Insulation | Loft / Roof
Retford - DN22
Enquiry from: Kim L
Start Date: Immediate
Cavity wall insulation and loft insulation please
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Retford - DN22
Enquiry from: Kim L
Start Date: Immediate
Cavity wall insulation and loft insulation please
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.
Retford - DN22
Enquiry from: Paul W
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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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
Retford - DN22
Enquiry from: Leanne H
Start Date: Immediate
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 ...
Retford - DN22
Enquiry from: Arthur H
Start Date: Immediate
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...
Retford - DN22
Enquiry from: Heather A
Start Date: Immediate
I need some cavity wall insulation on the property urgently
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 ...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
Retford - DN22
Enquiry from: Jonathan E
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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...
Retford - DN22
Enquiry from: Robert D
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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
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...
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 adviceYou may need planning permission if you are planning a larger extension. All extensions will need building regulations approval. An architect can assist with this and if planning permission is required. A reputable contractor will also be able to advise you if this is needed as well.
Are you interested in constructing a porch to your property? Estimating the cost of the project before proceeding will solve a lot of possible headaches in the future.
A porch is great place where you can keep your shoes, jackets, dog leads as well as other items to create free space within the property. Apart from this, a porch also serves numerous other purposes to make it a very good structure to have on your property. Not only is it a good means to put a roof over your head when it’s pouring with rain, but also a highly economical way to add floor space to your home. The question, however, how much would it cost to build a porch?
The price of building a porch is based on a wide variety of factors such as the type of materials required, the size of the porch, location of the structure and lots more. As a result, you should note that this guide provide figures that are only a rough guide that’ll put you on the right direction to make informed decisions.
Depending on the type of porch you choose to build, the average cost range from £1,900 to £2,100 for a uPVC porch and up to £10,000 for a lean to porch. There are other types of porch including the traditional porches ( Edwardian and Victorian porches) costing within a range of £2,500 to £8,400.
The materials required also has a great influence in determining the price of a porch. An aluminium porch will cost between £7,5000 to £8,200, while a brick porch will cost slightly less between the range of £2,000 to £8,000. They can both be constructed either as a front porch or as a rear porch, but due to fewer restrictions on aluminium porch, it can be made a lot larger.
With the numerous benefits that comes with the installation of an external wall insulation in a building, it’s also important to find out whether it’s also safe before proceeding to fit one in your home. Firstly, to ensure that external wall insulation systems are safe, they must be BBA approved, which means they’ve been subjected to a thorough testing by the British Board of Agrement and therefore, suitable for use in UK homes.
Given the fact that cladding materials have recently generated a lot of debate and negative press about how reliable some particular materials are, questions are being asked of the safety and reliability of external wall insulation. However we must clarify that, although external wall insulation can be classified under cladding, it is very different to rainscreen cladding - which caused the Grenfell fire tragedy.
External wall insulation is completely safe. However, when it comes to fire, the safety of your system depends largely on the insulation type in question. The safest type of insulation you can have installed is the Rockwool insulation boards which are rated as Euroclass A1 non-combustible. The board is specially designed in such a way that it contains fire - preventing it from reaching the other areas of the building. They also do not produce harmful emission or smoke when impacted by fire.
Meanwhile, the Wood Fibre, is also a great insulation which is known to char and not burn. Contrary to many beliefs, it actually burns slowly creating this charring effect which produces an oxygen barrier that helps reduce the spread of fire.
To make your system safer, you can also make use of Fibreglass Mesh for reinforcement. It helps to improve the strength of the tensile which promotes the security of the boards attached to the wall.
If you’ve converted a non-residential barn into a home, you might be able to reclaim some of the VAT that you’ve paid for your project. This includes money spent on:
• Construction materials
• Flooring
• Light fittings
• Kitchen units and worktops
• Electrical, heating and plumbing materials
To reclaim your VAT from HMRC, make sure you request and keep all of your invoices. You’ll also need proof of planning permission and evidence of completion. You should then submit your claim with all relevant paperwork within three months of receiving your completion certificate. You’re only allowed to submit one claim, so you’ll need to make sure you get it right first time.
It depends on the style and size of the conversion, but in general, a loft conversion will take between 1-2 months. A loft conversion is a substantial building project, and plans will need to be drawn up. This may add to the time it takes to complete your loft conversion.
A lot of an uninsulated property’s heat is lost through the roof and that’s even more alarming, when you realize this figure is up to a quarter of the total heat of the house. Hence, the tremendous importance of preventing this heat loss through loft insulation which will go a long way to help you against spending unnecessary thousands of pounds on heating bill as well as energy loss.
Loft insulation is an effective method to achieve the desired result, however the question is, how exactly does it work? Well, it’s time to find out!
Using either a fireplace or central heating to heat up your home, a large quantity of that heat would be lost through the roof of your home. Generally, heat rises and when it does, there’s simply no way to prevent it - it’s just science. Escaping by both the conduction and convection methods via your roof, the heat escaping through your ceiling, into the loft space and out into the open air outside can only be significantly reduced by laying loft insulation.
Generally, the added layer of insulation works by trapping the heat inside the room below the loft so as to enable the air within your house to stay warmer for longer. What’s more? The layer of insulation also keeps cold air from the outside from entering your home. As a result, you don’t have to heat your home as much in order to achieve the same temperature for each individual room. Over time, just by doing this you can potentially save hundreds pounds. Getting it installed in your home may actually seem a bit expensive at first, but it’s something that’ll eventually pay off.
Yes. Most extensions will add substantial value to your home, and you may find that the extension adds more value than it cost. However, it’s important to be sure that the home remains balanced. Extending your garage and leaving your property with no parking spaces, for example, may impact your ability to sell.
If you’re thinking about refurbishing your house or property but don’t know how to go about it, then you’ve come to the right place. In truth, not every home refurbishment works goes in exactly the same order, however it’ll do you some good to abide by a specific plan in order to avoid both unnecessary works as well as expenses. For instance, how would it feel if you have already closed walls and paint only to realize that there’s a need to include a new plumbing stack that has to go behind the wall? Not good, right? Well, this guide is designed to help you avoid such frustrating situations. Let’s have a look!
✓ Establish a plan. This involves carrying out a good assessment of what you’d like to refurbish and set the priorities like deciding where to start and making sure you have both the time and budget to complete the project.
✓ Set a budget. Establish a final amount that’ll be the threshold to your spending. It’s always good to add an additional 10% to 15% to cover unexpected costs.
✓ Hire a contractor. Carry out a research, reach out to many contractors, compare their prices, work quality as well as integrity before hiring.
✓ Talk to your insurance company. Find out if you have the amount of coverage that suits your needs from your insurance company before and after your project.
✓ Secure permits and order materials. Make sure you check with the latest regulations before commencement. Once done, you can start ordering the required materials.
✓ Start demolition. This is optional as it only applies if space is being added.
✓ Work behind the walls. This include doing all the works necessary behind the walls like plumbing, electrical, heating etc.
✓ Paint and install flooring
✓ Fit in the cabinetry
✓ Add finishing touches. This includes the last details and decorations.
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