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Haas Home Extensions Group

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Home Energy Save GB

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At Home Energy Save GB Ltd we are specialists in all fields of damp proofing and energy efficiency within the home. Wheth...
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The Shire Co (Shropshire)

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Shire Conservatories Ltd, have been serving their clients throughout Shropshire, Mid & North Wales for over 12 years, and ...
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All type cleaning

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My name is Tommy I have been in the trade for 40 years. We specialise in Block drives, gravel drives, tarmac drives, Patios.
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I.T.S Paving

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At I.T.S Paving we have many years of experience and hundreds of styles available to stir your imagination! Our team of ex...
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Complete Damp Solutions

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Complete Damp Solutions Ltd provide an all in one solution to ANY damp problem.  We also offer a range of insulation pro...

Recent Builder Enquiries

03 Mar

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Ellesmere - SY12

Enquiry from: Peter B

Start Date: Immediate

Fibre loft insulation , 1st floor, area 45sq. mtrs, needs guards around 6 ceiling lights.

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19 Aug

Insulation | External Wall

Ellesmere - SY12

Enquiry from: Jennifer W

Start Date: Immediate

We want to insulate the roof of our lean-to style conservatory.

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03 Oct

Building work | General

Ellesmere - SY12

Enquiry from: Richard D

Start Date: Immediate

Roof trusses for a garage. Garage size 7m x 4.5m. Gable both ends. Trusses to span the 4.5m Height of truss 1.2m. Roof load: slate roofing tiles Also would like a feature truss for the front gable...

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17 Jan

Insulation | External Wall

Ellesmere - SY12

Enquiry from: Mrs S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Looking for quotes for external wall insulation. Only need partial rear wall insulated - 1st floor over conservatory. House is terrace. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Typ...

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13 Jan

Conversion | Garage

Ellesmere - SY12

Enquiry from: Mr. M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Garage conversion|Intending converting part of garage for an extra room in bungalow. The garage is attached to the property. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Do you have a: Single Ga...

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05 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Ellesmere - SY12

Enquiry from: P B

Start Date: Immediate

Supply and Install loft insulation in compliance with building regulations

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14 Apr

Insulation | External Wall

Ellesmere - SY12

Enquiry from: Kathryn H

Start Date: Immediate

Three walls to be covered including a wall with a conservatory. Owner of the property Property Type: Detached 3 bedrooms Property Age: Pre 1900 Time scale: 1-3 months please call to appoint *

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13 May

New Build | Residential

Ellesmere - SY12

Enquiry from: Kath H

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Customer's own description: Plans already submitted for a two extension to our cottage. Please get in touch to arrange a quote for the work. Full detailed specification plans available to assist with...

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13 Mar

Building work | Refurbishment

Wrexham - LL13

Enquiry from: Magdalena K

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hi, i am looking some companies who can give me written quotes under my grant application for new commercial local in wrexham area ( beauty salon ) . that will be future project. this costs includes: ...

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11 Mar

Insulation | External Wall

Wrexham - LL12

Enquiry from: Allison H

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I need an insulated ceiling putting in my conservatory, it’s Edwardian style approximately 3.8 m long by 3.24 m wide. I need the work doing asap

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14 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Oswestry - SY10

Enquiry from: Amy P

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help with loft insulation

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11 Oct

Building work | General

Wrexham - LL13

Enquiry from: Ian P

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Cracks in brickwork need repointing

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02 May

Building work | Refurbishment

Oswestry - SY11

Enquiry from: Christine H

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I need some quotations for some remedial work on a property in Rhyl that I am considering purchasing. I have had a home buyers level 2 survey done on the property. Would you please contact me with adv...

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28 Jan

Building work | General

Oswestry - SY10

Enquiry from: Sally J

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

mrs requested quotes for building maintenance from a builder around oswestry. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information be...

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25 Jan

House Extensions

Shrewsbury - SY1

Enquiry from: Marius M

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hi we looking to do 1 floor back of the house extension Aproximatly 30 square meters

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23 Jan

Building work | General

Shrewsbury - SY4

Enquiry from: Gordon J

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I require a quote to underpin an existing garage strip foundation, to take it down to adjacent seller depth.

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04 Dec

Building work | General

Shrewsbury - SY3

Enquiry from: Daysi B

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Looking for a quote for demolition of an orangery located at the back of the property. we do have structural engineer report as initially the plan was to underpin the said outdoor building.

