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Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: Lucy R
Start Date: Immediate
Call back anytime. New build or replacement: New build Quote requested on a porch, in PVCu, to be supplied and fitted.
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Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: Lucy R
Start Date: Immediate
Call back anytime. New build or replacement: New build Quote requested on a porch, in PVCu, to be supplied and fitted.
Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: Nick G
Start Date: Immediate
existing render is degraded and needs removing. monocouche render has been purchased. i also have basecoat materialif this is required. approximate area is 25 m^2. are you the property owner: owner o...
Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: Arijit G
Start Date: Immediate
existing velux to domer to conversion for a semi-detached house property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you looking to have stairs: no do you require...
Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: Joy A
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
convert garage to kitchen dinner. partition a side of the garage to create downstairs toilet. knock through to create a sliding door from playroom to lead to toilet. block the existing door between ga...
Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: Joy A
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer made an enquiry for single storey house extension and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.mrs lives in the worcester park area and would like a call to discus...
Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: Joy A
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
convert garage to kitchen dinner. partition a side of the garage to create downstairs toilet. knock through to create a sliding door from playroom to lead to toilet. block the existing door between ga...
Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: Carlotta L
Start Date: Immediate
need to get drawings done for a gf extension at my home time scale: immediate please call to appoint
Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: Hemong P
Start Date: Immediate
I’m interested in adding a porch to the front of my house
Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: Hasan U
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer made an enquiry for building maintenance and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.mr lives in the worcester park area and would like a call to discuss options....
Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: Rafal P
Start Date: Immediate
converting existing loft with 2 veluxes into a 5 metre long dormer conversion, are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the space ...
Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: Bokum C
Start Date: Immediate
underpinning at the back of the house
Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: Sujay M
Start Date: Immediate
customer has a general building project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for building maintenance. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a builder.confirmed...
Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: Vinay M
Start Date: Immediate
i would like my loft insulated. a lot of heat is escaping through the loft. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insulationn:...
Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: Eugene K
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...
Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: So S
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: relative of owner property type: semi detached looking for: s...
Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: So S
Start Date: Less than one month
3 metre extension with kitchen and adding bathroom are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: semi detached looking for: single storey extension do you have planning permission: no d...
Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: Nicola D
Start Date: Immediate
are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1900-30 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incent...
Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: Nicola D
Start Date: Immediate
call any-time type of building: semi-detached number of bedrooms: 3 how became interested in heat pump: renewable technology quote requested on air source (wet) heat pump, to be supplied and f...
Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: James C
Start Date: Less than one month
2 storey extension 270cm x 870cm Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Double storey extension to their property. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Proper...
Worcester Park - KT4
Enquiry from: Gary D
Start Date: Immediate
Brick garage total height 4 metre 20ft wide 22ft long
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.
View our Builder cost guide View our Builder adviceWhen Does A Loft Become A Habitable Room?
When a loft is being converted to functional space, there are a multiple options it can offer. It’s not uncommon that at the conversion of this space, many household may not have a specific plan on how it’s going to be used. However, they know later on an actual need might arise, perhaps as you start working from home, developing other hobbies that requires an extra space or the family grows.
The loft can easily be converted into a game room, study room, playroom or even a household’s “breathing space etc. However, when the family grows and you wish to make use of the space on the top of your home as an extra bedroom, there are many factors to consider. The fact is, just because there’s enough space to fit a bed, doesn’t make it habitable. For a loft to become habitable, it must be built specifically for the purpose of being a sleeping area and must also comply with the relevant building regulations. It’s as a result of this, many property sale particulars include “potential third bedroom, subject to regulations statement written on it as well as the boarded and insulated loft space’s dimensions.
Loft conversions building regulations are set in such a way to ensure that adequate attention is given to both safety and structural elements to build a new space that’s fit for undetermined household use. These regulations are established minimum requirements to guarantee the following:
• The new floor and ceiling’s structural integrity.
• The existing roof and party wall modification’s structural stability.
• Safety during fire incidents plus an escape route.
• An appropriate stairway access.
• The proposed changes’ structural suitability to the external environment in association with the local area as well as any unique factors specific to the property.
Rendering a house’s external walls is one of the cheapest and most effective ways by which a building can be made waterproof and also good looking. If you’re thinking about rendering your house, figuring out the cost of completion is usually one of the most important things you’ll have to consider before you proceed and if you don’t know where to start, finding an experienced tradesperson who possesses several years of experience as well as the ability to overcome the different issues that he may be faced with while on the project is paramount. If you’re able to get one, however, you should know that they rarely come cheap.
