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08 Jan

Building work | General

Dereham - NR20

Enquiry from: Paul S

Start Date: Immediate

11 No roof trusses, 30 degree pitch, 6m span

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28 Mar

Conversion | Garage

Dereham - NR20

Enquiry from: Josh C

Start Date: Immediate

current garage converted into boot room, w/c and reception room. roughly 7x3.5m in size. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: single garage what will the space be used for...

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03 Mar

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Dereham - NR19

Enquiry from: Stuart D

Start Date: Immediate

top up of existing cavity wall insulation for a bungalow property are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1930-70 ar...

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18 Oct

Conversion | Loft

Dereham - NR19

Enquiry from: Earl R

Start Date: Immediate

loft to be converted into bedroom are you the property owner: owner of the property are you looking to have stairs: yes do you require any windows: dormer, skylight do you require plumbing work: yes i...

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13 Oct

House Extensions | Single Storey

Dereham - NR19

Enquiry from: Aaran B

Start Date: Less than one month

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 dereham area and would like a call to discuss option...

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12 Oct

House Extensions

Dereham - NR19

Enquiry from: Aaran B

Start Date: Less than one month

3x 6m extension with regular roof are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached looking for: single storey extension do you have planning permission: no do you have pl...

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29 Sep

Building work | Bricklaying

Dereham - NR20

Enquiry from: Deborah C

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brick boundary wall between doctors surgery (mattishall) has been knocked over and needs rebuilding. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how much work would you s...

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20 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Dereham - NR19

Enquiry from: Lorraine H

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i'm would like to enquire into having a loft conversion are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you...

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19 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Dereham - NR19

Enquiry from: Mark M

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Hi there, I would like a survey carried out of my property with recommendations and quotes. Thank you.

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03 Dec

Conversion | Basement

Dereham - NR20

Enquiry from: Lewis B

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making basement a liveable space. basement has already been tanked but still signs on potential damp. you can confirm on inspection. plasterboarding/insulating. are you the property owner: owner of th...

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16 Oct

Conversion | Garage

Dereham - NR19

Enquiry from: Lesley W

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we want to convert of detached double garage into a self contained studio apartment and if possible a mezzanine space for a double bed. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a...

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02 Oct

Insulation | CERO Free

Dereham - NR20

Enquiry from: Paul G

Start Date: Immediate

i require multiple house external and cavity wall insulation by accredited gren house grant installer. time scale: immediate please call to appoint

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11 Aug

Building work | General

Dereham - NR20

Enquiry from: Daran S

Start Date: Less than one month

resealing of mouldy window sealant due to condensation. i x bedroom windows. resealing of shower basin & sink in en suit. time scale: less than one month please call to appoint

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24 Feb

House Extensions

Dereham - NR19

Enquiry from: Gary H

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner Property Type: Detached Other Forms: House Extension, None Agreed to receive quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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23 Feb

Conversion | Loft

Dereham - NR20

Enquiry from: Emma R

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Property owner: Owner, Looking to convert into: Bedroom, Work description: Covert into on...

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05 May

Conversion | Garage

Dereham - NR20

Enquiry from: Craig P

Start Date: Immediate

I need half my garage converted into an office,I do have power there already

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03 May

House Extensions

Dereham - NR20

Enquiry from: Stacy F

Start Date: Immediate

We are looking at adding a 5x3 or a 4x3 extension to our bungalow

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24 Apr

Conversion | Garage

Dereham - NR19

Enquiry from: Noreen T

Start Date: Immediate

Conversion of garage to residential annexe

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10 Mar

Conversion | Garage

Dereham - NR20

Enquiry from: Frances D

Start Date: Immediate

planning a move to aylsham and will be looking to convert detached garage to granny annex, plus an extension at front to join to existing house and a conservatory-style room at the back. existing gar...

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14 Oct

House Extensions

Dereham - NR19

Enquiry from: Mel E

Start Date: Immediate

Home Owner Supplied and Fitted 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 Dereham is:

£23,865

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Dereham £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Dereham £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Dereham £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Dereham £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Dereham £3,313-£5,013
Barn conversions in Dereham £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Dereham £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Dereham £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Dereham £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Dereham £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Dereham £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Dereham £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Dereham £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Dereham £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Dereham £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Dereham £638-£978
Residential new builds in Dereham £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Dereham £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Dereham £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Dereham £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Dereham £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Dereham £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Dereham £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Dereham £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Dereham £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Dereham £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Dereham £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Dereham £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Dereham £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Dereham £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.

