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28 Sep

House Extensions | Single Storey

Calne - SN11

Enquiry from: Lindsey W

Start Date: Immediate

We are looking into option of adding a two storey flat roofed extension to provide a new master bedroom suite and kitchen / breakfast / family room extension ideal timber clad

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31 May

Insulation | External Wall

Calne - SN11

Enquiry from: Jeffrey H

Start Date: Immediate

6square meters of tapered insulation

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09 Sep

Building work | General

Calne - SN11

Enquiry from: Christopher G

Start Date: Less than one month

I have a concrete base in my garden and wish to discuss having a greenhouse built on it. The building would need to be around 6 feet X 12 feet.I would want heating, self-opening vents, guttering and a...

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17 Dec

House Extensions

Calne - SN11

Enquiry from: Luke M

Start Date: Immediate

Help on extension

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21 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Calne - SN11

Enquiry from: Gareth P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Property owner: Owner, Looking to convert into: Bedroom, Work description: mater bedroom wit...

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07 Jun

Building work | Wall Rendering

Calne - SN11

Enquiry from: Nige B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Full render to front wall of two storey house only. Plus repainting of rear wall to march front Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace How many bedrooms do you have: ...

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07 Jun

House Extensions

Calne - SN11

Enquiry from: Alice M

Start Date: Immediate

Trying to find out a rough cost estimate for 16 stables to be built in my barn, (already concreted). Preferably a breakdown of the cost of the stables, the cost of delivering and the cost o erecting t...

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26 Dec

Building Work | Conservatory Base

Calne - SN11

Enquiry from: C

Start Date: Immediate

Just a base quote required please. We have a Victorian conservatory that is 4 meters wide and 3 meters deep and would like a steel base to erect it on.

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02 Oct

House Extensions

Calne - SN11

Enquiry from: C

Start Date: Immediate

We would like a quotation for double storey extension adding another bedroom upstairs and extend the kitchen and living room with stylish new kitchen.

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30 Sep

House Extensions

Calne - SN11

Enquiry from: Lisa S

Start Date: Immediate

We have a conservatory off a small kitchen that we would like removed and a extension put in its place approx size 3.5 x 3.5 metre. We are not sure where to start but would like advice on if it's poss...

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23 Jun

House Extensions

Calne - SN11

Enquiry from: Dee M

Start Date: Immediate

one storey side extension to create shower room and galley kitchen. extension of workshop creating more space and create shower room

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04 Mar

Building work | Wall Rendering

Calne - SN11

Enquiry from: Sarah A

Start Date: Immediate

I am in the process of purchasing an end of terrace house with exterior rendering to the front and side end wall. The render is cracked extensively to the side from ground to roof and some cracks to t...

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05 Feb

House Extensions

Calne - SN11

Enquiry from: Paul T

Start Date: Immediate

Single story rear extention approx. 2.2 meters wide and 5.1 meters across. Pitched roof with 2 x skylights Bi-fold doors 4 mtr wide utility room to be made into downstairs toilet current external...

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13 Jan

Insulation | External Wall

Calne - SN11

Enquiry from: Joe K

Start Date: Immediate

External wall instulation

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07 Jan

Building work | Wall Rendering

Calne - SN11

Enquiry from: R P

Start Date: Immediate

Spray Rendering required for gable end of a bungalow - Service Date: 07/01/2016 - Property Type: House - Job Type: Refurbishment

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27 Oct

House Extensions

Calne - SN11

Enquiry from: Chagil A

Start Date: Immediate

Living room extention to join with detached garage and a garage conversion to bedroom Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Looking For: Single storey extensio...

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18 Sep

Building work | Wall Rendering

Calne - SN11

Enquiry from: R P

Start Date: Immediate

Self coloured spray rendering required for gable end of a chalet bungalow - Service Date: 21/09/2015 - Property Type: Detached Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many bedrooms do yo...

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04 Aug

House Extensions

Calne - SN11

Enquiry from: H

Start Date: Immediate

Home owner Customers description : 2 storey extension, move bathroom upstairs (currently downstairs), change direction of stairs, create cupboard where current stairwell is (or extent bedroom into st...

