House Extensions
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65
Enquiry from: Jayne B
Start Date: Immediate
Small/medium Dormer loft conversion for bedroom with ensuite shower room.
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Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65
Enquiry from: Jayne B
Start Date: Immediate
Small/medium Dormer loft conversion for bedroom with ensuite shower room.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65
Enquiry from: Jac C
Start Date: Immediate
customer in ashby-de-la-zouch area has requested that we arrange quotes for their building maintenance project.mrs are considering various options and would like to discuss with a builder directly.ple...
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65
Enquiry from: Martin W
Start Date: Immediate
i need some wooden cladding replacing at front of house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms how many walls are you lo...
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65
Enquiry from: Thomas M
Start Date: Immediate
loft insulation fitted in detached 4 bed are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insulationn: yes do yo...
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65
Enquiry from: Alison W
Start Date: Immediate
Conversion of double garage into living area with ensuite
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65
Enquiry from: Adrian G
Start Date: Immediate
Cavity wall insulation.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65
Enquiry from: Tracy 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: 1970-2000 Are you in a conservation area: No Please call to appoint
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65
Enquiry from: Louise R
Start Date: Less than one month
2nd storey extension above garage and kitchen. to incorporate 2 extra bedrooms Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Double storey extension to their property. Are you ...
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65
Enquiry from: Clare W
Start Date: Immediate
Double story extension large kitchen 2 bedrooms and ensuite. Also renovation existing cottage Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Looking For: Double storey exten...
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65
Enquiry from: Kevin M
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
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...
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65
Enquiry from: Kevin M
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...
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65
Enquiry from: Kevin M
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
4m x 7m single story garden room extension. Lots of triple glazed glass, double door, solid tiled roof with possible 3 velux windows, vaulted roof inside. Are you the property owner: Owner of the prop...
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65
Enquiry from: Penny C
Start Date: Immediate
2 internal walls of one bedroom soundproofing (8'6" x 7'8" and 10'6" x 7'8")
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65
Enquiry from: Olivia H
Start Date: Immediate
Complete thermal insulation of a double garage (walls, roof and floor). Wall panels to conceal insulation, and easy-care flooring. Additional door to rear of garage required to access the garden fro...
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65
Enquiry from: Gerald P
Start Date: Immediate
estimate of build cost Time scale: 1-3 months
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65
Enquiry from: Stacy H
Start Date: Immediate
End of garage to be converted into toilet and utility area. Knock through from kitchen.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65
Enquiry from: Alan T
Start Date: Immediate
replacing approx 20sq mtrs of loft insulation due to a new ceiling being fitted
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65
Enquiry from: Victoria J
Start Date: Immediate
Re rendering 2 walls of 2 bed terraced house (bacl wall and side wall). - Service Date: 21/01/2016 - Property Type: Terrace Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many bedrooms do you h...
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 adviceLaying of bricks is a skilful trade which requires the bricklayer to fully understand the process involved in the required building material preparation necessary to construct a foundation as well as to mix the concrete or mortar. As a tradesperson, you also need to fully comprehend how to make use of various materials and master the art of shaping, polishing and cutting it. A typical bricklaying endeavour is expected to include different activities such as preparation of the surface, assembly, installation, reinforcement as well as repair.
As a result, every aspect of the job demands an in depth and extensive knowledge, skills and also experience. To get started in this career path, you can also consider getting a bricklaying license as this will stand you out from the lots from your customer’s point of view. However, to obtain a bricklaying license, you’ll need to have some qualifications which includes an industry experience in the field as well as a trade certificate. These formal and nationally recognized qualifications can be gotten through the Recognition of Prior Learning.
It must, however, be said that several states will require either a building practitioner registration or a bricklaying license to enable you practice as a professional bricklayer in order to ensure that the national standards for quality is always met. In other states, a bricklayer must meet some certain registration requirements or possess concrete licenses. Some will necessitate that you register as a building practitioner to take on certain projects but only to a particular level.
Overall, a bricklaying license will help you meet the building commission’s requirements so as to avoid stern punishments like fines and sanctions. It also allows you to sign legal contracts and agreements, market your services and lots more to steer ahead of competition in the industry.
It depends on the size and type of extension. Small porches or flat roof extensions are very reasonably priced. More substantial two storey extensions can be expensive. In general, the price is roughly proportional to the amount of space you add to your home.
Being a strong and durable product requiring little maintenance and expected to last over 2 decades, it’s little wonder resin is now a popular material amongst homeowners in the UK to build their driveways. However, there’s always the issue of the driveway fading, cracking or even becoming worn and tired. So is it possible to repair resin driveways? The answer is yes, a resin driveway can be repaired, however the best approach to use largely depends on the issue being faced. As a confident DIYer it’ll be very easy to do, but if you lack the confidence then calling in a professional for help would be a better option. So let’s take a look at how you can repair your resin driveways.
