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06 Nov

Building work | Wall Cladding

Newcastle - ST5

Enquiry from: Brian S

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i need someone to take a look at my lean too and a price too put cladding on the outer wall are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you hav...

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01 Nov

Building work | Wall Rendering

Leek - ST13

Enquiry from: Kevin B

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remover render that's only been up 12mths we were told we didn't need planning permission by the company who did it only to fall foul of the local council who want us to remove

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28 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Stoke-on-Trent - ST6

Enquiry from: Kelley S

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Insulation under a garage tin roof to stop condensation

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28 Oct

Building Work | Conservatory Base

Wolverhampton - WV11

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Transparent clear conservatory roof with windows

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17 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Telford - TF5

Enquiry from: Paul F

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Loft insulation three bed house I am the landlord

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15 Oct

Building work | Refurbishment

Coventry Southern Satellite Villages & Kenilworth - CV8

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i have a glass extension to my kitchen and the roof is beginning to leak in a number of places. can someone come and do a site inspection and advise how best to deal with the problem are you the prope...

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15 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Stoke-on-Trent - ST1

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Roof insulation cost and time appox

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14 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Oswestry - SY10

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help with loft insulation

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14 Oct

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Stoke-on-Trent - ST7

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We need new roof insulation

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14 Oct

Conversion | Garage

Walsall - WS3

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partial conversion of garage to toilet room are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: single garage what will the space be used for: other do you require plumbing work: yes do ...

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12 Oct

Building Work | Porch

Dudley - DY2

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Old porch over door removed and new wooden one installed

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12 Oct

Building Work | Porch

Wolverhampton - WV9

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

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28 Sep

Building work | Bricklaying

Kingswinford - DY6

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outside wall of utility room, top row of bricks need to be replaced, also a metal lintel above door needs to be put in. a small outside day job. are you the property owner: owner of the property prope...

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27 Sep

Conversion | Loft

Ludlow - SY8

Enquiry from: Lisa W

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Loft conversion and hatch

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25 Sep

Building work | Bricklaying

Birmingham - B34

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Part wall replacing above wooden gate frame. Also in need of a carpenter.

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22 Sep

Building work | Bricklaying

Lichfield - WS14

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28no brick pillars extended by 600 each piller are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how much work would you say needs to be done: medium job do you require the bri...

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13 Sep

House Extensions

Birmingham - B26

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dormer loft to the rear of the property skylight windows to the front stairs leading up bathroom/en suite plumbing

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03 Sep

Conversion | Loft

Stoke-on-Trent - ST4

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Looking for loft conversion

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23 Aug

Insulation | External Wall

Bedworth - CV12

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New roof 3 by 4 metres for conservatory. Thanks

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22 Aug

Insulation | External Wall

Stafford - ST17

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Insulated conservatory roof

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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 Western Midlands is:

£23,813

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Western Midlands £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Western Midlands £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Western Midlands £31,000-£74,000
Loft insulation in Western Midlands £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Western Midlands £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Western Midlands £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Western Midlands £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Western Midlands £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Western Midlands £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Western Midlands £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Western Midlands £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Western Midlands £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Western Midlands £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Western Midlands £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Western Midlands £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Western Midlands £638-£978
Residential new builds in Western Midlands £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Western Midlands £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Western Midlands £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Western Midlands £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Western Midlands £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Western Midlands £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Western Midlands £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Western Midlands £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Western Midlands £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Western Midlands £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Western Midlands £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Western Midlands £690-£1,460
Garden room in Western Midlands £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Western Midlands £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

how much to render a house?

Rendering a house’s external walls is one of the cheapest and most effective ways by which a building can be made waterproof and also good looking. If you’re thinking about rendering your house, figuring out the cost of completion is usually one of the most important things you’ll have to consider before you proceed and if you don’t know where to start, finding an experienced tradesperson who possesses several years of experience as well as the ability to overcome the different issues that he may be faced with while on the project is paramount. If you’re able to get one, however, you should know that they rarely come cheap.

When trying to determine the accurate house rendering cost estimate , a tradesperson will put into consideration a great number of factors. Even at that, a rough estimate still requires both skills and expertise to be able to take into account all the necessary factors. In general, a typical 3 bedroom home in the UK will cost within the range of £4000 to about £5500 for a complete render job on the outside and covering from top to bottom.

Usually, the most important factor which play the biggest role when determining rendering costs is the area that’s going to be covered by the render mix. Professional contractors will provide a quote based on the rendering costs per square metre. Below are some rough estimates of rendering costs of properties depending on their size (without VAT).

✓ For a small mid terrace house of about 40 to 50 square metre, the total rendering cost estimate is £3000 to £4000.

✓ For a large mid terrace house of about 70 to 180 square metre, the total rendering cost estimate is £3000 to £5000.

✓ For a three bedroom detached house of about 100 to 160 square metre, the total rendering cost estimate is £4000 to £5500.

do i need planning permission for a garage conversion?

Are you thinking about converting your garage into a new space? Be it a new bedroom, gym, library or playroom, one thing you’ll have to consider before getting started is whether or not you’re going to require a planning permission. Unlike extensions that needs additional space, garage conversion is all about changing the existing structure of a space that’s already available to you - your garage. As a result, these projects are mostly covered by a planning policy that’s a bit different.

