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07 Sep

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Kelvin E

Start Date: Immediate

We need wall cavity EPS insulation in a property at Forres area by next month. The Existing insulation need remove & install EPS bead. If interested, I will send more details.

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10 May

Insulation | External Wall

Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Tony P

Start Date: Immediate

Looking to have underfloor and roof insulation. Have potential funding in place from HES just need a quote

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29 Dec

Building work | Shop Refurb

Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Van D

Start Date: Immediate

re fit shop. area is 48sq meters and 15sq metres to rear (kitchen/toilet) Remove suspended ceiling and make good the original ceiling. Rewire to include lighting. Remove linoleum flooring and repla...

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27 Sep

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Mark C

Start Date: Immediate

Loft insulation from 120-270mm

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19 Sep

Insulation | External Wall

Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Fay S

Start Date: Immediate

I need to insulate my conservatory roof

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19 Sep

Insulation | External Wall

Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Tim S

Start Date: Immediate

my conservatory roof insulated

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30 Jan

House Extensions

Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Randy K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in forres areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for house extension.confirmed interest via email at 30/01/2023 15:15.please call to arrange appointm...

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12 Sep

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Robert P

Start Date: Immediate

Cavity wall insulation for 3 walls

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06 Sep

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Doug T

Start Date: Immediate

removal of old fibre glass insulation from loft, clean loft space and lay new insulation including fitting down light cover hoods. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms d...

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02 Aug

Interior work | Stud Walls

Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Beryl C

Start Date: Immediate

A small stud wall to devide utility room from the kitchen

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01 Aug

House Extensions

Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Anne F

Start Date: Less than one month

customer made an enquiry for house extension and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.mrs lives in the forres area and would like a call to discuss options.see below de...

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30 Sep

Building work | Sound Proofing

Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Helena B

Start Date: Immediate

have a smoke alarm, need a smoke alarm in landing upstairs, in hall downstairs and kitchen, fire alarm and the rest to fulfil the new regulations

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15 Sep

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Nadia H

Start Date: Immediate

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

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15 Sep

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Nadia H

Start Date: Immediate

room in roof insulation for our 5 bedroom property (we currently have heat source pump but the house is big and e on the epc and we would like to bring this down as much as possible. before winter if ...

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06 Feb

Insulation | External Wall

Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Bill H

Start Date: Immediate

replace existing polycarbonoate roof with insulated panel system of some sort. conservatory is lean to. 6m wide and 4m projection from house. 5 degree pitch. thanks are you the property owner: owner ...

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26 Jan

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Toni W

Start Date: Immediate

Corner wardrobe floor to ceiling lots of hanging space. Roughly 110cm x 100cm

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20 Oct

Insulation | External Wall

Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Catherine H

Start Date: Immediate

information about, and quote for, roof insulation of large lean-to style conservatory (approx. 6m x 4m) with polycarbonate roof. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detac...

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14 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Chris B

Start Date: Immediate

cavity wall insulation for an out house, timber construction are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: 1900-30 are you in a conservation area: ...

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31 Aug

Building work | Sound Proofing

Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Jeremy P

Start Date: Immediate

hi, i rent an old stone cottage. it has currently a coal/wood stove, but it is either too hot or too cold, and is a lot of messy dirty work cutting wood and moving coal in and out of the house. what w...

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25 Aug

Building work | Sound Proofing

Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Ross H

Start Date: Immediate

EPC for rental property, 3 bedroom bungalow

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How much do Builder services cost?

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.

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The average price
of a Builder in Forres is:

£23,840

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Forres £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Forres £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Forres £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Forres £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Forres £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Forres £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Forres £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Forres £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Forres £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Forres £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Forres £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Forres £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Forres £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Forres £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Forres £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Forres £638-£978
Residential new builds in Forres £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Forres £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Forres £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Forres £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Forres £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Forres £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Forres £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Forres £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Forres £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Forres £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Forres £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Forres £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Forres £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Forres £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

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.

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 disruptive is a loft conversion?

Asides the questions relating to planning permission of a loft conversion as well as the total cost of completing a loft conversion project, this is perhaps the most common question on the loft conversion subject matter. Before making an investment decision, many homeowners will want to know just how disruptive a loft conversion is. Well, we’ve all heard the several horror stories when loft conversion builder with dirty boots tramples all over the fresh and just-acquired shag pile or the noise of the construction loud enough to annoy neighbours from four blocks away or an obvious shortage of teabags, sugar and lots more. Good news is, the disruption of loft conversion is not as bad as people make out. Let’s have a look at how it works!

Just like all other major building projects, a loft conversion is disruptive to your property. However, no two loft conversions are the same, therefore some are certain to be more drastic and invasive than others. In the long run, the project is worth the stress and inconveniences caused and in most cases, it’s usually a very good investment.

Normally, an average loft conversion is expected to last for about 9 to 12 weeks (depending on the complexity of the loft conversion project some might take longer). Some of the factors that affects the duration of a project includes the type of the loft, the design of the loft as well as the style of the property.

