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Swansea Damp Proofing

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We offer free of charge, no obligation damp surveys and quotations to homeowners, tenants and landlords in Swansea and thr...
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JT ECO Solutions provide energy efficient measures to properties throughout Wales and the West through the Government Sche...
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17 Feb

Building work | Demolition

Knighton - LD7

Enquiry from: Nancy A

Start Date: Less than one month

Small wall between kitchen and dining room removed . Assess if it is a supporting wall and if I need to get beam or not .wall has two doorways Si think it’s unlikely to be supporting but need to kno...

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31 Oct

Building work | General

Knighton - LD7

Enquiry from: Simon N

Start Date: Immediate

Build concrete base for back garden shed, measuring 18ft x 12ft Time scale: Immediate

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12 Apr

Building work | Wall Rendering

Bucknell, Craven Arms, Lydbury North - SY7

Enquiry from: Richard H

Start Date: Immediate

two exterior walls, a bad rendering job on the extension to my house needs re-doing due to cracks and a bad finish

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27 Mar

Building work | General

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: Valerie C

Start Date: Immediate

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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24 Oct

House Extensions

Llandrindod Wells - LD1

Enquiry from: Tracy L

Start Date: Immediate

3 x 12 fronts with swinging door and top door (grill) 3 x 12 foot sides with half grill

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26 Apr

Building work | Refurbishment

Kington - HR5

Enquiry from: Peter K

Start Date: Less than one month

remodelled stairs and new velux skylight are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have restored/refurbished: 1 room do you have plans...

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29 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Montgomery - SY15

Enquiry from: Simon S

Start Date: Immediate

50mm cavity wall installation quotations 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...

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03 Nov

Driveway Repair

Montgomery - SY15

Enquiry from: Maia V

Start Date: Immediate

existing gravel driveway (approx. 35m long) needs widening in places, and probably top surface scraped off and replaced with new to give a surface with less mud... need this done soon as have 2 skips ...

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06 Oct

Building work | Wall Rendering

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: Kasey S

Start Date: Immediate

i need to get a quote for rendering 3 elevations on the house addressed. we have scaffold being put up in 2 weeks if this makes it cheaper. are you the property owner: owner of the property property ...

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09 Nov

Conversion | Loft

Montgomery - SY15

Enquiry from: Richard A

Start Date: Immediate

dormer window plus loo and sink to be added to a bedroom are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what are you looking to convert the space into: other are you lookin...

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30 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Llandrindod Wells - LD1

Enquiry from: Zoe E

Start Date: Immediate

Removal of cavaity wall insulation beads

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08 Jul

Building work | General

Presteigne - LD8

Enquiry from: Monica J

Start Date: Immediate

8 by 6 greenhouse installed on existing brick site.

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24 Jun

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Presteigne - LD8

Enquiry from: Agnes R

Start Date: Immediate

cavity wall insulation outdoor are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1970-2000 are you in a conservation area: unknown property type: semi...

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29 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Presteigne - LD8

Enquiry from: Christin P

Start Date: Immediate

rental flat in knighton, possibly 2 cavity walls. also floor insulation to do in one room. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: unknown ar...

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10 Sep

Building work | General

Llandrindod Wells - LD1

Enquiry from: Sophie W

Start Date: Immediate

clear out guttering and make any necessary repairs (bungalow) in private grounds time scale: immediate please call to appoint

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03 Sep

Building work | General

Bucknell, Craven Arms, Lydbury North - SY7

Enquiry from: Gheorghe S

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms property age: 1930-70 interested in quote for cavity wall and loft insulatio...

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03 Sep

Insulation | External Wall

Bucknell, Craven Arms, Lydbury North - SY7

Enquiry from: Gheorghe S

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms property age: 1930-70 interested in quote for cavity wall and loft insulatio...

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29 Aug

Building work | General

Presteigne - LD8

Enquiry from: Susan M

Start Date: Immediate

8x6 wood framed greenhouse. Would need help with erection.

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27 Aug

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Bucknell, Craven Arms, Lydbury North - SY7

Enquiry from: Gheorghe S

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms property age: 1930-70 interested in quote for cavity wall and loft insulatio...

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27 Aug

Insulation | External Wall

Bucknell, Craven Arms, Lydbury North - SY7

Enquiry from: Gheorghe S

Start Date: Immediate

exterior solid wall insulation. ref new green house grand property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms property age: 1930-70 are you the property owner: owner of the proper...

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How much do Builder services cost?

