do you require Plumbing Work: Yes Do y...
Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: Patricia K
Start Date: Immediate
Converting separate garage Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Do you have a: Single Garage What will the space be used for: Living Space Do you require Plumbing Work: No Do you require ...
Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: Sera P
Start Date: Immediate
rear 4m x 7m double storey extension with pitched roof
Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: Anthony H
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
2 x 8ft chimneys on old house need pointing or rendering to stop damp etc. awkward to get at!
Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: Paul C
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Exterior of front of 4 bed semi. Existing render removed and replaced with new render. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many walls are you looking to have rendered: 4 Time scale: ...
Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: Ulas A
Start Date: Immediate
Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Is this for a Residential or Commerial Building: Domestic Other Forms: 50, None Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to...
Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: Nicholas B
Start Date: Immediate
Front of House Home Owner Call to Appoint
Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: Iain S
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
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 any windows: Skyli...
Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: Shaan R
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
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 Work: No Do you require Electrical Work: Yes Would you ...
Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: Shaan R
Start Date: Less than one month
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 Work: No Do you require Electrical Work: Yes Would you ...
Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: C F
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the myhouseextension.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Extend downstairs bathroom & kitchen to chalet style house
Bexley - DA5
Enquiry from: Kevin D
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...
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.
View our Builder cost guide View our Builder adviceIf you’re considering adding a two storey house extension, then setting a budget for this project would be a great way to get started. Similar to a rear extension, a two storey extension usually leaves the rest of the building needing some work and, due to its size, this may imply the re-development of the entire house - which is why they can be very costly. Some of the other influencing factors that can have big impact on a two storey house extension cost includes: your location, the size of the build, complexity of the design ( anything beyond the standard build will normally require more expertise and time), the glazing to be incorporated ( the more the glass used in the project, the more the material cost), as well as the team used.
Generally, when it comes to extensions, the major part of the expenses will be made on the build of the project. This is because it doesn’t only cover the material cost but also the contractor’s overhead as well as the daily rates. At this stage, the extension prices can be determined by the standard of the work that’s being done.
For a fairly average room size of about 18 square metre, the two storey extension should cost within the range of £2,500 to £3,000 per square metre - with the range being determined by the finishes incorporated. Therefore, a two storey extension of about 18 square metre should cost within the range of £45,000 to £55,000. However, this is with the assumption that there are standard window sizes, bathroom suits are modest, and without any need for any purpose joinery or glazing. If you wish to include all these extra features you’ll also have to pay more to make the total cost between £70,000 to £80,000.
A porch is a small and low structure (with a roof) located at the main entrance of a building or house. It’s typically without a window (although newer variations may come with one) and can either be screened-in or enclosed to prevent unwanted access from insects and extremes in weather. In addition, some homes may have a three-season porch or sun porch. This may be situated by the side of the house and covered by the roof overhang - they’re usually screened in to offer good access all year round.
Generally, porches serve a wide range of purposes. They include:
• Provision of an outdoor living space to relax during the summer months
• It’s an informal extension of the the living room.
• It serves as a great place for social gatherings especially in small towns.
• You can take off your dirty shoes and dry a dripping wet dog before entering into your living room.
• It can be incorporated for relaxation purposes and watching street activities.
• It can serve as a reception area for guests.
• It can also be used for outdoor storage.
Pros & Cons Of A Porch
Pros
• Due to the fact that they’re covered, porches may require little maintenance practices.
• It can go a long way to improves the curb appeal of your property.
• It protects against the extremes of the weather.
• It can be constructed using a wide range of materials.
Cons
• It does not improve the use of the property
• It can be quite expensive to install depending of the material required as well as size of the porch.
• It does not add to the value of the home unlike several other home improvement projects
• It may not be safe to be used by a child or pet.
Driveway surfacing materials like concrete, asphalt and clay brick usually crack because they’ve been exposed to extreme temperatures or put under high pressure. It’s important to repair driveway cracks before they get worse and cause damage to vehicles and perhaps others to trip on raised cracks.
There are two main types of cladding. The first is material cladding, which refers to layers of a material that are attached to the external walls. The material used could be timber, PVC, stone, or other materials. The second type of cladding is rendering, where a coat of plaster is applied to the wall.
How Much Is Plasterboard?
Do you wish to install plasterboard in the nearest future? If yes, then you’d probably want to know the amount it’s going to cost. Here, we’ll give you a detailed plasterboarding prices breakdown to help you calculate an estimate for your project.
