Building Work | Porch
Wellingborough - NN8
Enquiry from: Rosemary P
Start Date: Immediate
Repair to walk in porch/ garden room. Repair crumbling wall and Possible replaster of small are.
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Wellingborough - NN8
Enquiry from: Rosemary P
Start Date: Immediate
Repair to walk in porch/ garden room. Repair crumbling wall and Possible replaster of small are.
Wellingborough - NN8
Enquiry from: Gheorghe L
Start Date: Immediate
customer has a extensions & conversions project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for house extension. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a builder.confir...
Wellingborough - NN8
Enquiry from: Alan H
Start Date: Immediate
Possible upgrade to loft insulation
Wellingborough - NN8
Enquiry from: Mat F
Start Date: Immediate
loft conversion on a bungalow with bedroom en suite and office space . alterations downstairs to accommodate stairs are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what are ...
Wellingborough - NN8
Enquiry from: Adrian S
Start Date: Immediate
I need a brick build porch plus a new front door
Wellingborough - NN29
Enquiry from: Alan N
Start Date: Immediate
single story extension to render, looking for a quote to k rend please.only 2 walls, one wall has 1 door and a window and the other has 2 windows. measurements are 1 wall at 5.5 mtrs x 2.4 and 1 wall ...
Wellingborough - NN8
Enquiry from: David M
Start Date: Immediate
customer has a extensions & conversions project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for house extension. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a builder.confir...
Wellingborough - NN29
Enquiry from: John G
Start Date: Immediate
We are not new to timber frame houses, so we thought to obtain an idea on price comparison for an extension to our home. Currently on *** floor there is two double bedrooms a bathroom and a box room. ...
Wellingborough - NN8
Enquiry from: Patrica T
Start Date: Immediate
*homeowner house extension please call to appoint
Wellingborough - NN9
Enquiry from: JUDY E
Start Date: Immediate
cavity wall for 2 bedroom mid terrace ex council house are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: 1930-70 are you in a conservation area: no pr...
Wellingborough - NN9
Enquiry from: Amelia M
Start Date: Immediate
corner fitted wardrobes, on a budget so nothing fancy. want matt white finish. triple wardrobe on one wall and a double on the other ideally. are you the property owner: owner of the property how man...
Wellingborough - NN29
Enquiry from: Stewart W
Start Date: Immediate
bricking up external wall after removal of back door and window. approx 2m x1.5m and internal wall are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: semi detached how much work would you s...
Wellingborough - NN9
Enquiry from: Rowan G
Start Date: Immediate
approx. 3m x 1.5m. brick or wooden extension replacement. To include door, two windows, one light and electric point. There is already a base.
Wellingborough - NN9
Enquiry from: Rebecca I
Start Date: Immediate
Roof insulation for my conservatory
Wellingborough - NN8
Enquiry from: Mahendrakumar P
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
i would like to have dormer conversion and in garage extention plus room in garage quotes please are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached what are you looking to use the r...
Wellingborough - NN8
Enquiry from: Paul J
Start Date: Immediate
hip to gable loft extension 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 looking to have stairs: yes...
Wellingborough - NN8
Enquiry from: Anamul H
Start Date: Immediate
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...
Wellingborough - NN8
Enquiry from: Jaz R
Start Date: Immediate
Loft conversion with ensuite
Wellingborough - NN9
Enquiry from: Jane F
Start Date: Immediate
brick bbq for my husband are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how much work would you say needs to be done: small job do you require the bricks to be supplied too...
Wellingborough - NN8
Enquiry from: WILBERT B
Start Date: Immediate
i'm keen to have a loft conversation with dual aspect velux windows, shower, wc and wash hand basin. also a 3 meter kitchen extension with a large skylight window, kitchen and bifold doors to the gard...
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.
View our Builder cost guide View our Builder adviceMost companies will make the building control application on your behalf and ensure that all the work is completed to the right standards. When a building inspector has inspected it, you’ll get a certificate. It usually takes around 6-8 weeks after completion to come.
Rendering a house’s external walls is one of the cheapest and most effective ways by which a building can be made waterproof and also good looking. If you’re thinking about rendering your house, figuring out the cost of completion is usually one of the most important things you’ll have to consider before you proceed and if you don’t know where to start, finding an experienced tradesperson who possesses several years of experience as well as the ability to overcome the different issues that he may be faced with while on the project is paramount. If you’re able to get one, however, you should know that they rarely come cheap.
When trying to determine the accurate house rendering cost estimate , a tradesperson will put into consideration a great number of factors. Even at that, a rough estimate still requires both skills and expertise to be able to take into account all the necessary factors. In general, a typical 3 bedroom home in the UK will cost within the range of £4000 to about £5500 for a complete render job on the outside and covering from top to bottom.
