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JM Fencing and Landscaping

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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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20 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

London - E8

Enquiry from: Matthew O

Start Date: Immediate

i need a quote for the lofts insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 do you currently have loft insulation: no age of property: 1900-30 are you ...

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16 Sep

House Extensions

London - N16

Enquiry from: Barbara C

Start Date: Immediate

Loft conversion, bathroom

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14 Sep

Conversion | Loft

London - N16

Enquiry from: Barbara C

Start Date: Immediate

Convert loft to bedroom and bathroom. Add stairs.

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22 Aug

House Extensions

London - N15

Enquiry from: Jonathan L

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customer in london area has requested that we arrange quotes for their house extension project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a builder directly.please call to discu...

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11 Jul

Building work | General

London - E8

Enquiry from: Adam R

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Need to knock down 2 internal walls, put in RSJ. Wall 1 approx 2.5m long, wall 2 approx 1.5m long. Also fit bi-fold doors, approx 4m long, replacing existing double door.

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14 Jun

Driveway Repair

London - N15

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12 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

London - N16

Enquiry from: Clare M

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i would like information and a quote for loft insulation for a pitched roof. the rafters currently have no insulation which is causing damp, leaks and mould. the floor of the loft is already insulated...

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07 Jun

Insulation | External Wall

London - N16

Enquiry from: Martin S

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i am looking for retrofit insulation of the pitched roof on our end-of-terrace house (no loft, the upper floor ceiling is the pitched roof), ideally as non-intrusive as possible, something that can be...

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17 May

Driveway Repair

London - N1

Enquiry from: Ralph R

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repair broken kitchen door window

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21 Apr

Conversion | Loft

London - N15

Enquiry from: Will G

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looking to get a quote on adding a staircase to a first floor flat up to the attic. the ceilings are sloping so there would need to be enough height for entrance to comply with building regs are you t...

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17 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

London - N1

Enquiry from: Laurent R

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customer made an online enquiry for cavity wall insulation and confirmed on email they would like a call with a builder to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the pr...

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15 Jul

Building work | General

London - N16

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customer in london areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for building maintenance.confirmed interest via sms and email at 15/07/2021 12:39.please call to arr...

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21 Jun

Building work | Sound Proofing

London - N16

Enquiry from: Alice T

Start Date: Less than one month

soundproofing a 5x4metre solid pine floored living room from underneath. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have sounds proof...

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25 May

New Build | Residential

London - N1

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customer in the london area made an enquiry a couple of projects including new build homes.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the pro...

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13 Apr

Building work | General

London - N15

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

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08 Apr

Conversion | Basement

London - N1

Enquiry from: Pietro P

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Hello We are looking for correcting dampness in a grade ii listed building basement - terraced townhouse. Details: The floor surface is damp below but there is no staining apparent to the foo...

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24 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

London - N16

Enquiry from: Adam S

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: pre 1900 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incentive: ...

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12 Sep

Building work | General

London - N1

Enquiry from: Alan M

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waste pipe under sink has come loose and needs refixing or possibly replacing. time scale: immediate please call to appoint

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14 Jul

Insulation | External Wall

London - N16

Enquiry from: Oli C

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pass: 4 - call anytime. type of building: terraced number of bedrooms: 2 approximate age of building: 40 years existing heating system: boiler and radiators (mains gas) mains gas available: yes...

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06 Jul

Insulation | External Wall

London - N15

Enquiry from: Richard P

Start Date: 3+ months

best time: any time work type: new airsource system timescale: within 6 months property type: terraced owner: property owner description: current fuel type: gas. the property was built in 1906 and is ...

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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 Islington is:

£25,929

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Islington £9,750-£18,450
Loft conversion in Islington £32,188-£70,938
House extensions in Islington £32,400-£75,600
Loft insulation in Islington £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Islington £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Islington £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Islington £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Islington £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Islington £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Islington £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Islington £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Islington £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Islington £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Islington £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Islington £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Islington £638-£978
Residential new builds in Islington £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Islington £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Islington £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Islington £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Islington £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Islington £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Islington £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Islington £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Islington £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Islington £21,600-£37,400
Soundproofing in Islington £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Islington £607-£51,140
Garden room in Islington £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Islington £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

Can builders work on a Sunday?

General construction work should be restricted to the following hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm. Saturdays 8am to 1pm. Most councils advice that noisy work is prohibited on Sundays and bank holidays but you should check with your local council to confirm this.

is a porch made from uPVC?