How much do Builders cost? Prices for Builders in 2024 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 Knighton is:

£23,840

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Knighton £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Knighton £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Knighton £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Knighton £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Knighton £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Knighton £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Knighton £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Knighton £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Knighton £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Knighton £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Knighton £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Knighton £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Knighton £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Knighton £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Knighton £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Knighton £638-£978
Residential new builds in Knighton £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Knighton £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Knighton £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Knighton £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Knighton £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Knighton £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Knighton £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Knighton £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Knighton £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Knighton £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Knighton £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Knighton £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Knighton £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Knighton £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

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.

Will insulation save me money on my energy bills?

This depends on the amount of insulation already present in your property. However, adding insulation has been proven to improve the energy efficiency of your home and decrease your heating bills, this is more obvious in older properties or where single glazing is still in situ.

Does external wall insulation add value to your home?

The answer is yes! Houses whose external walls have been insulated are more valuable than their uninsulated counterparts. And not only does it add to the value of a home, but also significantly reduces the amount of electricity consumption. This is a major turn on for potential investors which implies a greater demand and ultimately, a higher price. The real estate market is a very dynamic one which can be hard to predict at any particular time. The frequent changes in price are usually down to factors beyond the owners’ control, but if you’re looking to put up your house for sale in the near future, it would be a wise decision to consider ways in which you can increase its value. While renovating each room can be on the expensive side, a great solution would be insulate the external walls.

An insulated house is one that is well secured against the harmful impact of extremely high or low temperature, humidity and other atmospheric factors. Hence, the reason why a house with external wall insulation has a greater value which you would not want to miss out on. What’s more? You’ll get a great thermal insulation with the top notch materials like foamed polystyrene, high quality renders, mineral wool or polyurethane.

With an external wall insulation, you know the transaction will always be favourable on both ends. You get to smile to the bank, while the buyer also gets to enjoy great value for every penny spent. To employ the services of a reliable external wall insulation expert, simply conduct an in depth research from family and friends, online and other sources. Go through their online reviews and ask questions to become more familiar with the process and its value-adding potentials.

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 double house extension?

A double house extension is basically a construction to any aspect of your house that elevates up to offer two floors of space. It can be structured to suit your existing home in two storeys or as a side wing on a taller property. If you’re considering building a double house extension, then estimating the cost is a very important task to do before commencing the project. In this article, we’ll give you an idea of the cost of a double house extension so you can estimate yours accordingly.

The double house extension cost depends on several factors that’s specific to your home as well as your design choice. These includes:

• Location of your property. Places like London and the southeast will generally cost more than the other regions due to higher demands.

• Accessibility of the site. The ease of your site’s accessibility also plays a key role in the price.

• Size of the extension. The more the extension’s size in footprint and square metres, the higher the possible costs.

• Materials used in making the roof as well as the complexity of the roof design.

• Your choice of finishing. These includes flooring window and door frames, glazing, underfloor heating and roof lights.

• Your property’s soil type. Different types of soil requires varying treatments as well as materials to develop solid foundations.

Constructing a double house extension is a quite simple build in terms of technicality when its to the side or rear of your house as this can also help you save some money. Generally, considerably expanding your home’s space by building a double house extension will cost within the range of £1,500 per m2 to about £2,800 per m2.

Is loft insulation flammable?

When thinking about the right insulation material for your loft, some of the first few things that comes to mind is the various properties of that material as well as how good they fit with your home’s needs.naturally, you’d like to ensure that the insulation will be efficient enough to add to the overall energy efficiency of your home, however there are also other features that may not get as much attention but also happens to be equally important. As the primary function of an insulation is to blanket your house to offer a barrier against heat loss, going for an insulation material that’s also fireproof is crucial as loft insulation can burn. Although most insulation materials are fireproof, a myriad of problems can actually make your insulation burn.

 

For instance, fibreglass insulation is produced using glass combined with plastic polymers and is naturally resistant to fire. However, even at that you’d have to be careful with batts that are supported with foil or paper due to the fact that these materials can burn pretty quickly. Cellulose, on the other hand, is not fireproof and is required to be treated by other flame retardants in order to help reduce combustion. Some of the best insulation materials that are resistant to fire includes the following:

  • Fibre glass. This is made of glass that’s spun into fibres, then combined using plastic polymers. As a result, fiberglass insulation is naturally resistant to fire.
  • Mineral wool. Having a high melting temperature, this insulation material happens to be a great fit for thermal applications due to its superior fire resistant properties. In fact, mineral wool is still naturally non-combustible even if composed of recycled iron and steel by-products, or from actual mineral rock itself.
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 does a porch cost?

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.

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