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Tree & Garden Designs

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I am a family runed business professional and efficient for 30 years !
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Top Glass Renovations

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Top Glass Renovations is a family run business who have been in the home improvement sector for the last 20 years. We pro...
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Home Energy Save GB

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At Home Energy Save GB Ltd we are specialists in all fields of damp proofing and energy efficiency within the home. Wheth...
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Weatherdry Insulation

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We are a company that specialises in Damp Proofing & Insulation. We have a 100% success rate in resolving damp issues con...
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Marshall Driveways

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Marshall Driveways Ltd is a team of experienced and knowledge driveway experts who offer solutions in Cannock Staffordshir...

Recent Builder Enquiries

23 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Smethwick - B66

Enquiry from: Baaba G

Start Date: Immediate

hip to gable/ rear dormer on end of terrace property are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace are you looking to have stairs: yes do you require electrical work: yes wh...

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28 Dec

Building work | Wall Rendering

Smethwick - B67

Enquiry from: Philip P

Start Date: Immediate

Hello there I was wondering if you could give me a quote on an outside wall of the house

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13 Dec

Building work | General

Smethwick - B67

Enquiry from: Mike H

Start Date: Immediate

customer in the smethwick area made an enquiry a couple of projects including building maintenance.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you...

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12 Oct

Building Work | Porch

Smethwick - B66

Enquiry from: Kulwinder T

Start Date: Immediate

Call any time. New build or replacement: New build Quote requested on a porch, in PVCu, to be supplied and fitted.

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27 Jul

Building work | Wall Rendering

Smethwick - B67

Enquiry from: George R

Start Date: Immediate

I need the rear side of my house rendered. It's an Edwardian terraced house, and the back is already rendered. I would like the side done to match. Looking to get it done asap. I live in Bearwood. Tha...

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27 Mar

House Extensions

Smethwick - B66

Enquiry from: Clifton W

Start Date: Immediate

customer in smethwick area has requested that we arrange quotes for their house extension project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a builder directly.please call to di...

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13 Jan

House Extensions

Smethwick - B67

Enquiry from: Lee L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

*homeowner house extension please call to appoint

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03 Jan

House Extensions

Smethwick - B67

Enquiry from: Lee L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

rear extension, garage and extension above garage looking for: double storey extension do you have planning permission: no do you have plans drawn up: no do you require plumbing work: yes do you requi...

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18 Sep

House Extensions | Single Storey

Smethwick - B67

Enquiry from: Jackie N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in smethwick areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for single storey house extension.confirmed interest via sms and email at 18/09/2021 18:43.please...

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17 Sep

House Extensions

Smethwick - B67

Enquiry from: Jackie N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for house extension and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.customer lives in the smethwick area and would like a call to discuss options.see ...

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22 Apr

Conversion | Loft

Smethwick - B67

Enquiry from: Andrew G

Start Date: Immediate

full stairs to the loft with door are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you looking to have stairs: yes...

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28 Dec

House Extensions

Smethwick - B66

Enquiry from: Georgina J

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner have you considered getting your windows replaced to match a new conservatory: no other forms: kitchen design & installation, house extension agreed to receive quote...

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30 Sep

Building work | General

Smethwick - B67

Enquiry from: Bert P

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property other forms: building maintenance agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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19 Sep

House Extensions

Smethwick - B67

Enquiry from: Yusuf K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached other forms: house extension agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint are you the proper...

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14 Jul

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Smethwick - B66

Enquiry from: Tawanda C

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: commercial how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 age of property: 1970-2000 are you interested in cavity wall insulation: yes agreed t...

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14 Jul

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Smethwick - B66

Enquiry from: Tawanda C

Start Date: Immediate

we are looking to insulate walls, ceiling and floors. are we eligible for the insulation grant? are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: commercial how many bedrooms do you...

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25 Jun

House Extensions | Single Storey

Smethwick - B66

Enquiry from: Maha M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a single storey extension to their property. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace looking for: ...

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25 Jun

House Extensions

Smethwick - B66

Enquiry from: Maha M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) have you considered getting your windows replaced to match a new conservatory: no other forms: kitchen design & installation, house extension agre...

