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Mitchell Landscaping have been established for 10 years, offering quality advice and services in landscaping, Gardening a...
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Beech Contractors

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Beach contractors have paved and resurfaced everything from championship golf courses to domestic driveways as a team we p...
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Thomas Roof Restoration

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Thomas Roof Restoration are proud to work on your property as if it were their own. Based in Canterbury, covering Kent, So...
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We are a family run business with an array of experience and knowledge in the kitchen and bedroom industry. We offer the ...
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Star Landscapes

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We are a resourceful hard working team who are punctual, polite and friendly. We can offer years of knowledge and experie...
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Ruby & Benson Carpentry

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We are a partnership between two friends Patrick Tilley and Vinny Di Palma.

Recent Builder Enquiries

20 Oct

Building work | General

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: Paul L

Start Date: Immediate

I need a lorrypark dug up and reconcreted with some drainage added. The was a temporary structure on this area for a number of years so it will need to be dug out and relaid

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03 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: Gilllan N

Start Date: Immediate

i would like to find out how much cavity wall insulation wouldst for my property. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age...

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08 Feb

House Extensions

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: Larisa S

Start Date: Immediate

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

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07 Oct

House Extensions | Single Storey

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: Amy T

Start Date: Immediate

customer in lancing areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for single storey house extension.confirmed interest via email at 07/10/2021 17:35.please call to a...

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06 Oct

House Extensions

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: Amy T

Start Date: Immediate

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

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05 Oct

Conversion | Loft

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: Amy T

Start Date: Immediate

hello there, we are looking to get a rough idea on pricing to add a master bedroom, and bathroom, and possi*** bedroom in the loft please are you the property owner: owner of the property property typ...

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21 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: Gemma B

Start Date: Immediate

customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace property owner: owner, looking to convert into: bedroom, work description: bedroom in the loft ...

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07 Feb

House Extensions | Single Storey

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: Mark B

Start Date: Immediate

looking at property purchase that needs rear extensions , just want rough pricing before putting in offer single storey ext 5m x 5m to include roof light and french doors

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09 Mar

Building Work | Porch

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: Zihni C

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the home owner of that property? homeowner Are you replacing an existing porch or is this a new build? New build What material do you require, UPVC? UPVC What colour do you want it to be? Blac...

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07 May

Insulation | External Wall

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: Jesse H

Start Date: Immediate

Conservatory roof insulation

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23 Jan

House Extensions

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: ANTHONY Z

Start Date: Immediate

to double the size of existing kitchen (3m x 3m) by extending at back of detached house to include tiled roof and wet room with shower, loo and basin Customer is currently in the process of looking f...

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23 Jan

House Extensions | Single Storey

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: ANTHONY Z

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: Relative of Owner Property Type: Detached Looking For: Single...

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02 Dec

Building work | General

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: Mrs M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: 5 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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14 Nov

House Extensions

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: Theresa N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Already have utility room this size it needs levelling up to the kitchen Rsj to knock the kitchen centre wall down and make it one big kitchen plumbing and new kitchen in a rebuild the walls and alter...

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14 Nov

House Extensions | Single Storey

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: Theresa N

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: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Looking Fo...

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28 Oct

Conversion | Loft

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: Nigel P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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: Yes Do you require plumbing wor...

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29 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: Mamunur B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

To complete a new loft conversion from the scratch within permitted size Property Type: Semi detached What are you looking to convert the space into: Bedroom/s Are you looking to have stairs: Yes Do y...

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23 Apr

House Extensions

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: Theresa N

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myhouseextension.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Extension for kitchen

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02 Apr

House Extensions

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: Rodel S

Start Date: Immediate

Single storey 3mx7m

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27 Mar

House Extensions

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: Rodel S

Start Date: Immediate

homeowner single storey extension please contact 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 Lancing is:

£23,840

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Lancing £9,750-£18,450
Loft conversion in Lancing £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Lancing £33,500-£54,000
Loft insulation in Lancing £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Lancing £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Lancing £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Lancing £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Lancing £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Lancing £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Lancing £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Lancing £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Lancing £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Lancing £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Lancing £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Lancing £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Lancing £638-£978
Residential new builds in Lancing £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Lancing £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Lancing £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Lancing £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Lancing £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Lancing £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Lancing £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Lancing £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Lancing £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Lancing £21,600-£37,400
Soundproofing in Lancing £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Lancing £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Lancing £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Lancing £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

can a mortgage include renovation costs?

It can be very hurtful when you’re looking to get a house and then identifies one that’s almost perfect, but that one thing that’s lacking is significant enough to prevent you from making an offer. For instance, you may like neighbourhood, the lot’s size, the number of bedroom and lots more. However, the only thing that’s holding you from making an offer is the outdated kitchen. This is the point where you wonder whether a mortgage can include the cost of renovation. In this article, we’re going to give you a good insight into this and more. Let’s have a look!

One of the major things your lender will put into consideration when you apply for a mortgage is the price of the property in question. For instance, so you’ve found your “almost perfect home for let’s say £400,000 and the cost of your intended renovation work runs up to about £150,000. In this event, you’re definitely going to find lenders who wouldn’t be too keen to let go of their cash. And that’s mainly due to the fact that lenders are only able to afford you, at best, 95 percent of the purchasing price. In other words, if you really want the house, you’ll have to finance it yourself no matter how much potential you think the house possesses.

This, however, does not mean that you can’t find some mortgage lenders who’ll allow for building costs. They exist, but this will mostly take place when the work is complete and the property is revalued. You may also be lucky enough to get a purchase plus improvements mortgage which allows you to renovate now and pay off the renovations over time at a better interest rate than other loan types.

do i need planning permission for a kitchen extension?

