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Imperial Driveways

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Imperial is a family run business friendly local and reasonable on price we take pride in all are small jobs as much as ar...
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Jukoro

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Started in 2007 and incorporated in 2019, Jukoro Ltd is Worcester based building and construction business dedicated to se...
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We supply and fit high quality windows, doors, bifolds, conservatories and conservatory warm roofs
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Garden Doctors Landscapes Ltd is a family business with an enviable reputation for reliable skilled work, borne out by the...
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Wall Doctor

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PLEASE NOTE: We only specialize in external wall coatings, rendering and/or repairs. We don't carry out internal painting ...
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Designer Drives & Patios LTD got over 20 years experience in the building situation which includes replacing Old driveways...

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Building Work | Porch

Pontypool - NP4

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New front door and surround (1930s style arch)

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12 Feb

Building Work | Porch

Cwmbran - NP44

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Are you the home owner of that property? yes 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? - I assume...

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23 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Newport - NP18

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21 Jan

Building work | General

Cwmbran - NP44

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21 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Newport - NP10

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Loft insulation in a semi detached house

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23 Oct

Building work | General

Cwmbran - NP44

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25 Sep

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Newport - NP20

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new area for parking 2 cars, currently block paving which is now quite old and uneven, needs replaced with low maintenance and weed free product.

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14 Sep

Driveway Repair

Crickhowell - NP7

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Replace gravel driveway membrane and top up existing gravel on an approximately 300 square meter driveway

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12 Sep

Building work | Wall Rendering

Tredegar - NP22

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I have got a single wall which separates the house from the garden. I would like a quote to insulate this wall which measures approx. 350 cm and install a french door.

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Conversion | Loft

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17 Aug

Building work | Wall Cladding

Abertillery - NP13

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I need a large gable ended house cladding. Not sure what type, but it needs to not be too thick.

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16 Aug

Building work | General

Pontypool - NP4

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Please would you give us a cost and lead-time for "Room in roof" trusses for our garage external dimensions 6.25M (w)x 6.45M (d) roof trusses to be 7.2M long (d) overhanging front of Garage by .75M ...

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31 Jul

Building Work | Porch

Crickhowell - NP7

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FRONT OF MID TERRACE HOUSE FOR SAFE, COVERED PORCH EXTENSION

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19 Apr

Building work | Wall Cladding

Cwmbran - NP44

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Cladding front and back of house

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02 Mar

Building work | General

Cwmbran - NP44

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Replacement carport roof needed. Wooden beams and and new sheeting needed

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11 Feb

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Pontypool - NP4

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Loft and Roof insulations

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25 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Chepstow - NP16

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loft ladder installation and some additional loft insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 do you currently have loft insulationn: yes do you req...

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Building work | Bricklaying

Newport - NP20

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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 Gwent is:

£24,003

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Gwent £6,000-£15,950
Loft conversion in Gwent £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Gwent £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Gwent £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Gwent £2,063-£4,263
Barn conversions in Gwent £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Gwent £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Gwent £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Gwent £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Gwent £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Gwent £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Gwent £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Gwent £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Gwent £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Gwent £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Gwent £638-£978
Residential new builds in Gwent £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Gwent £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Gwent £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Gwent £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Gwent £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Gwent £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Gwent £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Gwent £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Gwent £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Gwent £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Gwent £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Gwent £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Gwent £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Gwent £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

Do I need planning permission for external wall insulation?

If you want to install an external wall, it is only wise to consider whether or not a planning permission is required in order to avoid a hefty fine. In a great kudos to the government and a welcome relief to home and property owners, the installation of external wall insulation is seen as an “improvement to the house and not an “extension or an “enlargement. Ultimately, this implies that external wall insulation fitting is to be done under permitted development and a planning application may not be required. However, like many other regulations, there are also exceptions to this rule and the main one is if the activity changes the appearance of your property. Properties such as a listed building having tighter regulations may pose some issues. As a result, we’d advise you to consult your local authority to ensure that there’s no fast rule to this topic before commencement of the external wall insulation project.

At the moment, according to the Government Building Regulations, the surface of the entire wall is to be improved to existing standards if the area to be insulated exceeds 25 percent of the wall. In normal situations this is usually the typical case, however to prevent avoidable fines and other possible punishments, it is always best to reach to your local authority and check out the rules guiding external wall insulation in your constituency. Furthermore, since external wall insulation is not a task that’s recommended to be done by yourself, you can also ask the professional external wall insulation fitting company for the applying rules before proceeding. As a good professional, the company should have a better knowledge of the rules and regulation guiding its activities.

Can I extend my barn conversion?

