Insulation | Loft / Roof
Halesowen - B63
Enquiry from: Ryan L
Start Date: Immediate
Room in roof insulation as recommended by house survey.
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Halesowen - B63
Enquiry from: Ryan L
Start Date: Immediate
Room in roof insulation as recommended by house survey.
Halesowen - B63
Enquiry from: Martyn R
Start Date: Immediate
I am looking to have a porch at the front of the house
Halesowen - B63
Enquiry from: Razwan R
Start Date: Immediate
external walls rendering are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms how many walls are you looking to have rendered: 3 walls pl...
Halesowen - B62
Enquiry from: Ecrementjean L
Start Date: Less than one month
in your advert so say free can you conferm that semi detached house 2 bedroom 1 bath room time scale: less than one month please call to appoint
Halesowen - B63
Enquiry from: Garry H
Start Date: Immediate
looking for external wall insulation for a ground floor property that has solid walls are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many walls are you looking to have re...
Halesowen - B63
Enquiry from: Barbara M
Start Date: Immediate
add dormer to existing loft conversion to create more usable floor space and add head roo.. approx 3metreswide x2 metres high x 2 metres deep. contact via email not phone, night shift worker, thank yo...
Halesowen - B63
Enquiry from: Ruth P
Start Date: Immediate
cost of insulating a 3.1 x 3.6m conservatory roof. please email rather than phone. thank you.
Halesowen - B63
Enquiry from: Steven R
Start Date: Immediate
customer visited the mydrivewayprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached property owner: owner, work description: new drive to one side of the bungalow and repair and posibb...
Halesowen - B63
Enquiry from: Diane M
Start Date: Immediate
partial garage conversion to accommodate toilet/ possible shower room. soil pipe is in kitchen adjacent to part integral garage. garage has electricity and the gas boiler is in there. are you the...
Halesowen - B62
Enquiry from: Karen B
Start Date: Immediate
looking for a quote to convert garage into living room are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: single garage do you require plumbing work: no do you require electrical work: n...
Halesowen - B63
Enquiry from: Camille D
Start Date: Immediate
customer visited the myroofingquotes.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: house, roof type: flat, work description: flat roof over garage for repair + possibly kitchen roof insulation
Halesowen - B63
Enquiry from: Maaz S
Start Date: Immediate
i have recently arranged for a level 3 rics survey at this property i am purchasing. a number of recommendations for repair were put forward in the survey report and i wanted to get an opinion of pote...
Halesowen - B63
Enquiry from: Maaz S
Start Date: Immediate
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...
Halesowen - B63
Enquiry from: Cristina M
Start Date: Immediate
closed porch on the whole surface of the entrance to the house stairs. preferably upvc material. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning permission: no what material are...
Halesowen - B63
Enquiry from: Aditi A
Start Date: Immediate
are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 5+ rooms other forms: building maintenance agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes...
Halesowen - B62
Enquiry from: Charlotte C
Start Date: Immediate
would like upvcwood porch are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning permission: no what material are you looking for: wood what material would you like the roof made from:...
Halesowen - B63
Enquiry from: James G
Start Date: Immediate
quote for white full upvc porch and also for a half brick half upvc porch approx 1.2m x 1.2m are you the property owner: relative of owner what level of service do you require: design, supply & instal...
Halesowen - B63
Enquiry from: Muna A
Start Date: Immediate
Bricked porch with 2 doors Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Do you have planning permission: No What material are you looking for: Wood What material would you like the roof made fro...
Halesowen - B63
Enquiry from: Angelo G
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the myroofingquotes.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: House, Roof type: Pitched, Work description: Can see daylight in loft maybe tiles have moved Are you the proper...
Halesowen - B63
Enquiry from: Ranjeet M
Start Date: Immediate
We would like air source heat pump Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Bedrooms Property Age: Pre 1900 Please call to appoint
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 adviceAfter making the decision to refurbish your home or property, the next obvious step is finding the right builder to get the job done. The process of getting a good and reliable builder can be a very tricky one especially when you don’t plan ahead. And in truth, the outcome of your house refurbishment project can only be as good as the contractor your hire. Consequently, finding the perfect builder for your task should be a top priority to get the best return on investment. Here are a few sources that will put you in the right direction to finding a reliable home refurbishment company.
