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Recent Builder Enquiries

16 Aug

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: Majid R

Start Date: Immediate

loft insulation in floor and on roof. warm loft are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insulationn...

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14 Aug

Building Work | Conservatory Base

Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: Adnan H

Start Date: Immediate

Conservatory constructed

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26 Jul

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: Majid R

Start Date: Immediate

loft insulation in floor and on roof. warm loft are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insulationn...

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06 Sep

House Extensions | Single Storey

Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: Mohammed balal M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for single storey house extension and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.mr lives in the nelson area and would like a call to discuss options...

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06 Sep

House Extensions

Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: Mohammed balal M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made enquiry for house extension quotes online. confirmed via sms at 16:04 homeowner lives in nelson area. please call to arrange appointment are you the property owner: owner of the propert...

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30 Nov

Conversion | Basement

Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: Umar M

Start Date: Immediate

cellar tanking and conversion. approximate area 400 sq feet. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: commercial how many rooms are currently within the basement: 2 rooms how ...

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15 Jun

Conversion | Loft

Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: Saima R

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an enquiry for loft conversion via one of our websites. looking at various options they would like to discuss directly confirmed interest please call to discuss and arrange appointment ...

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22 May

Driveway Repair

Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: Phil H

Start Date: Immediate

quote to repair driveway, it had a leak and this was repaired by cutting three big holes. it needs repairing and matching to the existing drive are you the property owner: owner of the property prope...

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23 Feb

House Extensions

Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: Dawud A

Start Date: Immediate

to whom it may concern, we are looking for an extension on our house. it is a fairly big project and we were hoping to get it started whenever you are free. we are looking for a quality job, with no ...

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02 Dec

House Extensions | Single Storey

Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: Andy P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

21 square meter single storey extension time scale: 1-3 months please call to appoint

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01 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: Ahneela J

Start Date: Immediate

A domer loft conversion with stairs.

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12 May

House Extensions

Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: Ahmad K

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner have you considered getting your windows replaced to match a new conservatory: yes how many windows are you looking for: 4 windows other forms: house extension agree...

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11 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: Wahid R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Property owner: Owner, Looking to convert into: Living space, Work description: Need all ren...

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19 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: Lynette D

Start Date: Immediate

Need loft insulation installing

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16 Aug

House Extensions

Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: Victoria M

Start Date: Immediate

extension to create extra bedroom.

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01 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: D C

Start Date: Less than one month

I have just moved into this detached 2 bedroom bungalow, there is some loft insulation in which I presume was put in when the property was built in 1995, I think the depth is about 4in and also has so...

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14 Dec

Conversion | Garage

Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: Kirsty B

Start Date: Immediate

hello i really need someone to call me with regards to what needs to be done. thank you

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22 Aug

Building work | Wall Rendering

Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: Stuart H

Start Date: Immediate

price to remove render and replace rendering at front of single storey house

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18 Aug

Conversion | Basement

Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: Pat L

Start Date: Immediate

The cellar of this two bedroomed terrace house is frequently damp, largely due to the appearance (chiefly in the Spring/Summer months) of water on the concrete floor. We have been advised that "tankin...

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26 May

Building work | General

Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: Janet C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

home owner needs garden ground works looked at for drainage issues - feels partial cause to damp issues in the home time scale - immediate please call to appoint *

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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 Nelson is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

how much is a loft conversion?

With the ability to add approximately one third of your existing living space ( by converting your old, unused attic) to your home or property without having to let go of your garden, it’s quite easy to see the reason why loft conversion has rapidly grown to become one of the most popular home improvements in the UK. However some homeowners usually shy away from the idea simply by looking at the perceived high cost of carrying out such a project, despite several researches showing that loft conversions offers the best rate of return on initial investment when compared to the other home improvement projects. So exactly how much would it cost to carry out this project?

Just like several other home improvement projects, the cost of a loft conversion varies greatly depending on a wide range of influencing factors. These factors include the size of your home, how old your home is as well as the quality of the fixtures and fittings you want to install. For instance, a high end bathtub alone can cost you thousands of pounds, meanwhile you can also construct a full bathroom suite on just a couple of hundred pounds. However, to give you an idea of the minimum cost of a loft project we’ll look at the most popular types and the minimum cost of each.

✓ Internal Loft Conversion - The most affordable type of loft conversion tends to start from £25,000 and above.

✓ Dormer or L-Shaped Dormer Loft Conversion. These are the most popular types of loft conversion. Dormer price tends to start from £35,000, while the L-shaped dormer starts from £45,000.

✓ Mansard Loft Conversion - This involves replacing the entire side of a sloping roof with a vertical wall and flat roof. It requires a planning permission. The type of loft conversion usually starts from £45,000.

✓ Hip To Gable Loft Conversion - This usually starts from £50,000.

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.

What types of extension are there?

There are many different types of extension. For example, you could install an orangery, flat or pitched roof extension, over-structure extension, single or double storey extension or a glass box extension. Which one of these is most suitable will depend on your existing property.

how long does a garage conversion take?

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.

Can I extend the front of my house?

When it comes to extending a home, the rear of the house often comes to mind a lot more than the front. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t extend the front of your house. This can be done either as part of a renovation project whereby the entire house is incorporated or it can also be done in isolation. It’s possible to extend the front of your house without the need to apply for a planning permission, however, there are a bunch of limitations you’d have to comply with if you wish to carry out with such a project. Sometimes, this may imply that extending to the front of your home is more tedious and tasking than extending your home’s rear. So exactly how far can you extend the front of your home without planning permission?

 

The short and simple answer to this question is 2 metres square area with a height not more than 3 metres. Generally, you do not need a planning permission to build a front porch as long as its area doesn’t go beyond 2 square metres from a public road or walkway. Also, a tiled or slated roof can be as much as 4 metres but other roofs must not go beyond 3 metres in height. If you want to extend the front of your home beyond the restrictions specified, then you’ll have to apply for a planning permission.

 

Extending the front of home can be quite costly, but this can be controlled by not building to the extension to the highest specification, not including an extension on kitchens or bathrooms and more.

Will I need planning permission to convert my loft?

Planning permission is not normally needed for a loft conversion as they are covered by permitted development rights. A conversion company will tell you if you do and help you with this. For more information, see our article about planning permission.

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 thick should loft insulation be?

Over the years there has been an increase in the recommended thickness of loft insulation by the government. Obviously, the reason behind this is pretty simply - the thicker the layer of your loft insulation the bigger your savings. The UK government is very keen to every house in the country to have loft insulation fitted where possible as it helps to minimize the heating demands of these properties. Households get to benefit from loft insulation in so many ways which includes reduced energy energy bills as well as having a home that stays at a more comfortable temperature for longer.

 

Generally, for the government energy efficiency is crucial as it implies that the highest demand ( which is usually the time of the day when gas or electricity use is at its peak ) reduces, since each building requires slightly less energy. Overall, that ultimately implies that new power plants don’t have to be built which is some nice cost savings for the government.

 

In the 1980’s, any thickness of loft insulation from 25 mm to 50 mm was considered the standard. But then, building regulations stated that homes should have as much as 100 mm of loft insulation. Over time, this gradually increased to 270mm for new builds and also recommended for other properties, although not essential. As a result of this, there’s always a need to check how much insulation you currently have in your loft before you decide to purchase more. You may discover that you already have something within the range of 20 mm to 200 mm up there and knowing this and the insulation values will assist in determining how much more you’ll need to purchase, if any at all. You should also note that some modern materials can offer the same thermal insulation whilst not being as thick.

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