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SRN Home Improvements

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Keeping your home quieter, safer and reducing energy bills are three major benefits of upgrading you home with SRN. Plus w...

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04 Aug

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Stromness - KW16

Enquiry from: David S

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: pre 1900 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incentive:...

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03 Aug

Insulation | External Wall

Stromness - KW16

Enquiry from: David S

Start Date: Immediate

pass: 4 - call anytime. type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 3 how became interested in heat pump: save money quote requested on air source (wet) heat pump, to be supplied and fitt...

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30 Apr

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Stromness - KW16

Enquiry from: Hye Y

Start Date: Immediate

Price quote for cavity insulation for a 2-storey three-bed end-of-terrace house

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21 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Stromness - KW16

Enquiry from: William R

Start Date: Immediate

Cavity Wall Insulation 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 you in a conservation area: No Time scal...

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31 Aug

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: Hamish O

Start Date: Immediate

Current home is double block with cavity and we would like a quote for cavity wall insulation

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19 Jan

Building work | Refurbishment

Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: Peter A

Start Date: Immediate

Some low level dormer window repairs. removal of blockage from gutter and repair of ceiling after water damage

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16 Apr

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: Len C

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an enquiry for cavity wall insulation and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.mr lives in the orkney area and would like a call to discuss options.see be...

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18 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: Laura C

Start Date: Immediate

customer in kirkwall area has requested that we arrange quotes for their loft & roof insulation project.miss are considering various options and would like to discuss with a builder directly.please ca...

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18 Nov

Insulation | External Wall

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: Laura C

Start Date: Immediate

i am looking for a quote from a local builder to add external wall insulation to my home (excluding new extension). i am looking to have the quotation and works carried out as soon as possible please...

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17 Sep

Building work | Sound Proofing

Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: Nick B

Start Date: Immediate

Need an epc as part of renewable heating incentive application

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21 Nov

Insulation | External Wall

Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: Tom H

Start Date: Immediate

i am in the process of buying a house on sanday and i would like to improve its insulation - i am interested in comparing eternal and internal wall insulation options so any cost estimates that could ...

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08 Sep

Building work | General

Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: Martin B

Start Date: Immediate

Medium to large heated greenhouse plus erected

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30 Aug

Building work | General

Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: Martin B

Start Date: Immediate

complete installation of a greenhouse

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14 Aug

Building work | General

Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: Jill H

Start Date: Immediate

to replace small iron roof window and double glaze. will need scaffolding time scale: 1-3 months please call to appoint time scale: immediate

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09 Jan

Building work | Sound Proofing

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: Marilyn B

Start Date: Immediate

Energy Performance Certificate for Buchanhaven Holidays

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15 Jun

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: Margaret A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

full loft insulation

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20 Feb

Building work | General

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: Duncan C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

A broken & cracked stone lintel removed from fireplace and replaced with another stone( we have stones under floor so one would need to be cut to fit ) Time scale: 1-3 months Please call to appoint

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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 Stromness is:

£23,840

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Stromness £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Stromness £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Stromness £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Stromness £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Stromness £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Stromness £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Stromness £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Stromness £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Stromness £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Stromness £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Stromness £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Stromness £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Stromness £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Stromness £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Stromness £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Stromness £638-£978
Residential new builds in Stromness £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Stromness £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Stromness £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Stromness £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Stromness £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Stromness £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Stromness £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Stromness £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Stromness £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Stromness £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Stromness £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Stromness £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Stromness £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Stromness £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

how big can my house extension be?

The holy grail of home extensions is basically the need for additional space for living as well as leisure. However, before commencing your home extension project, you’d probably want to know just how big your new building can be. In this article, you’ll find the answer to this question which is also frequently asked by many other home or property owners in the UK.

Besides your budget, there are two other major influencing factors that can determine just how much extra room that can be added. These factors include whether you wish to carry out the extension project under Permitted Development rights which is usually for a smaller project or you’d prefer to opt for a larger project which is covered by Planning Permission.

Apart from the limitations in the size of an extension under Permitted Development, the extensions are also a lot more affordable and consumes less time when compared to the extensions under planning permission. So what exactly is the size limit for an extension under Permitted Development and the ones under Planning Permission?

For a single storey extension, the maximum size that can be constructed without having to submit an application for Planning Permission includes:

• An extension should have a maximum length of 6m, if you reside in a terraced home or a semi-detached property.

• Extensions for detached properties can have a maximum length of 8m.

• The extension built must not go beyond half your garden’s area.

• The extension should have a maximum height of 4 metres, but in the event whereby the extension is situated within 2 metres of the boundary of your property, it should not exceed a height of 3 metres.

• The extension should not be higher than the highest part of the existing house’s roof.

how to underpin a house

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.

How much do bricklayers charge?

Do you want your house to be built using brick? Or perhaps you just require the professional services of a bricklayer. Regardless of your bricklaying needs, the cost charged depends on each job as every job is unique. Bricklayers generally look at each task individually and charges based on the complexity of each. We’ve put together this guide to give you an idea of the costs charged by bricklayers. Let’s have a look!

Generally, bricklayers charge either based on a daily rate or a fixed price for a particular amount of bricks ( usually a thousand bricks or 10 - 12 metres square). On the average, an experienced bricklayer can charge within a range of £150 to £200 daily rate and if a labour is needed for the job, an additional £60 to £100 may be included to get the job completed in a quick and fast manner. If the quoting is done based on the number of bricks to be incorporated, then a thousand bricks will be quoted in between £350 to £450 which should be completed in a couple of days.