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18 Nov

Building Work | Conservatory Base

Shrewsbury - SY4

Enquiry from: Sigita M

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conservatory price.simple are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: supply and lay

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10 Jul

Building Work | Porch

Whitchurch - SY13

Enquiry from: Jonathan J

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Quote for a conservatory at the rear of the house.

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26 Jun

Building work | Sound Proofing

Wrexham - LL13

Enquiry from: Jay B

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Need to soundproof at least 7 offices. Please call or email urgently to arrange a survey.

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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 Ellesmere is:

£23,814

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Ellesmere £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Ellesmere £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Ellesmere £31,000-£74,000
Loft insulation in Ellesmere £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Ellesmere £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Ellesmere £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Ellesmere £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Ellesmere £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Ellesmere £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Ellesmere £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Ellesmere £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Ellesmere £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Ellesmere £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Ellesmere £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Ellesmere £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Ellesmere £638-£978
Residential new builds in Ellesmere £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Ellesmere £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Ellesmere £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Ellesmere £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Ellesmere £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Ellesmere £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Ellesmere £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Ellesmere £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Ellesmere £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Ellesmere £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Ellesmere £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Ellesmere £785-£1,440
Garden room in Ellesmere £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Ellesmere £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

do i need planning permission for a loft room?

Do I Need Planning Permission For A Loft Room?

The answer to this question is maybe. Generally, loft rooms are covered under “Permitted Development which means you won’t need to apply for a planning permission to build a loft room. This is like an advance planning permission provided by local authorities to allow some particular building works to be done such as loft conversions, rear extensions and more. When you’re covered by a “Permitted Development, you’re given the free range to oversee your home’s development without much interference from the regulations or the council. However, for permitted development to apply, there are some specific criteria that must be met. Therefore, if your loft room does not meet the following requirements given below, then you must complete a planning application before proceeding.

• In a terraced house, the converted loft space must not be more than 40 cubic metres.

• In a detached building or semi detached house, the converted loft space must not be more than 50 cubic metres.

• The existing roof slope at the front of the house must cover the extension made.

• The extension should not increase the height of the roof in any way.

• Verandas, balconies and any other structures of this nature must not be included in the extension’s plan.

• The side facing window openings should be at a minimum of 1.7 metres above the ground. The windows must be obscured as well.

• The roof extension should be set back as far as practically possible. It should be at a minimum of 20cm from the current eaves.

• The roof extension should not overhang the house’s roof or it’s wall.

• The materials to be incorporated must be the same or at least similar to what you already have on the house’s exterior.

how deep do footings need to be for a porch?

No matter how big or small a building is, it can only be as good as it’s foundation - and that’s a fact! It all starts from the footing and when it isn’t deep enough, unlike badly installed gutters or gapped hardwood flooring, can make the whole building collapse to the ground. Just like any code recommendations, the depth of the footings of your porch is a parameter that must be complied with and adjusted to suit your local code requirements.

As a rule of thumb, you should always dig below the frost line when excavating your footings. At this depth level, the moisture present in the soil will be frozen. Ultimately, this will help the ground to act as a barrier to insulate the soil below the footing from freezing during the cold months. As a result, in regions where the weather is almost always very cold the depth of your footings is expected to be at least 48 inches. But in areas featuring a warm climate, you may be allowed to install your footings on grade.

In addition, it’s compulsory that your footings must be installed at a minimum depth of 12 inches below unsettled soil. However, if you’re constructing the structure into a steep hill’s side or by the side of a retaining wall, it’s required that you maintain the least distance to grade both vertically and laterally. In the event whereby you need to achieve a good lateral barrier, you’ll need to have your foundation dug a lot deeper compared to if it’s on a flat surface. For a more accurate and updated information, you can consult your local building inspection department to get familiar with the requirements in your area.

does a single storey extension add value to your house?

Does A Single Storey Extension Add Value To Your House?

When you’re looking to construct a single storey extension or perhaps you’re just searching for means to increase the value of your property, this question always pops up. The short and simple answer to this question is a resounding yes, a single storey extension can go a long way to increase the value of your property. Just like any other home improvement, when done right, adding a little extra living space is one of the top things you can probably think of that’ll provide a cool increase in your property’s value. However, before you rush in you must also take note of some factors so you can be certain a single storey extension is the right option for you. These factors include the quality of the build, complexity of the build, cost of the build versus the value gain, ceiling price in the area, finance costs as well as the inconveniences and stress.

Generally, the average cost of a single storey extension can range from £34,000 to £37,000. For this price, you should get a standard sized rear or side extension which also includes the cost of a kitchen - it’s the most commonly use for a single story extension especially in the UK. So it’s important to know the value they’ll add to your house before deciding to make such an investment.

