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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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Loft & Build

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We can cover all aspects of a loft conversion and extensions. If you require, we can also design the project including dr...
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Dimension One Kitchens & Bedrooms

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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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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...
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S&G building and landscaping

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Hi we specialise in all types of work. We do plastering, building, landscaping, driveways, patios, fences and turfing/arti...
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The Grass Master

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Established in 2006 The Grass Master Ltd has completed hundreds of landscaping projects across Kent. We cover Artificial L...

Recent Builder Enquiries

28 Feb

House Extensions

Westgate-on-Sea - CT8

Enquiry from: Clive L

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 5+ do you require a soffits and fascias: no other forms: house extension agreed to receiv...

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06 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Westgate-on-Sea - CT8

Enquiry from: Mr S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

hi i would like a quote to insulate the eves in my semi detached bungalow

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15 Sep

House Extensions

Westgate-on-Sea - CT8

Enquiry from: Stephen P

Start Date: Immediate

single story side extension approximately 8 metres long by 2.5 metres wide. To accommodate a toilet, office and small bedroom

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25 Feb

Building work | Wall Rendering

Westgate-on-Sea - CT8

Enquiry from: Malcolm B

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 How many walls are you looking to have rendered: 1 Time scale: Less than ...

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06 Mar

House Extensions

Canterbury - CT1

Enquiry from: Merlin J

Start Date: Immediate

customer has a extensions & conversions project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for house extension. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a builder.confir...

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31 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Canterbury - CT1

Enquiry from: Sajuna T

Start Date: Immediate

Loft conversion to ensuite bedroom

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15 Nov

Building work | General

Canterbury - CT2

Enquiry from: Hema G

Start Date: Immediate

House insurance 4 bedroom house

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19 Sep

Building work | Bricklaying

Ramsgate - CT11

Enquiry from: Marian P

Start Date: Immediate

Repointing along the ground level of a side wall and raising of an existing air brick, also adding an extra air brick further along.

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30 Mar

Driveway Repair

Whitstable - CT5

Enquiry from: Jayne F

Start Date: Immediate

Repair to one driveway and extension to make it a double. The drop kerb is already in place

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25 Mar

Driveway Repair

Whitstable - CT5

Enquiry from: Jayne F

Start Date: Immediate

Repair to one driveway and extension to make it a double. The drop kerb is already in place

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26 Feb

Building work | Wall Rendering

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Annabelle L

Start Date: Immediate

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Render 3 bed semi detached

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02 Jan

Building work | General

Whitstable - CT5

Enquiry from: Nigel F

Start Date: Immediate

Hello, I'm looking at adding an extension to my garden room, I would like a concrete base constructed of 5.5mx5.5m and a 3 Brick course wall to become the base of the room, this will be 4.5m x 5m. Can...

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27 Nov

Conversion | Loft

Whitstable - CT5

Enquiry from: Victoria D

Start Date: Immediate

a quote for installing stairs to the attic space. the attic is already boarded but would also need carpetting and the walls covered for it to be used as a sleeping/leisure room. no bathroom/pumbing re...

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22 Oct

Building work | Sound Proofing

Ramsgate - CT12

Enquiry from: Phillip N

Start Date: Immediate

Sound proof wall to neighbours lounge. Maybe 2 Walla depending on cost.

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18 Jul

Building work | Bricklaying

Herne Bay - CT6

Enquiry from: Phil K

Start Date: Immediate

2 brick pillars for heavy driveway gates approximat*** 1inch square *** 6inch high, reinforced.

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13 Jun

Building Work | Conservatory Base

Herne Bay - CT6

Enquiry from: Taz G

Start Date: Immediate

base app*** x 12ft for conservatory

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12 May

House Extensions

Ramsgate - CT11

Enquiry from: Roy P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in ramsgate areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for house extension.confirmed interest via sms and email at 12/05/2023 08:46.please call to arrang...

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12 May

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Ramsgate - CT11

Enquiry from: Roy P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer has a insulation project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for loft & roof insulation. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a builder.confirmed int...

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19 Apr

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Canterbury - CT1

Enquiry from: Alastair D

Start Date: Immediate

I have built in wardrobes along one bedroom wall. There are 8 doors each of which are 45cm wide. Over the years many of the hinges have deteriorated and broken and the doors are not hanging well. I am...