The simple answer to this question is... they can be! Although there are many types of porch designs that are available in the market, the uPVC porch happens to be one of the most loved and cost effective. Most home and property owners prefer the installation of a uPVC porch for a number of reasons. These includes:

• Value for money

It’s no coincidence the uPVC is widely accepted across the building industry with a plethora of uses. Not only is it relatively inexpensive to manufacture, but even the recycled uPVC is now becoming more and more useful. UPVC’s main rivals are wood and aluminium, and both are way more expensive to incorporate for frame profiles. Therefore, making use of uPVC is going to make your initial costs relatively low.

• Life Span

Although the main rivals in both hardwood and aluminium can also boast a lengthy lifespan just as uPVC. However, considering the price that you can get a uPVC, the lifespan is just incredible as it can be measured in decades.

• Aesthetic Appeal

UPVC gives you a wide range of foil colours that’ll fit your home perfectly well while also enhancing it’s visual appeal. You can actually get a porch that looks exactly like it’s manufactured from timber frames. To achieve this, all you need to do would be to make use of a wood grain surface finish. This is also long lasting, strong and resistant to fade.

• Little Maintenance

This is a very common feature of uPVC that makes it even more advantageous when used in making a porch. Unlike timber or wood which swells due to absorption of water or shrinks, you’ll never need to worry about all these distortions and more with uPVC. No painting, no sanding and ultimately, low maintenance required.

do you need planning permission for a loft conversion?

Typically, loft conversions do not require planning permission except in certain situations. They’re usually covered under what’s known as Permitted Development. Certain building works like loft conversion, rear extension and conservatories are granted planning permission by local authorities. Permitted Development, however, gives you a free range to improve your home without having any issues from the councils or regulations. Before your planned loft conversion can be covered under Permitted Development, there are some certain criteria that must be met. This criteria includes the following:

✓ The extension must not go beyond the existing slope of the roof at the front of the house.

✓ The loft space converted must not go beyond 40 cubic metres in a terraced house.

✓ The roof’s height must not be increased by the extension.

✓ The loft space converted must not reach beyond 50 cubic metres in a detached or semi detached house.

✓ The plan for the extension mustn’t involve structures like balconies, verandas or anything other structures of this nature.

✓ The roof extension should be positioned as far back as possible or at least 20cm from the existing eaves.

✓ The side that faces the window openings should be at least 1.7m beyond the floor and the windows should also be obscured.

✓ The roof extension must not overhang the existing roof or wall of the house.

✓ The materials that are to be used must be similar or the same to the materials that has already been used on the house’s exterior.

However, you should bear in mind that there are some properties that are exempt from Permitted Development. Examples of these type of properties include conservation areas, Areas Of Outstanding Natural Beauty and World Heritage sites. Permitted Development does not also provide coverage for listed buildings.

how much does it cost to repair a driveway?

Is your driveway damaged or starting to show some signs of cracks and gaps? If yes, then you’d probably be thinking of repairing it before it gets even worse. Repairing a driveway is largely an unknown process but also a very tedious task as well. So if you’re looking to hire a professional for help, just how much is the repair going to cost? In this article, we’re going to look at the various factors that can determine the cost of a driveway repair.

In the UK, the average price of repairing a driveway is usually within the range of £1,400 to £1,800, where as the normal price of a driveway repair will range between £700 to £2,400. although some small repairs tasks can be as low as £250, while huge driveway repairs can skyrocket to about £4,200.

However, in general, the overall cost of repair a driveway can not be determined as each driveway is unique with their special repair needs. The factors that can influence the price of a driveway repair includes the material used, the perimeter of the driveway as well as the condition of the foundation. The only factor that’s not unique to any one driveway is the materials used, so let’s take a look at the differences in price using the based on the various types of materials available.

✓ Concrete. The average cost of repairing a concrete driveway is usually between £250 to £3,200. Have it in mind at most times the price of fixing an overly damaged driveway can be more than the cost of buying a new one.

✓ Asphalt. The average cost of repairing an asphalt driveway is usually between £750 to £2,800.

✓ Brick. The average cost of repairing a brick driveway is usually between £700 to £1,700.

✓ Cobblestone. The average cost of repairing a cobblestone driveway is usually between £500 to £1,600.

how much loft insulation do I need?

