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Gourock - PA19
Enquiry from: Ian M
Start Date: Immediate
Bedroom ceiling and plasterboard walls stripped out and replaced. Approx. Room size 4m x 5m.
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Gourock - PA19
Enquiry from: Ian M
Start Date: Immediate
Bedroom ceiling and plasterboard walls stripped out and replaced. Approx. Room size 4m x 5m.
Greenock - PA16
Enquiry from: Brighe M
Start Date: Immediate
recently moved into a converted bungalow. focussed on decorating downstairs, looking to get upstairs decorated in new year. now we've been in, we're not sure the space has been converted to full poten...
Kilmacolm - PA13
Enquiry from: Angela M
Start Date: Immediate
Additional insulation in my loft
Johnstone - PA6
Enquiry from: Karen H
Start Date: Immediate
Loft insulation for semi, 2 bedrooms
Greenock - PA16
Enquiry from: Hilary M
Start Date: Immediate
Front door porch 2.5 metre long by 1.5 metre wide
Greenock - PA15
Enquiry from: Donald M
Start Date: Immediate
Repair or replacement to wooden double glazed windows
Paisley - PA1
Enquiry from: Samuel J
Start Date: Immediate
customer made enquiry for loft conversion quotes online. homeowner lives in paisley area. please call to arrange appointment are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached ...
Erskine - PA8
Enquiry from: Frances P
Start Date: Immediate
fit interior flat pack and build external doors on roller system are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 bedrooms are you looking to decorate the whole ro...
Paisley - PA3
Enquiry from: Sarah P
Start Date: Immediate
customer in paisley area has requested that we arrange quotes for their house extension project.they are considering various options and would like to discuss with a builder directly.please call to di...
Paisley - PA1
Enquiry from: David W
Start Date: Immediate
mr requested quotes for single storey house extension from a builder around paisley. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the informa...
Paisley - PA1
Enquiry from: David W
Start Date: Immediate
hi i’m looking for a builder to construct a rear and side extension to my property. the extension will create a living/dining area, a utility and an en-suite. the project will also include the fitti...
Johnstone - PA6
Enquiry from: Mhairi O
Start Date: Immediate
we are looking to convert our loft to create a master bedroom and en suite. we are happy to use the sma*** bedroom to extend the hall for more room for the stairs. are you the property owner: owner of...
Johnstone - PA6
Enquiry from: Usha M
Start Date: Immediate
customer in johnstone area has requested that we arrange quotes for their house extension project.mrs are considering various options and would like to discuss with a builder directly.please call to d...
Port Glasgow - PA14
Enquiry from: Fred C
Start Date: Immediate
build an internal wall with bricks and brick up a couple of small windows. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how much work would you say needs to be done: small j...
Greenock - PA16
Enquiry from: Kerry G
Start Date: Immediate
Tenant is looking for loft to be insulated, looking for a tradesman that is local to the Greenock area
Port Glasgow - PA14
Enquiry from: Fred C
Start Date: Immediate
customer made an online enquiry for building maintenance 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 ...
Greenock - PA16
Enquiry from: Donna O
Start Date: Immediate
replacement mirrors on both my fitted wardrobes & possibly storage solutions internally are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 bedrooms are you looking to...
Paisley - PA2
Enquiry from: Patricia A
Start Date: Immediate
customer in paisley areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for building maintenance.confirmed interest via telephone and email at 08/04/2022 00:20.please call...
Paisley - PA1
Enquiry from: Alan S
Start Date: Immediate
convert garage into double bedroom with patio doors to rear of room onto garden. new doorway to be installed into living area. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: single ...
Renfrew - PA4
Enquiry from: Morag T
Start Date: Immediate
customer made an online enquiry for building maintenance and confirmed on telephone and email they would like a call with a builder to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. ar...
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.
View our Builder cost guide View our Builder adviceSo 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.
General construction work should be restricted to the following hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm. Saturdays 8am to 1pm. Most councils advice that noisy work is prohibited on Sundays and bank holidays but you should check with your local council to confirm this.
