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25 Jan

Building work | General

Bicester - OX25

Enquiry from: Charlie T

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I have a Amersham site that requires a ground up civils package pricing that includes piling for a single commercial dwelling. Please contact me if you would be interested in pricing these works. T...

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02 Jan

Building work | General

Bicester - OX26

Enquiry from: Rob M

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Hi, We’ve got some trail pitting for soakaway testing coming up at Bicester Village. I’m looking to find someone to carry out some concrete reinstatement, would this be something you’re inter...

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30 Oct

Building work | General

Bicester - OX25

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concrete base and foundations for a double garage at graven hill, bicester.

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15 Aug

House Extensions

Bicester - OX26

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customer made an online enquiry for house extension and confirmed on sms and email they would like a call with a builder to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the p...

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25 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Bicester - OX25

Enquiry from: Diogo V

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Loft conversion for a bedroom. Staircase need. 1 Window fitting.

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09 Jul

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Bicester - OX27

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customer in the bicester area made an enquiry a couple of projects including cavity wall insulation.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are yo...

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24 Jun

Conversion | Loft

Bicester - OX25

Enquiry from: Emily S

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we have a loft conversation with limited head height and want to add a dormer window in to increase the head height. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what are y...

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19 May

Conversion | Basement

Bicester - OX25

Enquiry from: Peter W

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we need external tanking to our extension foundations. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are currently within the basement: 1 room how many ...

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19 May

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Bicester - OX25

Enquiry from: Minna M

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customer in the bicester area made an enquiry a couple of projects including cavity wall insulation.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are yo...

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08 Mar

Conversion | Garage

Bicester - OX25

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Im looking for a competent groundworker to quote for a digging out and laying insulation membrane and pipe work for an outbuilding where I am adding a shower and toilet. This includes trenching to t...

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09 Nov

Building work | General

Bicester - OX27

Enquiry from: Colin G

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underpinning of house at rear corner, pointing as required

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17 Oct

House Extensions

Bicester - OX26

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Knocking down garage and loving room wall to create a kitchen diner.

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27 Jul

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Bicester - OX26

Enquiry from: Julie M

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customer has a insulation project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for cavity wall insulation. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a builder.confirmed int...

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29 Jun

House Extensions

Bicester - OX26

Enquiry from: Lisa A

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we have plans drawn for a 3 x15 rear extension with a flat roof 2 ceiling windows and 4 meter long bi folds, the extension will have a kitchen fitted in part of it. we want the existing exterior wall...

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29 Jun

House Extensions | Single Storey

Bicester - OX26

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customer made an enquiry for single storey house extension and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.mrs lives in the bicester area and would like a call to discuss opti...

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17 Jun

Conversion | Loft

Bicester - OX25

Enquiry from: Michael L

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convert velux windows to dormer are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what are you looking to convert the space into: other are you looking to have stairs: yes do y...

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26 Apr

Insulation | External Wall

Bicester - OX26

Enquiry from: Simon K

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insulated roof on conseratory 3mx4m, sliding roof are you the property owner: owner of the property property age: 1970-2000

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05 Dec

House Extensions

Bicester - OX26

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are you the property owner: owner have you considered getting your windows replaced to match a new conservatory: no other forms: house extension agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes pl...

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11 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Bicester - OX25

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: 1930-70 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incent...

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20 Sep

House Extensions | Single Storey

Bicester - OX26

Enquiry from: Li S

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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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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 Bicester is:

£23,721

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Bicester £9,750-£18,450
Loft conversion in Bicester £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Bicester £29,000-£62,667
Loft insulation in Bicester £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Bicester £3,063-£5,013
Barn conversions in Bicester £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Bicester £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Bicester £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Bicester £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Bicester £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Bicester £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Bicester £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Bicester £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Bicester £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Bicester £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Bicester £638-£978
Residential new builds in Bicester £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Bicester £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Bicester £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Bicester £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Bicester £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Bicester £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Bicester £1,520-£4,830
Roof room in Bicester £9,000-£15,500
Shop refurbishment in Bicester £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Bicester £21,600-£37,400
Soundproofing in Bicester £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Bicester £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Bicester £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Bicester £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

How to fit external insulation?

