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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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Haz Electrical

2 review(s)
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Haz Electrical Limited, established just a year ago, is a testament to our passion for delivering top-notch electrical ser...
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Weatherdry Insulation

7 review(s)
Offers services in STOKE-ON-TRENT
We are a company that specialises in Damp Proofing & Insulation. We have a 100% success rate in resolving damp issues con...
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Northstone Pave Home Improvements

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Northstone pave home improvements is a family run business for the last 50 years.we insure nothing but our customers compl...
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Marshall Driveways

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Marshall Driveways Ltd is a team of experienced and knowledge driveway experts who offer solutions in Cannock Staffordshir...

Recent Builder Enquiries

28 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Stoke-on-Trent - ST6

Enquiry from: Kelley S

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Insulation under a garage tin roof to stop condensation

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15 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Stoke-on-Trent - ST1

Enquiry from: Kenneth F

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Roof insulation cost and time appox

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14 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Stoke-on-Trent - ST7

Enquiry from: Robert H

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We need new roof insulation

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03 Sep

Conversion | Loft

Stoke-on-Trent - ST4

Enquiry from: Jose M

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Looking for loft conversion

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19 Jul

Building work | Wall Rendering

Stoke-on-Trent - ST4

Enquiry from: Ed C

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Bay window rendering repaired if replaced in existing style, likely sand and cement.

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05 Apr

Conversion | Loft

Stoke-on-Trent - ST4

Enquiry from: Daniel J

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Can we convert our loft into a bedroom and bathroom and roughly how much would it cost?

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23 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Stoke-on-Trent - ST6

Enquiry from: Julie O

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loft boarded light and window are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you looking to have stairs: no do...

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01 Mar

Building work | Wall Rendering

Stoke-on-Trent - ST4

Enquiry from: Les W

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Survey of damp issues in house to confirm best remedy & cost.

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20 Feb

Building work | Wall Rendering

Stoke-on-Trent - ST11

Enquiry from: Ben A

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Full bungalow rendered smooth including retaining wall with 4 steps. Bungalow recently had an extesion

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26 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Stoke-on-Trent - ST4

Enquiry from: Jack M

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Full loft conversion

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05 Dec

Building work | General

Stoke-on-Trent - ST7

Enquiry from: Ben H

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Raised roof trusses , price on them please and how quick I can have them Thanks

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05 Nov

House Extensions | Single Storey

Stoke-on-Trent - ST4

Enquiry from: Tom D

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Side extension with garage

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27 Aug

House Extensions

Stoke-on-Trent - ST3

Enquiry from: Patricia H

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customer in stoke-on-trent areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for house extension.confirmed interest via sms and email at 27/08/2023 12:00.please call to ...

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27 Aug

Building Work | Porch

Stoke-on-Trent - ST3

Enquiry from: Patricia H

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white upvc porch with georgian bars are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning permission: no what material are you looking for: upvc what material would you like the roof...

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25 Aug

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Stoke-on-Trent - ST6

Enquiry from: Liviu P

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

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24 Aug

Conversion | Loft

Stoke-on-Trent - ST4

Enquiry from: Stephanie T

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full loft conversion with dormer are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you looking to have stairs: yes...

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17 Jul

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Stoke-on-Trent - ST3

Enquiry from: Lynn C

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Traditional Loft Insulation not foam

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10 Jul

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Stoke-on-Trent - ST4

Enquiry from: Charles C

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loft insulation contaminated by rats, need to replace the insulation

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27 Apr

Building work | Bricklaying

Stoke-on-Trent - ST9

Enquiry from: Steven H

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i need a builder to build a single storey extension are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how much work would you say needs to be done: medium job do you require t...

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17 Mar

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Stoke-on-Trent - ST4

Enquiry from: Stuart Y

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loft insulation 250mm thick to area 36m squared are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insulationn: no ...

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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 Stoke-on-trent is:

£23,814

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Stoke-on-trent £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Stoke-on-trent £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Stoke-on-trent £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Stoke-on-trent £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Stoke-on-trent £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Stoke-on-trent £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Stoke-on-trent £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Stoke-on-trent £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Stoke-on-trent £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Stoke-on-trent £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Stoke-on-trent £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Stoke-on-trent £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Stoke-on-trent £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Stoke-on-trent £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Stoke-on-trent £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Stoke-on-trent £638-£978
Residential new builds in Stoke-on-trent £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Stoke-on-trent £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Stoke-on-trent £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Stoke-on-trent £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Stoke-on-trent £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Stoke-on-trent £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Stoke-on-trent £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Stoke-on-trent £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Stoke-on-trent £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Stoke-on-trent £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Stoke-on-trent £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Stoke-on-trent £785-£1,440
Garden room in Stoke-on-trent £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Stoke-on-trent £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

how much to board a loft?

How Much To Board A Loft?

If you stay in a building where the space meant for storing stuffs is not sufficient, boarding your loft may be just the perfect solution for you. In several homes, the space is already present, and all you have to do is to make it more usable by boarding it out. This is unarguably one of the easiest and quickest ways to create storage space in your home.

