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We are a multi skilled building services company, we render services including HVAC installation and maintenance, Refriger...
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At Zaplas, we believe in making your home improvement journey as seamless and stress-free as possible. Specializing in gar...
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Hi im time served plasterer my company has been running since 2000 . We have worked on grade 2 buildings .so from that pla...

Recent Builder Enquiries

26 Aug

House Extensions

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Bizhan R

Start Date: Immediate

Customer made an enquiry for House Extension via one of our websites. Looking at various options they would like to discuss directly Confirmed interest via phone at 11:21, SMS at 11:20 Please call to...

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19 Jun

House Extensions

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Kayleigh M

Start Date: Immediate

Wrap around extension and loft conversion

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11 May

Building work | Wall Rendering

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Mark W

Start Date: Immediate

3 bedroom Semi Detached house Remove old rendering and apply K rendering

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05 Dec

Insulation | Loft / Roof

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Sue C

Start Date: Immediate

A problem with dampness in the loft.

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16 Aug

Building work | Wall Rendering

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Stephen C

Start Date: Immediate

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to remove pebble dash from a three bed semi and apply new render. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms how many w...

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27 Jul

Conversion | Loft

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Martin B

Start Date: Immediate

u shaped staircase to loft, but open to ideas. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you looking ...

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18 Feb

Insulation | Cavity Wall

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Martin M

Start Date: Immediate

a quote for the cavity wall insulation of my house are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1930-70 are you in a conservation area: no proper...

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13 Feb

Conversion | Loft

South Shields - NE33

Enquiry from: Stephen M

Start Date: Immediate

new loft hatch with ladder, conversion into bedroom add a window are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are ...

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03 Feb

Conversion | Loft

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Josh C

Start Date: Immediate

loft conversion into bedroom and ensuite are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you looking to hav...

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03 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

South Shields - NE33

Enquiry from: CARLOS D

Start Date: Immediate

it is not an outside cavity insulation, it is the ceiling cavity in one room inside the house and a small corridor. i don`t want to rip off the ceiling itself to reveal the cavity as it is a lath and ...

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05 Dec

House Extensions

South Shields - NE33

Enquiry from: Waqas J

Start Date: Immediate

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

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10 Oct

House Extensions

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Waqas J

Start Date: Immediate

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

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22 Sep

Conversion | Loft

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Tanveer A

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an enquiry for loft conversion via one of our websites. looking at various options they would like to discuss directly confirmed interest via phone at 20:19 please call to discuss and a...

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09 Mar

Conversion | Loft

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Marie M

Start Date: Immediate

staircase from landing to loft , we have box room which not sure if you would put in there instead of landing are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are yo...

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03 Mar

Conversion | Loft

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Heather L

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Property owner: Owner, Looking to convert into: Bedroom, Work description: Stairs to lo...

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27 Feb

Conversion | Loft

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Debra L

Start Date: Immediate

i want the loft made into a bedroom with a couple of veluxes in the roof to let light in with stair access through the spare bedroom are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: se...

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24 Feb

Conversion | Loft

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Katie Y

Start Date: Immediate

loft is fully converted. looking for a staircase to go from our small bedroom into the loft (people in our street have done this). are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi...

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18 Jan

Conversion | Loft

South Shields - NE33

Enquiry from: Melissa W

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Property owner: Owner, Looking to convert into: Bedroom, Work description: Bedroom with veluxe ...

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04 Oct

Insulation | External Wall

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Alan N

Start Date: Immediate

conservatory roof insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached property age: 1970-2000 please call to appoint

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13 Jun

Building work | Refurbishment

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: David G

Start Date: Less than one month

front door steps and some concrete at the sides broken out and renewed plus all old bricks and concrete taken away time scale: less than one month please call to appoint

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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 South Shields is:

£23,873

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in South Shields £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in South Shields £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in South Shields £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in South Shields £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in South Shields £2,813-£6,013
Barn conversions in South Shields £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in South Shields £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in South Shields £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in South Shields £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in South Shields £400-£820
Commercial new builds in South Shields £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in South Shields £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in South Shields £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in South Shields £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in South Shields £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in South Shields £638-£978
Residential new builds in South Shields £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in South Shields £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in South Shields £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in South Shields £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in South Shields £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in South Shields £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in South Shields £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in South Shields £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in South Shields £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in South Shields £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in South Shields £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in South Shields £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in South Shields £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in South Shields £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

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 to build a garden room?