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20 Jun

Building work | Sound Proofing

Calne - SN11

Enquiry from: Stephen C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Homeowner Lots of traffic noise needs to be reduced/shut out of my wooden summer house. 14ft. x 10ft. 3 full walls to be covered. And one wall half up to windows. Depending on price I may eve...

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18 Mar

House Extensions

Calne - SN11

Enquiry from: Tina B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Glass extension to rear of property Homeowner Will need assistance with planning permission Plans will need to be drawn up 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 Calne is:

£23,623

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Calne £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Calne £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Calne £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Calne £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Calne £3,063-£5,013
Barn conversions in Calne £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Calne £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Calne £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Calne £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Calne £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Calne £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Calne £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Calne £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Calne £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Calne £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Calne £638-£978
Residential new builds in Calne £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Calne £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Calne £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Calne £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Calne £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Calne £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Calne £1,520-£4,830
Roof room in Calne £9,000-£15,500
Shop refurbishment in Calne £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Calne £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Calne £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Calne £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Calne £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Calne £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

Are pumps used for basement conversions noisy?

If your basement has a cavity drain membrane, it’ll need a pump to move water away from the exterior of your basement and prevent flooding.

Sump pumps can be noisy, but they don’t have to be. Generally, if you have a well-designed pump that’s installed correctly, you shouldn’t find it a problem. For best results, hire a skilled, experienced professional to supply and install your drainage system.

Do bricklayers work in the winter?

Yes, bricklayers can work during the cold months, but it all depends on the type of work involved. For instance, residential housing maintenance works such as tuck pointing deficient mortar joints on exterior walls and columns as well as rebuilding of chimneys are best tackled during summer or simply put, the warmer months of the year. This is is mainly because the best results for these activities are achieved in the warmer months and several bricklayers will agree to this fact.

Mixing of mortar using anti-freeze technique to counter-act the effects of a cold weather can lead to white marks trailing down the brick when warmer temperatures comes knocking. As a result, even mortar mixing should be done at temperatures exceeding zero degree farenheit which will hold no serious consequences if the temperature should change to a little bit below the norms. During the winter, a good technique that can be incorporated to when mixing mortar would be to mix them in smaller quantities in a warmer environment. These small quantities will immediately be fed by the labourers to the bricklayers and in such circumstances, the mixed mortars will not be subjected to a freezing temperature for too long.

Generally, it would be very unwise to consider any bricklaying work to be done whenever the temperature jumps to a certain level which would be considered to be very inconvenient to work in. Interior works like remodelling of fireplaces can be tackled so long there is a warm space to mix the mortars while also keeping the materials at an indoor temperature. Bricklaying works that have, however, been completed during the colder months should be subjected to a very close inspection as well as looking for potential damage that can be caused to existing works as a result of the harsh weather.

how much is loft insulation?

More often than not, several homeowners fail to realize there’s so much value sitting right under their roof - the loft. When a loft is insulated, there are so many juicy benefits that can be derived. It can go a long way to save increase you energy savings and several more functions. Therefore, if you really wish to maximize the space under your home’s roof, you’d have to considering insulating it. So how much would it cost to have your loft insulated? Here, you’ll discover the cost of insulating your lofts so you that you can set a budget and start to plan.

 

The cost of insulating a loft is actually affordable for several individuals, however, this depends on a wide range of factors such as the size of the house as well as the type of insulation being installed. One significant factor is the insulating material that you choose to install. If done properly, you’d be able to prevent heat from escaping through the roof of the house which helps improve energy efficiency and ultimately, save you some money on heating bills.

 

If you’d prefer to make it a DIY project and you go for a blanket insulation it costs about £5 per m2. therefore, this will cost within the range of £100 to about £150 for a small home.

 

For a professional service, you’ll be provided with a quote for both the materials and labour. The amount will be based on the number of insulation required, the company hired, your location as well as the method selected. The price to purchase and install blanket insulation  would be between the range of £300 to £400 depending on the size of your home.

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.

Will my patio need a lot of maintenance?