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01 Apr

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Herne Bay - CT6

Enquiry from: Phill A

Start Date: Immediate

cavity insulation *** walls 8.4m long 3m high

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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 Westgate-on-sea is:

£23,840

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Westgate-on-sea £9,750-£18,450
Loft conversion in Westgate-on-sea £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Westgate-on-sea £33,500-£54,000
Loft insulation in Westgate-on-sea £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Westgate-on-sea £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Westgate-on-sea £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Westgate-on-sea £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Westgate-on-sea £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Westgate-on-sea £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Westgate-on-sea £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Westgate-on-sea £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Westgate-on-sea £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Westgate-on-sea £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Westgate-on-sea £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Westgate-on-sea £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Westgate-on-sea £638-£978
Residential new builds in Westgate-on-sea £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Westgate-on-sea £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Westgate-on-sea £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Westgate-on-sea £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Westgate-on-sea £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Westgate-on-sea £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Westgate-on-sea £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Westgate-on-sea £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Westgate-on-sea £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Westgate-on-sea £21,600-£37,400
Soundproofing in Westgate-on-sea £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Westgate-on-sea £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Westgate-on-sea £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Westgate-on-sea £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

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.

Are barn conversions VAT exempt?

If you’ve converted a non-residential barn into a home, you might be able to reclaim some of the VAT that you’ve paid for your project. This includes money spent on:

• Construction materials

• Flooring

• Light fittings

• Kitchen units and worktops

• Electrical, heating and plumbing materials

To reclaim your VAT from HMRC, make sure you request and keep all of your invoices. You’ll also need proof of planning permission and evidence of completion. You should then submit your claim with all relevant paperwork within three months of receiving your completion certificate. You’re only allowed to submit one claim, so you’ll need to make sure you get it right first time.

how much is a ground floor extension?

Generally, extensions can be a very tricky undertaking - where it can be quite difficult to have a clear comprehension of the rules, regulations as well as costs. Therefore before you rush in to kick start your ground floor extension project, it’ll be wise to get a good grip on the cost. In this article, we’re going to give you a rough estimate of the cost of a ground floor extension. Let’s take a look!

Just like several other home improvement projects, the cost of constructing a ground floor extension is based on a number of things which includes the size, materials used, your location, the quality of the tradesmen or company hired and lots more. For instance, if you happen to reside in London, the cost of your ground floor extension is going to be a lot higher than the other regions.

The single cost of a ground floor extension should fall within the range of £1,500 per square metre to about £2,000 per square metre. However, if you happen to live in London or the South East, this price can reach up to £1,900 per square metre to about £2,400 per square metre. These prices are for good quality ground floor extensions only. Basic or low quality extensions would naturally cost less while superior quality extension will cost more.

Now looking at the size of the ground floor extension, if you’re looking for a size of about 5m x 5m, you can expect to pay a price within the range of £32,000 to about £36,000. And as usual, in London or the South East, this price can reach up to £50,000 or even more. And that’s just for constructing the extension. If the other relevant costs like the 10 percent to 15 percent professional fees for the architect, planning application (if needed), building regulations and more, the price goes up.

Will my garage conversion cause disruption to the rest of the house?

It shouldn’t do. Most companies will do all the interior work first, and the last job to do will be creating the opening from the house to the conversion. A reputable company will make sure they cause as little disruption as possible during this time.

how much to render a house?

Rendering a house’s external walls is one of the cheapest and most effective ways by which a building can be made waterproof and also good looking. If you’re thinking about rendering your house, figuring out the cost of completion is usually one of the most important things you’ll have to consider before you proceed and if you don’t know where to start, finding an experienced tradesperson who possesses several years of experience as well as the ability to overcome the different issues that he may be faced with while on the project is paramount. If you’re able to get one, however, you should know that they rarely come cheap.

When trying to determine the accurate house rendering cost estimate , a tradesperson will put into consideration a great number of factors. Even at that, a rough estimate still requires both skills and expertise to be able to take into account all the necessary factors. In general, a typical 3 bedroom home in the UK will cost within the range of £4000 to about £5500 for a complete render job on the outside and covering from top to bottom.

Usually, the most important factor which play the biggest role when determining rendering costs is the area that’s going to be covered by the render mix. Professional contractors will provide a quote based on the rendering costs per square metre. Below are some rough estimates of rendering costs of properties depending on their size (without VAT).

