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Coventry - CV3
Enquiry from: Alan B
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I WONT MY 3 BED SOLID WALL SEMI DETACHED HOUSE CLAD WITH INSULATION
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Coventry - CV3
Enquiry from: Alan B
Start Date: Immediate
I WONT MY 3 BED SOLID WALL SEMI DETACHED HOUSE CLAD WITH INSULATION
Coventry - CV6
Enquiry from: Nkwayep M
Start Date: Immediate
two storey extension at the rear
Coventry - CV4
Enquiry from: David K
Start Date: Immediate
I think my chimney cowl was blown of during the storm. It's just to stop the rain going down the chimney
Coventry - CV5
Enquiry from: KATHI H
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
we have an old conservatory that need pulling down and removing are you the property owner: relative of owner what are you looking to demolish: outbuilding time scale: 1-3 months are you looking for a...
Coventry - CV4
Enquiry from: Charlotte A
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Tophalf front and back of house rendered
Coventry - CV2
Enquiry from: Paul C
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Loft installation, and old installation removal
Coventry - CV6
Enquiry from: Robert M
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Looking buy a bungalow and to do a loft conversion adding further 3 bedrooms and shower room. Best regards
Coventry - CV6
Enquiry from: Mohammed N
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i have two kids it’s hard to pay my bill i need free solar panel thank you are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: unknown are you in a con...
Coventry - CV2
Enquiry from: Udhay K
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Moved in to a new build 2 months ago. Looking to build a simple conservatory. (Not.an expensive one though)
Coventry - CV6
Enquiry from: Mohammed N
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mr requested quotes for loft & roof insulation from a builder around coventry. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information b...
Coventry - CV6
Enquiry from: Mohammed N
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i have two kids it’s hard to pay my bill i need free solar panel thank you are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: unknown are you in a con...
Coventry - CV6
Enquiry from: Rayausa T
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ms requested quotes for house extension from a builder around coventry. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information below is...
Coventry - CV2
Enquiry from: Jae L
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1 storey extension 5*3m. Flat roof, able for a family of 4 to sit on, with class railing.161.46 square footage
Coventry - CV3
Enquiry from: Kayleigh C
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a loft convention with a dormer 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 have stairs:...
Coventry - CV3
Enquiry from: Tajinder P
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I need a bricklayer who can repair a brick wall
Coventry - CV3
Enquiry from: Tajinder P
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mr requested quotes for building maintenance from a builder around coventry. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information bel...
Coventry N&W Satellite Villages - CV7
Enquiry from: Raj P
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dormer loft conversion 18.3cubic meter square 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 ...
Coventry - CV2
Enquiry from: John M
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i need to convert my loft into 2 useful room and a bathroom. are you the property owner: owner of the property are you looking to have stairs: yes property type: semi detached what are you looking to ...
Coventry - CV4
Enquiry from: Linda T
Start Date: Immediate
Replacement of boards and old loft insulation between joists in 52sqm loft or possibly installation of thermal boards between rafters instead.
Coventry - CV2
Enquiry from: Ashley F
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Sound proof adjoining neighbour wall
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 adviceIn general, you won’t need planning permission to install soundproofing. If you are installing soundproofing against a shared wall, you will usually need to follow the rules and restrictions set out in the Party Wall Act. In listed buildings and conservation areas, there may be extra restrictions on soundproofing.
If you’re planning on adding a house extension to your property, you’d probably be worried about whether or not your proposed extension would require a planing permission. Well, it may be relieving to know that not every house extension project would require a formal consent, and in fact, several extensions are covered by the permitted development rights. Not only can this save you a considerable amount of time especially at the project’s planning phase, but it’ll also save you money on the application fee. In the UK, single storey extensions to the house’s rear can be 3 metres deep for both semi detached houses and terraces or 8 metres deep for detached homes.
So how do you know when you’d require a planning permission for your home extension? Well, if your extension plan fits these criteria explained below, then your project is most likely going to be allowable as a permitted development.
• Extensions, which includes previous additions, must not go beyond half of the original house’s total surrounding land area.
• The main elevation, or side elevation where it fronts the highway, must not be extended forward.
• For single storeys, the rear additions must not extend more than the original house’s rear by more than 3 metres in both semi attached homes and terraces (4 metres for detached houses).
• Extensions to the side must be a single storey with a height not exceeding 4 metres and not going beyond 50% of the original house’s width.
• Extensions hat within 2 metres of a boundary should have a eaves height not more than 3 metres.
• Multi storey addition must not extend beyond the original house’s rear wall by a maximum of 3 metres or 7 metres of the boundary opposite the rear wall.
• Permitted development rights do not apply in listed buildings or designated areas.
