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Essential Paving

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Hi my name is Sam I'm the owner of essential paving we are a family run Business having been in the ground work indus...
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Weatherdry Insulation

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We are a company that specialises in Damp Proofing & Insulation. We have a 100% success rate in resolving damp issues con...
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Home Energy Save GB

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At Home Energy Save GB Ltd we are specialists in all fields of damp proofing and energy efficiency within the home. Wheth...
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The Fascia Division

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The Fascia Division are specialist installers of fascias, soffits, guttering and cladding. Our experienced installers a...
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Lincs Surface Care

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Lincs Surface Care is a trusted provider of surface cleaning and maintenance solutions. With a focus on professional-grade...
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Humberside Surfacing

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Humberside Surfacing are leading surfacing contractors serving Hull, East Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire. We undertake all...

Recent Builder Enquiries

10 Nov

Building work | General

Newark - NG22

Enquiry from: Keith R

Start Date: Immediate

Hi I am looking to have my roof retiled the width was 24’ Length is approximately 26’ Currently reland tiles Separately could you supply a price for a offset roof trusses for a room in ro...

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31 Aug

Building work | Wall Cladding

Newark - NG22

Enquiry from: Richard W

Start Date: Immediate

Wall cladding fitted to external wall

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20 Jun

House Extensions | Single Storey

Newark - NG24

Enquiry from: Ade A

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customer has a extensions & conversions project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for single storey house extension. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a ...

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20 Jun

House Extensions

Newark - NG24

Enquiry from: Ade A

Start Date: Immediate

split garage into two. create a utility room by knocking through from the kitchen. are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached do you have plans drawn up: no do you require ...

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21 May

Building work | Wall Rendering

Newark - NG24

Enquiry from: Brian W

Start Date: Immediate

render an outside wall 10 x10ft approximate ( breeze blocks ).

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13 May

Building work | Refurbishment

Newark - NG22

Enquiry from: Richard T

Start Date: Immediate

removal of 2no. shower enclosures and wall tiles are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have restored/refurbished: 2 rooms do you have ...

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21 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Newark - NG23

Enquiry from: Peter C

Start Date: Immediate

cavity wall insulation for a bungalow with a loft conversion 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 yo...

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18 Jan

Building work | General

Newark - NG23

Enquiry from: Dave B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

flood bund approx 250 metres long. av height 1.5 metres. base approx 1.5 metres. approx 60 cm excavation pre bund to prevent seepage+ waterproof membrane. are you the property owner: owner of the prop...

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07 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Newark - NG24

Enquiry from: Eamonn M

Start Date: Immediate

Check for Cavity wall insulation. Supposed to have cavity wall insulation, but not sure that’s correct.

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22 Jun

Building Work | Porch

Newark - NG24

Enquiry from: Oliver W

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Hi, i am looking at a new front door and you were recommended by our neighbour. Do you need to come round to quote or do we just let you know the door we are after? Do you have a suppliers brochure fo...

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09 May

Building work | General

Newark - NG23

Enquiry from: Tracey K

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customer has a general building project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for building maintenance. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a builder.confirmed...

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05 May

Building Work | Porch

Newark - NG24

Enquiry from: Hayley N

Start Date: Immediate

Quote for a composite door and frame for arched storm porch

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05 Jan

Building work | General

Newark - NG22

Enquiry from: Sue B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for building maintenance 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 prop...

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04 Nov

Building work | General

Newark - NG24

Enquiry from: Ishmael A

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customer in newark areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for building maintenance.confirmed interest via telephone, sms and email at 04/11/2022 10:00.please ...

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30 May

Conversion | Loft

Newark - NG24

Enquiry from: Richard T

Start Date: Immediate

an office space with access stairs and one window are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what are you looking to convert the space into: living space are you looking...

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30 Apr

Conversion | Loft

Newark - NG24

Enquiry from: Adam F

Start Date: Immediate

loft conversion to hip and valley roof to provide space for bedroom and en suite. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the spa...

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25 Apr

Conversion | Garage

Newark - NG24

Enquiry from: Ho L

Start Date: Immediate

my garage deteched, around 3m x 6m. 1. garage brick wall opening for french door installation 2. french door supply and installation 3. outdoor tilting (about 40pcs of 450 x 450 tilts) 4. plasterboa...

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05 Apr

Conversion | Loft

Newark - NG24

Enquiry from: James F

Start Date: Immediate

loft into 2 bedrooms with skylights 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 sta...

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11 Mar

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Newark - NG24

Enquiry from: David P

Start Date: Immediate

additional roof insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insulationn: yes do you require a top...

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21 Feb

Conversion | Loft

Newark - NG24

Enquiry from: Charlotte D

Start Date: Immediate

large dorma window in existing 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 looking ...

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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 Newark is:

£23,815

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Newark £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Newark £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Newark £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Newark £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Newark £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Newark £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Newark £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Newark £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Newark £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Newark £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Newark £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Newark £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Newark £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Newark £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Newark £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Newark £638-£978
Residential new builds in Newark £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Newark £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Newark £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Newark £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Newark £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Newark £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Newark £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Newark £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Newark £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Newark £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Newark £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Newark £707-£1,594
Garden room in Newark £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Newark £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

do you need planning permission for a porch?

There are so many benefits that comes with building a porch in your home premises. It’s an extra space where a lot can be achieved such as drying a dripping wet dog, taking off your dirty shoes or boot and lots more. So if you’re considering to construct a porch, it’s definitely going to be a wise decision. However, before you get started, there’s a need to determine if you’ll need planning permission for a porch. It’s important to take note that planning laws are dynamic and can be updated at any point, so be sure only to use trusted sources only as your guide. If you’re the homeowner or landlord, it’s entirely your responsibility to obtain the right approval for any development project you wish to carry out within your premises.

