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Recent Builder Enquiries

12 Dec

Conversion | Loft

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...

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01 Aug

Building Work | Porch

Greenock - PA16

Enquiry from: Hilary M

Start Date: Immediate

Front door porch 2.5 metre long by 1.5 metre wide

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31 Jul

Driveway Repair

Greenock - PA15

Enquiry from: Donald M

Start Date: Immediate

Repair or replacement to wooden double glazed windows

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13 Jul

Insulation | Loft / Roof

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

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10 Jun

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

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...

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27 Jul

Building Work | Porch

Greenock - PA16

Enquiry from: Brenda L

Start Date: Immediate

A small covered porch athe back of the house from the kitchen to the garden. It will be replacing an existing porch. Roof and sides only door height and approx1 foot deep

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17 Jun

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Greenock - PA15

Enquiry from: Alistair B

Start Date: Immediate

remove and replace cavity wall insulation mid terrace house

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13 May

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Greenock - PA15

Enquiry from: Morag B

Start Date: Immediate

fitted wardrobe in full width of large cupboard are you the property owner: owner of the property are you looking to decorate the whole room: no how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 bedrooms please cal...

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01 Feb

Building work | Wall Rendering

Greenock - PA16

Enquiry from: Carol L

Start Date: Immediate

5 half circle garden wal*** high

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08 Jul

Conversion | Basement

Greenock - PA16

Enquiry from: John T

Start Date: Immediate

cellar required to make a new room into 2 sections within one room, need the walls insulated away from damp and wet, must be totally dry etc time scale: immediate please call to appoint

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21 Jun

Conversion | Garage

Greenock - PA16

Enquiry from: Anne K

Start Date: Immediate

garage conversion to extend hall and make utility room. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: single garage do you have a: double garage what will the space be used for: liv...

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07 Jun

Conversion | Basement

Greenock - PA16

Enquiry from: John T

Start Date: Less than one month

i need a cellar converted into a room, must be damp/water proof, door window to be fully secure. time scale: less than one month please call to appoint

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30 Mar

Conversion | Garage

Greenock - PA16

Enquiry from: Andy R

Start Date: Immediate

Looking to convert garage into extra living room. Window and brick and add a new door/entry into existing living space. Need current electricity points in garage lowered and a radiator installed as we...

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25 Feb

Building Work | Porch

Greenock - PA16

Enquiry from: Nazareth G

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the home owner of that property? yes Are you replacing an existing porch or is this a new build? New build What material do you require, UPVC? upvc What colour do you want it to be? white I a...

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18 Feb

Conversion | Loft

Greenock - PA16

Enquiry from: Kelly C

Start Date: Immediate

I am purchasing a house which I wish to convert the attic. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Are you looking to have stairs: Yes Do you require any windows: Ve...

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16 Jan

Building Work | Porch

Greenock - PA15

Enquiry from: Gillian C

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the home owner of that property? Yes Are you replacing an existing porch or is this a new build? New Build What material do you require, UPVC? UPVC What colour do you want it to be? Unsure I a...

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22 May

House Extensions

Greenock - PA16

Enquiry from: Brian D

Start Date: Immediate

Looking at two storey extension 3x5m. With bathroom and dining room downstairs and bedroom upstairs.

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21 Aug

Conversion | Garage

Greenock - PA16

Enquiry from: Paul M

Start Date: Immediate

Single internal garage conversion. Would like to discuss scope of work and obtain a quote.

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05 Jun

House Extensions

Greenock - PA16

Enquiry from: Stephanie O

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

would require a double storey extension 4m x 5.5m. No kitchen or bathrooms are being installed. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Looking For: Double store...

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07 Jul

House Extensions

Greenock - PA15

Enquiry from: Lorna M

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myhouseextension.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Rear Kitchen extension

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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 Greenock is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

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!

how to build a garden room?

With homeowners now a lot more unwilling to move or make any costly extensions due to the uncertainty that lies ahead in the property market of the UK, a garden building which represents a cheaper alternative seems to be the best option available. Not only is it one of the most affordable ways to add space to your home while staying within your budget, but it’s also one of the best ways to add immense value to your property as more and more potential home investors are now seeking properties with an outdoor garden room. They’re the perfect investment for those looking to expand their space without having to carry out huge extension projects which normally consumes both time and money.

Garden rooms are best built by professionals to guarantee the best results. However, if you feel confident enough to undertake the project, then this guide will give you an idea of the process.

✓ Build the foundation. Here you can build the foundation using concrete, but in cases whereby there are root systems closeby then you can make use of low impact screw piles.

✓ Start the construction process with timber frame, SIP panels as well as other modular components and materials

✓ Once you’re done with the construction process, the next course of action will be to develop and position the roof structure on to the top of the newly constructed garden room. Here, you can also decide to use sun pipe and solar heating or PV panels. You can also protect the construction from the elements by making use of cedar cladding.

✓ Doors installation. The best type of doors to use here are draught sealed doors which can also be treated hardwood or powder coated aluminium .

✓ Make the finishing touches here and there and make sure all connections are complete.

can i refurbish a house in conservation area?

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.

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.

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 hip to gable loft conversion?

This is a type of loft conversion that extends your roof on the sloping side. It is a great option to go for especially where a hipped roof effectively makes the usable floor area a lot smaller which can be a tricky affair when it comes to putting in a new staircase. Here, the roof is extended from the current ridge in such a way that it effectively fills the gap between them. As a result, this turns the hip (in a hipped roof) into a gable to create space in your roof for a loft conversion - hence the name “hip to gable.

The new gable can be done in whatever way that suits both your taste as well as your property. You can make the new gable construction in woods and then tiled to match your existing roof while you can also go for other options such as brick block pebbledash or rendering. You are also free to fit in a new window into the loft conversion end so as to allow for natural light into the loft space.

A hip to gable loft conversion is mostly found on both semi detached and end terrace buildings, particularly those constructed in the 1930s. Overall, this type of loft conversion is particularly ideal for homes that features a hipped roof and with a sloping roof at the side of the property. Some detached properties can also possess a hipped roof on the side - and as such, a double hip to gable loft conversion can also be deal as it’ll create more loft space for usage. If your home fits into the bill, then you should be aware that once the project is completed, you’ll have plenty of usable space available to both you and your loved ones.

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.

Will external wall insulation stop condensation?

Damp issues on a property are usually generated by a lot of factors such as a poor or broken guttering, condensation and lots more. The question arising here is what is the possibility of External Wall Insulation (EWI) preventing condensation? Not only is EWI a reliable way to reduce condensation-caused damp, but it’s also one of the major reasons property owners in solid wall homes consider thermally rendering or cladding their external walls.

Condensation arises as a result of warm moist internal air hitting a cold surface such as the steaming up of both windows and mirror when having a shower. What happens here is the condensation of the water vapour in the air from a gas to liquid in the process of touching the cold surface - one whose temperature is significantly reduced to reach the dew point. At the dew point, condensation is very rampant, and to tackle this issue you’ll have to heighten the wall temperature in order to convert the moisture to vapour and permit it to pass through the wall. And that’s exactly the job of an external wall insulation!

To get started you must ensure that the walls are clean and dry prior to fitting the external wall insulation. The month of May through to September when the weather tends to be dry and more stable are usually the best period to carry out the project. The external wall insulation will function just like a cosy blanket around the building. Ultimately, changing the feel and temperature of the inside of your home. As a result, the previously cold walls will no longer be cold which goes a long way to mitigate the effects of condensation. Furthermore, when an EWI is installed, the rooms of your home will automatically trap more thermal mass as the heat is saved in the walls’ fabric and released back when the temperature drops.

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