Generally, a paved driveway is always subjected to regular usage and yours isn’t likely to be an exception, otherwise you won’t be here. Regular usage automatically necessitates regular maintenance of the driveway in order to extend its lifespan, make your property safer and add more value to it. This maintenance will involve a frequent inspection of the paved driveway so as to identify and repair divots, cracks as well as rutting. Paved driveways usually have a lifespan ranging between 15 to 20 years, but this can only be guaranteed when backed by regular maintenance activities. Failure to provide your paved driveway with a regular maintenance will lead to a rapid deterioration within just a couple of years after installation.
The issues commonly faced by paved driveways is usually different based on several factors such as the weather, your location, your property’s sub base as well as some other elements. The ability to identify the problems and solve or repair them on time is key to success while it’s also save you some time and money. In this article we’re going to look at how to go about do-it-yourself tasks that involves minor cracks. More intense damages are advised to be handled only by professionals.
✓ Prepare the area. Clear the debris, weed the plants or vegetation (if any).
✓ Use a strong spray from a garden hose to wash clean the cracks
✓ In the event whereby the crack is deep, simply fill it until it reach about a quarter inch of the surface with sand.
✓ Tamp down the sand to make it more compact.
✓ Apply a patching compound to the surface of the cracked paved driveway.
✓ Leave it for some time to cure.
✓ Once cured, you can then apply your sealant.
Did you try rendering a wall but it doesn’t turn out the way you would have hoped for? Or perhaps you’ve been watching your wall render gradually deteriorate over time. Regard of your purpose, learning how to repair render cracks on wall is usually a great skill to have with your home maintenance in mind. However, whenever these crack are too large or difficult, we’d recommend you call in a reliable professional who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’re going to take you through the wall render repairing process. Let’s have a look!
No matter how solid a building material is, over time it’ll yield to the elements. When it comes to wall rendering it may be a case of too much sunshine or a costly mistake in the application process, but in truth, it cracks just because it cracks.
In order to repair render cracks, you’d have to start with a removal of damaged or cracked render. You’ll have to remove all the render or just a small section depending on the area you’re working on. If you’re able to clean all of the existing render as well as the paint over it all (both old and new), then removing a small section would work better as it makes it look neat and redone. Upon the removal of the existing render, the next important step would be to remove all loose material as well. Once done, you can then leave for up to 2 days to allow any trapped moisture to come out. Unfortunately, if the rains you’d have to wait till that dries too before you proceed.
Once dried, you can buy a pre-prepared render mix which already contains cement, lime and sand. Mix a 20kg bag with 4 litres of water (or check the product instructions and follow strictly), the mix to a fine consistency. Render is quick to dry, so you’d want to apply within 30 minutes of mixing. Make use of a trowel to apply the render on the affected spots and blend with the surrounding area.
Aside from the cold weather not being the most pleasant condition to work in, the winter weather can also cause a lot of problems for construction workers and even more so when you’re working with render. Poor weather conditions can generally cause a lot of harms on the final finish of a render. Below are some of the reasons why you should not consider rendering in a bad weather.
✓ Lime bloom. Render can be impacted by lime bloom as they are subjected to damp conditions and low temperatures while curing. This is due to the fact that cement are intolerant to slower drying conditions especially immediately affect its application.
✓ Top coats can be compromised. Coating are likely to get washed off before they’re even afforded the chance to set if drying conditions are low.
However, because its cold out there doesn’t necessarily imply that work must stop. It’s very possible to render during the winter months but to avoid potential pitfalls, we’ve got some tip that can be of great help. Let’s have a look!
✓ Check the weather forecast. Determine the drying and curing time and watch the forecast for the temperature dropping at night.
✓ Select the most suitable render. There are renders that are suitable for application in low temperatures to about 5℃ or even as low as 1℃. These types of render are fast setting which makes them perfect for the cold condition.
✓ Watch out for frost. Frost and render are enemies. Therefore, it won’t be wise to work with frosted materials, on frosted subtrates or apply below the recommended temperature that’s written on the product’s datasheet.
✓ Protect the finish. Make use of artificial enclosures around the scaffolding to battle adverse weather conditions.
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.
In some cases, it’s possible to convert a basement into an apartment. This can be a great way to incorporate an additional dwelling into your property and increase its value. However, converting a basement into an apartment can be quite expensive and time-consuming.
As with any type of dwelling, you’ll need to think about basic things like access, damp proofing, ventilation, insulation, heating, electrics, plumbing, lighting and décor. If you’re planning on extending your basement, then you’ll also need to ensure that your property is sufficiently supported.
It’s a good idea to consult a professional, like a basement conversion building specialist, to find out how feasible your project is before you go ahead with it.
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.
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