With the title of this blog, do not be deceived into thinking the purpose is to encourage you to install an external insulation by yourself. Even as a competent DIYer, it’s not advisable to buy a couple of materials and start slapping it into the wall hoping for the best outcome. External insulation is by no means a DIY job and without the proper training and experience, it can easily turn out disastrous resulting in loss of time, effort and money in such a valuable project. This blog, however, will give you a great insight on how the installation process works and help maximize knowledge ensuring you do not spend more than necessary.

External Insulation Installation

lRender Test

• This is done to ensure the existing render is good enough for insulation support.

• If positive, the insulation can be applied directly onto it.

• If negative, ensure removal of the old render before fitting the insulation.

lPipework Adjustment & Removal

• Remove all pipework prior to insulation fitting

• Install temporary downpipes to ensure water is not wasted and everything continue to function normally during the insulation fitting process.

lWindow Protection

• Protect the window with a protective layer or film.

lStarter Track Fitting

• Determine level you want the insulation to start (height).

• Fit the aluminium start track or carrier tray at the identified level.

lInsulation Boards Fitting

• Apply a layer of adhesive to the board and glue them to the wall in a staggered pattern.

• Cut to fit round all obstructions and windows.

• File off the edge of the board where necessary using a rasp upon successful fitting of the boards

lMechanical Fixing Inclusion

• Hammer around 10 fixings per square metre into the board.

• This is to secure the insulation boards.

lBeading Fitting

• Add corner beads and stop beads to ensure the insulation is secure and to prevent it from making contact with other materials.

lReinforcing Mesh & Render Addition

• Apply two layers of strengthening properties and between the two layers of render, include a fibre glass mesh.

lPrimer Application

• Paint on the primer

lFinal Render Application

• Choose your most preferred texture and colour as this will be the last coating of the installation process.

lPipework Re-installation

• Re-install all detached pipework at the start of the installation process.

how much loft insulation do I need?

Over the years, more and more home and property owners are beginning to realize the huge benefits that can be derived from loft insulation being a worthwhile investment. It’s quite worrisome the way in which energy bills have soared over the past 10 years and loft insulation is a considerable affordable energy efficiency measure that can go a long way to help increase your home’s energy savings.

 

As far back as the 1980’s, the standard when it comes to insulation thickness was 25 mm to 50 mm which was, at the time, considered to be sufficient. However, building regulations have changed the norm that now states that a new build needs to possess 270 mm of insulation in the loft in order to achieve the required u-value of less than 0.16/m2k based on the standard rock wool or sheep wool insulation.

 

Generally with loft insulation, there’s a law of depreciating returns which implies that the first couple of insulation centimetres will save you many times the cost of the installation, however an extra layer or centimetre is going to add less value to the point where it’ll no longer be wise or worthwhile to add any further centimetre. Therefore, with cheaper energy prices 30 years back, that additional couple of centimetres was not just worthwhile, but with the recent alarming rises in costs of fuel, that additional £10 savings per year has all of sudden changed to £30 which makes it become a lot more attractive.

 

If you already have 270 mm of loft insulation, regardless of the material you’re looking to add you’re most likely not going to benefit from a top up. The cost of the materials and installation will definitely be too high for the couple of pounds it’ll save you per year.

What is a bricklayer?

This is an individual who is trained in the art of working with concrete blocks or bricks, clay bricks as well as other kinds of mortar building materials. In a combination of these materials and good bricklaying skills, a bricklayer can build and repair veneer as well as full brick construction, arches, partitions and other structures.

Contrary to many beliefs, a bricklayer actually does more than laying of bricks. There’s more to being a bricklayer than you can probably think of. A single bricklaying projects requires a wide array of skills. Let’s have a look at these skills!

• Using damp resistant materials to seal foundations.

• Spreading mortar between joints and applying them to serve as a thick layer binding the bricks together in rows.

• Reading and working from specifications as well as plans.

• Working with brick-cutting machines.

• Taking charge and caring for cement blocks or bricks, clay bricks and the likes.

• Construction of scaffolding - subject to possession of some licenses in some states.

A bricklayer mostly works outdoors, in the field and may also work at heights. Depending on the job, a bricklayer can work as part of a team or be in contact with the public. They are mostly recruited by building and construction companies and bricklaying sub contractors. However, they can also set up their own private construction firm or become a self employed tradesperson.

A bricklaying qualification is one of just two construction trades which can continue to become a registered builder. And regardless of the form a bricklaying employment takes, there are certain qualities that makes a really good bricklayer. These includes:

• Ability to work at heights and outdoors

• Enjoy practical work

• Technical aptitude

• Good hand-eye coordination

• Independent and yet a team player too

• Top physical fitness

• Attitude and attendance.