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11 Jan

Insulation | External Wall

Smethwick - B67

Enquiry from: Javed I

Start Date: Immediate

Kitchen external walls needs cavity insulation. The cavity is 60mm. Total area is 18sq meters Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many bedrooms do you h...

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11 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Smethwick - B67

Enquiry from: Javed I

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: 1930-70 Interested in quote for cavity wall and loft insulation: Cavity ...

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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 Smethwick is:

£23,814

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Smethwick £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Smethwick £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Smethwick £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Smethwick £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Smethwick £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Smethwick £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Smethwick £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Smethwick £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Smethwick £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Smethwick £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Smethwick £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Smethwick £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Smethwick £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Smethwick £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Smethwick £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Smethwick £638-£978
Residential new builds in Smethwick £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Smethwick £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Smethwick £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Smethwick £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Smethwick £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Smethwick £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Smethwick £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Smethwick £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Smethwick £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Smethwick £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Smethwick £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Smethwick £785-£1,440
Garden room in Smethwick £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Smethwick £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

what is a garage conversion?

What is your garage being used for? If your answer is anything besides your vehicle, you’re in the majority in the UK. In the country, according to a research by Admiralty Loans, several home and property owners now use their garage as dumping ground for all sorts of stuffs asides a car. Ultimately, this gives rise to garage conversions as the more or less underutilized space can be converted into a living space which can be more beneficial while also adding more value to the property.

A garage conversion is a fast and relatively affordable route to adding more floor space within your home. It’s basically the act of changing your garage into something other than a storage or a place in which you can park your car. This can be anything from a bedroom to a playroom and anything in between. It’s a great way to provide extra space to allow your family to spread out and have more privacy while still within the walls of your home.

A garage conversion project is a huge one which mostly does not require a planning application so far the conversion is internal. However if you’re planning to increase the garage’s size or change the exterior of your home, or convert your garage into a separate room, then you may require a planning permission before getting started. It’s always wise to consult your local authority before carrying out any work to be on the safer side.

A project of garage conversion’s magnitude is better left to a reliable professional who have the experience when it comes to dealing with building regulations and more. This way, you’d also get to save yourself some headaches and some extra cash which may result from possible costly errors.

Why has my driveway cracked?

Driveway surfacing materials like concrete, asphalt and clay brick usually crack because they’ve been exposed to extreme temperatures or put under high pressure. It’s important to repair driveway cracks before they get worse and cause damage to vehicles and perhaps others to trip on raised cracks.

Is a basement conversion worth it?

Whether a basement is worth converting depends on your location and how much work it requires.

A basement conversion can be a great way to add space to your home, and can raise your property value. However, it can also be one of the most expensive ways to do this, so if there’s a possibility to extend your property, or convert a loft or garage, it’s worth considering this first.

You should also compare how much your basement conversion will cost with the amount it could raise your property value by. In some areas, a quality basement conversion could earn you money in the long run, but in others it’ll only cost you. If you’re planning on staying in your property for a long time this might not matter to you, but if it’s not your forever home then it’s an important thing to think about.

Can an extension add value to my home?

Yes. Most extensions will add substantial value to your home, and you may find that the extension adds more value than it cost. However, it’s important to be sure that the home remains balanced. Extending your garage and leaving your property with no parking spaces, for example, may impact your ability to sell.

how much to renovate a house?

When it comes to house renovation costs, nothing is certain. As a rule of thumb, you should always expect the unexpected. Unforeseen circumstances (mostly unfavourable) can crop up from anywhere, at any time, greatly affecting the cost of the project. However, if you’ve completed proper planning and done your due diligence on your property before commencement, there’s absolutely no reason why you can’t put the works on budget.

The cost of a house renovation project depends on a lot of variables. These variables include the type of property you’re undertaking as well as the amount and complexity of the entire project. What’s more? Whether you decide to do some of the work yourself or wish to hire quality tradespeople to cover the entire project will also tell on the cost of the home renovation.

In the event whereby you wish to completely gut your property and begin from square one, here are some of the cost you’re most likely going to incur:

✓ Planning applications and building controls

✓ Architect’s design and specifications

✓ Contractors and build costs

✓ Snags as well as unforeseen problems

What will be the biggest cost, which will be determined by the amount of work you need done, is most likely going to be the structural and building work, which can reach up to tens of thousands of pounds.