A plasterboarding project including the cost of both materials and labour with the use of a high quality panels is about £4 to £5 per panel. Therefore, if you wish to calculate on the basis of a standard room about 12x12ft would cost about £500 to £600. However, this price can fluctuate significantly depending on the professional as well as the quality of the materials you wish to incorporate in completing the project. We’d recommend that you hire the services of a professional with accreditation as he would provide you with a detailed quote with no hidden charges or costs. To give you a clearer idea, we’ve taken the time out to put together some estimated costs of employing the services of a seasoned professional plasterer to supply and plasterboard your home or office. Let’s take a look!
• A 6 x 12ft room with panels and plasterboard should have an average cost within the range of £250 to £400 and duration of one to two days.
• The individual cost of plasterboarding or drywalling a standard 12 x 12ft room should have an average cost within the range of £500 to £600 and duration of one to three days. These includes 60% for materials used (£330), 30% for tradespersons (£165) and the remaining 10% for waste removal (£55) to give a total cost of £550.
• A 12 x 24ft room with panels and plasterboard should have an average cost within the range of £1000 to £1200 and duration of three to six days.
A lot of an uninsulated property’s heat is lost through the roof and that’s even more alarming, when you realize this figure is up to a quarter of the total heat of the house. Hence, the tremendous importance of preventing this heat loss through loft insulation which will go a long way to help you against spending unnecessary thousands of pounds on heating bill as well as energy loss.
Loft insulation is an effective method to achieve the desired result, however the question is, how exactly does it work? Well, it’s time to find out!
Using either a fireplace or central heating to heat up your home, a large quantity of that heat would be lost through the roof of your home. Generally, heat rises and when it does, there’s simply no way to prevent it - it’s just science. Escaping by both the conduction and convection methods via your roof, the heat escaping through your ceiling, into the loft space and out into the open air outside can only be significantly reduced by laying loft insulation.
Generally, the added layer of insulation works by trapping the heat inside the room below the loft so as to enable the air within your house to stay warmer for longer. What’s more? The layer of insulation also keeps cold air from the outside from entering your home. As a result, you don’t have to heat your home as much in order to achieve the same temperature for each individual room. Over time, just by doing this you can potentially save hundreds pounds. Getting it installed in your home may actually seem a bit expensive at first, but it’s something that’ll eventually pay off.
The best way to go about converting a basement depends on its current condition and what you’d like to use it for.
If you’re happy with its size and structure, and just want to turn it into useful storage space, then your project shouldn’t be too complicated. You’ll simply need to make sure it’s damp proof and waterproof – either by fitting tanking or a cavity drain membrane with a sump and pump. You may also need to invest in new flooring, fit basic lighting, and plaster and paint the walls and ceiling.
If you’d like to turn your basement into living space, then you’ll need to think about ventilation, insulation and heating. If this involves creating a kitchen or bathroom, you’ll also need to incorporate plumbing.
If you want to extend your basement, add lightwells, or fit windows and a sunken garden, this makes things much more complicated. You’ll probably want to hire an architect or basement conversion building specialist to help you with the design and planning, and you’ll need a structural engineer to help you ensure your property is sufficiently supported.
With homeowners now a lot more unwilling to move or make any costly extensions due to the uncertainty that lies ahead in the property market of the UK, a garden building which represents a cheaper alternative seems to be the best option available. Not only is it one of the most affordable ways to add space to your home while staying within your budget, but it’s also one of the best ways to add immense value to your property as more and more potential home investors are now seeking properties with an outdoor garden room. They’re the perfect investment for those looking to expand their space without having to carry out huge extension projects which normally consumes both time and money.
Garden rooms are best built by professionals to guarantee the best results. However, if you feel confident enough to undertake the project, then this guide will give you an idea of the process.
✓ Build the foundation. Here you can build the foundation using concrete, but in cases whereby there are root systems closeby then you can make use of low impact screw piles.
✓ Start the construction process with timber frame, SIP panels as well as other modular components and materials
✓ Once you’re done with the construction process, the next course of action will be to develop and position the roof structure on to the top of the newly constructed garden room. Here, you can also decide to use sun pipe and solar heating or PV panels. You can also protect the construction from the elements by making use of cedar cladding.
✓ Doors installation. The best type of doors to use here are draught sealed doors which can also be treated hardwood or powder coated aluminium .
✓ Make the finishing touches here and there and make sure all connections are complete.
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