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K&D joinery

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We’re just a small building firm with just 10 men We cover all areas from Glasgow. Edinburgh. Perth. Dundee Fife. Stirl...
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Hutchison garden services

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Landscaping business Fencing decking turf driveways paving
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LG Joinery

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LG joinery undertake all aspects of Joinery work. From renovations or extensions, to hanging a door LG joinery will meet t...
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Edinburgh paving solutions

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Rely on expert driveway designers to transform your outside space. If you’re in Edinburgh or East Lothian, contact Edinbur...
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Alliance construction

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House extension and refurbishment specialists, from planning to completion Alliance constructions ltd,

Recent Builder Enquiries

07 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Grantown-on-Spey - PH26

Enquiry from: Kirsty N

Start Date: Immediate

cavity wall insultation in 70s detached bungalow 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 cons...

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28 Mar

House Extensions

Grantown-on-Spey - PH26

Enquiry from: Gerald C

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: 5+ Windows Other Forms: House Extension Agree...

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14 Dec

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Grantown-on-Spey - PH26

Enquiry from: Brendan H

Start Date: Immediate

Cavity wall insulation in 3 external walls of a 1980's extension. Approx dimensions of the extension: l: 4m, w: 3m H: 2.5m Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Are you looking for loft in...

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06 Nov

Insulation | External Wall

Grantown-on-Spey - PH26

Enquiry from: Ann L

Start Date: Immediate

insulated panels to replace the polycarbonate ones

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19 Jun

Building work | General

Grantown-on-Spey - PH26

Enquiry from: Richard T

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rough cast repaired

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26 Sep

Building work | General

Nethy Bridge - PH25

Enquiry from: Alun W

Start Date: Immediate

Replace front guttering on a bungalow

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31 May

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Nethy Bridge - PH25

Enquiry from: Greig F

Start Date: Immediate

supply and installation of loft insulation. 100mm currently and need increased to 270mm minimum

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10 Jun

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Aviemore - PH22

Enquiry from: Charlie B

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cavity wall insulation to 3 bed bungalow are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1930-70 are you in a conservation ar...

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30 Mar

Building Work | Porch

Ballindalloch - AB37

Enquiry from: Barbara T

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call back anytime. new build or replacement: new build quote requested on a porch, in pvcu, to be supplied and fitted. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning perm...

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03 Feb

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Ballindalloch - AB37

Enquiry from: Chris L

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1sr floor combed ceiling covered with channel lining needs insulation.

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20 Oct

New Build | Residential

Boat of Garten - PH24

Enquiry from: Kate L

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Quote for building the house here: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/82783699#/?channel=COM_BUY

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19 May

Conversion | Loft

Aviemore - PH22

Enquiry from: Laura H

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i'm planning a loft conversion to create an additional bedroom for a 1-bedroom bungalow in aviemore. i've made some initial drawings with my ideas, but they haven't been checked for structural feasibi...

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04 Feb

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Aviemore - PH22

Enquiry from: Mr R

Start Date: Immediate

cavity wall insulation. Graound floor flat 3 external walls 2 long 1 short

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12 Dec

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Aviemore - PH22

Enquiry from: Hugh D

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 Do you require a top up: Yes Age of Property: 1970-2000 Are you interested in cavity wall ...

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12 Dec

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Aviemore - PH22

Enquiry from: Hugh D

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loft insulation Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 Do you currently have loft insulationn: Yes Do you require a top up: Yes ...

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20 May

Conversion | Loft

Aviemore - PH22

Enquiry from: S

Start Date: Immediate

A simple loft conversion to use the space as an office - floor fitting, sockets, possible window, improved staircase/ladder. Address is 3 Cairngorm Avenue

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28 Jul

House Extensions

Aviemore - PH22

Enquiry from: Michael S

Start Date: Immediate

Home Owner Single Storey Extension Planning Assistance may be Required Please Call to Appoint

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23 Jun

Insulation | External Wall

Aviemore - PH22

Enquiry from: Maggie S

Start Date: 3+ months

Looking for insulation for Conservatory roof, lean to, fixed onto soffits. Width 8' length 20', 14 panels. Wooden frame. 3 ply plastic roof. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property ...

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07 Apr

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Aviemore - PH22

Enquiry from: A T

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Bespoke refitting of 1 3door fitted wardrobe and 2 2 door fitted wardrobe - these latter have difficult to use space with current design. Creation of 2 head height fitted cupboards ( with shelving and...

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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 Grantown-on-spey is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

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.

What is plasterboard?

What Is Plasterboard?

The plasterboard is unarguably one of the most common building materials across the globe. Sometimes referred to as gypsum board, gyprock, drywall or wall board, the plasterboard is mostly incorporated for ceiling cladding and interior walls in several homes and offices in recent times. However, despite its global acceptability, it’s a very misunderstood building material.

The plasterboard is manufactured using a gypsum core with a heavy paper covering both sides of the sheet. The measurement of a standard plasterboard sheet is a length of 2.4 metres in and a width of 1.2 metres, with a thickness of about 13mm. The board usually have either a bevelled or a bit flat edge. The bevelled edge makes it easy for the installers to use a plaster to smooth out the surface after nailing the sheets to walls and ceilings as well as taping the edges.

The plasterboard comes in different types. Although various manufacturers provide a unique name for their products, but they’re all included in one of the following categories:

• Water Resistant Plasterboard - This type of plasterboard are best suited to be used in water areas like bathroom, laundry rooms and kitchens.

• Acoustic Plasterboard - Due to its sounding proofing qualities, this type of plasterboard is preferred to be used in home theatres or noisy areas.