Asides from material and labour, the administrative costs is another important cost you’ll need to factor in. The first thing here is usually insurance, this is because all regular building insurance policies does not cover large scale renovation projects. So if what you’re planning is a huge structural change to your property, then it’s more likely that it won’t be covered by your buildings insurance policy. In this event, you’ll have to take out a specialist renovation insurance.

how much value does a garage conversion add?

It’s a fact that a garage conversion can go a long way to add a resale value to a home or property. Therefore, in the event whereby your home already has parking facilities in place you can put into consideration converting your garage into a habitable space which will add to the sales price of the house by adding an extra room or increasing the floor space. So exactly how much does a garage conversion add to your home’s resale value?

Garage conversions can be seen as a cost effective means of adding more space to your house. However, not only does it add space, but can also add up to 20 percent to the value of your home. It’s also a way of adding an extra living space to your home that’s not under strict planning complication unlike the alternatives. Generally, if your garage happens to be connected to your house, the cost of converting it to another room should between £10,000 to £20,000. As a home owner, converting your garage into an extra room can help increase the value of your home by up to £45,000. And if you’re to comply with the set rules under permitted development rights, you may not even require to submit a planning application.

In the event whereby your garage is detached from your house or perhaps you live in a flat ( or maisonette) or a listed building , you’ll need to apply to the local authority before commencing your project. It’s always wise to check if there aren’t any planning conditions attached to your home or property.

How much sand do I need for bricklaying?

Sand is a very important element in bricklaying as far as a mortar mix is concerned. Generally, the quality of the sand is the major factor determining the quality of a plaster mix or mortar mix. It’s recommended that the sand should have enough ‘fines’ (- 75 micron material) to get a good plastic mix with a water content that’s less than 350 litres/m3. Generally, a mortar mix or plaster mix is made within the range of one bag of cement to 200 to 300 litres of damp sand.

Apart from experience the next best indicator of the quality of sand is a field test. In other words, if you do not have the required training or experience in bricklaying, the best bet to determine the amount of sand for a good quality mix is by carrying out a field test. Let’s have a look!

• Get about 50kg of sand and air dry it.

• Scoop 25kg of the sand, 5 kg of cement as well as litres of water ( with 1 litre and 1.5 litres of the water in different containers).

• Mix the cement and sand to form a smooth, uniform and consistent colour.

• One after the other, mix the the sand - cement mixture in the three quantities of water. Do this until you’re able to achieve a mix that’s workable enough to use as plaster.

With that done, you should take note that if 5 litres of water is sufficient then the quality and quantity of the sand is perfect. If you’d require 6 litres of water to get a mix workable as a plaster, then both the quality and quantity of the sand is average. However, if you’d need 7 litres of water to get a mix workable as a plaster, then the quality of the sand is poor. Any requirement of water above 7 litres implies a very poor quality of sand.

are house extensions worth it?

Often referred to by many as the holy grail of home improvements, house extension comes with a wide range of benefits which makes it easy to see why the extension could be a great uptick in the potential price of your property in terms of sales. So if you’re looking to build a new home extension but still not convinced about the project, we’re here to help you. Being fully aware any home construction work is usually a heavy investment, there’s a huge need to be set on your decision before scheduling the commencement of any work. So are house extensions worth it? Below are some of the top benefits offered by house extensions to help you decide if it’s the most suitable route for you.

• Add To Your Home’s Value

Building an home extension is a great way to add value to your home before selling. Increasing the living space of your home is an incredible appeal to many buyers which significantly increases your property’s total value. However, you must ensure that the extension is impressively designed using top quality materials in order to generate more value.

• Good Alternative To House Moving

The most common reason for moving is usually due to a lack of sufficient space, but with house prices steadily on the increase a cost effective alternative is highly sought after. This alternative is house extension which creates more space for the household to spread out and have more privacy.

• You May Not Require A Planning Permission

You can extend your house and still not need to apply for a planning permission. To achieve this, simply comply with the laid down rules set under the permitted development rights.

• Extra Living Space

If you fill you’re starting to outgrow your existing structure and do not buy into the idea of moving, then your best bet might just be to extend your home.

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