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We offer a wide range of Driveways patios building brickwork fencing Block paving tarmac Resin concrete gravel all types o...
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Open Plan Renovation

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Open Plan Renovations undertakes a wide variety of refurbishment and renovation services. We provide a range of constructi...
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Family run business with over 45 years experience in the construction industry. From driveways patios too footings and ex...
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Cjs are predominantly a carpentry, joinery and shop fitting company. With over 25 years experience we strive maximum custo...

Recent Builder Enquiries

06 Mar

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Ipswich - IP7

Enquiry from: Kim I

Start Date: Immediate

cavity wall insulation for detached chalet bungalow

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31 Jan

Building work | Bricklaying

Ipswich - IP7

Enquiry from: Barrie E

Start Date: Immediate

one of the brick pillars holding my 2m square wooden gates has been damaged in a storm. It needs either repair or replacement. Barrie

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15 Jun

Conversion | Garage

Ipswich - IP1

Enquiry from: Martin P

Start Date: Immediate

garage expansion to accommodate electric vehicle, charge point fitting are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: single garage what will the space be used for: other do you requ...

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05 Mar

Building work | General

Ipswich - IP7

Enquiry from: Joan A

Start Date: Less than one month

weeding planting lopping some trees help putting a greenhouse up are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other what type of work do you need to have done: garden work, other ...

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11 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Ipswich - IP3

Enquiry from: Sarah C

Start Date: Immediate

Removal of old installation and install new .very dirty as we had a new roof

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06 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Ipswich - IP3

Enquiry from: Nicola B

Start Date: Immediate

cavity wall insulation two storey maisonette we own top half neighbour below ground floor are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: 1970-2000 a...

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12 Jul

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Ipswich - IP3

Enquiry from: Karl B

Start Date: Immediate

mr requested quotes for cavity wall insulation from a builder around ipswich. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information be...

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19 Apr

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Ipswich - IP3

Enquiry from: Andy C

Start Date: Immediate

loft insulation in my rental property are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 do you currently have loft insulationn: yes do you requi...

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08 Mar

House Extensions

Ipswich - IP6

Enquiry from: Colin J

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customer has a extensions & conversions project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for house extension. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a builder.confir...

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08 Mar

Building Work | Porch

Ipswich - IP6

Enquiry from: Colin J

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doorway moved and a small porch/bootroom built are you the property owner: owner of the property what material are you looking for: upvc do you have planning permission: no what material would you lik...

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06 Mar

Building Work | Porch

Ipswich - IP2

Enquiry from: Kremena S

Start Date: Immediate

front porch and external insulation

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28 Jan

House Extensions

Ipswich - IP2

Enquiry from: Shahine U

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customer has a extensions & conversions project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for house extension. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a builder.confir...

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06 Dec

House Extensions

Ipswich - IP4

Enquiry from: Ponrajadurai S

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customer requested quotes for house extension from a builder around ipswich. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information bel...

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11 Nov

Conversion | Loft

Ipswich - IP3

Enquiry from: Tye W

Start Date: Immediate

i’m looking for a bedroom or 2 with a bathroom/en-suite to be created in my loft for the best price it can be done for to creat more accommodation space. not really wanting to go extortionate with p...

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10 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Ipswich - IP2

Enquiry from: CYRIL R

Start Date: Immediate

quote for cavity wall instalation how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1970-2000 are you in a conservation area: no are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detach...

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05 Oct

House Extensions

Ipswich - IP3

Enquiry from: Kieran G

Start Date: Immediate

removal of old garage and construction of new prefab garage are you the property owner: owner of the property

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09 Sep

Conversion | Garage

Ipswich - IP3

Enquiry from: Lauren A

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would like an online estimate for a garage conversion to include bay window and match other side of house. use for a bedroom. would also like info on the payment schedule. hoping to have the work comp...

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28 Aug

Building work | Wall Rendering

Ipswich - IP1

Enquiry from: Donna B

Start Date: Immediate

Front wall in garden rendered

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19 Aug

Building work | Sound Proofing

Ipswich - IP8

Enquiry from: David L

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Cost of domestic EPC and earliest dates available

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31 May

Building Work | Porch

Ipswich - IP6

Enquiry from: Colin J

Start Date: Immediate

first move door to where window is and window to where door is build a2.5m x 3 porch with solid side walls rendered with flint pattern inlay part glass door, slate roof. built in seat coat rack and cu...

