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Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Graham M
Start Date: Immediate
Enquiring about any groundworker positions that may be available. Have an up to date cv if required. Thanks
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Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Graham M
Start Date: Immediate
Enquiring about any groundworker positions that may be available. Have an up to date cv if required. Thanks
Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Jennifer A
Start Date: Less than one month
chimney removed from loft, flooring put down to allow for full loft to be used for storage space are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace looking for: single storey ext...
Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Jennifer A
Start Date: Less than one month
customer in larkhall areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for single storey house extension.confirmed interest via sms and email at 12/03/2022 20:43.please ...
Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Heather J
Start Date: Immediate
Integral access door from hall to garage
Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Andrew G
Start Date: Immediate
Loft conversion main bedroom with bathroom and walk in wardrooe
Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Jak D
Start Date: Immediate
make a space in the loft for a small room/chill area are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace looking for: single storey extension do you have planning permission: no
Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Karen S
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer in the larkhall area made an enquiry a couple of projects including single storey house extension.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project:...
Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Karen S
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
loft conversion/extension property type: semi detached do you have plans drawn up: no do you have planning permission: no looking for: single storey extension do you require plumbing work: yes do you ...
Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Caroline J
Start Date: Immediate
Looking for a quote for a loft conversion, not sure which type or even if its possible
Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Harry M
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
steel support beam to span internal 4metres. are you the property owner: owner of the property what type of work do you need to have done: other do you have the materials you need in order for the job...
Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Scott M
Start Date: Immediate
i need a new house number plaque put up outside at my front door. time scale: immediate please call to appoint
Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Gordon S
Start Date: Immediate
looking for quotes for cavity wall insulation for this 3 bedroom bungalow built on 2001 are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: post-2000 are...
Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Paul C
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: detached looking for: si...
Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Paul C
Start Date: Immediate
are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached other forms: house extension agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint looking for: single s...
Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Uche K
Start Date: Immediate
are you the property owner: owner have you considered getting your windows replaced to match a new conservatory: no other forms: house extension agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes pl...
Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Louise T
Start Date: Immediate
Insulation for my conservatory glass roof
Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Betty H
Start Date: Immediate
Wall cavity insulating Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 Property Age: Unknown Time scale: Immediate Are you in a conservation area: Unknown Propert...
Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Betty H
Start Date: Immediate
Wall cavity
Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Noreen A
Start Date: Immediate
Roof and floorboards Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Property Age: Unknown Are you in a conservation area: Unknown Time sc...
Larkhall - ML9
Enquiry from: Noreen A
Start Date: Immediate
Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Property Age: Unknown Are you in a conservation area: Unknown Are you looking for loft insu...
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 your basement has a cavity drain membrane, it’ll need a pump to move water away from the exterior of your basement and prevent flooding.
Sump pumps can be noisy, but they don’t have to be. Generally, if you have a well-designed pump that’s installed correctly, you shouldn’t find it a problem. For best results, hire a skilled, experienced professional to supply and install your drainage system.
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.
The holy grail of home extensions is basically the need for additional space for living as well as leisure. However, before commencing your home extension project, you’d probably want to know just how big your new building can be. In this article, you’ll find the answer to this question which is also frequently asked by many other home or property owners in the UK.
Besides your budget, there are two other major influencing factors that can determine just how much extra room that can be added. These factors include whether you wish to carry out the extension project under Permitted Development rights which is usually for a smaller project or you’d prefer to opt for a larger project which is covered by Planning Permission.
Apart from the limitations in the size of an extension under Permitted Development, the extensions are also a lot more affordable and consumes less time when compared to the extensions under planning permission. So what exactly is the size limit for an extension under Permitted Development and the ones under Planning Permission?
For a single storey extension, the maximum size that can be constructed without having to submit an application for Planning Permission includes:
• An extension should have a maximum length of 6m, if you reside in a terraced home or a semi-detached property.
• Extensions for detached properties can have a maximum length of 8m.
• The extension built must not go beyond half your garden’s area.
• The extension should have a maximum height of 4 metres, but in the event whereby the extension is situated within 2 metres of the boundary of your property, it should not exceed a height of 3 metres.
• The extension should not be higher than the highest part of the existing house’s roof.
Due to the fact that we live in a country (the UK) with so much history as well as architectural beauty, there’s a need to have what’s commonly called “Conservation Area. A Conservation Area is basically an area which is designated by the local authority and is established in order to protect and enhance areas of historical and architectural interest which includes both rural and urban areas. Therefore, when it comes to refurbishment project in a conservation area, there’s usually a lot of things that needs to be put into consideration as well as hurdles to scale in order to make alterations to your property without any interruptions from the law.
