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Gravesend - DA12
Enquiry from: Rashpal B
Start Date: Immediate
Single story extension at the rear of the house .with some rear modifications. And garden retaining walls with ground work with slabs
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Gravesend - DA12
Enquiry from: Rashpal B
Start Date: Immediate
Single story extension at the rear of the house .with some rear modifications. And garden retaining walls with ground work with slabs
Gravesend - DA12
Enquiry from: Joe D
Start Date: Immediate
Hi, are you looking for any experienced groundworkers we are 2 guys with cpcs machine tickets dumper and roller tickets and street work tickets and sssts tickets with 22 years experience in all ground...
Gravesend - DA12
Enquiry from: Joe D
Start Date: Immediate
Hi, are you looking for any experienced groundworkers we are 2 guys with cpcs machine tickets dumper and roller tickets and street work tickets and sssts tickets with 22 years experience in all ground...
Gravesend - DA11
Enquiry from: Ola Y
Start Date: Immediate
customer in gravesend area has requested that we arrange quotes for their house extension project.mrs are considering various options and would like to discuss with a builder directly.please call to d...
Gravesend - DA12
Enquiry from: Ross P
Start Date: Immediate
Loft conversion with dormer and two velex windows
Gravesend - DA12
Enquiry from: Muhammad A
Start Date: Immediate
Hi I would like to get a 2.5 meter area of my drive way repair which was damaged because of keeping skip the area got patches and hole in there and surface is uneven I would like the blocks to be remo...
Gravesend - DA12
Enquiry from: Muhammad A
Start Date: Immediate
Hi I would like to get a 2.5 meter area of my drive way repair which was damaged because of keeping skip the area got patches and hole in there and surface is uneven I would like the blocks to be remo...
Gravesend - DA12
Enquiry from: Muhammad A
Start Date: Immediate
Hi I would like to get a 2.5 meter area of my drive way repair which was damaged because of keeping skip the area got patches and hole in there and surface is uneven I would like the blocks to be remo...
Gravesend - DA11
Enquiry from: Innocent O
Start Date: Immediate
*Homeowner Loft conversion Please call to appoint
Gravesend - DA12
Enquiry from: Sabir A
Start Date: Immediate
basement underpinning axcavation 1.1 m . what type of work do you need to have done: other time scale: immediate do you have the materials you need in order for the job required to be done: yes, i thi...
Gravesend - DA12
Enquiry from: Sabir A
Start Date: Immediate
basement underpinning axcavation 1.1 m . what type of work do you need to have done: other time scale: immediate do you have the materials you need in order for the job required to be done: yes, i thi...
Gravesend - DA12
Enquiry from: Sabir A
Start Date: Immediate
basement underpinning axcavation 1.1 m . what type of work do you need to have done: other time scale: immediate do you have the materials you need in order for the job required to be done: yes, i thi...
Gravesend - DA11
Enquiry from: Paulette J
Start Date: Immediate
hello we have a long wall that is 4 foot high of concrete blocks that is incomplete! so it needs another row of concrete blocks, then two rows of red bricks and to finish of with concrete coving? with...
Gravesend - DA12
Enquiry from: Marie R
Start Date: Immediate
Velux loft conversion with bathroom
Gravesend - DA12
Enquiry from: Teerath K
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
loft insulation on 4 bed house time scale: immediate please call to appoint time scale: 1-3 months
Gravesend - DA12
Enquiry from: Tina T
Start Date: Immediate
customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: other, work description: slabs to be layed and some fence repair and weeding. are you the property owner: te...
Gravesend - DA11
Enquiry from: Veronica S
Start Date: Immediate
*homeowner loft conversion please call to appoint
Gravesend - DA12
Enquiry from: Paul V
Start Date: Immediate
call any time. new build or replacement: replacement quote requested on a porch, in pvcu, to be supplied and fitted. are you the property owner: owner what level of service do you require: design,...
Gravesend - DA12
Enquiry from: Angela A
Start Date: Immediate
i have a brick wall in my kitchen which needs repointing, possibly some old bricks replaced and stained a lighter colour. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how m...
Gravesend - DA12
Enquiry from: Richard W
Start Date: Immediate
loft conversion for 3 bed semi, aim to convert the loft into one bedroom, with velux windows are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to conv...
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 adviceIf you’re planning to construct a kitchen extension on your property, one of the first things that comes to mind is whether or not you’ll require a planning permission before you proceed. Generally, kitchen extensions are normally classified as permitted development which allows you to carry out your project without any interruptions from the law or your local authority. In other words, if your extension is meets up with the guidelines of the permitted development rights, you won’t have to apply for a planning permission. However if otherwise, you’ll have to apply for a planning permission to your local council and may require additional reports. And regardless of your position, you’ll always need building regulations approval before you can carry out any kitchen extension project. It may also be required that you’ll have to issue a part wall notice if you’re to build on or close to the boundary with a neighbour.
If you don’t want to go through the hassle and stress involved in applying for a planning permission with your local council, then you must ensure the following:
✓ Your kitchen extension must not be over half of the area of land around your main house.
✓ The kitchen extension must not be side elevation onto a highway or forward of the principal elevation.
✓ The extension must not be taller than the highest part of the roof.
✓ The height of your kitchen extension must not go beyond four metres.