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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 Ipswich is:

£23,865

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Ipswich £9,750-£18,450
Loft conversion in Ipswich £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Ipswich £33,500-£54,000
Loft insulation in Ipswich £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Ipswich £3,313-£5,013
Barn conversions in Ipswich £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Ipswich £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Ipswich £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Ipswich £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Ipswich £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Ipswich £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Ipswich £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Ipswich £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Ipswich £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Ipswich £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Ipswich £638-£978
Residential new builds in Ipswich £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Ipswich £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Ipswich £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Ipswich £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Ipswich £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Ipswich £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Ipswich £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Ipswich £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Ipswich £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Ipswich £21,600-£37,400
Soundproofing in Ipswich £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Ipswich £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Ipswich £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Ipswich £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

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.

How much is plasterboard?

How Much Is Plasterboard?

Do you wish to install plasterboard in the nearest future? If yes, then you’d probably want to know the amount it’s going to cost. Here, we’ll give you a detailed plasterboarding prices breakdown to help you calculate an estimate for your project.

A plasterboarding project including the cost of both materials and labour with the use of a high quality panels is about £4 to £5 per panel. Therefore, if you wish to calculate on the basis of a standard room about 12x12ft would cost about £500 to £600. However, this price can fluctuate significantly depending on the professional as well as the quality of the materials you wish to incorporate in completing the project. We’d recommend that you hire the services of a professional with accreditation as he would provide you with a detailed quote with no hidden charges or costs. To give you a clearer idea, we’ve taken the time out to put together some estimated costs of employing the services of a seasoned professional plasterer to supply and plasterboard your home or office. Let’s take a look!

• A 6 x 12ft room with panels and plasterboard should have an average cost within the range of £250 to £400 and duration of one to two days.

• The individual cost of plasterboarding or drywalling a standard 12 x 12ft room should have an average cost within the range of £500 to £600 and duration of one to three days. These includes 60% for materials used (£330), 30% for tradespersons (£165) and the remaining 10% for waste removal (£55) to give a total cost of £550.

• A 12 x 24ft room with panels and plasterboard should have an average cost within the range of £1000 to £1200 and duration of three to six days.

What types of extension are there?

There are many different types of extension. For example, you could install an orangery, flat or pitched roof extension, over-structure extension, single or double storey extension or a glass box extension. Which one of these is most suitable will depend on your existing property.

do i need building regs for a garage conversion?

Are you considering converting your garage into a more usable space in your home? If yes, then you’d probably want to know if you’ll require building regs before converting the garage. The answer to this question is yes. Although you may not require planning approval to convert your garage into a more usable space, but you’d usually need approval under the Building Regulations.

When re-structuring your garage into a habitable space, the following should be taken into consideration: structural alterations, ventilation, moisture proofing, insulation, fireproofing, escape routes as well as the submission of a building building notice or full plan application to the local council in order to inform them about the planned project.

• Walls

You’ll require an approval if you plan to infill the garage door with a window and a new wall. This is because the garage may have been built of a shallow slab which implies that a new foundation would be needed for the new wall construction.

• Floor

Even though there’s a high possibility that the garage floor is strong enough for domestic use since its designed to withstand the weight of vehicles, you may however need to upgrade to make sure it suitable for both thermal insulation and damp proofing. In addition, there may also be the need to to alter the floor level in such a way that it matches that of the remaining parts of the house.

• Ventilation

According to the Building Regulations requirements, there’s a need for adequate ventilation for each individual rooms which includes garage conversions for general health purposes. What’s going to determine the ventilation level that’ll be required is the frequency at which the room is used. Ventilation can be provided through purge or simply opening the window or via trickle ventilation.

Is loft insulation flammable?

When thinking about the right insulation material for your loft, some of the first few things that comes to mind is the various properties of that material as well as how good they fit with your home’s needs.naturally, you’d like to ensure that the insulation will be efficient enough to add to the overall energy efficiency of your home, however there are also other features that may not get as much attention but also happens to be equally important. As the primary function of an insulation is to blanket your house to offer a barrier against heat loss, going for an insulation material that’s also fireproof is crucial as loft insulation can burn. Although most insulation materials are fireproof, a myriad of problems can actually make your insulation burn.

 

For instance, fibreglass insulation is produced using glass combined with plastic polymers and is naturally resistant to fire. However, even at that you’d have to be careful with batts that are supported with foil or paper due to the fact that these materials can burn pretty quickly. Cellulose, on the other hand, is not fireproof and is required to be treated by other flame retardants in order to help reduce combustion. Some of the best insulation materials that are resistant to fire includes the following:

  • Fibre glass. This is made of glass that’s spun into fibres, then combined using plastic polymers. As a result, fiberglass insulation is naturally resistant to fire.
  • Mineral wool. Having a high melting temperature, this insulation material happens to be a great fit for thermal applications due to its superior fire resistant properties. In fact, mineral wool is still naturally non-combustible even if composed of recycled iron and steel by-products, or from actual mineral rock itself.
how much are sharps fitted wardrobes?