If you’re planning to construct a kitchen extension on your property, one of the first things that comes to mind is whether or not you’ll require a planning permission before you proceed. Generally, kitchen extensions are normally classified as permitted development which allows you to carry out your project without any interruptions from the law or your local authority. In other words, if your extension is meets up with the guidelines of the permitted development rights, you won’t have to apply for a planning permission. However if otherwise, you’ll have to apply for a planning permission to your local council and may require additional reports. And regardless of your position, you’ll always need building regulations approval before you can carry out any kitchen extension project. It may also be required that you’ll have to issue a part wall notice if you’re to build on or close to the boundary with a neighbour.

If you don’t want to go through the hassle and stress involved in applying for a planning permission with your local council, then you must ensure the following:

✓ Your kitchen extension must not be over half of the area of land around your main house.

✓ The kitchen extension must not be side elevation onto a highway or forward of the principal elevation.

✓ The extension must not be taller than the highest part of the roof.

✓ The height of your kitchen extension must not go beyond four metres.

✓ Kitchen extension that’s more than one storey must not go exceed the rear wall of the main house by more than three metres.

✓ Two storey kitchen extensions must not be closer to rear boundary by anything less than seven metres.

✓ The kitchen extension must not include balconies, verandas or any raised platforms.

What qualifications should a builder have?

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.

do i need building regs for a garage conversion?

Are you considering converting your garage into a more usable space in your home? If yes, then you’d probably want to know if you’ll require building regs before converting the garage. The answer to this question is yes. Although you may not require planning approval to convert your garage into a more usable space, but you’d usually need approval under the Building Regulations.

When re-structuring your garage into a habitable space, the following should be taken into consideration: structural alterations, ventilation, moisture proofing, insulation, fireproofing, escape routes as well as the submission of a building building notice or full plan application to the local council in order to inform them about the planned project.

• Walls

You’ll require an approval if you plan to infill the garage door with a window and a new wall. This is because the garage may have been built of a shallow slab which implies that a new foundation would be needed for the new wall construction.

• Floor

Even though there’s a high possibility that the garage floor is strong enough for domestic use since its designed to withstand the weight of vehicles, you may however need to upgrade to make sure it suitable for both thermal insulation and damp proofing. In addition, there may also be the need to to alter the floor level in such a way that it matches that of the remaining parts of the house.

• Ventilation

According to the Building Regulations requirements, there’s a need for adequate ventilation for each individual rooms which includes garage conversions for general health purposes. What’s going to determine the ventilation level that’ll be required is the frequency at which the room is used. Ventilation can be provided through purge or simply opening the window or via trickle ventilation.

how much to render a 3 bed house?

Rendering a house comes with a plethora of benefits. Not only is it able to brighten up houses that looks tired especially those with damaged brickwork or having discoloured render, but its also the final step of external wall insulation.

If you own a 3 bed house, you’ll probably want to know just how much it’ll cost to have it rendered. If yes, then you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we aim to look at the cost of rendering a house using the standard 3 bed house as an example. Firstly, it should be stated that there are numerous factors that affects the price of a rendering a house which includes the rendering type, the size of the house, the ease of access, the prep work required, whether or not scaffolding will be needed as well as your location and the quality of the contractor your hire. Out of all these factors, the most significant variables are probably the type of rendering you go for and the size of the house.

There are three types of render and the one you opt for will play a key role in the price of your 3 bed house. In this article, we’re basing our cost estimate for a 3 bed house (3 bed detached) on the size ranging from 110 per square metre to 160 per square metre. Now let’s look at the cost per square metre of each rendering type.

✓ The silicone or acrylic thin coat render is usually the most expensive option of the lot due to the fact that they’re the newest and also the best type of render. This rendering type usually costs within the range of £45 to about £75 per square metre.

✓ The monocouche modern through coloured rendering type are able to offer a decorative and waterproof finish for walls. They usually costs within the range of £35 to about £70 per square metre.

✓ Sand and cement render type is the traditional type which has been applied for several years. This rendering type usually costs within the range of £20 to about £45 per square metre.

Will the company deal with the building control application?

Most companies will make the building control application on your behalf and ensure that all the work is completed to the right standards. When a building inspector has inspected it, you’ll get a certificate. It usually takes around 6-8 weeks after completion to come.

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.

How to cut plasterboard?

Cutting a plasterboard is a relatively simple process requiring only some basic tools. Unfortunately, the lack of knowledge serves as big deterrent for many people who wishes to put it to good use. Plasterboard can actually be sawn using an ordinary timber saw that’s fine-toothed to get a cleaner edge. However, the basic tools you may also need includes a sharp knife (Stanley Knife), pencil, a fine sandpaper, a straight edge and measurement tape as well as a wall board saw. Let’s have a look at the cutting process!

• Firstly, you need to put the plasterboard sheet flat on a firm surface.

• Use the tape measurement to measure the cut you wish to make.

• With the help of a pencil, simply mark out the part you wish to cut on the plasterboard’s front side.

• Once marked, place a spirited level over the marked spot on the plasterboard sheet you want to cut.

• Cut a shallow mark into the plasterboard sheet using the Stanley Knife to cut along the edge.

• The cut should be slow and gradual to ensure you do not wander off the edge of the marked area.

• Once the shallow cut has been made, turn the plasterboard sheet on its edge and deliver a quick and sharp push towards the plasterboard’s back and on one side of the cut.

• Place the plasterboard sheet backing against a flat surface ensuring the line of the cut is over an edge. Once done, give a quick and sharp push towards the back of the plasterboard sheet and on the part of the board is reaches beyond the edge.

• Using a fine sandpaper, remove all forms of paper burrs.

The process of cutting plasterboard requires a lot of practice. If you lack the training and experience, the cutting process is best left to a proficient professional who can guarantee the best results the first time and save you some additional costs due to potential damages.

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