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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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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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Lincs Surface Care

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Yorkshire Soundproofing

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08 Dec

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Retford - DN22

Enquiry from: Kim L

Start Date: Immediate

Cavity wall insulation and loft insulation please

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28 Jul

Insulation | External Wall

Retford - DN22

Enquiry from: Anthony T

Start Date: Immediate

Estimate for external wall insulation as property has minimal cavity. GIA is 95m2 semi detached 3 bed 2 storey. Current finish is pebble dash render over brick.

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21 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Retford - DN22

Enquiry from: Paul W

Start Date: Immediate

Looking at a bungalo with a main roof 12.66m long (this would be the ridge) 12.17m wide (all approx) what would the very approx cost be of taking the roof off and fitting a new roof to give rooms abov...

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13 Sep

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Retford - DN22

Enquiry from: Paul T

Start Date: Immediate

full loft insulation (already has 100mm old insulation) and possibly some wall insulation to a timber clad part of premises property type: detached do you currently have loft insulationn: yes do you r...

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15 Feb

House Extensions

Retford - DN22

Enquiry from: Melanie E

Start Date: Immediate

ms requested quotes for house extension from a builder around retford. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information below is ...

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27 Sep

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Retford - DN22

Enquiry from: Harold T

Start Date: Immediate

loft insulation new house are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insulationn: no property type: detached age of property: post...

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09 Aug

Insulation | External Wall

Retford - DN22

Enquiry from: Alison R

Start Date: Immediate

we have the wood batons and the insulation needed to comply with regulations. we don’t have plasterboard. been let down by fitter after waiting 6 weeks! need someone happy to work off secure tower s...

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23 Jul

House Extensions

Retford - DN22

Enquiry from: Andy R

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quotes for installing waste drainage from garage conversion (new kitchen) to main drain. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached looking for: single storey extension ...

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11 Jul

Building Work | Porch

Retford - DN22

Enquiry from: Leanne H

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small porch to front of house. are you the property owner: owner of the property looking for: porch do you have planning permission: no do you have plans drawn up: no do you require plumbing work: no ...

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03 Mar

Building work | Sound Proofing

Retford - DN22

Enquiry from: Arthur H

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at the back of a bungalow a room 5.4 mt x 4.5 mt x 113 mm wood flooring are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have sounds proofed...

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28 Sep

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Retford - DN22

Enquiry from: Heather A

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I need some cavity wall insulation on the property urgently

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16 Sep

Building work | Bricklaying

Retford - DN22

Enquiry from: Kay E

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front door replacement new porch building with door and two windows are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how much work would you say needs to be done: small ...

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26 Jul

Building work | Refurbishment

Retford - DN22

Enquiry from: Ian R

Start Date: Less than one month

patio door removal replace brickwork to fit new window time scale: less than one month please call to appoint

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06 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Retford - DN22

Enquiry from: David B

Start Date: Immediate

Loft conversion with velux windows and Roof trusses removed (require re-supporting) to give large double bedroom. New staircase above current stairs. Heating and power

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26 Aug

House Extensions

Retford - DN22

Enquiry from: Jacob M

Start Date: Less than one month

Detached garage at front of house (would need planning permission). New driveway as part of project. Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Single storey extension to thei...

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26 Aug

House Extensions | Single Storey

Retford - DN22

Enquiry from: Jacob M

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Single storey extension to their property. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Looking Fo...

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06 Mar

Insulation | External Wall

Retford - DN22

Enquiry from: Keith H

Start Date: Immediate

I have an inaccessible roof void above the bathroom in my traditional Victorian terrace that needs insulating as the last couple of years has caused considerable damp issues Are you the property owner...

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06 Feb

New Build | Residential

Retford - DN22

Enquiry from: Jonathan E

Start Date: Immediate

Full renovation of 1860’s school building from commercial property to residential. Full architect plans and warrant in place. Building stripped out, all aspects of renovation required either as a wh...

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03 Aug

House Extensions

Retford - DN22

Enquiry from: Robert D

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myhouseextension.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: wanting a swimming pool built in to an extension to the side of house

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04 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Retford - DN22

Enquiry from: Alan H

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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: loft convers...

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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 Retford is:

£23,825

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Retford £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Retford £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Retford £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Retford £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Retford £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Retford £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Retford £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Retford £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Retford £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Retford £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Retford £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Retford £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Retford £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Retford £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Retford £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Retford £638-£978
Residential new builds in Retford £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Retford £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Retford £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Retford £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Retford £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Retford £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Retford £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Retford £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Retford £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Retford £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Retford £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Retford £1,010-£1,890
Garden room in Retford £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Retford £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

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.

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.
Does a converted basement need windows?

Windows or lightwells can be a great way to introduce natural light into your basement, making it a more valuable, enjoyable space. However, they’re not always an essential requirement.

It’s important for your basement conversion to meet ventilation and fire safety building regulations. Windows can be a good way to do this, but they’re not the only option. Stack or mechanical ventilation, or ensuring that stairs up from your basement connect to an exit can be a good alternative.

So, while windows can be a great asset to your basement conversion, if you can’t afford them or they’re not structurally feasible, you can still create a basement conversion without them.

how to repair a paved driveway?