With homeowners now a lot more unwilling to move or make any costly extensions due to the uncertainty that lies ahead in the property market of the UK, a garden building which represents a cheaper alternative seems to be the best option available. Not only is it one of the most affordable ways to add space to your home while staying within your budget, but it’s also one of the best ways to add immense value to your property as more and more potential home investors are now seeking properties with an outdoor garden room. They’re the perfect investment for those looking to expand their space without having to carry out huge extension projects which normally consumes both time and money.

Garden rooms are best built by professionals to guarantee the best results. However, if you feel confident enough to undertake the project, then this guide will give you an idea of the process.

✓ Build the foundation. Here you can build the foundation using concrete, but in cases whereby there are root systems closeby then you can make use of low impact screw piles.

✓ Start the construction process with timber frame, SIP panels as well as other modular components and materials

✓ Once you’re done with the construction process, the next course of action will be to develop and position the roof structure on to the top of the newly constructed garden room. Here, you can also decide to use sun pipe and solar heating or PV panels. You can also protect the construction from the elements by making use of cedar cladding.

✓ Doors installation. The best type of doors to use here are draught sealed doors which can also be treated hardwood or powder coated aluminium .

✓ Make the finishing touches here and there and make sure all connections are complete.

Does external wall insulation add value to your home?

The answer is yes! Houses whose external walls have been insulated are more valuable than their uninsulated counterparts. And not only does it add to the value of a home, but also significantly reduces the amount of electricity consumption. This is a major turn on for potential investors which implies a greater demand and ultimately, a higher price. The real estate market is a very dynamic one which can be hard to predict at any particular time. The frequent changes in price are usually down to factors beyond the owners’ control, but if you’re looking to put up your house for sale in the near future, it would be a wise decision to consider ways in which you can increase its value. While renovating each room can be on the expensive side, a great solution would be insulate the external walls.

An insulated house is one that is well secured against the harmful impact of extremely high or low temperature, humidity and other atmospheric factors. Hence, the reason why a house with external wall insulation has a greater value which you would not want to miss out on. What’s more? You’ll get a great thermal insulation with the top notch materials like foamed polystyrene, high quality renders, mineral wool or polyurethane.

With an external wall insulation, you know the transaction will always be favourable on both ends. You get to smile to the bank, while the buyer also gets to enjoy great value for every penny spent. To employ the services of a reliable external wall insulation expert, simply conduct an in depth research from family and friends, online and other sources. Go through their online reviews and ask questions to become more familiar with the process and its value-adding potentials.

can i refurbish a house in conservation area?

Due to the fact that we live in a country (the UK) with so much history as well as architectural beauty, there’s a need to have what’s commonly called “Conservation Area. A Conservation Area is basically an area which is designated by the local authority and is established in order to protect and enhance areas of historical and architectural interest which includes both rural and urban areas. Therefore, when it comes to refurbishment project in a conservation area, there’s usually a lot of things that needs to be put into consideration as well as hurdles to scale in order to make alterations to your property without any interruptions from the law.

In general, all properties in a conservation area have strict regulations governing the outlook of the houses, as this plays a major role in the appearance of the area as a whole. As a result, if you wish to bring down a building, fence, wall or even railing and the likes, you’ll need to obtain prior consent before you proceed. An easy way to go about any refurbishment plan is to to ensure the usage of exactly the same materials that exists in the current house. When you abide by the rules, you’ll be in a more favourable position to acquire the needed prior consent.