Generally, it’s possible to extend a barn conversion, but there are certain conditions that you’ll probably need to meet. Ultimately, it’s up to your local planning office to decide whether to approve your planned barn conversion extension or not.

Typically, small extensions on the side of a barn conversion are often approved, particularly if they serve to preserve the original character of the barn. This could be because the extension will mimic the appearance of the original structure, or house facilities that would look odd in the original building.

However, you probably won’t be allowed to build a larger extension, or one that isn’t in keeping with the appearance of the original barn.

What types of extension are there?

There are many different types of extension. For example, you could install an orangery, flat or pitched roof extension, over-structure extension, single or double storey extension or a glass box extension. Which one of these is most suitable will depend on your existing property.

how much do bespoke fitted wardrobes cost?

Getting the opportunity to fit your very own bespoke wardrobe in your home is a really exciting prospect. However, when planning to install customizable fitted wardrobe, one factor that turns off most home and property owners is the belief that the bespoke solution is actually a very expensive one. But the fact, in reality, is that so far you’re prepared for any associated costs bespoke fitted wardrobes should not make you break the bank to get one done in your home. So if you’re planning to install this type of fitted wardrobe and wondering about the cost, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’ve put together the price range estimate as well as the potential extra costs to help you plan ahead and get your dream wardrobe without having to worry too much about unpleasant surprises along the way. Let’s take a look!

With some companies you’ll be provided with a fixed price which can’t be negotiated. While prices from other suppliers will usually start within the range of £1400 to about £1700 for the standard wood finish wardrobe, but this can also reach about £5000 or more for high end or premium finishes, without taking the cost of the added extras into consideration. Ultimately, this often implies having to pay out more money for interiors and additional features than you’re likely going to need. Below is a rough guide to the cost of fitted wardrobes from Spaceslide:

✓ The price for a 2, 3 or 4 door sliding wardrobe starts at £452.37.

✓ The price for a 3 door fitted wardrobe starts at £659.07

✓ The price for a 4 door fitted fitted wardrobe starts at £865.77.

Additional costs you’ll have to consider before getting started includes the cost of hiring installers as well as delivery and removal cost.

how much does a kitchen diner extension cost?

If you’re planning to construct a kitchen diner extension, to help you set a budget and start planning you must first have a cost estimate that’ll complete the entire project. If not, there’s a probability that you may have to spend more than would have been necessary or probably break the bank to have the project done. In truth, there’s no single and short answer to this question as the cost of a kitchen diner is largely dependent of several variables. In this article, we’re going to give a good insight into kitchen diner extension cost so as to help you make informed decisions moving forward. Let’s take a look!

On the average, a kitchen diner extension will cost within the range of £25,000 to about £45,000, however if you happen to reside in London, you can expect the cost to be a lot more than that - closer to £60,000. And due to the fact that there happens to be a plethora of options out there, any decision to make be it on the size, tradesman, flooring, finishes or type of the kitchen diner extension, will have a considerable impact on the overall cost of the project. For instance, a basic kitchen diner extension cost can be within the range of £12,000 to about £15,000., while a high end kitchen diner extension can reach a whooping price between £80,000 to about £100,000.

The total cost of your kitchen diner project will rely heavily of the size as well as the quality of the finishes. For example, a kitchen diner extension that’s small and basic is likely to cost about £1,300 to £1,500 per square metre. However, if you’re going for higher quality finishes, you can expect to pay within the range of £1,900 to about £3,000 per square metre.

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.

how does cavity wall insulation work?

In recent times, more and more home and property owners are starting to come to terms with the large returns and little investment in cavity wall insulation provides. For a relatively little amount you can achieve a lot, from an increase in your home’s energy efficiency and reduction in heating bills to a huge boost in your property’s resale value and lots more. This makes you wonder how an ordinary insulation can help you achieve so much, right? Well, you’re definitely not alone! Several other potential investors are also eager to know exactly how the cavity wall insulation works to deliver all these juicy benefits. In this post, we’re going to go provide you with a detailed insight on how cavity wall insulation works. Let’s take a look!

 

Typically, cavity wall insulation works as acting as a shield which prevents the escape of heat from your home. It features a reflective surface which serves as a barrier to reflect heat from one side of the panel, effectively minimizing the amount of heat conduction that escapes through. This protection of your home from heat penetration comes with a couple of benefits with the obvious one being an incredible thermal efficiency. An insulated home or property is able to maintain a much more balanced temperature throughout the year – staying a lot cooler during the summer months and retain the heat generated during the winter months. However, a less talked about benefit is the fact that when an insulation is done during the construction of a house, the whole development phase can be completed a lot quicker. This is mainly because insulation offers total protection against weather conditions which enables internal trades to continue without the need to wait for brickwork or cladding to be completed.

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.

Builder help and advice

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