The value added to your property will depend largely on the quality and size of your single storey extension. The value is usually calculated by estate agents using the number of bedrooms, bathrooms as well as the floor area. Inside London, it’ll typically be priced at £5,000 to £10,000 per square metre, while outside London should be within the range of £900 to £2,000 per square metre.

how much to re render a house?

Rendering of a house is one of those projects that can greatly improve the visual appeal of your home, enhance it’s energy efficiency, protect the brickwork from the elements and ultimately, add value to your home. Generally, the cost of rendering a house normally costs within the range of £25 to £70 per metre square, while the average cost house rendering costs stands at about £40 per square metre. Therefore, a 3 bedroom semi detached house will cost within the range of £4000 to about £5000.

The total cost of rendering a house is determined by a wide range of factors. These factors includes the following:

✓ Type of the rendering. There are three main types of rendering which includes sand and cement rendering, monocouche rendering as well as acrylic or silicone rendering. However, re-rendering applies to sand and cement sooner and it’ll also have to be painted every 3 to 6 years. Consequently, longer term cost can be higher when compared to the other types.

✓ Ease of access. Where your contractor will have to work around obstacles like shrubs or conservatory, this can make the cost a bit higher as it’ll take longer time to complete.

✓ Prep work. If the contractor needs to fill some cracks or perhaps an old mortar requires tuck pointing before rendering can be started, this will also affect the cost.

✓ Scaffolding. In the event whereby the job requires the use of scaffolding and you’ll have to hire one as a different cost, then the price will be higher.

✓ Your location. Due to the high standards of living and higher demands in areas like London or the Southeast, prices in these regions are usually higher than that of the other regions like Midlands and North.

Do bricklayers work in the winter?

Yes, bricklayers can work during the cold months, but it all depends on the type of work involved. For instance, residential housing maintenance works such as tuck pointing deficient mortar joints on exterior walls and columns as well as rebuilding of chimneys are best tackled during summer or simply put, the warmer months of the year. This is is mainly because the best results for these activities are achieved in the warmer months and several bricklayers will agree to this fact.

Mixing of mortar using anti-freeze technique to counter-act the effects of a cold weather can lead to white marks trailing down the brick when warmer temperatures comes knocking. As a result, even mortar mixing should be done at temperatures exceeding zero degree farenheit which will hold no serious consequences if the temperature should change to a little bit below the norms. During the winter, a good technique that can be incorporated to when mixing mortar would be to mix them in smaller quantities in a warmer environment. These small quantities will immediately be fed by the labourers to the bricklayers and in such circumstances, the mixed mortars will not be subjected to a freezing temperature for too long.

Generally, it would be very unwise to consider any bricklaying work to be done whenever the temperature jumps to a certain level which would be considered to be very inconvenient to work in. Interior works like remodelling of fireplaces can be tackled so long there is a warm space to mix the mortars while also keeping the materials at an indoor temperature. Bricklaying works that have, however, been completed during the colder months should be subjected to a very close inspection as well as looking for potential damage that can be caused to existing works as a result of the harsh weather.

What is a barn conversion?

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.

do i need planning permission for a kitchen extension?

If you’re planning to construct a kitchen extension on your property, one of the first things that comes to mind is whether or not you’ll require a planning permission before you proceed. Generally, kitchen extensions are normally classified as permitted development which allows you to carry out your project without any interruptions from the law or your local authority. In other words, if your extension is meets up with the guidelines of the permitted development rights, you won’t have to apply for a planning permission. However if otherwise, you’ll have to apply for a planning permission to your local council and may require additional reports. And regardless of your position, you’ll always need building regulations approval before you can carry out any kitchen extension project. It may also be required that you’ll have to issue a part wall notice if you’re to build on or close to the boundary with a neighbour.

If you don’t want to go through the hassle and stress involved in applying for a planning permission with your local council, then you must ensure the following:

✓ Your kitchen extension must not be over half of the area of land around your main house.

✓ The kitchen extension must not be side elevation onto a highway or forward of the principal elevation.

✓ The extension must not be taller than the highest part of the roof.

✓ The height of your kitchen extension must not go beyond four metres.

✓ Kitchen extension that’s more than one storey must not go exceed the rear wall of the main house by more than three metres.

✓ Two storey kitchen extensions must not be closer to rear boundary by anything less than seven metres.

✓ The kitchen extension must not include balconies, verandas or any raised platforms.

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.

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