The short and simple answer to the question is yes, you can refurbish a house in a conservation area but subject to the approval of the local authority through a planning permission. And when it comes to submitting a planning application for approval, some are aspects will usually be subjected to more intense examinations than the others. Hence, the need to make sure that your refurbishment plans are all friendly in a similar way to the neighbouring buildings and environment.

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.

How long does a small extension take?

If you’re planning to build a small extension on your property, you’ll most likely want to know the length of time it’ll take to complete the home extension. Just like many other home improvement projects, it’s impossible to provide a specific number of day in which your project will be completed as the duration is based on a number of influencing factors. This includes the size of the development work as well as whether or not you plan to live in the house when the work is being done. In this article, we’re going to give you a breakdown of the processes that’s involved in building a small single storey extension alongside the duration for each so you can have an idea of how long your small extension project will take. Let’s take a look!

✓ A small single storey extension will normally take about 3 months to be completed.

✓ Site preparation is the first step in the process and it’ll take up to 2 weeks the dig out the footings and prepare foundations. Followed by a further 2 weeks to fit the damp course as well as any drains required around the extension.

✓ The 5th week is spent on working on the external walls and putting in place blockwork to deliver cavity wall insulation.

✓ The next 2 weeks will be spent on installing the roof structure as well as internal walls.

✓ Once done. The builders will make the structure weather proof and electricians or gas fitters will be on site to add power to the extension. This will be followed by internal walls’ plastering as well as breaking into your main house.

✓ After this, when the plaster is dry and decoration completed, units or furniture will then be installed.

do you need planning permission for a loft conversion?

Typically, loft conversions do not require planning permission except in certain situations. They’re usually covered under what’s known as Permitted Development. Certain building works like loft conversion, rear extension and conservatories are granted planning permission by local authorities. Permitted Development, however, gives you a free range to improve your home without having any issues from the councils or regulations. Before your planned loft conversion can be covered under Permitted Development, there are some certain criteria that must be met. This criteria includes the following:

✓ The extension must not go beyond the existing slope of the roof at the front of the house.

✓ The loft space converted must not go beyond 40 cubic metres in a terraced house.

✓ The roof’s height must not be increased by the extension.

✓ The loft space converted must not reach beyond 50 cubic metres in a detached or semi detached house.

✓ The plan for the extension mustn’t involve structures like balconies, verandas or anything other structures of this nature.

✓ The roof extension should be positioned as far back as possible or at least 20cm from the existing eaves.

✓ The side that faces the window openings should be at least 1.7m beyond the floor and the windows should also be obscured.

✓ The roof extension must not overhang the existing roof or wall of the house.

✓ The materials that are to be used must be similar or the same to the materials that has already been used on the house’s exterior.

However, you should bear in mind that there are some properties that are exempt from Permitted Development. Examples of these type of properties include conservation areas, Areas Of Outstanding Natural Beauty and World Heritage sites. Permitted Development does not also provide coverage for listed buildings.

how much is a double house extension?

A double house extension is basically a construction to any aspect of your house that elevates up to offer two floors of space. It can be structured to suit your existing home in two storeys or as a side wing on a taller property. If you’re considering building a double house extension, then estimating the cost is a very important task to do before commencing the project. In this article, we’ll give you an idea of the cost of a double house extension so you can estimate yours accordingly.

The double house extension cost depends on several factors that’s specific to your home as well as your design choice. These includes:

• Location of your property. Places like London and the southeast will generally cost more than the other regions due to higher demands.

• Accessibility of the site. The ease of your site’s accessibility also plays a key role in the price.

• Size of the extension. The more the extension’s size in footprint and square metres, the higher the possible costs.

• Materials used in making the roof as well as the complexity of the roof design.

• Your choice of finishing. These includes flooring window and door frames, glazing, underfloor heating and roof lights.

• Your property’s soil type. Different types of soil requires varying treatments as well as materials to develop solid foundations.

Constructing a double house extension is a quite simple build in terms of technicality when its to the side or rear of your house as this can also help you save some money. Generally, considerably expanding your home’s space by building a double house extension will cost within the range of £1,500 per m2 to about £2,800 per m2.

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