If you’re planning to acquire Sharps fitted wardrobes, one of the first few things that comes to mind is the cost to make such an acquisition. Generally, prices of these items can vary significantly. However, you should note that the more affordable end of the spectrum is most likely going to be around £750 to £900 per lineal metre, while mid range Sharps fitted wardrobes are usually within the range of £1400 to about £1600 per lineal metre. And finally, the high end customized Sharps fitted wardrobe are possibly going to be within the range of £3000 to £3500 per lineal metre.

The price of the Sharps fitted wardrobes is mainly determined by the fitted wardrobe solution your opt for. So let’s look at the estimated price range of Sharps fitted wardrobes depending on the styles you want for your home or property.

✓ There are the stylish, mordern sliding doors Sharps fitted wardron=be with mirrors that’ll make your room feel a lot bigger. If the type you opt for possesses three sections, then you’ll should expect to pay a price within the range of £2800 to about £3600 to have it fitted depending on the size of the room as well as the chosen finishes.

✓ Handcrafted, bespoke fitted bedroom wardrobe. This will cost about £2500 to £2900 with simple design details but the price can increase with ornate features like mouldings etc.

✓ Large bedroom 3m 80ccm three sections six door. This normally features finishes on both the interior and exterior as well as hanging space for clothes. It’s usually around £4900 or more.

✓ Simple two section closet. The price of this fitted wardrobe is usually within the range of £3200 to about £3500, but it could also be more depending on the design details you wish to implement.

how to lay loft boards?

How To Lay Loft Boards

Do you need more storage space in your home or property? If you live in a tiny space especially where extensions can’t be made sideways, why not look to the topmost area of your home and consider boarding out your loft to make it usable?

Boarding your loft can make for a fairly easy DIY project but like every other home improvement tasks, it requires some specific skill sets as well as knowledge for a successful construction. Therefore, we’d recommend you hire the services of a reliable professional in order to guarantee the best possible outcome, especially if you lack proper training or experience that’ll help you avoid some costly mistakes. Here, we’ll give you a good insight into the loft board laying procedures.

• Get The Right Tools & Equipment

The materials and supplies you’ll need to lay loft boards include loft boards, screws, tape measure and pencil, drill, hammer, saw, protective gear such as gloves and dust mask.

• Work Out The Area

Measure up the area you need the boards to cover. The standard loft features two different sizes (both are 18mm thick) which include 2400mm x 600mm and 1220mm x 320mm. You should ensure that the board you opt for fits through the loft hatch perfectly.

• Start Laying

Once you’re done working out the area, the next step is to put on your protective gear and start putting the boards in place. You should lay the boards in a staggered pattern so as to give a better strength. While doing this, watch out for any wire running through your loft so they don’t get trapped, you should also cut the boards for easy access to the light fittings’ top.

• Make It Permanent

Upon the successful placement of the boards in a way that offer a safe area to store things and stand on, you’ll have to screw them in place. Start by drilling 2 or 5 holes along the edge of individual boards in such a way that lines up with the centre of the joist below. Once done, then you can fix them in place with screws.

Do bricklayers need a license?

Laying of bricks is a skilful trade which requires the bricklayer to fully understand the process involved in the required building material preparation necessary to construct a foundation as well as to mix the concrete or mortar. As a tradesperson, you also need to fully comprehend how to make use of various materials and master the art of shaping, polishing and cutting it. A typical bricklaying endeavour is expected to include different activities such as preparation of the surface, assembly, installation, reinforcement as well as repair.

As a result, every aspect of the job demands an in depth and extensive knowledge, skills and also experience. To get started in this career path, you can also consider getting a bricklaying license as this will stand you out from the lots from your customer’s point of view. However, to obtain a bricklaying license, you’ll need to have some qualifications which includes an industry experience in the field as well as a trade certificate. These formal and nationally recognized qualifications can be gotten through the Recognition of Prior Learning.

It must, however, be said that several states will require either a building practitioner registration or a bricklaying license to enable you practice as a professional bricklayer in order to ensure that the national standards for quality is always met. In other states, a bricklayer must meet some certain registration requirements or possess concrete licenses. Some will necessitate that you register as a building practitioner to take on certain projects but only to a particular level.

Overall, a bricklaying license will help you meet the building commission’s requirements so as to avoid stern punishments like fines and sanctions. It also allows you to sign legal contracts and agreements, market your services and lots more to steer ahead of competition in the industry.

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