For cracks, the best reparation approach would be to chisel it out. Once done, then you can proceed to breaking the stones to form a rough edge. It’s important to make sure that the matrix of the stone remains unaffected. Make a new mixture of resin bound stone and pack it in tightly to the gap. While doing this, we’ll recommend making use of a plastic trowel to avoid burnishing. This fresh mixture will then create a smooth and perfect surface by interlocking with the edges. You can follow similar procedure for patches but these are larger holes or damages than cracks and as the name suggests are mostly likely to remain noticeable but will prevent further crumbling of your resin driveway.
For homeowners, who aren’t so keen about the patch repairs, you can opt for an overlay especially in the event whereby the majority of the surface has failed. Although many usually shy away from this approach because of the perceived high expenses, but the fact is that the approach is actually cost effective as you won’t have the need to spend more money in the long run.
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.
When Does A Loft Become A Habitable Room?
When a loft is being converted to functional space, there are a multiple options it can offer. It’s not uncommon that at the conversion of this space, many household may not have a specific plan on how it’s going to be used. However, they know later on an actual need might arise, perhaps as you start working from home, developing other hobbies that requires an extra space or the family grows.
The loft can easily be converted into a game room, study room, playroom or even a household’s “breathing space etc. However, when the family grows and you wish to make use of the space on the top of your home as an extra bedroom, there are many factors to consider. The fact is, just because there’s enough space to fit a bed, doesn’t make it habitable. For a loft to become habitable, it must be built specifically for the purpose of being a sleeping area and must also comply with the relevant building regulations. It’s as a result of this, many property sale particulars include “potential third bedroom, subject to regulations statement written on it as well as the boarded and insulated loft space’s dimensions.
Loft conversions building regulations are set in such a way to ensure that adequate attention is given to both safety and structural elements to build a new space that’s fit for undetermined household use. These regulations are established minimum requirements to guarantee the following:
• The new floor and ceiling’s structural integrity.
• The existing roof and party wall modification’s structural stability.
• Safety during fire incidents plus an escape route.
• An appropriate stairway access.
• The proposed changes’ structural suitability to the external environment in association with the local area as well as any unique factors specific to the property.
Many types of loft are suitable for a loft conversion. In general, you will need at least 2.3 metres of headroom in your existing loft. This is to make sure there is enough headroom after the conversion. Speak to a conversion specialist about the probability and possibility of doing this in your house.
Often referred to by many as the holy grail of home improvements, house extension comes with a wide range of benefits which makes it easy to see why the extension could be a great uptick in the potential price of your property in terms of sales. So if you’re looking to build a new home extension but still not convinced about the project, we’re here to help you. Being fully aware any home construction work is usually a heavy investment, there’s a huge need to be set on your decision before scheduling the commencement of any work. So are house extensions worth it? Below are some of the top benefits offered by house extensions to help you decide if it’s the most suitable route for you.
• Add To Your Home’s Value
Building an home extension is a great way to add value to your home before selling. Increasing the living space of your home is an incredible appeal to many buyers which significantly increases your property’s total value. However, you must ensure that the extension is impressively designed using top quality materials in order to generate more value.
• Good Alternative To House Moving
The most common reason for moving is usually due to a lack of sufficient space, but with house prices steadily on the increase a cost effective alternative is highly sought after. This alternative is house extension which creates more space for the household to spread out and have more privacy.
• You May Not Require A Planning Permission
You can extend your house and still not need to apply for a planning permission. To achieve this, simply comply with the laid down rules set under the permitted development rights.
• Extra Living Space
If you fill you’re starting to outgrow your existing structure and do not buy into the idea of moving, then your best bet might just be to extend your home.
Before the commencement of any project, it’s always best to get an estimation of the cost. However, determining the cost of an external solid wall insulation is not the easiest of tasks as it relies on varying components such as the insulation materials to be used, labour cost and installation as well as the type of decorative finish to be incorporated. And depending on your choice of insulation material, some may need some adhesives while others may require some fixings which also contributes to the differences in price. As a result, the determination of the material cost alone can be tricky and even more so when various materials cover varying areas.
With that in mind, the cost of external solid wall insulation generally ranges between £80 to £100 per square metre2. As a result, a small flat can cost from £6000 to £9000 whereas a large detached house can have a price ranging between £21000 to £23000. To earn back your investment in terms of energy bill savings can take a couple of years, but it’s surely worth the try as there are several other benefits associated with installing an external solid wall insulation system. What’s more? Another huge factor that can influence the cost of your system is also the amount of work that’s required, how easy it is to be accessed by the installers and lots more
If you’re looking to cut down on the cost of your external solid wall insulation, then the best time for an installation might just be when you’re having another decorating or building project done such as fitting a new roof, window painting, installation of solar PV panels and more. This way, you’ll be able to spread the cost and have a greater value for each penny expended.
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