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

Recent Builder Enquiries

27 Sep

Conversion | Loft

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: Lisa W

Start Date: Immediate

Loft conversion and hatch

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16 Aug

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: Eric G

Start Date: Immediate

Extra loft insulation laid on top of other insulation

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15 Mar

Building work | Bricklaying

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: Richard M

Start Date: Immediate

extend existing gate piers approx 1m height on each using reclaimed bricks. bricks are on site. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how much work would you say ...

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10 Mar

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: Colin B

Start Date: Immediate

cavity wall insulation to existing rear extension built in the 1970s. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: 1970-20...

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18 Feb

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: Colin B

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an enquiry for loft & roof insulation and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.mr lives in the ludlow area and would like a call to discuss options.see be...

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18 Feb

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: Colin B

Start Date: Immediate

cavity wall insulation to existing rear extension built in the 1970s. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: 1970-20...

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27 Aug

Insulation | External Wall

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: Adam C

Start Date: Immediate

Roof insulation quote. Unsure on square footage but 3 gables.

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26 Jun

Conversion | Garage

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: Joe F

Start Date: Immediate

covert half of existing brick built garage into a hobby work room. need stud wall and plasterboard ceiling to be included. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: single gar...

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04 Oct

Building work | Sound Proofing

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: Christopher J

Start Date: Immediate

Log burner flue swept as required

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22 Jan

Building Work | Porch

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: Angela T

Start Date: Immediate

Call any-time New build or replacement: New build Quote requested on a porch, in PVCu, to be supplied and fitted.

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04 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: Charles R

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 do you require a top up: yes age of property: 1930-70 are you interested in cavity wall in...

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04 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: Charles R

Start Date: Immediate

loft insulation cavity wall on a 3 bed bungalow are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 do you currently have loft insulationn: ye...

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13 Nov

Building work | General

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: ANN B

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached other forms: building maintenance agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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17 Feb

Driveway Repair

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: David H

Start Date: Immediate

repair and replace storm damaged driveway approx 100 meters long plus area outside of house Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint

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20 May

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: Mark S

Start Date: Immediate

we have a 5.7 x 3.5 meter suspended floor over a garage and want to insulate it it can be accessed from above or below in the garage

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27 Apr

Conversion | Garage

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: Elaine F

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Homeowner Please contact to appoint Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Do you have a: Single Garage What will the space be used for: Studio Do you require Plumbing Work: Yes Do you r...

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17 Sep

Insulation | External Wall

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: Deirdre P

Start Date: Immediate

What level of service do you require: Install only Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Bedrooms Property Age: Pre 1900 Doe...

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03 Jul

Conversion | Garage

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: Lynne C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

I am looking to convert the single, attached flat roof garage of a house into a kitchen diner the area is approximately 6.6m x 3.7m. There is currently no heating to the area so the wet system woul...

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27 May

House Extensions

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: Helen A

Start Date: Less than one month

Extension to bungalow Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Looking For: Single storey extension Do you have planning permission: No Do you have plans drawn up: No Do you require Plumbing ...

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27 May

House Extensions | Single Storey

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: Helen A

Start Date: Less than one month

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: Detached Looking For: Si...

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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 Ludlow is:

£23,814

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

What cement should I use for bricklaying?

Cement is a crucial element in bricklaying that’s widely used in both construction as well as finishing works. Generally, they’re used to aerate concrete blocks, connect bricks, prepare plaster, floor levelling as well as the making of precast products. The major reason cement is one of the most common construction materials as its incredible ability to hold structure together. To get a cement plaster, you’d simply have to mix cement with both water and sand. However, when you mix cement with lime, sand and water, you’ll get a mortar.

For cements mortars to be used inside joints, you’ll have to include 1 part cement at the minimum to not more than 2 parts sand by weight which should be dry mixed and moistened with enough water to allow for troweling and packing without falling apart. Generally, the cement sand ratio in a mortar is in between 1:2 to 1:6. The cement and sand mix ratio is largely based on the importance of the project.

Cement provides a plethora of uses in bricklaying and these includes:

• Preparation of cement concrete

• Preparation of cement mortar

• Building fireproof and thermal proof structures

• Building chemical proof structures

• Serving as a grout material

• Building hydrographic and frost resistant structures

• Manufacturing precast members

• Constructing aesthetic concrete

• Constructing cement concrete roads

There are several types of cements with each having its specific purpose. For instance, the type of cement more suited to building a fire proof structure is a high alumnia cement and to build a hydrographic structure, cements like expanding cement, hydrophobic cement, pozzolana cement and quick setting cement are the best bet. Acid resistant cements are more useful in building chemical proof structures, portland cements are best suited to making grout materials, while coloured cements are preferable to building aesthetic structures.

Are barn conversions a good investment?

A barn conversion can be a great investment for lots of reasons. When done well, barn conversions can be great at holding their value, meaning you could sell yours for a great price. They can also look fantastic, often with period features coupled with large areas of glazing. This can make them a great place to live, especially if you enjoy being in the countryside.

However, barn conversions do have their disadvantages. They may require extensive renovation work to bring their energy efficiency levels up to standard, which can be very expensive. It’s also important to be aware of their location – they might be on a working farm or close to several other converted buildings.

It’s essential to get a survey conducted before you buy a barn you plan to convert. This can tell you about any structural problems it might have and give you an indication of whether you might be able to get permission to convert it. You can also buy barns with planning permission already in place.

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.

how much does a garden room cost?

