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James building & roofing Cambs Offer the complete professional construction services . We specialise in extensions, loft...
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Lincs Surface Care

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Humberside Surfacing are leading surfacing contractors serving Hull, East Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire. We undertake all...
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We offer a wide range of Driveways patios building brickwork fencing Block paving tarmac Resin concrete gravel all types o...
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16 Jan

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Swaffham - PE37

Enquiry from: Linda S

Start Date: Immediate

i would like a quote for bedroom wardrobes in two rooms please. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 bedrooms are you looking to decorate the whole room...

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05 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Swaffham - PE37

Enquiry from: And C

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an online enquiry for loft & roof insulation and confirmed on sms and email they would like a call with a builder to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are yo...

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04 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Swaffham - PE37

Enquiry from: And C

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cavity wall insulation and loft insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: 1930-70 are you in a conservation ...

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26 Aug

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Swaffham - PE37

Enquiry from: Douglas L

Start Date: Immediate

we have recently purchased this property and wish to increase the existing 100 mm loft insulation . are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currentl...

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09 Aug

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Swaffham - PE37

Enquiry from: Douglas L

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we have recently purchased this property and wish to increase the existing 100 mm loft insulation . are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currentl...

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29 Sep

Conversion | Loft

Swaffham - PE37

Enquiry from: Roy H

Start Date: Immediate

i want quotes for a loft 'hobby room' of between 15 to 20 m2 with velux window(s) and additional flooring for storage.

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13 Jul

Insulation | External Wall

Swaffham - PE37

Enquiry from: Ian M

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lean to conservatory 16 ft by 10 ft internally roof to be insulated are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms property age:...

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09 Mar

Building Work | Porch

Swaffham - PE37

Enquiry from: A W

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Are you the home owner of that property? Yes Are you replacing an existing porch or is this a new build? New What material do you require, UPVC? Yes What colour do you want it to be? Unsure I assume y...

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18 Feb

Building Work | Porch

Swaffham - PE37

Enquiry from: Richard M

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Are you the home owner of that property? Yes Are you replacing an existing porch or is this a new build? New Build What material do you require, UPVC? upvc What colour do you want it to be? Unsure I a...

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21 May

Conversion | Loft

Swaffham - PE37

Enquiry from: Charles M

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Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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16 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Swaffham - PE37

Enquiry from: Vicki C

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19 Aug

Conversion | Basement

Swaffham - PE37

Enquiry from: Kev P

Start Date: Less than one month

Cellar stairs wall has damp need it tanked and plastered, the cellar has already been tanked Time scale: Less than one month Please call to appoint Please call to appoint

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30 Jun

House Extensions

Swaffham - PE37

Enquiry from: Rhys T

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2 story extension

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21 Mar

Conversion | Garage

Swaffham - PE37

Enquiry from: Mr B

Start Date: Immediate

Property owner Extension for garage Supplied and fitted Please call to appoint

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15 Mar

House Extensions

Swaffham - PE37

Enquiry from: Mr B

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Quote for 3x5.5 m garage.

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27 Oct

Insulation | External Wall

Swaffham - PE37

Enquiry from: Mark P

Start Date: Immediate

A single brick conservatorty three walls one with french doors 19ft by 10ft Property Type: Semi detached How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Bedrooms Property Age: 1970-2000 Time scale: Immediate Are ...

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28 Jul

House Extensions

Swaffham - PE37

Enquiry from: BARRY C

Start Date: 3+ months

Extension to front of bungalow including loft conversion in new extension. Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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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 Swaffham is:

£23,840

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Swaffham £9,750-£18,450
Loft conversion in Swaffham £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Swaffham £33,500-£54,000
Loft insulation in Swaffham £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Swaffham £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Swaffham £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Swaffham £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Swaffham £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Swaffham £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Swaffham £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Swaffham £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Swaffham £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Swaffham £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Swaffham £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Swaffham £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Swaffham £638-£978
Residential new builds in Swaffham £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Swaffham £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Swaffham £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Swaffham £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Swaffham £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Swaffham £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Swaffham £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Swaffham £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Swaffham £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Swaffham £21,600-£37,400
Soundproofing in Swaffham £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Swaffham £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Swaffham £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Swaffham £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

how to lay loft boards?

How To Lay Loft Boards

Do you need more storage space in your home or property? If you live in a tiny space especially where extensions can’t be made sideways, why not look to the topmost area of your home and consider boarding out your loft to make it usable?

Boarding your loft can make for a fairly easy DIY project but like every other home improvement tasks, it requires some specific skill sets as well as knowledge for a successful construction. Therefore, we’d recommend you hire the services of a reliable professional in order to guarantee the best possible outcome, especially if you lack proper training or experience that’ll help you avoid some costly mistakes. Here, we’ll give you a good insight into the loft board laying procedures.

• Get The Right Tools & Equipment

The materials and supplies you’ll need to lay loft boards include loft boards, screws, tape measure and pencil, drill, hammer, saw, protective gear such as gloves and dust mask.

• Work Out The Area

Measure up the area you need the boards to cover. The standard loft features two different sizes (both are 18mm thick) which include 2400mm x 600mm and 1220mm x 320mm. You should ensure that the board you opt for fits through the loft hatch perfectly.

