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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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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...
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EnergySave

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JT ECO Solutions provide energy efficient measures to properties throughout Wales and the West through the Government Sche...

Recent Builder Enquiries

14 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Oswestry - SY10

Enquiry from: Amy P

Start Date: Immediate

help with loft insulation

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02 May

Building work | Refurbishment

Oswestry - SY11

Enquiry from: Christine H

Start Date: Immediate

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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21 Sep

Building work | Bricklaying

Oswestry - SY10

Enquiry from: Claire G

Start Date: Immediate

i require a quote to build a garden retaining wall (approx 14 metres) using reclaimed bricks which have been cleaned up and are ready for re-use. are you the property owner: owner of the property prop...

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30 Aug

Building work | Wall Rendering

Oswestry - SY10

Enquiry from: Jeanette P

Start Date: Immediate

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need one wall rendering as it’s leaking into my kitchen. it’s a georgian stone building, the amount that needs doing is about 10m2 ? are you the property owner: owner of the property property ...

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02 Apr

Insulation | External Wall

Oswestry - SY10

Enquiry from: Nick H

Start Date: Immediate

quote for conservatory roof insulation 4.3m x 5.6m

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12 Mar

House Extensions

Oswestry - SY11

Enquiry from: Gloria H

Start Date: Immediate

3.8m x 4.7 m extension built onto the rear of the property,

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02 Feb

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Oswestry - SY10

Enquiry from: John Y

Start Date: Immediate

customer has a insulation project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for cavity wall insulation. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a builder.confirmed int...

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28 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Oswestry - SY11

Enquiry from: Mike H

Start Date: Immediate

dormer plus velux or possibly 2 dormer front and back for loft conversion , plus stairs up to loft are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking t...

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11 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Oswestry - SY11

Enquiry from: Anthony M

Start Date: Immediate

pitched roof extension to main house. remove pitched slate roof. raise wall height. build new roof with glazed gable end wall and roof lights creating useable space above ground floor room. new ri...

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20 Oct

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Oswestry - SY11

Enquiry from: Norman D

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Wardrobe parts and fittings brochures for the Stanly wardrobe range

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22 Sep

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Oswestry - SY11

Enquiry from: David S

Start Date: Immediate

additional insulation to the loft of a 4 bed 2 storey detached house built circa 2007 to bring the present 200mm up to current recommended thickness, which i believe is 280mm. the loft is not used for...

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01 Sep

Conversion | Loft

Oswestry - SY10

Enquiry from: Craig W

Start Date: Immediate

quote for two bed one bath loft conversion on a bungalow are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you lo...

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27 Dec

Conversion | Basement

Oswestry - SY11

Enquiry from: Adrian B

Start Date: Less than one month

may need tanking. not sure, not a lot of moisture. convert cellar into space for small gym and small office. there is electric down there and it’s structurally sound. are you the property owner: own...

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07 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Oswestry - SY10

Enquiry from: Paul M

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1970-2000 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incentive:...

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04 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Oswestry - SY10

Enquiry from: Lewis D

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 age of property: post-2000 are you interested in cavity wall insulation: yes agreed to rec...

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02 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Oswestry - SY10

Enquiry from: Lewis D

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: post-2000 are you in a conservation area: no are you looking for loft insula...

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02 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Oswestry - SY10

Enquiry from: Lewis D

Start Date: Immediate

cavity wall insulation check. loft insulation solid floor insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: post-20...

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28 Jul

Insulation | HHCRO Free

Oswestry - SY11

Enquiry from: Phil C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

c***dloftinsu200/400? time scale: 1-3 months please call to appoint

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25 Jul

Insulation | HHCRO Free

Oswestry - SY11

Enquiry from: Laura E

Start Date: Immediate

I have no Loft insulation

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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 Oswestry is:

£23,814

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Oswestry £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Oswestry £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Oswestry £31,000-£74,000
Loft insulation in Oswestry £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Oswestry £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Oswestry £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Oswestry £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Oswestry £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Oswestry £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Oswestry £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Oswestry £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Oswestry £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Oswestry £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Oswestry £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Oswestry £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Oswestry £638-£978
Residential new builds in Oswestry £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Oswestry £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Oswestry £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Oswestry £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Oswestry £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Oswestry £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Oswestry £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Oswestry £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Oswestry £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Oswestry £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Oswestry £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Oswestry £785-£1,440
Garden room in Oswestry £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Oswestry £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

How to find a builder for a house extension?

Builders are everywhere, but finding one for your project can be tricky and stressful, with both cost and reliability coming into question. This is even more worrisome when you’re fully aware that your house extension can only be as good as the builder. If you’re also facing the same challenge, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll share with you some tips on how to choose a professional and reliable builder who’ll ensure you get immense value for every penny spent. Let’s take a look!