A Porch can not be termed as an extension and neither is it a conservatory, they’re basically built to the home’s front covering the main entrance using a stone base or a brick. As a result, a porch does not need planning permission due to the fact that it’s covered by the permitted development rights if the specific guidelines for porches are complied with. Below are the instances where you WILL need planning permission for a porch.

✓ If the floor space is more than 3sqm (the wall inclusive).

✓ The highest point has a height of more than 3 metres.

✓ If the porch is situated within 2 metres of a boundary directly facing on to the road.

You may need planning permission if the house is a listed building, designated area or falls under an Article 4 Direction.

In order to build a porch without planning permission, you need to consider all the criteria stated above. You can also visit the Planning Portal website to get more detailed information before getting started.

What is the ratio of sand and cement for bricklaying?

When it comes to laying of bricks, it is essential to get the right mortar mix. It is vital, be it for construction or maintenance projects, so far mortar is required. There are several materials incorporated in getting mortar which includes both cement and sharp sand, soft sand or plasterer’s sand and lots more. Here, we are going to look at the right ratio for cement and sand mix in bricklaying.

Cement include ingredients such as iron, aluminium, as well as silicon and it is mainly used for mortars like aerated cement mortar, Portland cement mortar and gauged mortar. Sand, on the other hand, comes in different forms such as sharp sand, soft sand and plasterer’s sand. The sharp sand consists of a larger grain size than the others and is usually incorporated in the construction areas that requires more strength as well as flexibility. Soft sand is the most common one used in mortar and it’s also referred to as bricklayers’ sand. These are used to make all types of mortar. Finally the plasterer’s sand which neither has the sharp sand’s coarseness nor the fineness of the soft sand, but can also be used for any form of mortar.

Cement and sand mortar is used for a plethora of bricklaying jobs serving as a glue for bricks, walls and pillars, while also repairing or maintaining old listed buildings. The preferred ratio here is 1:3 to 1:5 of cement and building sand. Meanwhile, to get a sand cement mix, essential materials that are required includes water, soft building sand as well as cement. However, you must also note that a sand and cement mortar is not used for structural projects, rather a concrete ratio is used.

Are barn conversions a good investment?

A barn conversion can be a great investment for lots of reasons. When done well, barn conversions can be great at holding their value, meaning you could sell yours for a great price. They can also look fantastic, often with period features coupled with large areas of glazing. This can make them a great place to live, especially if you enjoy being in the countryside.

However, barn conversions do have their disadvantages. They may require extensive renovation work to bring their energy efficiency levels up to standard, which can be very expensive. It’s also important to be aware of their location – they might be on a working farm or close to several other converted buildings.

It’s essential to get a survey conducted before you buy a barn you plan to convert. This can tell you about any structural problems it might have and give you an indication of whether you might be able to get permission to convert it. You can also buy barns with planning permission already in place.

how much does it cost to repair a driveway?

Is your driveway damaged or starting to show some signs of cracks and gaps? If yes, then you’d probably be thinking of repairing it before it gets even worse. Repairing a driveway is largely an unknown process but also a very tedious task as well. So if you’re looking to hire a professional for help, just how much is the repair going to cost? In this article, we’re going to look at the various factors that can determine the cost of a driveway repair.

In the UK, the average price of repairing a driveway is usually within the range of £1,400 to £1,800, where as the normal price of a driveway repair will range between £700 to £2,400. although some small repairs tasks can be as low as £250, while huge driveway repairs can skyrocket to about £4,200.

However, in general, the overall cost of repair a driveway can not be determined as each driveway is unique with their special repair needs. The factors that can influence the price of a driveway repair includes the material used, the perimeter of the driveway as well as the condition of the foundation. The only factor that’s not unique to any one driveway is the materials used, so let’s take a look at the differences in price using the based on the various types of materials available.

✓ Concrete. The average cost of repairing a concrete driveway is usually between £250 to £3,200. Have it in mind at most times the price of fixing an overly damaged driveway can be more than the cost of buying a new one.

✓ Asphalt. The average cost of repairing an asphalt driveway is usually between £750 to £2,800.

✓ Brick. The average cost of repairing a brick driveway is usually between £700 to £1,700.

✓ Cobblestone. The average cost of repairing a cobblestone driveway is usually between £500 to £1,600.

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.

How to find a builder for a house extension?

Builders are everywhere, but finding one for your project can be tricky and stressful, with both cost and reliability coming into question. This is even more worrisome when you’re fully aware that your house extension can only be as good as the builder. If you’re also facing the same challenge, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll share with you some tips on how to choose a professional and reliable builder who’ll ensure you get immense value for every penny spent. Let’s take a look!

✓ Ask for recommendations. To find a tradesperson, not just a builder, personal recommendations is the best way to go. Building a house extension is a major undertaking which comes with a lot of costs, so if you’re going to do it the least you can do is ensure you do it right. Carry out your research, ask friends and family, neighbours and loved ones if the know of any reliable builder in the local area. If they’ve have one they’ve used, you can request for the cost, quality of the job done, the duration of the project and any other detail you feel you should know.

✓ Search Online. Use our search feature to look at the builders available or submit and enquiry and we will find you one. Our site holds details of numerous builders and building companies which you can go through their ratings to select the best.

✓ Select a reliable builder from trading association. Most reliable builders are usually a member of a recognized trading association or the other. Though this is not obligatory for builders, but it can be used as a dependable medium to find a good builder. We list what trade association the builders are a member of.

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 much to render a house?

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.

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