How to fit plasterboard?

How To Fit Plasterboard

If you’re planning to renovate your house, then here is a must-read guide! Fitting of plasterboard is a crucial step when it comes to renovation. If you’re bringing down an existing lath and plaster for an upgraded surface or adding a new wall, a plasterboard is required for your project to be a true success. If you’re a novice with no prior practice or experience, you can protect your investment by hiring the services of a professional plasterer to guarantee the best results, the first time. However, we’ve put together this guide to give you an insight on how the plasterboard fitting process is done.

To get started, you’ll need a power drill, hammer, plasterboard nails or screws, broad knife, utility knife, measurement tape, pencil, ladder as well as a joint tape.

Before proceeding, you need to identify the number of plasterboard sheets needed to commence the project by measuring the height and width of the wall as well as calculating the square footage. If you possess a stud timber wall, the steps below will get you the best results.

• Measure the walls and mark the plasterboard where you’ll make the cuts. Start with a full sheet and cut pieces down in such a way that would fit

• Score the front paper of the plasterboard with utility knife. Fold the sheet to get a clean cut through the board and make use of the knife to the remaining paper.

• Place the first sheet against the wall and use an offcut to prevent the plasterboard from touch the floor.

• Make the plasterboard rest snugly against the wall in position and screw it firmly on each stud. Once done, fasten it at all the sheets’ edges and in a line down the stud to make for a firm connection. Follow the same process for the remaining plasterboard sheet till the wall is fully covered.

Does cavity wall insulation lead to damp problems?

Insulating a cavity wall should not affect the damp proofing of the wall. All insulation approved for use in cavity walls has been tested to ensure that it does not allow damp to pass through the wall. Some walls which receive a lot of wind driven rain are unsuitable for cavity wall insulation.

How to plasterboard a brick wall?

How To Plasterboard A Brick Wall

Do you want to cover your brick wall with plasterboard? The key to success here is the preparation. You must ensure that brick wall is prepared well enough to receive the plasterboard. To get started, there’s the need to attach wood furring strips to the wall which serves as studs in a wood frame structure. This way, the plasterboard will be prevented from getting in touch with the brick. You can always hang pictures or any other forms of decoration in between the gap between the walls. Let’s have a look!

lAttach Furring Strips

• Get a 2 inch by 4 inch wood stud and apply a bead of construction adhesive.

• Using a masonry bit, drill a pilot hole through the wood stud’s base as well as the brick wall.

• Hit a 3 inch fluted nail through the hole using a sledgehammer

• Using a construction adhesive, bind a horizontal 2 inch by 3 inch stud to the upper edge of the wall.

• Using an adhesive, bind the length of a 2 inch by 3 inch stud on its wide side.

• Use a masonry drill to drill a hole on the wood stud and 1 1/2 inches into the brick wall.

• Hit a 3 inch fluted nail through the pilot hole.

lApply Plasterboard

• Hold a plasterboard sheet against the furring strips.

• Use plasterboard screw to hold the drywall sheets in place.

• Use fibreglass to cover the joints where the two plasterboard sheets meet.

• Use a thin layer of the joint compound on the tape. Once done, screw it using a 6 inch taping knife, then allow to dry overnight.

• Use a sandpaper to smooth the joint compound.

• Use a fresh coat of the joint compound to block the holes and joints. Once done, allow the compound to dry.

• Use a light sandpaper to smooth the final coat.

Plasterboarding a brick wall is a simple task but the preparation part must be done right to protect your investment. Therefore, we’d recommend you hire the services of a skilful professional, who can guarantee the best results especially if you lack enough training and experience to carry out a DIY project.

How to put up plasterboard?

How To Put Up Plasterboard

Putting up a plasterboard is a vital process when it comes to home renovations. However as daunting as it may seem, with a good guide and regular practice you can master the skill within a small period of time. If you lack proper training and experience, we’d recommend you hire a seasoned professional plasterer for help so as to get the best result and also avoid additional costs due to possible damages.

Putting up plasterboard is way quicker than wet plastering and also significantly reduces the drying time that can slow down your renovation plans. With a plasterboard, you can delve straight into the decorating stage and achieve a smooth finish. Below are the steps required to put up a plasterboard.

• The first step is cutting the plasterboard to shape which be one of the most challenging parts of the process. This is because you’ll need to fit the board around things such as plug sockets and window sills. As a result, this involves cutting complex shapes rather than just a simple straight line. To get this done, simply mark out the cut required with the use of a tape measure, combination square and spirit level for a better precision. Once done, you can then use a plasterboard pad saw to cut along the marked spots.

