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Leighton Buzzard - LU7
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barn conversion needs separate water supply / foul waste ( sewerage pump to go direct to mains foul)
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Leighton Buzzard - LU7
Enquiry from: Sheena K
Start Date: Immediate
barn conversion needs separate water supply / foul waste ( sewerage pump to go direct to mains foul)
Bedford - MK45
Enquiry from: Shak C
Start Date: Immediate
Roof insulation, we currently have a loft extension. So insulating the exposed areas and potentially filling the rest.
Leighton Buzzard - LU7
Enquiry from: Paul B
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I have recently semi retired after a working life in the building industry. My cv shows that I have worked as a quantity surveyor for various construction companies, as well as starting my own bui...
Dunstable - LU6
Enquiry from: Mark J
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Approx 20sqm of brickwork to be repointed
Sandy - SG19
Enquiry from: Ben F
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UPVC Porch full installation.
Dunstable - LU6
Enquiry from: Igor A
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walls and floor moulding, waterproof membrane need to be done, low level drainage system and sump pump need to be done. basement renovation for be a living room.
Luton - LU4
Enquiry from: Pina P
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Single brick wall to be built, old one to take down. Interested in mixed red brick
Bedford - MK40
Enquiry from: Khayber H
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Stud Partitions to be put up at HMP Bedford
Sandy - SG19
Enquiry from: JIM L
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good afternoon, i would like a brick fence made housing metal fences, with pillars for lights. we have had the same previously so you can visit and see exactly the required build, all materials are on...
Luton - LU4
Enquiry from: Atif M
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full house renovation new ceilings in all areas, remove old upstairs and downstairs new loft entrance position in landing with ladder, close opening in bathroom painting and decorating whole house. re...
Luton - LU3
Enquiry from: Mohammad A
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My house is a end terraced house ,really cold all the time .I pay huge heating bill all the time .If anyone really need a external Wall insulation grant ,I believe I should be the first one .I got th...
Luton - LU1
Enquiry from: Rod C
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5 airbricks replacing and meshed if possible airbricks blocked with silicon by previous owner.and a few lines of bricks added above outhouse door. are you the property owner: relative of owner proper...
Luton - LU2
Enquiry from: Khurram B
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Cavity wall insulation for the whole house
Luton - LU2
Enquiry from: Janet M
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repair of a wall in the rear of the garden that has collapsed. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how much work would you say needs to be done: small job do you...
Dunstable - LU5
Enquiry from: Marin G
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I need a bigger and wider porch
Luton - LU2
Enquiry from: PONN R
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loft in to children room are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the space into: living space are you looking to have stairs: y...
Luton - LU4
Enquiry from: Joygun H
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customer in luton area has requested that we arrange quotes for their house extension project.they are considering various options and would like to discuss with a builder directly.please call to disc...
Luton - LU1
Enquiry from: Guilherme L
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i want two beds room in my loft. 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 ...
Bedford - MK42
Enquiry from: Imrankhan492@hotmail.com K
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customer is looking for quotes for loft conversion from pros around bedford. please call to arrange appointment to discuss are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace wha...
Bedford - MK40
Enquiry from: Laura B
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quote for converting an existing velux loft conversion to a dormer with ensuite. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what are you looking to convert the space into...
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 adviceIt shouldn’t do. Most companies will do all the interior work first, and the last job to do will be creating the opening from the house to the conversion. A reputable company will make sure they cause as little disruption as possible during this time.
Well, just like many other team work, a bricklayer is only as good as his supporting cast. And a hard-working labourer should be able to keep three bricklayer gangs happy. But even when he gets to serve just one bricklayer, the site conditions and nature of the wall can also play a huge role in determining the number of bricks that can be laid within 24 hours.
With the best possible site condition, hard-working labourer and best scenario with no pillars, no face brick, long straight wall and no wall ties, a well trained bricklayer should be able to lay within a range of 800 to 1100 bricks all day long. However, you rarely get walls like this as there is always going to be some corner or curve somewhere which usually takes some time to get right. Furthermore, once the bricklayer has laid up to 5 feet, there’ll be a need to get some lift. From that point onwards, the job understandably gets slower and tougher - meaning there’ll most definitely be a face brick.
In addition, there are multiple other factors that can affect the number of bricks that can be laid in a day. Sometimes its the complex designs or weather that’ll determine the daily rate.
With the aforementioned factors and more realistically, on a good day and great site, an expert bricklayer should be able to lay about 500 to 800 bricks in a day. This is generally a very good target, but of course you never can tell with the reasons above and other factors that are simply beyond the control of the bricklayer. If you have a project and want it completed as soon as possible, you can pay the bricklayers based on the number of bricks laid to increase their efficiency.