✓ Friends, Relatives & Neighbours
If you have a friend, relative or neighbour that have recently completed a home refurbishment project, you can go for a visit to check out the work done. If you’re pleased with the work, you can proceed to ask about the work ethics of the builder and get the contact if satisfied.
✓ Internet
With the rapid rise of online technology, there’s hardly a service you can’t find on the internet. Websites like HomeAdvisor have been helping people find their desired service providers with relative ease for so long. To get the right building contractor online, it’s advisable to check reviews as well as testimonials before moving forward. Nowadays, you’re most likely going to find so many positive online reviews as some businesses now go to the extent of dubiously writing good reviews for their companies. As a result, it’s recommended to pay closer attention to the negative reviews and check if it’s something you can cope with before hiring a contractor.
✓ Store Contact Lists
You’ll discover a long list of building contractors on several stores trading building materials. These builders may not be affiliated with the store owners, but many stores see it as their responsibility to point you in the right direction so that the building materials acquired from them can be put to good use.
Are you looking to create some more space in your home with your garage being almost dispensable? If yes, then considering a garage conversion project may be the way to go. Unlike many other extension options, garage conversion does not take up an additional space as it only changes the current structure of the garage. As a result, the cost of completing a garage conversion project can be relatively attractive when compared to other space creating alternatives. So exactly how much would a garage conversion project cost? Well, there’s no precise answer for this as several influencing factors come to play. However, in this guide we’ll give you a rough idea of the average costs that you’re likely going to encounter. Some of the factors that can influence your budget dramatically includes the following:
• The size of the conversion. The larger the size of the garage per square feet, the more cost you’ll have to expend.
• The type of your property - listed buildings are usually more expensive.
• Your location in the UK. If you stay in London where there’s a higher demand, you’ll most likely pay more.
• You’re likely to pay more if a specialist knowledge is required.
• The amount of glazing to be installed
• Quality of the materials to be incorporated.
• Quality of the professional to carry out the installation service.
On average, when it comes to garage conversion projects, you’re likely to pay the following depending on the per square metre given:
• A single garage of about 15 square metre will cost within the range of £6,000 to £15,000.
• A double garage of about 30 square metre will cost within the range of £12,000 to £30,000.
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.
Windows or lightwells can be a great way to introduce natural light into your basement, making it a more valuable, enjoyable space. However, they’re not always an essential requirement.
It’s important for your basement conversion to meet ventilation and fire safety building regulations. Windows can be a good way to do this, but they’re not the only option. Stack or mechanical ventilation, or ensuring that stairs up from your basement connect to an exit can be a good alternative.
So, while windows can be a great asset to your basement conversion, if you can’t afford them or they’re not structurally feasible, you can still create a basement conversion without them.
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.
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.
Planning permission is not normally needed for a loft conversion as they are covered by permitted development rights. A conversion company will tell you if you do and help you with this. For more information, see our article about planning permission.
If you’re about to start your house extension project and wondering how long it’ll take to complete, you’re not alone! This is one of the most common questions that’s asked by homeowners in the UK and across the globe. However, there’s no single precise answer for this as there are multiple factors that’ll affect the length of time it’ll take to complete your home extension. These factors include the size of the construction work as well as whether you’re planning to live in the house after completion or otherwise.
For a single extension, the length of time it’ll take to complete the home extension is normally up to 3 months. So let’s break this down:
As you would have expected, the first step to be taken is the preparation of the site. You start by digging out the footing and preparing the foundation which should take about 2 weeks. This is then followed by the damp course installation as well as the fitting of any drains needed around the extension which will also take a further 2 weeks.
The 5th week will be for the construction of the external walls as well as putting the blockwork in place for the provision of the cavity wall insulation. A further 2 weeks after this, will be dedicated to the installation of the roof structure and the internal walls.
It’s at this junction that you’ll call on your weather proof installer to fit in your uPVC windows and doors. Once done, the gas fitters and electricians will have to be on site to connect power to your new extension building. Subsequently, this will be followed by internal wall plastering as well as breaking through your main house. Once the plaster is dried, decorations completed and all the required furniture and units installed, the extension is ready for use.
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