• Start Laying

Once you’re done working out the area, the next step is to put on your protective gear and start putting the boards in place. You should lay the boards in a staggered pattern so as to give a better strength. While doing this, watch out for any wire running through your loft so they don’t get trapped, you should also cut the boards for easy access to the light fittings’ top.

• Make It Permanent

Upon the successful placement of the boards in a way that offer a safe area to store things and stand on, you’ll have to screw them in place. Start by drilling 2 or 5 holes along the edge of individual boards in such a way that lines up with the centre of the joist below. Once done, then you can fix them in place with screws.

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.

Is Planning Permission needed for Sound Proofing?

In general, you won’t need planning permission to install soundproofing. If you are installing soundproofing against a shared wall, you will usually need to follow the rules and restrictions set out in the Party Wall Act. In listed buildings and conservation areas, there may be extra restrictions on soundproofing.

How much does it cost to renovate a house?

Presenting with its unique sets of components, the price for every house renovation project varies considerably. Though giving a proper price for the house renovation is not possible, you can generally expect to pay anything between £40,000 and £75,000 for renovating a three-bedroom house.

You must list out all the changes needed since renovation comes with several potential costs. This makes it easier for you to calculate the renovation costs and start planning your budget accordingly.

Let us take a look at some of the crucial factors that affect the cost of renovating a house

• Property size

• Property’s condition and age

• Complexity oof the job

• Structural work

• Building extension work

• The quality of materials, fixtures and finishing

• Decoration

• Location

When it comes to renovating a three-bedroom house, the average cost is around £ 57,000. A new gas supply will cost you around £1,500, depending on the route of the supply. There may other additional costs involved if you are looking to do any work to extend the gas supply line.

The cost of rewiring a house is in the region of £5,750. That price will also be dependent on the complexity of the electrical systems in your house and the size. If you are looking at installing a new set of windows, it can cost you up to £6,000, with the average cost being about £4,250. Replastering walls will add another £2500 to the total budget. A new kitchen will set you back around £7,000, on average including the cost of design, materials and installation. Most renovations will need a new bathroom. Installing a new bathroom will cost you around £4,250.

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.

do i need planning permission to render my house?

If you’re considering rendering your house or property, then you’d most likely want to know whether or not applying for a planning permission will be needed. In several cases, planning permission will not be required for the maintenance, repair as well as replacement of the existing render on your building. These activities are covered by what’s called “Permitted Development Rights, which allows you to carry out some activities without having to apply for a planning permission but always subject to following some strict guidelines. For rendering, as long as the material (render) possesses an identical appearance to those existing on the house as well as same colour, then you will not require a planning permission. However, there are a number of projects that have been highlighted in which a planning permission would be required. These includes the following:

✓ Re-rendering in a colour that different from the original one used on the house or building.

✓ Rendering over brickwork which was not originally covered.

✓ Rendering over pebbledash

✓ Removing pebbledash and replacing it with render.

Another exception to the Permitted Development rights are for houses in conservation areas, national parks or areas of outstanding national beauty.

Although, you wouldn’t normally require to submit a planning application for approval before you apply render, but in truth it’s actually a bit of a grey area which isn’t totally clear and doesn’t allow for much freedom or creativity. And due to this fact, homeowners who wants an absolute peace of mind may opt to apply for planning permission just in case. It’s also worth noting that whether or not a planning permission is required, a huge rendering work will need to comply with building regulations which includes the need to insulate walls on the inside or outside as part of the work on several older properties .

How to dot and dab plasterboard?

How To Dot And Dab A Plasterboard

If you want a fast and simple way to achieve a smooth and sturdy wall which is decoration-ready, then dot and dab plasterboard is the way to go! It’s a relative simple process but can also be a bit challenging. Therefore, if you lack the necessary training or experience, hiring a professional would be a great step to protect your investment and guarantee the best results. Here, we’ll provide you with a deep insight into the plasterboard’s dot and dab procedures. Let’s have a look!

• At the thickness of the board with the adhesive, mark the ceiling and floor as well as the wall to indicate the centre of each board.

• Ensure the wall’s height is 15mm more than the plasterboard

• Make a mixture of the adhesive and achieve a thick consistency. Apply a consistent layer of the mixture around the wall’s perimeter, edge of the ceiling and any other openings with the use of a trowel.

• Select dabs that are about 250mm long and 50mm to 75mm wide and apply the adhesive in them. Make use of 3 vertical rows for individual boards. Also ensure to apply, at skirting level, a band of adhesive.

• Position the board’s reverse side against the dabs, and laying against the packers. Then make the board align with the ceiling and floor marks with the help of a straight edge.

• Raise the board till its tight against the ceiling with a board lifter. Once done, use the plasterboard to wedge the board into place before you remove the board lifter.

• Repeat the same process for the remaining parts of the room. Once completed, make sure the adhesive is set before you remove the boards.

How long does it take to install insulation?

How long it takes to install insulation will depend on the size of your property. In general, loft and cavity wall insulation can be installed in a day or two. External wall insulation will usually take longer to install. The rep or installer will be able to advise you when quoting for the job how long this will be.

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