✓ Ask for recommendations. To find a tradesperson, not just a builder, personal recommendations is the best way to go. Building a house extension is a major undertaking which comes with a lot of costs, so if you’re going to do it the least you can do is ensure you do it right. Carry out your research, ask friends and family, neighbours and loved ones if the know of any reliable builder in the local area. If they’ve have one they’ve used, you can request for the cost, quality of the job done, the duration of the project and any other detail you feel you should know.

✓ Search Online. Use our search feature to look at the builders available or submit and enquiry and we will find you one. Our site holds details of numerous builders and building companies which you can go through their ratings to select the best.

✓ Select a reliable builder from trading association. Most reliable builders are usually a member of a recognized trading association or the other. Though this is not obligatory for builders, but it can be used as a dependable medium to find a good builder. We list what trade association the builders are a member of.

How much does external solid wall insulation cost?

Before the commencement of any project, it’s always best to get an estimation of the cost. However, determining the cost of an external solid wall insulation is not the easiest of tasks as it relies on varying components such as the insulation materials to be used, labour cost and installation as well as the type of decorative finish to be incorporated. And depending on your choice of insulation material, some may need some adhesives while others may require some fixings which also contributes to the differences in price. As a result, the determination of the material cost alone can be tricky and even more so when various materials cover varying areas.

With that in mind, the cost of external solid wall insulation generally ranges between £80 to £100 per square metre2. As a result, a small flat can cost from £6000 to £9000 whereas a large detached house can have a price ranging between £21000 to £23000. To earn back your investment in terms of energy bill savings can take a couple of years, but it’s surely worth the try as there are several other benefits associated with installing an external solid wall insulation system. What’s more? Another huge factor that can influence the cost of your system is also the amount of work that’s required, how easy it is to be accessed by the installers and lots more

If you’re looking to cut down on the cost of your external solid wall insulation, then the best time for an installation might just be when you’re having another decorating or building project done such as fitting a new roof, window painting, installation of solar PV panels and more. This way, you’ll be able to spread the cost and have a greater value for each penny expended.

How much does a builder cost?

With the prices of buying a house skyrocketing, many of us are tempted to building our own house. This is sometimes an excellent choice, but you will first need to understand the costs of building a house from scratch. As per a general estimate, the cost of self-build ranges between £300 per m2 to £3,000 per m2.

As you can see, this is quite a variation in price from lowest to highest. Location is a prime factor in determining the costs. Building a house in London and the South is more expensive compared to other regions. Aside from location, several other factors make up the price.

Self-manage with subcontractors

You hire professionals directly like builders and carpenters. You also buy all the materials yourself allowing you to get the best prices.

Hiring a main contractor with other subcontractors

You will first need a main contractor who will help to create the watertight structure for your house. For the rest of the work, try hiring out subcontractors. Make sure that you buy all the materials yourself to get the best price.

External cladding materials

If you are looking to install other external material other than brick, you will also need to factor in the cost for the same.

Here are some example prices:

• Render on blockwork costs around £25 per m²

• Timber cladding is around £25 per m²

• Hand¬made all-weather tiling costs around £54 per m²

• Rubble walling or flint is around £90 per m²

• Reconstituted stone costs about £48 per m²

• Natural stone is about £75 per m²

Make sure to include these costs when coming up with the estimate.

Roofing materials

Non-standard roofing materials tend to add more to the cost and therefore you will also need to account in for this factor.

Here are some examples:

Welsh slate – £60 per m²

Second-hand slates – £35 per m²

Handmade clay tiles – £65 per m²

Reed thatch – £80/m²

If you choose to add any unique material to your roofing, be sure that you remember to factor in its cost.

How many bricks can a bricklayer lay in a day?

Well, just like many other team work, a bricklayer is only as good as his supporting cast. And a hard-working labourer should be able to keep three bricklayer gangs happy. But even when he gets to serve just one bricklayer, the site conditions and nature of the wall can also play a huge role in determining the number of bricks that can be laid within 24 hours.

With the best possible site condition, hard-working labourer and best scenario with no pillars, no face brick, long straight wall and no wall ties, a well trained bricklayer should be able to lay within a range of 800 to 1100 bricks all day long. However, you rarely get walls like this as there is always going to be some corner or curve somewhere which usually takes some time to get right. Furthermore, once the bricklayer has laid up to 5 feet, there’ll be a need to get some lift. From that point onwards, the job understandably gets slower and tougher - meaning there’ll most definitely be a face brick.

In addition, there are multiple other factors that can affect the number of bricks that can be laid in a day. Sometimes its the complex designs or weather that’ll determine the daily rate.

With the aforementioned factors and more realistically, on a good day and great site, an expert bricklayer should be able to lay about 500 to 800 bricks in a day. This is generally a very good target, but of course you never can tell with the reasons above and other factors that are simply beyond the control of the bricklayer. If you have a project and want it completed as soon as possible, you can pay the bricklayers based on the number of bricks laid to increase their efficiency.

how much does a kitchen extension cost?