The holy grail of home extensions is basically the need for additional space for living as well as leisure. However, before commencing your home extension project, you’d probably want to know just how big your new building can be. In this article, you’ll find the answer to this question which is also frequently asked by many other home or property owners in the UK.
Besides your budget, there are two other major influencing factors that can determine just how much extra room that can be added. These factors include whether you wish to carry out the extension project under Permitted Development rights which is usually for a smaller project or you’d prefer to opt for a larger project which is covered by Planning Permission.
Apart from the limitations in the size of an extension under Permitted Development, the extensions are also a lot more affordable and consumes less time when compared to the extensions under planning permission. So what exactly is the size limit for an extension under Permitted Development and the ones under Planning Permission?
For a single storey extension, the maximum size that can be constructed without having to submit an application for Planning Permission includes:
• An extension should have a maximum length of 6m, if you reside in a terraced home or a semi-detached property.
• Extensions for detached properties can have a maximum length of 8m.
• The extension built must not go beyond half your garden’s area.
• The extension should have a maximum height of 4 metres, but in the event whereby the extension is situated within 2 metres of the boundary of your property, it should not exceed a height of 3 metres.
• The extension should not be higher than the highest part of the existing house’s roof.
You may need planning permission if you are planning a larger extension. All extensions will need building regulations approval. An architect can assist with this and if planning permission is required. A reputable contractor will also be able to advise you if this is needed as well.
There’s a huge range of different types of loft conversions. The most common are dormer and skylight or Velux conversions. There are also hip to gable and mansard conversions. The type of loft conversion that’s most suitable for your property will depend on the style of roof and the size of your loft.
When Does A Loft Become A Habitable Room?
When a loft is being converted to functional space, there are a multiple options it can offer. It’s not uncommon that at the conversion of this space, many household may not have a specific plan on how it’s going to be used. However, they know later on an actual need might arise, perhaps as you start working from home, developing other hobbies that requires an extra space or the family grows.
The loft can easily be converted into a game room, study room, playroom or even a household’s “breathing space etc. However, when the family grows and you wish to make use of the space on the top of your home as an extra bedroom, there are many factors to consider. The fact is, just because there’s enough space to fit a bed, doesn’t make it habitable. For a loft to become habitable, it must be built specifically for the purpose of being a sleeping area and must also comply with the relevant building regulations. It’s as a result of this, many property sale particulars include “potential third bedroom, subject to regulations statement written on it as well as the boarded and insulated loft space’s dimensions.
Loft conversions building regulations are set in such a way to ensure that adequate attention is given to both safety and structural elements to build a new space that’s fit for undetermined household use. These regulations are established minimum requirements to guarantee the following:
• The new floor and ceiling’s structural integrity.
• The existing roof and party wall modification’s structural stability.
• Safety during fire incidents plus an escape route.
• An appropriate stairway access.
• The proposed changes’ structural suitability to the external environment in association with the local area as well as any unique factors specific to the property.
Pitting, also referred to as spalling is the event whereby “pits” or small holes start showing on the surface of your concrete driveway which makes it appear both worn and uneven. Concrete driveway pitting is a common but highly frustrating problem for most homeowners. You’ll see some concrete driveways that’ll only start to pit after a couple of years, but this is not true for all concrete driveways as others will start to show signs only after a couple of months. So how do you tackle this issue? Well, it’s relatively simple to tackle, however if you’re not confident or lack the necessary skills, we’d recommend you get in touch with a reliable professional who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’ll take you through the concrete driveway pitting repair process.
✓ Prepare the pits by cleaning the area, clearing out all debris and more. The small pits can be cleaned with a stiff brush while a sturdy broom will do a good job for larger pits.
✓ Make use of a hose to spray the concrete pits and flush out all remaining bits of waste.
✓ If you’re tackling series of small pits, simply use a caulking gun filled with pre-mixed epoxy and specially formulated for concrete to fill the pits. Clear off the excess eproxy ensuring that its level with the concrete surface. Once done, simply leave for at least 24 hours before the application of a concrete sealant to prevent the wear and tear of the new concrete.
✓ Chisel out a little concrete and clean with a pressure washer. Once done, apply a concrete resurfacing compound mixture into the holes and use a trowel to level off.
✓ Ensure that the repaired concrete driveway is protected from rain and foot traffic for at least 6 hours (or 24 hours for vehicles).
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.
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