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Colt Property Improvement

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At Home Energy Save Ltd we are specialists in all fields of damp proofing and energy efficiency within the home. Whether y...

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26 Mar

Building work | Wall Rendering

Boston - PE21

Enquiry from: Nigel W

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Removal of rendering to gable wall.Re-render including insulation and breathable masonry paint

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21 Mar

Insulation | External Wall

Brackley - NN13

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Small Flat roof insulation

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17 Mar

Insulation | External Wall

Derby - DE24

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looking for external wall insulation quotation for three bed house semi detached house.

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14 Mar

Building work | Refurbishment

Nottingham - NG3

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Hi James, I need a quote for dealung with rising damp in my front room from the chimney breast to the rear wall (dry rod and platering). I'm in Bakersfield. Please get in touch if you are able t...

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11 Mar

Building work | Wall Rendering

Mablethorpe - LN12

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Our small bungalow needs re-rendering. It is quite badly cracked in places.

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11 Mar

Building work | Wall Rendering

Lutterworth - LE17

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Hello I’m in the process of buying a house and recently had a surveyor tell me there was some issues with the rendering on the outside of the house. They said the following: “ The property...

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08 Mar

Insulation | External Wall

Leicester - LE2

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insulate and plasterboard conservatory roof dimensions 12 feet 9 inch width 24 foot 9 inch length

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05 Mar

Conversion | Basement

Nottingham - NG1

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Hello, we have a lower ground floor which has various damp issues that need treating before we can use the space. The building is a period property and used as a commercial not residential space. If ...

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01 Mar

Building work | Wall Rendering

Corby - NN18

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Hi Could you give me a quote for 2 sides (front and one side) of my detached house to be silicone rendered please? Address is 14 Livingstone Road, Corby, ***. Thanks

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28 Feb

Building work | General

Buntingford - SG9

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I am looking for belfast roof trusses to span 5 mts for a shed 5 x6 mts. this will be clad in bent corrugated steel

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27 Feb

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Leicester - LE7

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screed uneven garage floor ( concrete floor

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25 Feb

Insulation | External Wall

Stamford - PE9

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Insulating the 3 walls of the house as it has no cavity. So looking at cost

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24 Feb

Building work | Wall Rendering

High Peak - SK23

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Back wall coated with plasticised tender and perhaps, pebble dashed.

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23 Feb

Conversion | Basement

Nottingham - NG5

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Detached house but looks like a bungalow from outside, ground floor is against earth on back wall and issues with damp/water infiltration. Would like a quote and to discuss options to resolve this. Al...

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22 Feb

Building work | Wall Rendering

Lincoln - LN1

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We are looking at refurbishing/replacing existing render to the front of our property

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22 Feb

Building work | General

Grantham - NG32

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Attic roof trusses on an extention to the end gable. 8500mm x 6400mm external dimensions, 28 degrees roof pitch, the first 3500mm of the roof needs to be vaulted.

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22 Feb

Insulation | HHCRO Free

Kettering - NN16

Enquiry from: Peter S

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Loft only partially insulated. Not sure about walls.

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19 Feb

Building work | Wall Rendering

Lincoln - LN1

Enquiry from: Benjamin J

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Front of house rendering in white render.

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18 Feb

Building work | General

Lincoln - LN1

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Chesterfield - S43

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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 East Midlands is:

£25,297

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in East Midlands £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in East Midlands £32,188-£70,938
House extensions in East Midlands £34,250-£84,500
Loft insulation in East Midlands £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in East Midlands £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in East Midlands £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in East Midlands £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in East Midlands £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in East Midlands £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in East Midlands £400-£820
Commercial new builds in East Midlands £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in East Midlands £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in East Midlands £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in East Midlands £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in East Midlands £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in East Midlands £638-£978
Residential new builds in East Midlands £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in East Midlands £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in East Midlands £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in East Midlands £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in East Midlands £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in East Midlands £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in East Midlands £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in East Midlands £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in East Midlands £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in East Midlands £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in East Midlands £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in East Midlands £346-£20,866
Garden room in East Midlands £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in East Midlands £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

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.
can i build a room in my garden?

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, you can build a room in your garden. In fact, if you want an additional space for a living room, dining room, games room, study room or perhaps you want something as cool as a pool house, then looking at your garden for a solution may just be the perfect answer to your need for an extra outdoor living space.