You should however take note that most times, the bricklayer’s cost will depend on the amount of work involved in the project. As a result, a more tedious and challenging project will most definitely cost more than a simpler one. Examples of some difficult projects that’s likely to cost more are hard to reach areas, difficult sites as well as second storeys which are considered to be more challenging than single storey buildings. What’s more? The complexity of the project is also a great cost factor. While some projects are basically direct and straightforward, others involve curves and more complex designs which will ultimately make the cost jump up.

Are pumps used for basement conversions noisy?

If your basement has a cavity drain membrane, it’ll need a pump to move water away from the exterior of your basement and prevent flooding.

Sump pumps can be noisy, but they don’t have to be. Generally, if you have a well-designed pump that’s installed correctly, you shouldn’t find it a problem. For best results, hire a skilled, experienced professional to supply and install your drainage system.

what is a dormer loft conversion?

A dormer loft conversion is a type of loft conversion that’s built making use of a roof’s existing slope. In other words, it’s an existing roof’s extension which is constructed in such a way that allows for an additional floor as well as head room especially suitable for lofts lacking good amount of usable space. The dormer loft conversion is simply an addition to the existing roof looking much like a box-like build constructed onto a pitched roof as it creates walls that are vertical to the slope while also being 90 degrees to the floor.

This type of loft conversion is the most common amongst homeowners in the UK mainly because it represents a cost effective means through which you can add an additional usable space to your home or property. The structure extends for the slope of the existing roof and can easily be altered to suit various tastes or styles. Furthermore, if you’re looking for a type of loft conversion that aids to foster reduced disruption to work, then dormer loft conversion is also your best bet. This is due to the fact that the structure is built from a scaffolding made outside a home.

There are different types of dormer loft conversion and the one which will best suit your property will depend on the property type, be it detached, semi detached or terraced as well as the existing roof shape and size. The dormer loft conversion is a popular choice for a lot of homeowners for a variety of reasons. Let’s have a look!

✓ It’s very cost effective

✓ The dormer loft conversion does not require planning permission so far it complies with certain conditions and limitations

✓ It adds an extra headspace as well as floor space.

how much does a kitchen extension cost?

Being the most used room in a house, it’s little surprise kitchen extension are usually one of the most popular requests in the UK. They do not only open up a frequently used space in your home, but also goes a long way to add value to your property. However, to know the value that’ll added you must first determine the cost of building such an extension before moving forward. Generally, a typical kitchen extension will cost within the range of £20,000 to about £50,000 plus VAT, based on the size of your project as well as your location.

In reality, a single accurate cost of a kitchen extension will vary depending on a lot of influencing factors, one of which is the type of the extension. Let’s take a look!

✓ Rear extension. You may want to consider this type, if you do not have sufficient space for a side return. This will extend your kitchen into your garden which implies that you’re going to give up some green space to make this a reality. The average price to have this done in London will be about £30,000 or more including VAT, and about £20,000 plus VAT or more in other areas.

✓ Side return extension. This, normally, isn’t a huge add to your property, but will create a lot of space for your kitchen while also be a lot reasonable in terms of cost. This type will extend your home into an alleyway at the side of your property if any is available there. On average, the cost of the side return extension should be about £50,000 plus VAT in London and a lot less in the other regions.

What cement should I use for bricklaying?

Cement is a crucial element in bricklaying that’s widely used in both construction as well as finishing works. Generally, they’re used to aerate concrete blocks, connect bricks, prepare plaster, floor levelling as well as the making of precast products. The major reason cement is one of the most common construction materials as its incredible ability to hold structure together. To get a cement plaster, you’d simply have to mix cement with both water and sand. However, when you mix cement with lime, sand and water, you’ll get a mortar.

For cements mortars to be used inside joints, you’ll have to include 1 part cement at the minimum to not more than 2 parts sand by weight which should be dry mixed and moistened with enough water to allow for troweling and packing without falling apart. Generally, the cement sand ratio in a mortar is in between 1:2 to 1:6. The cement and sand mix ratio is largely based on the importance of the project.

Cement provides a plethora of uses in bricklaying and these includes:

• Preparation of cement concrete

• Preparation of cement mortar

• Building fireproof and thermal proof structures

• Building chemical proof structures

• Serving as a grout material

• Building hydrographic and frost resistant structures

• Manufacturing precast members

• Constructing aesthetic concrete

• Constructing cement concrete roads

There are several types of cements with each having its specific purpose. For instance, the type of cement more suited to building a fire proof structure is a high alumnia cement and to build a hydrographic structure, cements like expanding cement, hydrophobic cement, pozzolana cement and quick setting cement are the best bet. Acid resistant cements are more useful in building chemical proof structures, portland cements are best suited to making grout materials, while coloured cements are preferable to building aesthetic structures.

how much value does a loft conversion add?

When its impossible to build out and create more space sideways, why can’t you look upwards? As more and more homeowners in the UK are carrying out their loft conversion project, one question that keeps popping up is the amount of value the loft conversion can add to their homes. However, this is a question that is impossible to provide a single and precise answer to. This is because the value that’ll be generated by a loft conversion is largely dependent on a wide range of influencing factors. To give you a vague idea of the loft conversion value to a property, we’ve put forward a research carried out by industry experts so you can know what you’re in for.

Nationwide carried out a research which shows clearly that a loft conversion including an additional bedroom as part of the building plan will increase a house’s value by up to 21 percent. Since the number of rooms a house has is one of the main metrics for house valuations, loft conversion comes in pretty handy as it’s a great and easy way to convert your house from a 4 bedroom house to a 5 bedroom house prior to sale.

Apart from the financial value aspect, loft conversion also adds more value to your lifestyle which is very unlike nearly other financial investments you can make. More space in your house automatically means more storage or a new room as you wish. A new room can be for a growing family or probably to serve as a guest room. It can also be used as a study space or even an office especially with the rapidly growing rate of people working from home. With loft conversion, the possibilities in terms of value are simply endless!

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