Usually, the most important factor which play the biggest role when determining rendering costs is the area that’s going to be covered by the render mix. Professional contractors will provide a quote based on the rendering costs per square metre. Below are some rough estimates of rendering costs of properties depending on their size (without VAT).
✓ For a small mid terrace house of about 40 to 50 square metre, the total rendering cost estimate is £3000 to £4000.
✓ For a large mid terrace house of about 70 to 180 square metre, the total rendering cost estimate is £3000 to £5000.
✓ For a three bedroom detached house of about 100 to 160 square metre, the total rendering cost estimate is £4000 to £5500.
Render serves two basic functions. One is it’s protective qualities as render acts as waterproof for the wall which enables them breathe by allowing water vapour move from the inside to the outside of the structure while also working to prevent water or rain from finding its way inside the structure. While the second function is the decorative qualities as render is able to provide the structure with a fine finish and colour to make the building a lot more appealing and correcting faults in line and level in the masonry.
If you wish to apply render on your external wall, you’d probably be wondering just how thick the render should be to perfectly serve both of functions. In this article, we’re going to take a look at just that!
For a render thickness, the British Standard Wind Driven Rain Index has come up with 4 ratings which include Sheltered, Moderate, Severe as well as Very Severe. An area with Very Severe rating include South West England. This rating implies that the thickness of the render in this area should be increased to at least 20mm for a direct one coat render applications as well as 5 to 6 external wall insulation base coat applications. And if you happen to reside within one mile of the coast, it’s strongly recommended you incorporate an extra repellent protection like Paraguard AG from Parex.
In general, render that’s prepared on site with cement and sand should be have a minimum of 20mm to 25mm thickness. Although, it should be noted that the quality of the render is based on quality of the sand incorporated, the design mix as well as being largely dependent on how good the mixing technique from the applicator is. The most common reasons why traditional renders fails is due to both poor mixing ratios and low quality materials used.
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!
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.
Due to the fact that we live in a country (the UK) with so much history as well as architectural beauty, there’s a need to have what’s commonly called “Conservation Area. A Conservation Area is basically an area which is designated by the local authority and is established in order to protect and enhance areas of historical and architectural interest which includes both rural and urban areas. Therefore, when it comes to refurbishment project in a conservation area, there’s usually a lot of things that needs to be put into consideration as well as hurdles to scale in order to make alterations to your property without any interruptions from the law.
In general, all properties in a conservation area have strict regulations governing the outlook of the houses, as this plays a major role in the appearance of the area as a whole. As a result, if you wish to bring down a building, fence, wall or even railing and the likes, you’ll need to obtain prior consent before you proceed. An easy way to go about any refurbishment plan is to to ensure the usage of exactly the same materials that exists in the current house. When you abide by the rules, you’ll be in a more favourable position to acquire the needed prior consent.
The short and simple answer to the question is yes, you can refurbish a house in a conservation area but subject to the approval of the local authority through a planning permission. And when it comes to submitting a planning application for approval, some are aspects will usually be subjected to more intense examinations than the others. Hence, the need to make sure that your refurbishment plans are all friendly in a similar way to the neighbouring buildings and environment.
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.
The importance of underpinning a house cannot be overemphasized. Firstly, what is underpinning? Well, underpinning is simply the act of reinforcing, repairing, strengthening or improving the depth of an existing foundation by lowering the footing to ensure that it rests more on more reliable and supportive soil. Not only does this method help to strengthen your building and preserve its structural integrity, but it also does increase your property’s value and gives you peace of mind knowing your property is safe. If you’re thinking about underpinning your house, you have two options – do it yourself or call in a reputable structural engineer. The latter is more advisable as the method involves a lot of specialized knowledge, skills and tools to guarantee a successful outcome. In this post, we’re going to take you through the process involved in underpinning a house. Let’s take a look!
To get started, you should know that concrete underpinning features excavating pier footings around the building at about 2 to 3 metres distance between each other. In some cases, underpins can be installed from within the house. The footings of the underpin should go very deep into the underlying soil in such a way that fully supports the weight of the building or structure. Once done, now proceed to attaching the new footing to the building. You can achieve this by excavating underneath the existing footing to make for a stronger prop. Individual prop and pier arrangement is then strengthened using strong steel bars. Once completed, the concrete is then poured.
A professional underpinning contractor will make sure there’s sufficient space left between the existing footings and the new underpins as this space will ensure that the new underpins can be easily used to jack up the house and level it once the poured concrete cures.
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