Generally, a loft conversion is a lot less disruptive than say completely moving a home. It all has to do with how you’re able to deal with it as a person. And besides, the effect it’s going to have to a large extent depends on the company you hire. A good company will always look to ensure to keep disruptions to a minimal when carrying out the loft conversion project.

how to tile a porch roof?

Tiling a porch roof is a very important but laborious and difficult task. A project of this magnitude will require a large investment in planning and preparation way before the actual installation process takes place. It can be a brand new porch roofing tile or a replacement of the existing one, either way it’s crucial to get the right technique. If you lack proper training or experience in this field, we’d recommend you hire the services of a reliable professional probably within your local area to guarantee the best results and to save yourself some time and money. This guide will give you a good insight into the porch roof tiling process. Let’s have a look!

• With the crown looking upwards, put the first tile on the batten and centre the tile from side to side.

• Hammer a 10d nail at the base of the tile and into the batten (make sure not to overdrive the nail).

• To provide a much needed support, apply a little mortar under the first tile.

• Identify the inner end of the first tile and place another tile on top. Take a measurement from the outer end and adjust the end of the second tile to fit.

• Just like you’ve done with the first tile, nail the second tile into the batten.

• Position two tiles at the both ends of the ridge and proceed with the installation just as you’ve done with the previous tiles.

• Take a measurement of the distance across the ridge from the first tile’s outer end. Once done, you can then calculate the number of tiles required by subtracting 16 inches from your measurement and divide the answer by 8.

• Beginning at the second tile on one end of the ridge, install the half the number of ridge tiles towards the centre of the ridge. Now install the remaining tiles working from the opposite end to the ridge’s centre. At the centre of ridge should be a key tile with mortar.

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.

How much do bricklayers charge?

Do you want your house to be built using brick? Or perhaps you just require the professional services of a bricklayer. Regardless of your bricklaying needs, the cost charged depends on each job as every job is unique. Bricklayers generally look at each task individually and charges based on the complexity of each. We’ve put together this guide to give you an idea of the costs charged by bricklayers. Let’s have a look!

Generally, bricklayers charge either based on a daily rate or a fixed price for a particular amount of bricks ( usually a thousand bricks or 10 - 12 metres square). On the average, an experienced bricklayer can charge within a range of £150 to £200 daily rate and if a labour is needed for the job, an additional £60 to £100 may be included to get the job completed in a quick and fast manner. If the quoting is done based on the number of bricks to be incorporated, then a thousand bricks will be quoted in between £350 to £450 which should be completed in a couple of days.

You should however take note that most times, the bricklayer’s cost will depend on the amount of work involved in the project. As a result, a more tedious and challenging project will most definitely cost more than a simpler one. Examples of some difficult projects that’s likely to cost more are hard to reach areas, difficult sites as well as second storeys which are considered to be more challenging than single storey buildings. What’s more? The complexity of the project is also a great cost factor. While some projects are basically direct and straightforward, others involve curves and more complex designs which will ultimately make the cost jump up.

How to convert a basement into an apartment?

In some cases, it’s possible to convert a basement into an apartment. This can be a great way to incorporate an additional dwelling into your property and increase its value. However, converting a basement into an apartment can be quite expensive and time-consuming.

As with any type of dwelling, you’ll need to think about basic things like access, damp proofing, ventilation, insulation, heating, electrics, plumbing, lighting and décor. If you’re planning on extending your basement, then you’ll also need to ensure that your property is sufficiently supported.

It’s a good idea to consult a professional, like a basement conversion building specialist, to find out how feasible your project is before you go ahead with it.

do fitted wardrobes add value to your home?

The short and simple answer is yes, fitted wardrobes add value to any home or property. Owning a home is mostly the single most expensive asset that a person can possess. And as a result, your home is a very special asset that you’d want to make conducive and maintain to the best of your ability. To retain the value of your home or even add to it, you have to learn how to maximize its potentials using different means. In the UK, a big issue for most households is usually the lack of storage space and most especially, the quickly shaped bedrooms which is really affected with storage problems. It almost always seems like there isn’t enough space to keep our clothes as well as the never-ending portfolio of accessories, devices and gadgets. Therefore, an extra or excess usable room inside a home is always a premium.

In other words maximizing the space you have, especially the unused ones, is a great way to add value to your property. Custom made fitted wardrobes are a great means to making the most out of the space within your home and are also designed to last for several years. Unlike the freestanding wardrobes, modern and fitted wardrobes are not only visually appealing, but they’re also customizable to fully maximize every inch of space within the room. As a result, they’re the ideal solution especially for loft rooms where the bedroom may be slope or oddly shaped to make the best out of the space available.

Potential investors are always eager to invest in homes with enough space that are well maximized. Therefore, a fitted wardrobe will not only help you create a better demand for your home at the point of selling, but it’ll also go a long to increase its value in so many ways.

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