Outbuildings such as garden rooms do not usually require planning permission as they’re usually covered by the permitted development. As a result, making it even a lot more attractive to homeowners who would not like to pass through the stress involved or pay the money required to submit an application for planning permission. However, if you need your garden room to be covered by permitted development ( if it’s not a listed building or in a designated area), you must follow these guidelines:

✓ The garden room shouldn’t be in front of your home or property.

✓ The total area of your extensions, sheds and outbuildings ( which includes your garden room), must not go beyond 50 percent of the total land area surrounding your property.

✓ It must be a single storey that’s less than 3 metres high ( 4 metres for a dual pitched roof). And it must not go beyond 2.5 metres in height if the structure is within 2 metres of your boundary.

✓ The eaves must not go beyond 2.5 metres above ground level.

✓ It must not feature a balcony, veranda or any raised platform

✓ It must not be a self contained living accommodation.

The position of your garden room will be partly determined by the space available in your garden. If you need it to link it to your utilities then positioning it a bit close to your main house would be a cost effective choice unless you’re using off grid sources of power, heat as well as water.

Why has my driveway sunk?

Driveways usually sink because they haven’t been laid properly. They may not have been dug deep enough, or the installer might not have used the right materials. This will need to be corrected at the earliest opportunity, although in extreme cases, the driveway may need to be completly be relaid.

How many bricks can a bricklayer lay in a day?

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.

Will I need planning permission or building regulations approval?

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.

How can I find a builder in my area?

Finding a builder nearby can have enormous assistance when it comes to your build. Period on site, their familiarity of local planning permission, constructors’ dealers and other local trades are all vital bits of knowledge that you’ll welcome on site.

It is always wise to walk around in your local area or drive to a site where any construction work is going on. It’ll give you a proper impression of the constructors who are active nearby. You don’t have to like their style of work or the project they are currently carrying out – after all, a builder can only produce what’s on the plans in front of them.

Find a Builder Other Tradesmen Recommend

If you’ve had to call an electrician before or a local plumber and liked their work, you can always ask them if they have any builders whom they would recommend. Maximum tradesmen get used to seeing the similar acquainted names from one place to another in the sites they are working on and every so often has favourites for who they like to work with — and who they see as a good source of work.

Always Talk to Previous Customers

Once you’ve found a builder you would like to work with, ask them for a list of previous customers they have worked with; they ought to be glad to offer particulars if they’re self-assured they’ve done an effective job.

Look for a builder online

A decent place to start looking for builders online is on sites like the Federation of Master Builders. They have a search tool where you can find precise crafts in your area and look at their situations. All FMB members are assessed and individualistically examined and are checked to ensure that they have the correct insurances in place.

What is a bricklayer?

This is an individual who is trained in the art of working with concrete blocks or bricks, clay bricks as well as other kinds of mortar building materials. In a combination of these materials and good bricklaying skills, a bricklayer can build and repair veneer as well as full brick construction, arches, partitions and other structures.

Contrary to many beliefs, a bricklayer actually does more than laying of bricks. There’s more to being a bricklayer than you can probably think of. A single bricklaying projects requires a wide array of skills. Let’s have a look at these skills!

• Using damp resistant materials to seal foundations.

• Spreading mortar between joints and applying them to serve as a thick layer binding the bricks together in rows.

• Reading and working from specifications as well as plans.

• Working with brick-cutting machines.

• Taking charge and caring for cement blocks or bricks, clay bricks and the likes.

• Construction of scaffolding - subject to possession of some licenses in some states.

A bricklayer mostly works outdoors, in the field and may also work at heights. Depending on the job, a bricklayer can work as part of a team or be in contact with the public. They are mostly recruited by building and construction companies and bricklaying sub contractors. However, they can also set up their own private construction firm or become a self employed tradesperson.

A bricklaying qualification is one of just two construction trades which can continue to become a registered builder. And regardless of the form a bricklaying employment takes, there are certain qualities that makes a really good bricklayer. These includes:

• Ability to work at heights and outdoors

• Enjoy practical work

• Technical aptitude

• Good hand-eye coordination

• Independent and yet a team player too

• Top physical fitness

• Attitude and attendance.

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.

Builder help and advice

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