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Hi im time served plasterer my company has been running since 2000 . We have worked on grade 2 buildings .so from that pla...

Recent Builder Enquiries

18 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Haltwhistle - NE49

Enquiry from: Wendy G

Start Date: Immediate

Loft insulation and installation of a loft ladder Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Do you currently have loft insulation: Yes Age of Property: P...

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12 Mar

Insulation | External Wall

Alston - CA9

Enquiry from: Ian L

Start Date: Immediate

Would like gable end insulated and rendered. Or be given better idea if there is one. Thanks ian

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08 Dec

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Brampton, Carlisle - CA8

Enquiry from: Trevor B

Start Date: Immediate

Improving the drylining insulation of the house to improve the thermal insulation. Presently 40mm of foam on plasterboard. An idditional skin would be acceptable. No damp problems, just warmth.

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18 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Brampton, Carlisle - CA8

Enquiry from: Trevor B

Start Date: Immediate

To improve the internal insulation which is 30mm foam plasterboard by adding another layer. We have plenty of room for this.

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07 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Brampton, Carlisle - CA8

Enquiry from: Trevor B

Start Date: Immediate

Update our internal insulation to reduce electric bill.

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28 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Brampton, Carlisle - CA8

Enquiry from: Trevor B

Start Date: Immediate

Improved interior insulation ceilings and walls.

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20 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Brampton, Carlisle - CA8

Enquiry from: Trevor B

Start Date: Immediate

advice on improved wall and ceiling insulation. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 do you currently have loft insulation...

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27 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Hexham - NE46

Enquiry from: Paul M

Start Date: Immediate

A quote for cavity wall insulation.

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27 Jun

Building work | General

Hexham - NE48

Enquiry from: Paul Y

Start Date: Immediate

External wall insulation Lead

buying a house in gunnerton so don't have access yet, but i would be looking for the work to be done in september: 1. remove greenhouse 2. fill in small pond 3. remove area currently as gravel (approx...

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16 May

Insulation | External Wall

Brampton, Carlisle - CA8

Enquiry from: David J

Start Date: Immediate

Internal conservatory roof insulation required, No exterior roof works due to location & existing planning approval.

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11 Feb

Interior work | Stud Walls

Hexham - NE48

Enquiry from: Helen P

Start Date: Immediate

Hi Dave I am just getting some quotes for some small simple paint jobs around the cottage and an insulate and plaster job in outside garden room to make it usable. Won’t need you until April/May, bu...

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09 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Brampton, Carlisle - CA8

Enquiry from: Norma B

Start Date: Immediate

Small loft insulated about 5 m X 4 m , water tank as well.

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04 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Brampton, Carlisle - CA8

Enquiry from: Nick D

Start Date: Immediate

fitting of additional insulation in our loft. area is about 150 square metres. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you curr...

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03 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Hexham - NE47

Enquiry from: Jean B

Start Date: Immediate

i am buying a four bedroom listed building at carrshield, northumberland and the roof voids need treating for woodworm - before that happens the roof insulation needs to be removed and then replaced a...

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09 Sep

Building work | General

Hexham - NE46

Enquiry from: Jerome P

Start Date: Immediate

Need new roof trusses making for a big garage

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12 Feb

Building work | Wall Rendering

Hexham - NE47

Enquiry from: Maureen B

Start Date: Immediate

rendering/plastering of inside garage breeze block walls. 50 sq metres. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms how many...

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04 Jan

House Extensions

Brampton, Carlisle - CA8

Enquiry from: Andy S

Start Date: Immediate

customer in the brampton, carlisle area made an enquiry a couple of projects including house extension.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are...

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01 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Brampton, Carlisle - CA8

Enquiry from: Andy S

Start Date: Immediate

loft conversion, terraced house, dormer, are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you looking to have sta...

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02 Sep

Building work | Wall Rendering

Brampton, Carlisle - CA8

Enquiry from: David R

Start Date: Immediate

repair damaged rendering are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms how many walls are you looking to have rendered: 1 ...

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31 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Brampton, Carlisle - CA8

Enquiry from: Philip G

Start Date: Immediate

We are looking to replace our roof with with attic trusses Raising the roof to allow a conversion to rooms at some time in the future The roof would need one large pitches roof Former and veluxs w...

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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 Haltwhistle is:

£23,873

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Haltwhistle £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Haltwhistle £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Haltwhistle £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Haltwhistle £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Haltwhistle £2,813-£6,013
Barn conversions in Haltwhistle £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Haltwhistle £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Haltwhistle £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Haltwhistle £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Haltwhistle £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Haltwhistle £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Haltwhistle £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Haltwhistle £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Haltwhistle £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Haltwhistle £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Haltwhistle £638-£978
Residential new builds in Haltwhistle £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Haltwhistle £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Haltwhistle £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Haltwhistle £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Haltwhistle £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Haltwhistle £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Haltwhistle £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Haltwhistle £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Haltwhistle £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Haltwhistle £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Haltwhistle £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Haltwhistle £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Haltwhistle £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Haltwhistle £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

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.