In general, all properties in a conservation area have strict regulations governing the outlook of the houses, as this plays a major role in the appearance of the area as a whole. As a result, if you wish to bring down a building, fence, wall or even railing and the likes, you’ll need to obtain prior consent before you proceed. An easy way to go about any refurbishment plan is to to ensure the usage of exactly the same materials that exists in the current house. When you abide by the rules, you’ll be in a more favourable position to acquire the needed prior consent.
The short and simple answer to the question is yes, you can refurbish a house in a conservation area but subject to the approval of the local authority through a planning permission. And when it comes to submitting a planning application for approval, some are aspects will usually be subjected to more intense examinations than the others. Hence, the need to make sure that your refurbishment plans are all friendly in a similar way to the neighbouring buildings and environment.
Driveways usually sink because they haven’t been laid properly. They may not have been dug deep enough, or the installer might not have used the right materials. This will need to be corrected at the earliest opportunity, although in extreme cases, the driveway may need to be completly be relaid.
Are you considering converting your garage into a more usable space in your home? If yes, then you’d probably want to know if you’ll require building regs before converting the garage. The answer to this question is yes. Although you may not require planning approval to convert your garage into a more usable space, but you’d usually need approval under the Building Regulations.
When re-structuring your garage into a habitable space, the following should be taken into consideration: structural alterations, ventilation, moisture proofing, insulation, fireproofing, escape routes as well as the submission of a building building notice or full plan application to the local council in order to inform them about the planned project.
• Walls
You’ll require an approval if you plan to infill the garage door with a window and a new wall. This is because the garage may have been built of a shallow slab which implies that a new foundation would be needed for the new wall construction.
• Floor
Even though there’s a high possibility that the garage floor is strong enough for domestic use since its designed to withstand the weight of vehicles, you may however need to upgrade to make sure it suitable for both thermal insulation and damp proofing. In addition, there may also be the need to to alter the floor level in such a way that it matches that of the remaining parts of the house.
• Ventilation
According to the Building Regulations requirements, there’s a need for adequate ventilation for each individual rooms which includes garage conversions for general health purposes. What’s going to determine the ventilation level that’ll be required is the frequency at which the room is used. Ventilation can be provided through purge or simply opening the window or via trickle ventilation.
Pitting, also referred to as spalling is the event whereby “pits” or small holes start showing on the surface of your concrete driveway which makes it appear both worn and uneven. Concrete driveway pitting is a common but highly frustrating problem for most homeowners. You’ll see some concrete driveways that’ll only start to pit after a couple of years, but this is not true for all concrete driveways as others will start to show signs only after a couple of months. So how do you tackle this issue? Well, it’s relatively simple to tackle, however if you’re not confident or lack the necessary skills, we’d recommend you get in touch with a reliable professional who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’ll take you through the concrete driveway pitting repair process.
✓ Prepare the pits by cleaning the area, clearing out all debris and more. The small pits can be cleaned with a stiff brush while a sturdy broom will do a good job for larger pits.
✓ Make use of a hose to spray the concrete pits and flush out all remaining bits of waste.
✓ If you’re tackling series of small pits, simply use a caulking gun filled with pre-mixed epoxy and specially formulated for concrete to fill the pits. Clear off the excess eproxy ensuring that its level with the concrete surface. Once done, simply leave for at least 24 hours before the application of a concrete sealant to prevent the wear and tear of the new concrete.
✓ Chisel out a little concrete and clean with a pressure washer. Once done, apply a concrete resurfacing compound mixture into the holes and use a trowel to level off.
✓ Ensure that the repaired concrete driveway is protected from rain and foot traffic for at least 6 hours (or 24 hours for vehicles).
Garage conversion is a great way to add extra usable space to your home without having to extend your property. A fun fact is that, in the UK if you have your car parked in the garage, you’re in the minority. According to a research carried out by Admiral Loans, just about 33 percent of home owners in the UK store their cars in the garage. For most people the garage is literally a dumping ground that’s never fully utilized as such. In recent times, the garage is now being used to store a variety of other stuffs asides a car which includes garden furniture, tools and appliances, utilities such as washing machine, fridge and freezer as well as food and groceries. These facts show that more and more people are underutilizing their garage when they may actually be in need of more usable space in their property. So why not put into consideration converting the garage into a new space that would be able to serve more purpose?
If you’ve decided to convert your garage, you’d probably want to know the how long the project will take. There are a wide range of factors that can determine the duration of a garage conversion project. These factors include:
• If the foundation needs reinforcing
• If the floors, walls, or roofs are in a bad condition.
• If the ceiling height needs some raising
• If the insulation required in newer builds.
All aforementioned factors will make the garage conversion project take longer than expected. However, in normal situations garage conversions are relatively quick to complete once you start the building works. A single-car conversion will usually take about 3 to 4 weeks to complete depending on the existing garage’s structure.
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