How To Repair Sunken Concrete Driveway
If you have concrete driveway that’s cracked, uneven and mostly especially sunken, you’d know how distasteful it can be just viewing it on your property. A sunken concrete driveway is most likely caused by rainwater erosion removing the soil under it or a big root under it which as rotted over time. Another possible cause of the sunken concrete is an improperly prepared base which implies that the soil beneath wasn’t fully compact when the concrete was poured on it. Later on the soil beneath will eventually settle and shift below the concrete driveway which weakens the integrity of the entire driveway, making it more vulnerable to cracks, unevenness and sunken.
Two ways in which you can fix this problem includes either demolishing the whole driveway, re-compact the soil underneath and fill with new concrete or repair the entire driveway using an easy process called slabjacking. In this article, we’re going to look at the slabjacking repair process as it’s significantly less expensive than the demolishing approach and will also cause minimal disruption to your lifestyle.
Also referred to as mudjacking or concrete lifting, slabjacking is simply a process used to float your existing concrete back to its original position. If you are not a competent DIYer or lack confidence to pull this off, we’d recommend reach out to a professional for help. If otherwise, then you can practice the slabjacking process given below.
✓ Drill holes through the slab.
✓ Pump grout mixture through the holes. This mixture will spread out beneath he driveway and raise it up.
✓ Lastly, fill the holes and level the concrete driveway surface.in such a way to hide the signs of the repair made.
This is a process that works to efficiently get your driveway back in a top condition relatively quickly.
Due to the fact that we live in a country (the UK) with so much history as well as architectural beauty, there’s a need to have what’s commonly called “Conservation Area. A Conservation Area is basically an area which is designated by the local authority and is established in order to protect and enhance areas of historical and architectural interest which includes both rural and urban areas. Therefore, when it comes to refurbishment project in a conservation area, there’s usually a lot of things that needs to be put into consideration as well as hurdles to scale in order to make alterations to your property without any interruptions from the law.
In general, all properties in a conservation area have strict regulations governing the outlook of the houses, as this plays a major role in the appearance of the area as a whole. As a result, if you wish to bring down a building, fence, wall or even railing and the likes, you’ll need to obtain prior consent before you proceed. An easy way to go about any refurbishment plan is to to ensure the usage of exactly the same materials that exists in the current house. When you abide by the rules, you’ll be in a more favourable position to acquire the needed prior consent.
The short and simple answer to the question is yes, you can refurbish a house in a conservation area but subject to the approval of the local authority through a planning permission. And when it comes to submitting a planning application for approval, some are aspects will usually be subjected to more intense examinations than the others. Hence, the need to make sure that your refurbishment plans are all friendly in a similar way to the neighbouring buildings and environment.
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 want to install an external wall, it is only wise to consider whether or not a planning permission is required in order to avoid a hefty fine. In a great kudos to the government and a welcome relief to home and property owners, the installation of external wall insulation is seen as an “improvement to the house and not an “extension or an “enlargement. Ultimately, this implies that external wall insulation fitting is to be done under permitted development and a planning application may not be required. However, like many other regulations, there are also exceptions to this rule and the main one is if the activity changes the appearance of your property. Properties such as a listed building having tighter regulations may pose some issues. As a result, we’d advise you to consult your local authority to ensure that there’s no fast rule to this topic before commencement of the external wall insulation project.
At the moment, according to the Government Building Regulations, the surface of the entire wall is to be improved to existing standards if the area to be insulated exceeds 25 percent of the wall. In normal situations this is usually the typical case, however to prevent avoidable fines and other possible punishments, it is always best to reach to your local authority and check out the rules guiding external wall insulation in your constituency. Furthermore, since external wall insulation is not a task that’s recommended to be done by yourself, you can also ask the professional external wall insulation fitting company for the applying rules before proceeding. As a good professional, the company should have a better knowledge of the rules and regulation guiding its activities.
Many types of loft are suitable for a loft conversion. In general, you will need at least 2.3 metres of headroom in your existing loft. This is to make sure there is enough headroom after the conversion. Speak to a conversion specialist about the probability and possibility of doing this in your house.
A barn conversion is where an agricultural building is altered to serve a different purpose. Lots of barns conversion projects involve converting an old barn into one or more homes. However, barns can also be converted into other types of commercial building, like offices.
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