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 much to re render a house?

Rendering of a house is one of those projects that can greatly improve the visual appeal of your home, enhance it’s energy efficiency, protect the brickwork from the elements and ultimately, add value to your home. Generally, the cost of rendering a house normally costs within the range of £25 to £70 per metre square, while the average cost house rendering costs stands at about £40 per square metre. Therefore, a 3 bedroom semi detached house will cost within the range of £4000 to about £5000.

The total cost of rendering a house is determined by a wide range of factors. These factors includes the following:

✓ Type of the rendering. There are three main types of rendering which includes sand and cement rendering, monocouche rendering as well as acrylic or silicone rendering. However, re-rendering applies to sand and cement sooner and it’ll also have to be painted every 3 to 6 years. Consequently, longer term cost can be higher when compared to the other types.

✓ Ease of access. Where your contractor will have to work around obstacles like shrubs or conservatory, this can make the cost a bit higher as it’ll take longer time to complete.

✓ Prep work. If the contractor needs to fill some cracks or perhaps an old mortar requires tuck pointing before rendering can be started, this will also affect the cost.

✓ Scaffolding. In the event whereby the job requires the use of scaffolding and you’ll have to hire one as a different cost, then the price will be higher.

✓ Your location. Due to the high standards of living and higher demands in areas like London or the Southeast, prices in these regions are usually higher than that of the other regions like Midlands and North.

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 much does a garden room cost?

Adding a garden room to your property is a great way of creating an additional space within your home without having to invest heavily in large house extension projects. And not only does it expand your living space, but it’s also a way to add good value to your home or property. With the various benefits offered by a garden room, most individuals are usually surprised with just how affordable the living space can be. However, just like any other home improvement, the price of a garden room is influenced by a wide range of factors. These factors include the design you opt for whether standard or customized, the size of the garden room, the materials used, the number of fixtures and fittings you want as well as any other special design feature you require.

Asides from the money needed to put up the structure, there are also some common extra cost that’ll also be expended for both the interior and exterior of the living space. For instance, there are some furnitures and fittings that you’d like to put in your garden room and these will also form part of the overall cost. There’s also the electrical connections cost and this will vary depending on the distance of your room, the cables to be used as well as your electrician. For this part, you can expect to spend anything within the range of £850 to £1200 and since it’ll be used all year long, it’ll also require appliances for heating, insulation, electricity and ventilation.

Generally, the overall cost you should be expecting to pay for a modular build garden room will range between £10,000 to £40,000.

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 can I find a builder in my area?

Finding a builder nearby can have enormous assistance when it comes to your build. Period on site, their familiarity of local planning permission, constructors’ dealers and other local trades are all vital bits of knowledge that you’ll welcome on site.

It is always wise to walk around in your local area or drive to a site where any construction work is going on. It’ll give you a proper impression of the constructors who are active nearby. You don’t have to like their style of work or the project they are currently carrying out – after all, a builder can only produce what’s on the plans in front of them.

Find a Builder Other Tradesmen Recommend

If you’ve had to call an electrician before or a local plumber and liked their work, you can always ask them if they have any builders whom they would recommend. Maximum tradesmen get used to seeing the similar acquainted names from one place to another in the sites they are working on and every so often has favourites for who they like to work with — and who they see as a good source of work.

Always Talk to Previous Customers

Once you’ve found a builder you would like to work with, ask them for a list of previous customers they have worked with; they ought to be glad to offer particulars if they’re self-assured they’ve done an effective job.

Look for a builder online

A decent place to start looking for builders online is on sites like the Federation of Master Builders. They have a search tool where you can find precise crafts in your area and look at their situations. All FMB members are assessed and individualistically examined and are checked to ensure that they have the correct insurances in place.

do i need building regs for a garage conversion?

Are you considering converting your garage into a more usable space in your home? If yes, then you’d probably want to know if you’ll require building regs before converting the garage. The answer to this question is yes. Although you may not require planning approval to convert your garage into a more usable space, but you’d usually need approval under the Building Regulations.

When re-structuring your garage into a habitable space, the following should be taken into consideration: structural alterations, ventilation, moisture proofing, insulation, fireproofing, escape routes as well as the submission of a building building notice or full plan application to the local council in order to inform them about the planned project.

• Walls

You’ll require an approval if you plan to infill the garage door with a window and a new wall. This is because the garage may have been built of a shallow slab which implies that a new foundation would be needed for the new wall construction.

• Floor

Even though there’s a high possibility that the garage floor is strong enough for domestic use since its designed to withstand the weight of vehicles, you may however need to upgrade to make sure it suitable for both thermal insulation and damp proofing. In addition, there may also be the need to to alter the floor level in such a way that it matches that of the remaining parts of the house.

• Ventilation

According to the Building Regulations requirements, there’s a need for adequate ventilation for each individual rooms which includes garage conversions for general health purposes. What’s going to determine the ventilation level that’ll be required is the frequency at which the room is used. Ventilation can be provided through purge or simply opening the window or via trickle ventilation.

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