Generally, a paved driveway is always subjected to regular usage and yours isn’t likely to be an exception, otherwise you won’t be here. Regular usage automatically necessitates regular maintenance of the driveway in order to extend its lifespan, make your property safer and add more value to it. This maintenance will involve a frequent inspection of the paved driveway so as to identify and repair divots, cracks as well as rutting. Paved driveways usually have a lifespan ranging between 15 to 20 years, but this can only be guaranteed when backed by regular maintenance activities. Failure to provide your paved driveway with a regular maintenance will lead to a rapid deterioration within just a couple of years after installation.

The issues commonly faced by paved driveways is usually different based on several factors such as the weather, your location, your property’s sub base as well as some other elements. The ability to identify the problems and solve or repair them on time is key to success while it’s also save you some time and money. In this article we’re going to look at how to go about do-it-yourself tasks that involves minor cracks. More intense damages are advised to be handled only by professionals.

✓ Prepare the area. Clear the debris, weed the plants or vegetation (if any).

✓ Use a strong spray from a garden hose to wash clean the cracks

✓ In the event whereby the crack is deep, simply fill it until it reach about a quarter inch of the surface with sand.

✓ Tamp down the sand to make it more compact.

✓ Apply a patching compound to the surface of the cracked paved driveway.

✓ Leave it for some time to cure.

✓ Once cured, you can then apply your sealant.

how much is a dormer loft conversion?

Are you considering a dormer loft conversion for your home? If yes, then you’d probably want to know how much it costs. Unfortunately, due to the several variables and influencing factors, a precise answer can not be provided for all dormer loft conversions. In this article we’ll give you a vague idea of the general cost so you can set a more realistic budget and start planning.

There are three main types of loft conversion which includes the Velux, Dormer, and Mansard. Out of the three types, the dormer happens to be the most common type and possesses a small flat roofed extension with a window. The dormer loft conversion will usually cost within the range of £25,000 to £30,000.

The price for a smaller dormer loft conversion, mid range dormer loft conversion and large scale dormer loft conversion will be at £2,000 to £7,000, £10,000 to £30,000 and £40,000 to £60,000 respectively. However, you should take note that the prices given are all based on varying influencing factors such as the type of installation that is selected, the type of the rood, en suite conversion as well as other customization. Changes in price can be as a result of the materials required and the extra time per labour that’s needed to complete this home improvement project by the tradesmen employed.

Furthermore, a dormer loft conversion average cost will also depend on the type of dormer you opt for. Here is a list of the most common applications:

✓ Blind dormer loft conversion - £3,200 to £4,400

✓ Recessed dormer - £1,300 to £1,850

✓ Barrel roof dormer - £3,000 to £4,600

✓ Gable dormer - £5,500 to £7,500

✓ Hipped roof dormer - £5,600 to £6,660

✓ Pedimented dormer - £12,700 to £23,100

✓ Flat roof dormer loft conversion - £13,800 to £21,600

can you render a house in winter?

Aside from the cold weather not being the most pleasant condition to work in, the winter weather can also cause a lot of problems for construction workers and even more so when you’re working with render. Poor weather conditions can generally cause a lot of harms on the final finish of a render. Below are some of the reasons why you should not consider rendering in a bad weather.

✓ Lime bloom. Render can be impacted by lime bloom as they are subjected to damp conditions and low temperatures while curing. This is due to the fact that cement are intolerant to slower drying conditions especially immediately affect its application.

✓ Top coats can be compromised. Coating are likely to get washed off before they’re even afforded the chance to set if drying conditions are low.

However, because its cold out there doesn’t necessarily imply that work must stop. It’s very possible to render during the winter months but to avoid potential pitfalls, we’ve got some tip that can be of great help. Let’s have a look!

✓ Check the weather forecast. Determine the drying and curing time and watch the forecast for the temperature dropping at night.

✓ Select the most suitable render. There are renders that are suitable for application in low temperatures to about 5℃ or even as low as 1℃. These types of render are fast setting which makes them perfect for the cold condition.

✓ Watch out for frost. Frost and render are enemies. Therefore, it won’t be wise to work with frosted materials, on frosted subtrates or apply below the recommended temperature that’s written on the product’s datasheet.

✓ Protect the finish. Make use of artificial enclosures around the scaffolding to battle adverse weather conditions.

What time can builders start work?

The periods at which noisy work is permitted do vary across the nation because the Control of Pollution Act 1974 provided Local Authorities with the authority to regulate noise from construction sites and similar areas. At the same time as these do differ across unalike councils, the average hours throughout which noisy work is tolerable is usually between 8 am and 6 pm from Monday to Friday. This is usually based on the impression of ‘noisy work’ being carried out, so labours could start earlier to prepare things for the day but then not start carrying out their work until 8 am.

On Saturday’s builders are usually allowed to work between 8 am and 1 pm, but this can differ to some extent with different councils. It does mean that workers can start at the identical time as the rest of the week, but they are generally required to finish a lot prior. On Sundays and Bank Holidays there is not as much of detailed direction on hours, but most councils say that there should be no noisy work taking place. Although these are decent strategies, it is worth examining your Local Authority website as they can change slightly. Noisy work is commonly described as ‘noise audible at the site boundary’ and it may be the case that workers are there outside these hours but are setting up before carrying out noisy work.

Local Authorities also recognise that now and then it is unescapable to work separately to these hours, such as work on railway tracks that must be done when trains are not running. Though, local councils do have the authority to serve an announcement on individuals carrying out building or demolition works and tell them how the work should be carried out to evade a possible lawful noise irritation.

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.

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