Being the most used room in a house, it’s little surprise kitchen extension are usually one of the most popular requests in the UK. They do not only open up a frequently used space in your home, but also goes a long way to add value to your property. However, to know the value that’ll added you must first determine the cost of building such an extension before moving forward. Generally, a typical kitchen extension will cost within the range of £20,000 to about £50,000 plus VAT, based on the size of your project as well as your location.

In reality, a single accurate cost of a kitchen extension will vary depending on a lot of influencing factors, one of which is the type of the extension. Let’s take a look!

✓ Rear extension. You may want to consider this type, if you do not have sufficient space for a side return. This will extend your kitchen into your garden which implies that you’re going to give up some green space to make this a reality. The average price to have this done in London will be about £30,000 or more including VAT, and about £20,000 plus VAT or more in other areas.

✓ Side return extension. This, normally, isn’t a huge add to your property, but will create a lot of space for your kitchen while also be a lot reasonable in terms of cost. This type will extend your home into an alleyway at the side of your property if any is available there. On average, the cost of the side return extension should be about £50,000 plus VAT in London and a lot less in the other regions.

Do I need my neighbours’ permission for an extension?

Well the reality is, sometimes, neighbours just don’t get along. With several individuals living in close proximity, it’s little surprise they tend to get on one another’s nerves from time to time. However, there’s a difference between having a tiff and being able to transform your house the way you want without having to obtain your neighbour’s approval.

The short and simple answer to this question is, not necessarily. However, you must first educate yourself by thinking about your extension and how it affects the houses around you. We’d strongly recommend you talk proposals through with your neighbour so as to avoid possible conflicts later. There are a number of reasons why your neighbour can protest to your new home extension plans. Let’s take a look!

 

  • In the event whereby your new extension is blocking their view or providing an unwanted shade on their property. Here, they have a legitimate reason to protest as no one would want their once sunny garden suddenly covered or plummet into shade.
  • In the event where it leads to a loss of privacy. For instance, if your new extension possesses a window which overlooks the neighbour’s property in any way. This is likely to be taken as an invasion of privacy and that has a little to no chance of being a welcomed idea.
  • If it’s a major project and going to take a lot of weeks before completion. The noise generated, especially when your neighbours are enjoying your summer holidays or weekends, can make their gardens not as relaxing as it used to be.
how does cavity wall insulation work?

In recent times, more and more home and property owners are starting to come to terms with the large returns and little investment in cavity wall insulation provides. For a relatively little amount you can achieve a lot, from an increase in your home’s energy efficiency and reduction in heating bills to a huge boost in your property’s resale value and lots more. This makes you wonder how an ordinary insulation can help you achieve so much, right? Well, you’re definitely not alone! Several other potential investors are also eager to know exactly how the cavity wall insulation works to deliver all these juicy benefits. In this post, we’re going to go provide you with a detailed insight on how cavity wall insulation works. Let’s take a look!

 

Typically, cavity wall insulation works as acting as a shield which prevents the escape of heat from your home. It features a reflective surface which serves as a barrier to reflect heat from one side of the panel, effectively minimizing the amount of heat conduction that escapes through. This protection of your home from heat penetration comes with a couple of benefits with the obvious one being an incredible thermal efficiency. An insulated home or property is able to maintain a much more balanced temperature throughout the year – staying a lot cooler during the summer months and retain the heat generated during the winter months. However, a less talked about benefit is the fact that when an insulation is done during the construction of a house, the whole development phase can be completed a lot quicker. This is mainly because insulation offers total protection against weather conditions which enables internal trades to continue without the need to wait for brickwork or cladding to be completed.

What qualifications should a builder have?

Some individuals who have been in the construction department for many years may not be qualified, that is, they may not have undergone an apprenticeship and/or trade certificate courses, but they might still be very skilled at their work. However, anybody can pick up a sledgehammer and demand themselves a builder lacking any skills or training. The wise thing would be to ask the builder coming to your house about what qualifications they have and what training they have undergone.

Licensing of building practitioners

You can now check if your builder or tradesperson is a licensed building practitioner by using an electronic public register which has a record of every registered builder. Being licensed provides you with an assurance that the builder who is about to do your work has proven his shill to the government and earned his right to be a practitioner. If you wish for certain important building and design work on your home it is imperative that you hire a licensed practitioner, the act is very common when you compare the scenario with when you have to call a plumber or an electrician regarding any work.

In order to become a builder in the UK, you must complete an apprenticeship or an NVQ. NVQ is another popular route to becoming a builder. You can also get your NVQ even when you are working as an apprentice. You can also make it based on any recognised overseas qualification.

All associates maintain a Code of Practice and Conduct which sets the standards for all stages of the building procedure. The Code requires builders to:

• Submit quotes on projects for which they have time.

• Securing the contract with a sufficient insurance cover.

• Maintain honesty and integrity at all times.

• Obey the law and industry standards of conduct.

All members of the construction association must also follow a code of conduct. As a consumer, if you think your builder has breached the Code of Conduct or the Code of Ethics, you can file a written against him or her.

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