Patios do not require lots of maintenance. They will only need occasional cleaning to make sure that the material keeps its original appearance. It's always best to clean your patio with a pressure washer and occasionally tap each slab or brick just to check the sand underneath hasn't washed away.

what is a dormer loft conversion?

A dormer loft conversion is a type of loft conversion that’s built making use of a roof’s existing slope. In other words, it’s an existing roof’s extension which is constructed in such a way that allows for an additional floor as well as head room especially suitable for lofts lacking good amount of usable space. The dormer loft conversion is simply an addition to the existing roof looking much like a box-like build constructed onto a pitched roof as it creates walls that are vertical to the slope while also being 90 degrees to the floor.

This type of loft conversion is the most common amongst homeowners in the UK mainly because it represents a cost effective means through which you can add an additional usable space to your home or property. The structure extends for the slope of the existing roof and can easily be altered to suit various tastes or styles. Furthermore, if you’re looking for a type of loft conversion that aids to foster reduced disruption to work, then dormer loft conversion is also your best bet. This is due to the fact that the structure is built from a scaffolding made outside a home.

There are different types of dormer loft conversion and the one which will best suit your property will depend on the property type, be it detached, semi detached or terraced as well as the existing roof shape and size. The dormer loft conversion is a popular choice for a lot of homeowners for a variety of reasons. Let’s have a look!

✓ It’s very cost effective

✓ The dormer loft conversion does not require planning permission so far it complies with certain conditions and limitations

✓ It adds an extra headspace as well as floor space.

do you need an architect for a garage conversion?
Have you decided to convert that under-utilized space ( garage) in your home to a more habitable space where you can do anything asides general storage or parking a car? If yes, then you’d probably want to know where to start or if you’d require an architect to get started. Well, you’re not alone! This is one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to garage conversions and reasonably so. Talking about where to get started, when it comes to home improvement projects the first step to take is determining whether or not you’d require a planning permission or if your proposed garage conversion is covered under permitted development rights. Once you’ve been able to conclude on that, the next step is deciding whether you’re going to complete the project yourself, hire the services of tradesmen or employing a builder. And this ultimately brings us to the question of whether you’ll need an architect for a garage conversion. To get started, it’s highly recommended that you employ the services of a professional architect or an architectural technologist to assist in designing your garage conversion. However, most garage conversion projects are straightforward with no complex changes to be made so far you wish to avoid applying for a planning permission and staying within the set guidelines of the permitted development rights. In such events, if you’re properly trained and well experienced in the field, then it may be cost effective to design your garage conversion by yourself. It should, however, be noted that it all depends on your personal preferences and budget. If you’re on tight budget and don’t mind a straightforward design, you can save cost by not hiring an architect.
how long does a loft conversion take?

If you’re about to carry out a loft conversion project, you’d probably be wondering how long it’ll take to complete the task. Well, you’re not alone! This is one of the most common questions when it comes to loft conversion projects, however, providing a set timeframe for completion of such projects is impossible as all loft conversions vary. There are different factors that can determine the duration of your project. These factors include, the materials to be used, the type of the proposed loft conversion, the kind of staircase you’ll like to have installed, the number of windows included, the number of rooms to be added as well as a number of other influencing factors. As a result of these variables, the milestones and timings provided are only to be taken as guidelines. If you’d really like to have a set date, you can get in touch with a professional for help.

Generally, it’ll take up to 8 weeks to complete a loft conversion project.

✓ The first week activities will include putting up scaffolding, receiving the first materials for the build and creating an opening in the roof to gain access to the loft space.

✓ In the second week, the structure of the roof will be ammended and more support added.

✓ Third week, the floor joists will be fitted, building of the loft conversion will start, completion of the external roof works and commencement of plumbing and electric works.

✓ Fourth week, complete the building, construct the loft floor, fit the roof windows, insulation, ventilation and internal stud walls.

✓ Fifth week, apply plaster and plasterboard to the room walls, create a staircase opening and fit the new staircase.

✓ Sixth week, plaster the staircase area, complete plumbing and electrical works, hang the doors, fit skirting, handrails and bannisters and start decoration.

✓ Seventh week, complete the decoration and clean and wipe out all wastes.

✓ Eight week, complete all the remaining tasks.

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