• Flexible Plasterboard - This is to be incorporated on curvy surfaces.

• Fire Resistant Plasterboard - Just like the name implies, this type of plasterboard is best suited for use in high fire hazard areas.

If you’re about to kick start some small renovations around your house or office, using a plasterboard to clad your walls is a very simple and worthwhile task. However, if you want to do major renovations or need to apply plasterboard to your ceiling, the best option would be to leave it to a seasoned professional.

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.

Are barn conversions VAT exempt?

If you’ve converted a non-residential barn into a home, you might be able to reclaim some of the VAT that you’ve paid for your project. This includes money spent on:

• Construction materials

• Flooring

• Light fittings

• Kitchen units and worktops

• Electrical, heating and plumbing materials

To reclaim your VAT from HMRC, make sure you request and keep all of your invoices. You’ll also need proof of planning permission and evidence of completion. You should then submit your claim with all relevant paperwork within three months of receiving your completion certificate. You’re only allowed to submit one claim, so you’ll need to make sure you get it right first time.

How much sand do I need for bricklaying?

Sand is a very important element in bricklaying as far as a mortar mix is concerned. Generally, the quality of the sand is the major factor determining the quality of a plaster mix or mortar mix. It’s recommended that the sand should have enough ‘fines’ (- 75 micron material) to get a good plastic mix with a water content that’s less than 350 litres/m3. Generally, a mortar mix or plaster mix is made within the range of one bag of cement to 200 to 300 litres of damp sand.

Apart from experience the next best indicator of the quality of sand is a field test. In other words, if you do not have the required training or experience in bricklaying, the best bet to determine the amount of sand for a good quality mix is by carrying out a field test. Let’s have a look!

• Get about 50kg of sand and air dry it.

• Scoop 25kg of the sand, 5 kg of cement as well as litres of water ( with 1 litre and 1.5 litres of the water in different containers).

• Mix the cement and sand to form a smooth, uniform and consistent colour.

• One after the other, mix the the sand - cement mixture in the three quantities of water. Do this until you’re able to achieve a mix that’s workable enough to use as plaster.

With that done, you should take note that if 5 litres of water is sufficient then the quality and quantity of the sand is perfect. If you’d require 6 litres of water to get a mix workable as a plaster, then both the quality and quantity of the sand is average. However, if you’d need 7 litres of water to get a mix workable as a plaster, then the quality of the sand is poor. Any requirement of water above 7 litres implies a very poor quality of sand.

Will my garage conversion cause disruption to the rest of the house?

It shouldn’t do. Most companies will do all the interior work first, and the last job to do will be creating the opening from the house to the conversion. A reputable company will make sure they cause as little disruption as possible during this time.

How good is external wall insulation?

External Wall Insulation (EWI) is the act of insulating a home by fitting insulation to the exterior parts of the building which in turn improves thermal performance, cuts energy consumption ( savings on energy bill) and also adds to the home’s visual appeal. The systems are built in multiple layers, with the insulation board offering a plethora of options with each being suitable to varying projects and their needs. Installing an external wall insulation comes with a variety of benefits, let’s have a look!

• Thermal Performance Improvement

With EWI, the thermal inertia of the walls are greatly enhanced while also restricting the loss of heat. Ultimately, this lowers heating costs, enhances the comfort of indoor thermal and also reduces CO2 pollution.

• Eliminates Noise Pollution

When the noise levels are high, it can have a bad impact on our overall well being. A great way to reduce the disturbances from the outside like traffic noise is by fitting an External Wall Installation system.

• More Comfortable Living Space

Do you know the damp in homes can contribute to respiratory problems? A properly insulated home will greatly limit the impact of condensation by combating the damp issues. As a result, you can always expect your house to be cosy and comfy irrespective of the season. A cooler summer and warmer spring is guaranteed with EWI.

• Enhances The Property’s Visual Appeal

Looking for an excuse to rejuvenate your home’s aesthetic appeal? Well, you can as well try out adding an EWI system. There are a plethora of unique colours and styles you can pick from to beautify your home effortlessly.

• Adds Value To Property

An insulated home will generally cost more than an uninsulated one at the time of resale. Potential home buyers are more interested in the acquisition of a home with an EWI system due to its various benefits - and a higher demand can only imply a higher price!

how much does a two storey house extension cost?

If you’re considering adding a two storey house extension, then setting a budget for this project would be a great way to get started. Similar to a rear extension, a two storey extension usually leaves the rest of the building needing some work and, due to its size, this may imply the re-development of the entire house - which is why they can be very costly. Some of the other influencing factors that can have big impact on a two storey house extension cost includes: your location, the size of the build, complexity of the design ( anything beyond the standard build will normally require more expertise and time), the glazing to be incorporated ( the more the glass used in the project, the more the material cost), as well as the team used.

Generally, when it comes to extensions, the major part of the expenses will be made on the build of the project. This is because it doesn’t only cover the material cost but also the contractor’s overhead as well as the daily rates. At this stage, the extension prices can be determined by the standard of the work that’s being done.

For a fairly average room size of about 18 square metre, the two storey extension should cost within the range of £2,500 to £3,000 per square metre - with the range being determined by the finishes incorporated. Therefore, a two storey extension of about 18 square metre should cost within the range of £45,000 to £55,000. However, this is with the assumption that there are standard window sizes, bathroom suits are modest, and without any need for any purpose joinery or glazing. If you wish to include all these extra features you’ll also have to pay more to make the total cost between £70,000 to £80,000.

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