✓ Kitchen extension that’s more than one storey must not go exceed the rear wall of the main house by more than three metres.
✓ Two storey kitchen extensions must not be closer to rear boundary by anything less than seven metres.
✓ The kitchen extension must not include balconies, verandas or any raised platforms.
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.
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.
How To Plasterboard A Brick Wall
Do you want to cover your brick wall with plasterboard? The key to success here is the preparation. You must ensure that brick wall is prepared well enough to receive the plasterboard. To get started, there’s the need to attach wood furring strips to the wall which serves as studs in a wood frame structure. This way, the plasterboard will be prevented from getting in touch with the brick. You can always hang pictures or any other forms of decoration in between the gap between the walls. Let’s have a look!
lAttach Furring Strips
• Get a 2 inch by 4 inch wood stud and apply a bead of construction adhesive.
• Using a masonry bit, drill a pilot hole through the wood stud’s base as well as the brick wall.
• Hit a 3 inch fluted nail through the hole using a sledgehammer
• Using a construction adhesive, bind a horizontal 2 inch by 3 inch stud to the upper edge of the wall.
• Using an adhesive, bind the length of a 2 inch by 3 inch stud on its wide side.
• Use a masonry drill to drill a hole on the wood stud and 1 1/2 inches into the brick wall.
• Hit a 3 inch fluted nail through the pilot hole.
lApply Plasterboard
• Hold a plasterboard sheet against the furring strips.
• Use plasterboard screw to hold the drywall sheets in place.
• Use fibreglass to cover the joints where the two plasterboard sheets meet.
• Use a thin layer of the joint compound on the tape. Once done, screw it using a 6 inch taping knife, then allow to dry overnight.
• Use a sandpaper to smooth the joint compound.
• Use a fresh coat of the joint compound to block the holes and joints. Once done, allow the compound to dry.
• Use a light sandpaper to smooth the final coat.
Plasterboarding a brick wall is a simple task but the preparation part must be done right to protect your investment. Therefore, we’d recommend you hire the services of a skilful professional, who can guarantee the best results especially if you lack enough training and experience to carry out a DIY project.
If you’ve converted a non-residential barn into a home, you might be able to reclaim some of the VAT that you’ve paid for your project. This includes money spent on:
• Construction materials
• Flooring
• Light fittings
• Kitchen units and worktops
• Electrical, heating and plumbing materials
To reclaim your VAT from HMRC, make sure you request and keep all of your invoices. You’ll also need proof of planning permission and evidence of completion. You should then submit your claim with all relevant paperwork within three months of receiving your completion certificate. You’re only allowed to submit one claim, so you’ll need to make sure you get it right first time.
Over the years, more and more home and property owners are beginning to realize the huge benefits that can be derived from loft insulation being a worthwhile investment. It’s quite worrisome the way in which energy bills have soared over the past 10 years and loft insulation is a considerable affordable energy efficiency measure that can go a long way to help increase your home’s energy savings.
As far back as the 1980’s, the standard when it comes to insulation thickness was 25 mm to 50 mm which was, at the time, considered to be sufficient. However, building regulations have changed the norm that now states that a new build needs to possess 270 mm of insulation in the loft in order to achieve the required u-value of less than 0.16/m2k based on the standard rock wool or sheep wool insulation.
Generally with loft insulation, there’s a law of depreciating returns which implies that the first couple of insulation centimetres will save you many times the cost of the installation, however an extra layer or centimetre is going to add less value to the point where it’ll no longer be wise or worthwhile to add any further centimetre. Therefore, with cheaper energy prices 30 years back, that additional couple of centimetres was not just worthwhile, but with the recent alarming rises in costs of fuel, that additional £10 savings per year has all of sudden changed to £30 which makes it become a lot more attractive.
If you already have 270 mm of loft insulation, regardless of the material you’re looking to add you’re most likely not going to benefit from a top up. The cost of the materials and installation will definitely be too high for the couple of pounds it’ll save you per year.
Asides the questions relating to planning permission of a loft conversion as well as the total cost of completing a loft conversion project, this is perhaps the most common question on the loft conversion subject matter. Before making an investment decision, many homeowners will want to know just how disruptive a loft conversion is. Well, we’ve all heard the several horror stories when loft conversion builder with dirty boots tramples all over the fresh and just-acquired shag pile or the noise of the construction loud enough to annoy neighbours from four blocks away or an obvious shortage of teabags, sugar and lots more. Good news is, the disruption of loft conversion is not as bad as people make out. Let’s have a look at how it works!
Just like all other major building projects, a loft conversion is disruptive to your property. However, no two loft conversions are the same, therefore some are certain to be more drastic and invasive than others. In the long run, the project is worth the stress and inconveniences caused and in most cases, it’s usually a very good investment.
Normally, an average loft conversion is expected to last for about 9 to 12 weeks (depending on the complexity of the loft conversion project some might take longer). Some of the factors that affects the duration of a project includes the type of the loft, the design of the loft as well as the style of the property.
Generally, a loft conversion is a lot less disruptive than say completely moving a home. It all has to do with how you’re able to deal with it as a person. And besides, the effect it’s going to have to a large extent depends on the company you hire. A good company will always look to ensure to keep disruptions to a minimal when carrying out the loft conversion project.
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.
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