✓ For a small mid terrace house of about 40 to 50 square metre, the total rendering cost estimate is £3000 to £4000.

✓ For a large mid terrace house of about 70 to 180 square metre, the total rendering cost estimate is £3000 to £5000.

✓ For a three bedroom detached house of about 100 to 160 square metre, the total rendering cost estimate is £4000 to £5500.

how to repair sunken concrete driveway?

How To Repair Sunken Concrete Driveway

If you have concrete driveway that’s cracked, uneven and mostly especially sunken, you’d know how distasteful it can be just viewing it on your property. A sunken concrete driveway is most likely caused by rainwater erosion removing the soil under it or a big root under it which as rotted over time. Another possible cause of the sunken concrete is an improperly prepared base which implies that the soil beneath wasn’t fully compact when the concrete was poured on it. Later on the soil beneath will eventually settle and shift below the concrete driveway which weakens the integrity of the entire driveway, making it more vulnerable to cracks, unevenness and sunken.

Two ways in which you can fix this problem includes either demolishing the whole driveway, re-compact the soil underneath and fill with new concrete or repair the entire driveway using an easy process called slabjacking. In this article, we’re going to look at the slabjacking repair process as it’s significantly less expensive than the demolishing approach and will also cause minimal disruption to your lifestyle.

Also referred to as mudjacking or concrete lifting, slabjacking is simply a process used to float your existing concrete back to its original position. If you are not a competent DIYer or lack confidence to pull this off, we’d recommend reach out to a professional for help. If otherwise, then you can practice the slabjacking process given below.

✓ Drill holes through the slab.

✓ Pump grout mixture through the holes. This mixture will spread out beneath he driveway and raise it up.

✓ Lastly, fill the holes and level the concrete driveway surface.in such a way to hide the signs of the repair made.

This is a process that works to efficiently get your driveway back in a top condition relatively quickly.

how much does a kitchen extension cost?

Being the most used room in a house, it’s little surprise kitchen extension are usually one of the most popular requests in the UK. They do not only open up a frequently used space in your home, but also goes a long way to add value to your property. However, to know the value that’ll added you must first determine the cost of building such an extension before moving forward. Generally, a typical kitchen extension will cost within the range of £20,000 to about £50,000 plus VAT, based on the size of your project as well as your location.

In reality, a single accurate cost of a kitchen extension will vary depending on a lot of influencing factors, one of which is the type of the extension. Let’s take a look!

✓ Rear extension. You may want to consider this type, if you do not have sufficient space for a side return. This will extend your kitchen into your garden which implies that you’re going to give up some green space to make this a reality. The average price to have this done in London will be about £30,000 or more including VAT, and about £20,000 plus VAT or more in other areas.

✓ Side return extension. This, normally, isn’t a huge add to your property, but will create a lot of space for your kitchen while also be a lot reasonable in terms of cost. This type will extend your home into an alleyway at the side of your property if any is available there. On average, the cost of the side return extension should be about £50,000 plus VAT in London and a lot less in the other regions.

how much is a porch?

If you’ve decided to construct a porch to your property and now looking to figure out the cost required to complete the project, then you’re at the right place!

There are many factors that comes to play when determining the price of building a porch. These factors includes the size of the porch, the number of windows, the style of the roof as well as the type of the porch selected. Now let’s take a look at these factors one after the other.

• The Porch’s Size

As you would have correctly imagined, a large porch will definitely cost more money than a smaller one. A rough estimate of a porch’s cost per square metre is approximately £1,400.

• The Number Of Windows

Just like in the scenario above, the more the number of windows to be incorporated, the more money you’ll have to pay to complete your porch. A porch window will generally cost you within a range of £300 to £1,000

• The Style Of The Roof

There are two popular styles of porch’s roof which includes a tiled rood and a rubber flat roof. Generally, roof tiles are costlier than a rubber flat roof. A tiled roof would cost you between £0.80 to £1.80 per roof tile, while a rubber roofing will cost your between £70 to £90 per metre squared.

• Type Of The Porch

Another huge determinant of a porch’s price is type of material incorporated. For instance, if your preferred type is a lean-to, the price of a uPVC would be between £2,300 to £2,700. Meanwhile, a flat gable roof porch should cost within a range of £3,300 to £3,800.

Kindly note that the costs quoted in this article are only rough estimates, for a more accurate estimate you can contact a porch building professional within your local area.

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