Adding a garden room to your property is a great way of creating an additional space within your home without having to invest heavily in large house extension projects. And not only does it expand your living space, but it’s also a way to add good value to your home or property. With the various benefits offered by a garden room, most individuals are usually surprised with just how affordable the living space can be. However, just like any other home improvement, the price of a garden room is influenced by a wide range of factors. These factors include the design you opt for whether standard or customized, the size of the garden room, the materials used, the number of fixtures and fittings you want as well as any other special design feature you require.

Asides from the money needed to put up the structure, there are also some common extra cost that’ll also be expended for both the interior and exterior of the living space. For instance, there are some furnitures and fittings that you’d like to put in your garden room and these will also form part of the overall cost. There’s also the electrical connections cost and this will vary depending on the distance of your room, the cables to be used as well as your electrician. For this part, you can expect to spend anything within the range of £850 to £1200 and since it’ll be used all year long, it’ll also require appliances for heating, insulation, electricity and ventilation.

Generally, the overall cost you should be expecting to pay for a modular build garden room will range between £10,000 to £40,000.

how much to render a 3 bed house?

Rendering a house comes with a plethora of benefits. Not only is it able to brighten up houses that looks tired especially those with damaged brickwork or having discoloured render, but its also the final step of external wall insulation.

If you own a 3 bed house, you’ll probably want to know just how much it’ll cost to have it rendered. If yes, then you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we aim to look at the cost of rendering a house using the standard 3 bed house as an example. Firstly, it should be stated that there are numerous factors that affects the price of a rendering a house which includes the rendering type, the size of the house, the ease of access, the prep work required, whether or not scaffolding will be needed as well as your location and the quality of the contractor your hire. Out of all these factors, the most significant variables are probably the type of rendering you go for and the size of the house.

There are three types of render and the one you opt for will play a key role in the price of your 3 bed house. In this article, we’re basing our cost estimate for a 3 bed house (3 bed detached) on the size ranging from 110 per square metre to 160 per square metre. Now let’s look at the cost per square metre of each rendering type.

✓ The silicone or acrylic thin coat render is usually the most expensive option of the lot due to the fact that they’re the newest and also the best type of render. This rendering type usually costs within the range of £45 to about £75 per square metre.

✓ The monocouche modern through coloured rendering type are able to offer a decorative and waterproof finish for walls. They usually costs within the range of £35 to about £70 per square metre.

✓ Sand and cement render type is the traditional type which has been applied for several years. This rendering type usually costs within the range of £20 to about £45 per square metre.

how much is a dormer loft conversion?

Are you considering a dormer loft conversion for your home? If yes, then you’d probably want to know how much it costs. Unfortunately, due to the several variables and influencing factors, a precise answer can not be provided for all dormer loft conversions. In this article we’ll give you a vague idea of the general cost so you can set a more realistic budget and start planning.

There are three main types of loft conversion which includes the Velux, Dormer, and Mansard. Out of the three types, the dormer happens to be the most common type and possesses a small flat roofed extension with a window. The dormer loft conversion will usually cost within the range of £25,000 to £30,000.

The price for a smaller dormer loft conversion, mid range dormer loft conversion and large scale dormer loft conversion will be at £2,000 to £7,000, £10,000 to £30,000 and £40,000 to £60,000 respectively. However, you should take note that the prices given are all based on varying influencing factors such as the type of installation that is selected, the type of the rood, en suite conversion as well as other customization. Changes in price can be as a result of the materials required and the extra time per labour that’s needed to complete this home improvement project by the tradesmen employed.

Furthermore, a dormer loft conversion average cost will also depend on the type of dormer you opt for. Here is a list of the most common applications:

✓ Blind dormer loft conversion - £3,200 to £4,400

✓ Recessed dormer - £1,300 to £1,850

✓ Barrel roof dormer - £3,000 to £4,600

✓ Gable dormer - £5,500 to £7,500

✓ Hipped roof dormer - £5,600 to £6,660

✓ Pedimented dormer - £12,700 to £23,100

✓ Flat roof dormer loft conversion - £13,800 to £21,600

how to refurbish your house?

If you’re thinking about refurbishing your house or property but don’t know how to go about it, then you’ve come to the right place. In truth, not every home refurbishment works goes in exactly the same order, however it’ll do you some good to abide by a specific plan in order to avoid both unnecessary works as well as expenses. For instance, how would it feel if you have already closed walls and paint only to realize that there’s a need to include a new plumbing stack that has to go behind the wall? Not good, right? Well, this guide is designed to help you avoid such frustrating situations. Let’s have a look!

✓ Establish a plan. This involves carrying out a good assessment of what you’d like to refurbish and set the priorities like deciding where to start and making sure you have both the time and budget to complete the project.

✓ Set a budget. Establish a final amount that’ll be the threshold to your spending. It’s always good to add an additional 10% to 15% to cover unexpected costs.

✓ Hire a contractor. Carry out a research, reach out to many contractors, compare their prices, work quality as well as integrity before hiring.

✓ Talk to your insurance company. Find out if you have the amount of coverage that suits your needs from your insurance company before and after your project.

✓ Secure permits and order materials. Make sure you check with the latest regulations before commencement. Once done, you can start ordering the required materials.

✓ Start demolition. This is optional as it only applies if space is being added.

✓ Work behind the walls. This include doing all the works necessary behind the walls like plumbing, electrical, heating etc.

✓ Paint and install flooring

✓ Fit in the cabinetry

✓ Add finishing touches. This includes the last details and decorations.

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