Boarding a loft comes with a number of special benefits which includes:

• Assisting to declutter our living spaces and makes for a more spacious home.

• Creating a usable space whereby all seasonal items can be stored.

• Assisting to reduce heating bills as it prevents the loss of heat. When your loft is well boarded and insulated, it’ll help trap heat and prevent it from escaping via the roof.

• Adding to your home’s value by making your attic a very useful space for storing items.

• Helping to create a quiet space which can used for relaxation or getaway purposes and of course, this will require a bit more structural work.

So now that you’ve learnt a few of the benefits associated with boarding a loft, how much will it cost to have one made? This depends on an array of factors which includes the size of the space needed, the type of materials and labour cost.

Overall, a standard semi detached building will feature a lot of space of about 40 sqm to 50 sqm in size. There’ll be a need to add to the height of the floor joists before installing the chipboard decking boards. This job size should cost within the range of £1,000 to £1,500. It’ll require just a two-person team that are fully equipped and well versed about the processes.

Will my extension be expensive?

It depends on the size and type of extension. Small porches or flat roof extensions are very reasonably priced. More substantial two storey extensions can be expensive. In general, the price is roughly proportional to the amount of space you add to your home.

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 much to refurbish a house?

Refurbishing a house brings about a plethora of benefits. These includes an increased sale value, an improvement on your quality of life or even simply to make it more visually appealing. All these are great when you look at them, but one thing that happens to be an hindrance for several homeowners is the cost of getting the project done. You may wish to set a budget, plan and prepare before commencement of the project, but the fact remains that, when it comes to refurbishing a house, nothing is certain. In fact, it’s advised to always expect the unexpected and have a lot of cash in reserve just in case something goes wrong. There are a wide range of factors that can play a key role in the overall cost of a house refurbishment. Minor refurbishment that should cost around £30,000 can easily go up to over a whooping £150,000 for a total transformation. Most of this cost will be expended on labour, and the next most significant expense, which is sourcing materials.

In general, the cost of your refurbishment project will depend on some factors which includes the size of the project, the materials used, the refurbishment or renovation level, the location of the property, the quality of the contractor hired and lots more. To estimate the cost of refurbishing your property, you can follow these simple steps:

✓ Write down a detailed list of all the things that needs to be done per room and try to be as specific as possible.

✓ Carry out a research of the labour cost in your area as well as the raw materials’ cost (here, you can make use of guides such as home advisor).

✓ Add an extra 10 to 15 percent on top of the calculated estimate for uprisings and repairs.

✓ Talk to your contractor to get a more accurate quote.

Can cladding help with a damp problem?

External cladding will have an impact on a damp problem. However, it’s important that cladding is the last part of a damp treatment, as installing cladding over a damp wall will make the problem worse. Do not cut corners or try to remedy a problem with the cheapest solution, a damp proof course may need to be put in place before cladding.

does loft insulation cause condensation?

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, loft insulation does cause condensation. Over the years, problems with condensation in loft spaces have become increasingly common. While this may not be harmful in anyway, when the condensation becomes excessive it can lead to more serious issues taking root in your loft like wet rot, dry rot as well as black spot mould. Generally, the best thing to do if you’re concerned about the condensation in your loft space and that it may rapidly become a bigger problem is to get in touch with a damp specialist as soon as possible.

 

Even though insulating your loft space comes with a wide array of benefits like making the top floor rooms warmer, it’s however comes at the cost of making your loft or room space cooler. Condensation in lofts take place primarily due to the humid air making its way through insulation or other gaps into the loft space and touching a cooler surface which in turn results in beads of moisture on the timbers, lintels as well as the underside of the roof. This is why its always a great idea make use of thermal insulation with a vapour barrier that’s installed on the warmer side of the insulating material.

 

Condensation in loft is caused by excess moisture in the air and lack of adequate air ventilation. Here are some top reasons that gives rise to this in the loft:

  • Extra insulation has been installed in the loft leading to a restriction on the natural air circulation in the property.
  • When the storage boxes or other items that has been stockpiled in the loft blocks the roof vents.
  • The release of steam and moist air into the loft space by hot water tanks.
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.

can i build a room in my garden?

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, you can build a room in your garden. In fact, if you want an additional space for a living room, dining room, games room, study room or perhaps you want something as cool as a pool house, then looking at your garden for a solution may just be the perfect answer to your need for an extra outdoor living space.

Outbuildings such as garden rooms do not usually require planning permission as they’re usually covered by the permitted development. As a result, making it even a lot more attractive to homeowners who would not like to pass through the stress involved or pay the money required to submit an application for planning permission. However, if you need your garden room to be covered by permitted development ( if it’s not a listed building or in a designated area), you must follow these guidelines:

✓ 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.

The position of your garden room will be partly determined by the space available in your garden. If you need it to link it to your utilities then positioning it a bit close to your main house would be a cost effective choice unless you’re using off grid sources of power, heat as well as water.

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