• After you made the required cuts, the next step is putting up the plasterboard. And depending on where the boards are going to be put, this could be a very challenging task. If you’re going to put the boards on the ceiling or somewhere very high up, you’d probably need an extra pair of hands for help. To get this done, use the appropriate screws to secure the boards in place if you’re installing them directly on studs. However, if you’d be fixing them onto bricks or blocks, a drywall adhesive is your best bet.

does loft insulation cause condensation?

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, loft insulation does cause condensation. Over the years, problems with condensation in loft spaces have become increasingly common. While this may not be harmful in anyway, when the condensation becomes excessive it can lead to more serious issues taking root in your loft like wet rot, dry rot as well as black spot mould. Generally, the best thing to do if you’re concerned about the condensation in your loft space and that it may rapidly become a bigger problem is to get in touch with a damp specialist as soon as possible.

 

Even though insulating your loft space comes with a wide array of benefits like making the top floor rooms warmer, it’s however comes at the cost of making your loft or room space cooler. Condensation in lofts take place primarily due to the humid air making its way through insulation or other gaps into the loft space and touching a cooler surface which in turn results in beads of moisture on the timbers, lintels as well as the underside of the roof. This is why its always a great idea make use of thermal insulation with a vapour barrier that’s installed on the warmer side of the insulating material.

 

Condensation in loft is caused by excess moisture in the air and lack of adequate air ventilation. Here are some top reasons that gives rise to this in the loft:

  • Extra insulation has been installed in the loft leading to a restriction on the natural air circulation in the property.
  • When the storage boxes or other items that has been stockpiled in the loft blocks the roof vents.
  • The release of steam and moist air into the loft space by hot water tanks.
how to insulate a loft?

Do you know about 25 percent of heat that escapes from an uninsulated house are lost through the roof? Fortunately, roof insulation is something that can done by all DIYers irrespective of their experience levels. However, if you happen to lack the confidence necessary to pull off this, then it’s strongly recommended that you hire the services of a professional who can guarantee the best results and also save you time and money that could arise from potential cost mistakes. Let’s take a look!

  • Clear out all clutter. This involves taking out all the rubbish and clutter from the loft. In order to work effectively, you’ll need a totally clear and empty loft space.
  • Ensure that there’s sufficient insulation. The importance of a good ventilation cannot be overstated. Poor ventilation will result in forming of condensation and this condensation can make the roof timbers rot and compromise the structural integrity of the entire roof. If there are no roof windows which is the easiest way to provide a loft ventilation, the next best option would be to follow the loft floor along to the point where the roof comes down to meet it. There should be a gap at this point, also referred to as the eaves, between the outside wall and the underside of the roof.
  • Measure your loft area. Take a measurement of the loft space in order to calculate the amount of insulation as well as the type you need. If you’re not sure, always get more that it’s required as skimming on the amount you use will only back fire in form of increased energy costs
  • Check for water pipes.

 

To get started, simply make sure all cracks and gaps in the ceiling are filled using a standard filler or decorator caulk. Once done, clean the gaps in the joists and even to the point of hovering all the dust up. Finally,check for the hazards that can cause you problems before laying the loft insulation.

can a mortgage include renovation costs?

It can be very hurtful when you’re looking to get a house and then identifies one that’s almost perfect, but that one thing that’s lacking is significant enough to prevent you from making an offer. For instance, you may like neighbourhood, the lot’s size, the number of bedroom and lots more. However, the only thing that’s holding you from making an offer is the outdated kitchen. This is the point where you wonder whether a mortgage can include the cost of renovation. In this article, we’re going to give you a good insight into this and more. Let’s have a look!

One of the major things your lender will put into consideration when you apply for a mortgage is the price of the property in question. For instance, so you’ve found your “almost perfect home for let’s say £400,000 and the cost of your intended renovation work runs up to about £150,000. In this event, you’re definitely going to find lenders who wouldn’t be too keen to let go of their cash. And that’s mainly due to the fact that lenders are only able to afford you, at best, 95 percent of the purchasing price. In other words, if you really want the house, you’ll have to finance it yourself no matter how much potential you think the house possesses.

This, however, does not mean that you can’t find some mortgage lenders who’ll allow for building costs. They exist, but this will mostly take place when the work is complete and the property is revalued. You may also be lucky enough to get a purchase plus improvements mortgage which allows you to renovate now and pay off the renovations over time at a better interest rate than other loan types.

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