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Thomas Roof Restoration

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Thomas Roof Restoration are proud to work on your property as if it were their own. Based in Canterbury, covering Kent, So...
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We are a family run business with an array of experience and knowledge in the kitchen and bedroom industry. We offer the ...
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Leeze construction

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You can depend on LEEZE to carry out any services to a great quality of standard as We pride ourselves on caring about gre...
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Open Plan Renovation

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Open Plan Renovations undertakes a wide variety of refurbishment and renovation services. We provide a range of constructi...

Recent Builder Enquiries

08 Apr

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Bernard K

Start Date: Immediate

loft insulation. some small preparatory work, removal of boarding. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 do you currently have...

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25 Sep

Building work | General

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Jill L

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an online enquiry for building maintenance and confirmed on sms and email they would like a call with a builder to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you ...

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23 Aug

Building work | Wall Rendering

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Roland I

Start Date: Immediate

hi looking to buy flat 3 which is the top floor, but the building survey has shown work on outside render needs to be completed. it is obvious what needs to be done but can send photos if easier. th...

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04 Aug

Building work | General

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Lorraine B

Start Date: Immediate

customer in margate area has requested that we arrange quotes for their building maintenance project.miss are considering various options and would like to discuss with a builder directly.please call ...

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24 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Michelle C

Start Date: Immediate

full loft conversion ed room with ensuite 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 sta...

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13 Dec

Conversion | Loft

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Mary I

Start Date: Immediate

loft conversion (not dormer). one room plus en suite shower room are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are ...

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06 Dec

Conversion | Loft

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Mary I

Start Date: Immediate

loft conversion (not dormer). one room plus en suite shower room are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are ...

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24 Nov

Conversion | Loft

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Mary I

Start Date: Immediate

loft conversion (not dormer). one room plus en suite shower room are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are ...

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15 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Caroline S

Start Date: Immediate

i have a loft room and the old insulation in the rest of the loft has fallen out so it all needs replacing. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you ...

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15 Oct

Insulation | HHCRO Free

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Caroline S

Start Date: Immediate

loft room insulation of a terrace house, floor plane of house is approximately 15ft by 26ft but room doesn't cover the whole floor plan. time scale: immediate please call to appoint

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26 Aug

Building work | General

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Brian G

Start Date: Immediate

Install 3 roller blinds and 2 vertical slat blinds.

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20 Jun

Conversion | Loft

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Sean M

Start Date: Immediate

job description i need a loft conversion. the house is 1990's semi with a trussed roof. house size 8.5m deep and 4.4m wide approx. roof pitch is approx. 2.4m. looking for a dormer conversion at the re...

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26 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Jessica M

Start Date: Immediate

I'm looking got a quote for cavity wall insulation for a 3 bedroom detached bungalow. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Property Age: 1930-70 Are you...

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20 Oct

Conversion | Loft

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Carl P

Start Date: Immediate

hip to gable with dormer an 1 velux to make bedroom with en-suite. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached are you looking to have stairs: yes do you require any...

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01 Aug

Conversion | Loft

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Melton J

Start Date: Immediate

Hipped roof loft conversion. Full length dormer to include a wc and shower. Plus an balcony

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10 Jun

Building work | Sound Proofing

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Mathew H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Noise neighbours

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06 Jun

Conversion | Loft

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Nathaniel B

Start Date: Immediate

Dormer and balcony.

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31 Jul

Insulation | External Wall

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Simone P

Start Date: Immediate

looking into the cheapest form of conservatory insulation please. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Bedrooms Property Ag...

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12 May

House Extensions

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Cheryl O

Start Date: Immediate

Double storey 3m x 3m side extension

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01 Apr

Conversion | Loft

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Gareth A

Start Date: Immediate

Home Owner Call to Appoint

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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 Margate is:

£23,840

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Margate £9,750-£18,450
Loft conversion in Margate £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Margate £33,500-£54,000
Loft insulation in Margate £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Margate £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Margate £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Margate £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Margate £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Margate £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Margate £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Margate £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Margate £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Margate £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Margate £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Margate £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Margate £638-£978
Residential new builds in Margate £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Margate £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Margate £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Margate £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Margate £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Margate £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Margate £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Margate £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Margate £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Margate £21,600-£37,400
Soundproofing in Margate £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Margate £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Margate £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Margate £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

is cavity wall insulation a good idea?

Cavity wall insulation is basically the process of installing an insulating material between the two layers of brick making up a cavity wall, either as a retrofit measure or at the time of building. Obviously this is not a choice if you have solid wall, but for those who do possess a cavity wall, it represents an opportunity you may not want to let slide as it is a worthwhile and affordable wall insulation option. Clearly, cavity wall insulation will make your home or property feel warmer, but it also does come with a range of other benefits which is why we’d recommend installing it. In this post, we’re going to look at a number of reasons why having a cavity wall insulation done is a good idea.