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 to renovate a house?

As with every home development project, a home makeover comes with heaps of preparation and, hard work, but it is a remarkable way to breathe new life into an old home.

RESEARCH PERIOD FEATURES AND SAFEGUARD THEM

Get to know your household better, the time it was constructed in, and the kind of individuals who would have lived there. The greatest tactic is to repair current structures, make the house dry and safe.

CHECK FOR RENOVATION RESTRICTIONS BEFORE YOU START

There are certain restrictions that don’t allow you to remodel your house after a certain extent, it should be made clear to you when you purchase the property but if you are unsure about the regulations you should check them up, as it is a criminal offence to carry out unauthorised work to a listed home. Restrictions in Conservation Areas generally affect only the exterior of the property as the intention is to ‘preserve or enhance the character or appearance’ of an area, but the right to develop your house will be affected. This means the kind of work that you could have easily completed in a different location may need certain planning and even permissions to complete in your area.

CREATE A DESIGN FOR YOUR HOUSE RENOVATION

It is very important that you take your time to perfect the design. This will help to ensure that the finished work is in tune with your needs. You will also need to figure it out how the changes might play with the original building.

FIND THE BEST CONTRACTORS FOR YOUR RENOVATION

If you are planning on managing the renovation project yourself, it is advisable to ask from friends or family who have renovated their house before and have undergone a similar experience. They can help you find the right architect and builder. Or else, you can always opt for a project manager.

Will I need planning permission to convert my loft?

Planning permission is not normally needed for a loft conversion as they are covered by permitted development rights. A conversion company will tell you if you do and help you with this. For more information, see our article about planning permission.

do you need planning permission for a garden room?

So you’ve identified the type of garden room you’d like to construct in your property, chances are, you’ve already worked out where to put it and can’t wait wait to start spending valuable time on it. It’s very understandable to be a little impatient with the whole idea considering the numerous benefits provided by a garden, but just before you proceed with your plans there’s the need to first check whether or not you’re going to need a planning permission.

Factors determining whether you’ll need a planning permission includes where you intend to place it, the size of the room, how it’s going to be used as well as your location.

Generally, most garden rooms do not require a planning permission as they are categorized as outbuildings. In other words, you’re permitted to construct one so far you comply with some specific rules and have permitted development rights at your home or in your area.

If you want to build your garden room under permitted development, you have to comply with the following rules:

✓ The garden room shouldn’t be in front of your home or property.

✓ The total area of your extensions, sheds and outbuildings ( which includes your garden room), must not go beyond 50 percent of the total land area surrounding your property.

✓ It must be a single storey that’s less than 3 metres high ( 4 metres for a dual pitched roof). And it must not go beyond 2.5 metres in height if the structure is within 2 metres of your boundary.

✓ The eaves must not go beyond 2.5 metres above ground level.

✓ It must not feature a balcony, veranda or any raised platform

✓ It must not be a self contained living accommodation.

You should note that if your home is a listed building or you happen to live in a designated area, then you might not have permitted development rights.

are house extensions worth it?

Often referred to by many as the holy grail of home improvements, house extension comes with a wide range of benefits which makes it easy to see why the extension could be a great uptick in the potential price of your property in terms of sales. So if you’re looking to build a new home extension but still not convinced about the project, we’re here to help you. Being fully aware any home construction work is usually a heavy investment, there’s a huge need to be set on your decision before scheduling the commencement of any work. So are house extensions worth it? Below are some of the top benefits offered by house extensions to help you decide if it’s the most suitable route for you.

• Add To Your Home’s Value

Building an home extension is a great way to add value to your home before selling. Increasing the living space of your home is an incredible appeal to many buyers which significantly increases your property’s total value. However, you must ensure that the extension is impressively designed using top quality materials in order to generate more value.

• Good Alternative To House Moving

The most common reason for moving is usually due to a lack of sufficient space, but with house prices steadily on the increase a cost effective alternative is highly sought after. This alternative is house extension which creates more space for the household to spread out and have more privacy.

• You May Not Require A Planning Permission

You can extend your house and still not need to apply for a planning permission. To achieve this, simply comply with the laid down rules set under the permitted development rights.

• Extra Living Space

If you fill you’re starting to outgrow your existing structure and do not buy into the idea of moving, then your best bet might just be to extend your home.

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