For a garage conversion, it’s very unlikely that you’ll need a planning permission. As a matter of fact, only 10 percent of garage conversions has been estimated to need a full planning permission, with the others coming under the permitted development rights. The permitted development rights, however, only provides coverage for home improvements that’s internal which implies that so far you’re not trying to enlarge your garage, you’ll not require a planning permission. But if otherwise, you’ll have to submit an application before commencing your project.

If you’re looking to comply with the permitted development rights, then your project must comply with some specific guidelines. These rules include the following:

• The work should be internal. No plans to enlarge or extend the existing garage.

• You should make sure that the materials used in carrying out the garage conversion is the same with the materials used in building the existing house.

• The building should not be extended.

You may, however, require a planning permission if you’re going to change a detached garage into a living space which could be a bedroom, small annexe or a living room.

Some houses excluded from the permitted development rights include flats, listed buildings, some new developments and most homes in a conservation area.

can you render a house in winter?

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.

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.
Does a converted basement need windows?

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.

how much does a garden room cost?

Adding a garden room to your property is a great way of creating an additional space within your home without having to invest heavily in large house extension projects. And not only does it expand your living space, but it’s also a way to add good value to your home or property. With the various benefits offered by a garden room, most individuals are usually surprised with just how affordable the living space can be. However, just like any other home improvement, the price of a garden room is influenced by a wide range of factors. These factors include the design you opt for whether standard or customized, the size of the garden room, the materials used, the number of fixtures and fittings you want as well as any other special design feature you require.

Asides from the money needed to put up the structure, there are also some common extra cost that’ll also be expended for both the interior and exterior of the living space. For instance, there are some furnitures and fittings that you’d like to put in your garden room and these will also form part of the overall cost. There’s also the electrical connections cost and this will vary depending on the distance of your room, the cables to be used as well as your electrician. For this part, you can expect to spend anything within the range of £850 to £1200 and since it’ll be used all year long, it’ll also require appliances for heating, insulation, electricity and ventilation.

Generally, the overall cost you should be expecting to pay for a modular build garden room will range between £10,000 to £40,000.

How much does a builder cost?

With the prices of buying a house skyrocketing, many of us are tempted to building our own house. This is sometimes an excellent choice, but you will first need to understand the costs of building a house from scratch. As per a general estimate, the cost of self-build ranges between £300 per m2 to £3,000 per m2.

As you can see, this is quite a variation in price from lowest to highest. Location is a prime factor in determining the costs. Building a house in London and the South is more expensive compared to other regions. Aside from location, several other factors make up the price.

Self-manage with subcontractors

You hire professionals directly like builders and carpenters. You also buy all the materials yourself allowing you to get the best prices.

Hiring a main contractor with other subcontractors

You will first need a main contractor who will help to create the watertight structure for your house. For the rest of the work, try hiring out subcontractors. Make sure that you buy all the materials yourself to get the best price.

External cladding materials

If you are looking to install other external material other than brick, you will also need to factor in the cost for the same.

Here are some example prices:

• Render on blockwork costs around £25 per m²

• Timber cladding is around £25 per m²

• Hand¬made all-weather tiling costs around £54 per m²

• Rubble walling or flint is around £90 per m²

• Reconstituted stone costs about £48 per m²

• Natural stone is about £75 per m²

Make sure to include these costs when coming up with the estimate.

Roofing materials

Non-standard roofing materials tend to add more to the cost and therefore you will also need to account in for this factor.

Here are some examples:

Welsh slate – £60 per m²

Second-hand slates – £35 per m²

Handmade clay tiles – £65 per m²

Reed thatch – £80/m²

If you choose to add any unique material to your roofing, be sure that you remember to factor in its cost.

How much do bricklayers charge?

Do you want your house to be built using brick? Or perhaps you just require the professional services of a bricklayer. Regardless of your bricklaying needs, the cost charged depends on each job as every job is unique. Bricklayers generally look at each task individually and charges based on the complexity of each. We’ve put together this guide to give you an idea of the costs charged by bricklayers. Let’s have a look!

Generally, bricklayers charge either based on a daily rate or a fixed price for a particular amount of bricks ( usually a thousand bricks or 10 - 12 metres square). On the average, an experienced bricklayer can charge within a range of £150 to £200 daily rate and if a labour is needed for the job, an additional £60 to £100 may be included to get the job completed in a quick and fast manner. If the quoting is done based on the number of bricks to be incorporated, then a thousand bricks will be quoted in between £350 to £450 which should be completed in a couple of days.

You should however take note that most times, the bricklayer’s cost will depend on the amount of work involved in the project. As a result, a more tedious and challenging project will most definitely cost more than a simpler one. Examples of some difficult projects that’s likely to cost more are hard to reach areas, difficult sites as well as second storeys which are considered to be more challenging than single storey buildings. What’s more? The complexity of the project is also a great cost factor. While some projects are basically direct and straightforward, others involve curves and more complex designs which will ultimately make the cost jump up.

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