Over the years, more and more home and property owners are beginning to realize the huge benefits that can be derived from loft insulation being a worthwhile investment. It’s quite worrisome the way in which energy bills have soared over the past 10 years and loft insulation is a considerable affordable energy efficiency measure that can go a long way to help increase your home’s energy savings.

 

As far back as the 1980’s, the standard when it comes to insulation thickness was 25 mm to 50 mm which was, at the time, considered to be sufficient. However, building regulations have changed the norm that now states that a new build needs to possess 270 mm of insulation in the loft in order to achieve the required u-value of less than 0.16/m2k based on the standard rock wool or sheep wool insulation.

 

Generally with loft insulation, there’s a law of depreciating returns which implies that the first couple of insulation centimetres will save you many times the cost of the installation, however an extra layer or centimetre is going to add less value to the point where it’ll no longer be wise or worthwhile to add any further centimetre. Therefore, with cheaper energy prices 30 years back, that additional couple of centimetres was not just worthwhile, but with the recent alarming rises in costs of fuel, that additional £10 savings per year has all of sudden changed to £30 which makes it become a lot more attractive.

 

If you already have 270 mm of loft insulation, regardless of the material you’re looking to add you’re most likely not going to benefit from a top up. The cost of the materials and installation will definitely be too high for the couple of pounds it’ll save you per year.

Do bricklayers work in the winter?

Yes, bricklayers can work during the cold months, but it all depends on the type of work involved. For instance, residential housing maintenance works such as tuck pointing deficient mortar joints on exterior walls and columns as well as rebuilding of chimneys are best tackled during summer or simply put, the warmer months of the year. This is is mainly because the best results for these activities are achieved in the warmer months and several bricklayers will agree to this fact.

Mixing of mortar using anti-freeze technique to counter-act the effects of a cold weather can lead to white marks trailing down the brick when warmer temperatures comes knocking. As a result, even mortar mixing should be done at temperatures exceeding zero degree farenheit which will hold no serious consequences if the temperature should change to a little bit below the norms. During the winter, a good technique that can be incorporated to when mixing mortar would be to mix them in smaller quantities in a warmer environment. These small quantities will immediately be fed by the labourers to the bricklayers and in such circumstances, the mixed mortars will not be subjected to a freezing temperature for too long.

Generally, it would be very unwise to consider any bricklaying work to be done whenever the temperature jumps to a certain level which would be considered to be very inconvenient to work in. Interior works like remodelling of fireplaces can be tackled so long there is a warm space to mix the mortars while also keeping the materials at an indoor temperature. Bricklaying works that have, however, been completed during the colder months should be subjected to a very close inspection as well as looking for potential damage that can be caused to existing works as a result of the harsh weather.

Will my patio need a lot of maintenance?

Patios do not require lots of maintenance. They will only need occasional cleaning to make sure that the material keeps its original appearance. It's always best to clean your patio with a pressure washer and occasionally tap each slab or brick just to check the sand underneath hasn't washed away.

How to find a builder to refurbish my house?

After making the decision to refurbish your home or property, the next obvious step is finding the right builder to get the job done. The process of getting a good and reliable builder can be a very tricky one especially when you don’t plan ahead. And in truth, the outcome of your house refurbishment project can only be as good as the contractor your hire. Consequently, finding the perfect builder for your task should be a top priority to get the best return on investment. Here are a few sources that will put you in the right direction to finding a reliable home refurbishment company.

✓ Friends, Relatives & Neighbours

If you have a friend, relative or neighbour that have recently completed a home refurbishment project, you can go for a visit to check out the work done. If you’re pleased with the work, you can proceed to ask about the work ethics of the builder and get the contact if satisfied.

✓ Internet

With the rapid rise of online technology, there’s hardly a service you can’t find on the internet. Websites like HomeAdvisor have been helping people find their desired service providers with relative ease for so long. To get the right building contractor online, it’s advisable to check reviews as well as testimonials before moving forward. Nowadays, you’re most likely going to find so many positive online reviews as some businesses now go to the extent of dubiously writing good reviews for their companies. As a result, it’s recommended to pay closer attention to the negative reviews and check if it’s something you can cope with before hiring a contractor.

✓ Store Contact Lists

You’ll discover a long list of building contractors on several stores trading building materials. These builders may not be affiliated with the store owners, but many stores see it as their responsibility to point you in the right direction so that the building materials acquired from them can be put to good use.

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