  • It’s one of the cheapest energy saving measures that’s available. Not only is cavity wall insulation really effective, but it can also deliver great saving. In other words, it possesses a bigger payback compared to other options. When compared to other types of insulation, you can’t install cavity walls insulation by yourself, however it’s not so expensive to have it installed. The cost of the insulation will be determined by a number of factors such as your location, the company hired and more.
  • It reduces your energy bills. Cavity wall insulation can save you about £100 to £200 on a yearly basis on heating bills. In other words, this is usually able to pay for itself in as little as two years.
  • It reduces your carbon carbon footprint. If your home is heated with gas or electricity like several other homes, producing that energy involves burning fossil fuels which is known to be hazardous for the environment. If the heat generated is now allowed to escape through the walls, that means you’d have to use more to keep up your required temperature. Installation of cavity wall insulation in homes will enable a more efficient usage of the energy which will ultimately cut UK’s carbon usage.
how much is a single garage conversion?

Converting your garage into a habitable room can be an option that’s too good to pass up especially when you’re in dire need of more living space in your home. If you’re in a similar situation and considering the cost of a single garage conversion in your home, then you’ve come to the right place! The fact is, the cost of a single garage conversion is dependent on a number of influencing factors which includes your specific plans as well as your location. Generally, the price of garage remodel is expected to cost about half of what you’ll incur when building a home extension or addition from scratch. However, before commencing a project of this magnitude you should put into consideration some things.

A single garage conversion is a huge job which typically involves wall insulation, floor raising, heating addition, cool and ventilation as well as updating doors and windows. Before you get started you should consider if converting your single garage into a room is a good option, whether a permit is required to convert a garage, the type of room a garage can become, does it add value to your home and how much its going to cost.

Just like any other home improvement project, garage conversion cost varies depending on several factors like your garage space specifications. Other factors include the general condition of your garage - the condition of your foundation, walls, floors or roofs, the ceiling and more, planning applications, your location, the services of a structural engineer, internal or external garages etc. According to Santander, the average cost of converting a single garage costs approximately £6,300. However, considering the aforementioned influencing factors we’d expect the cost of a single garage conversion to cost within the range of £5,500 to £10,500.

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.

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.

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 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 much do bricklayers charge?

Do you want your house to be built using brick? Or perhaps you just require the professional services of a bricklayer. Regardless of your bricklaying needs, the cost charged depends on each job as every job is unique. Bricklayers generally look at each task individually and charges based on the complexity of each. We’ve put together this guide to give you an idea of the costs charged by bricklayers. Let’s have a look!

Generally, bricklayers charge either based on a daily rate or a fixed price for a particular amount of bricks ( usually a thousand bricks or 10 - 12 metres square). On the average, an experienced bricklayer can charge within a range of £150 to £200 daily rate and if a labour is needed for the job, an additional £60 to £100 may be included to get the job completed in a quick and fast manner. If the quoting is done based on the number of bricks to be incorporated, then a thousand bricks will be quoted in between £350 to £450 which should be completed in a couple of days.

You should however take note that most times, the bricklayer’s cost will depend on the amount of work involved in the project. As a result, a more tedious and challenging project will most definitely cost more than a simpler one. Examples of some difficult projects that’s likely to cost more are hard to reach areas, difficult sites as well as second storeys which are considered to be more challenging than single storey buildings. What’s more? The complexity of the project is also a great cost factor. While some projects are basically direct and straightforward, others involve curves and more complex designs which will ultimately make the cost jump up.

how much does it cost to have loft boarded?

How Much Does It Cost To Have A Loft Boarded?

More often than not, several homeowners fail to realize there’s so much value sitting right under their roof - the loft. When a loft is boarded, there are so many juicy benefits that can be derived. It can be used as a storage room, spare bathroom, home office and several more functions. Therefore, if you really wish to maximize the space under your home’s roof, you’d have to considering boarding it. So how much would it cost to have your loft boarded? Here, you’ll discover the cost of boarding your lofts so you that you can set a budget and start to plan.

The cost of boarding a loft is actually affordable for several individuals, simply because you’re allowed to floor as much or as little as you require. And while you’re up there flooring and fitting the loft boards, you can as well decide to upgrade the insulation of the loft too. This way, you be able to prevent heat from escaping through the roof of the house which helps improve energy efficiency and ultimately, save you some money on heating bills.

If you’d prefer to make it a DIY project, the cost of 18mm chipboard is about £8 to £10 per sheet sized 2400m x 600m. Meanwhile the insulation boards should range between £18 to £22 for a sheet.

For a professional service, you’ll be provided with a quote for both the materials and labour. The amount will be based on the number of boarding required as well as the method selected. For an average storage space needs, flooring size of about 15m2 is suitable. The price for this quantity would be between the range of £50 to £700 for the counter barren method or above £1000 for a more sophisticated method.

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