When trying to determine the accurate house rendering cost estimate , a tradesperson will put into consideration a great number of factors. Even at that, a rough estimate still requires both skills and expertise to be able to take into account all the necessary factors. In general, a typical 3 bedroom home in the UK will cost within the range of £4000 to about £5500 for a complete render job on the outside and covering from top to bottom.
Usually, the most important factor which play the biggest role when determining rendering costs is the area that’s going to be covered by the render mix. Professional contractors will provide a quote based on the rendering costs per square metre. Below are some rough estimates of rendering costs of properties depending on their size (without VAT).
✓ For a small mid terrace house of about 40 to 50 square metre, the total rendering cost estimate is £3000 to £4000.
✓ For a large mid terrace house of about 70 to 180 square metre, the total rendering cost estimate is £3000 to £5000.
✓ For a three bedroom detached house of about 100 to 160 square metre, the total rendering cost estimate is £4000 to £5500.
Are you thinking about converting your garage into a new space? Be it a new bedroom, gym, library or playroom, one thing you’ll have to consider before getting started is whether or not you’re going to require a planning permission. Unlike extensions that needs additional space, garage conversion is all about changing the existing structure of a space that’s already available to you - your garage. As a result, these projects are mostly covered by a planning policy that’s a bit different.
For a garage conversion, it’s very unlikely that you’ll need a planning permission. As a matter of fact, only 10 percent of garage conversions has been estimated to need a full planning permission, with the others coming under the permitted development rights. The permitted development rights, however, only provides coverage for home improvements that’s internal which implies that so far you’re not trying to enlarge your garage, you’ll not require a planning permission. But if otherwise, you’ll have to submit an application before commencing your project.
If you’re looking to comply with the permitted development rights, then your project must comply with some specific guidelines. These rules include the following:
• The work should be internal. No plans to enlarge or extend the existing garage.
• You should make sure that the materials used in carrying out the garage conversion is the same with the materials used in building the existing house.
• The building should not be extended.
You may, however, require a planning permission if you’re going to change a detached garage into a living space which could be a bedroom, small annexe or a living room.
Some houses excluded from the permitted development rights include flats, listed buildings, some new developments and most homes in a conservation area.
General construction work should be restricted to the following hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm. Saturdays 8am to 1pm. Most councils advice that noisy work is prohibited on Sundays and bank holidays but you should check with your local council to confirm this.
Damp issues on a property are usually generated by a lot of factors such as a poor or broken guttering, condensation and lots more. The question arising here is what is the possibility of External Wall Insulation (EWI) preventing condensation? Not only is EWI a reliable way to reduce condensation-caused damp, but it’s also one of the major reasons property owners in solid wall homes consider thermally rendering or cladding their external walls.
Condensation arises as a result of warm moist internal air hitting a cold surface such as the steaming up of both windows and mirror when having a shower. What happens here is the condensation of the water vapour in the air from a gas to liquid in the process of touching the cold surface - one whose temperature is significantly reduced to reach the dew point. At the dew point, condensation is very rampant, and to tackle this issue you’ll have to heighten the wall temperature in order to convert the moisture to vapour and permit it to pass through the wall. And that’s exactly the job of an external wall insulation!
To get started you must ensure that the walls are clean and dry prior to fitting the external wall insulation. The month of May through to September when the weather tends to be dry and more stable are usually the best period to carry out the project. The external wall insulation will function just like a cosy blanket around the building. Ultimately, changing the feel and temperature of the inside of your home. As a result, the previously cold walls will no longer be cold which goes a long way to mitigate the effects of condensation. Furthermore, when an EWI is installed, the rooms of your home will automatically trap more thermal mass as the heat is saved in the walls’ fabric and released back when the temperature drops.
A barn conversion is where an agricultural building is altered to serve a different purpose. Lots of barns conversion projects involve converting an old barn into one or more homes. However, barns can also be converted into other types of commercial building, like offices.
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.
There are two main types of cladding. The first is material cladding, which refers to layers of a material that are attached to the external walls. The material used could be timber, PVC, stone, or other materials. The second type of cladding is rendering, where a coat of plaster is applied to the wall.
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