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13 Oct

House Extensions | Single Storey

Airdrie - ML6

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customer in airdrie area has requested that we arrange quotes for their single storey house extension project.mrs are considering various options and would like to discuss with a builder directly.plea...

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13 Oct

House Extensions

Airdrie - ML6

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08 Dec

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: Kenneth M

Start Date: Immediate

quote for cavity wall insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1970-2000 are you in a conservation area: n...

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30 Jun

Conversion | Loft

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: Sajid A

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basic conversion for bedrooms and shower room. no dormer windows, no structural changes. are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached what are you looking to convert the spac...

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31 Aug

Conversion | Loft

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: James J

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i had a loft conversion done in 2004. to accommodate a double bedroom with on suite. i did not get a building warrant because it does not meet the north lanarkshire building standards. ie: no vapour b...

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21 Aug

Interior work | Stud Walls

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: John M

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summerhouse needs plasterboard fitted walls and ceiling i have material just need fitted are you the property owner: tenant (with permission)

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07 Jun

Building work | General

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: Allan W

Start Date: Immediate

8ft x 6ft greenhouse with base

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30 Mar

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: Kerry O

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small one bedroom bungalow, need old insulation removed, new stuff laid are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 do you currently h...

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25 Jan

Building Work | Porch

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: Eddie K

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we are looking for a upv c porch supplied at fitted dimensions approx 1.5 m by 4.5m are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning permission: no what material are you looking...

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08 Oct

Building work | General

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: Nicola S

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Customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Property owner: Tenant (with permission), Looking to convert into: Bedroom, Work descri...

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07 Oct

House Extensions | Single Storey

Airdrie - ML6

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customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a single storey extension to their property. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached looking for: si...

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07 Oct

House Extensions

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: Catherine P

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extension 18 ft x 28ft gpt me liychen utility bedroom and ensuite customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a single storey extension to their property. are you the property ...

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03 Oct

House Extensions | Single Storey

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: Catherine P

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customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a single storey extension to their property. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached looking for: si...

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03 Oct

House Extensions

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: Catherine P

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extension 18 ft x 28ft gpt me liychen utility bedroom and ensuite customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a single storey extension to their property. are you the property ...

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01 Sep

Building work | General

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: Fiona P

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gate post needs fixed to the wall of the property time scale: immediate please call to appoint

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01 Sep

Insulation | External Wall

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: Carol D

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conservatory insulation, lighting and roof to align with house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms property age:...

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05 Jul

Building work | General

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: Gordon S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

small greenhouse supplied and installed, maybe some slabs for a base. time scale: 1-3 months please call to appoint

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16 May

Conversion | Garage

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: Brad M

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i need the garage converted to a bedroom, there is a door already made to the garage from the house. i also need a small cupboard with a door made, it has been made on the drawings that i have had app...

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16 Feb

Conversion | Garage

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: James L

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Walls insulation and floors already complete, Electrics at first fix stage. Current requirements brick work to front and installation of french doors. Final fix inside Are you the property owner: Owne...

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04 Feb

Conversion | Garage

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: Elvira M

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Garage converted into bedroom Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Do you have a: Single Garage What will the space be used for: Living Space Do you require Plumbing Work: Yes Do you req...

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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 Airdrie is:

£23,840

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Airdrie £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Airdrie £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Airdrie £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Airdrie £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Airdrie £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Airdrie £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Airdrie £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Airdrie £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Airdrie £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Airdrie £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Airdrie £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Airdrie £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Airdrie £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Airdrie £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Airdrie £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Airdrie £638-£978
Residential new builds in Airdrie £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Airdrie £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Airdrie £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Airdrie £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Airdrie £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Airdrie £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Airdrie £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Airdrie £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Airdrie £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Airdrie £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Airdrie £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Airdrie £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Airdrie £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Airdrie £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

how much loft insulation do I need?

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.

how to repair a paved driveway?

Generally, a paved driveway is always subjected to regular usage and yours isn’t likely to be an exception, otherwise you won’t be here. Regular usage automatically necessitates regular maintenance of the driveway in order to extend its lifespan, make your property safer and add more value to it. This maintenance will involve a frequent inspection of the paved driveway so as to identify and repair divots, cracks as well as rutting. Paved driveways usually have a lifespan ranging between 15 to 20 years, but this can only be guaranteed when backed by regular maintenance activities. Failure to provide your paved driveway with a regular maintenance will lead to a rapid deterioration within just a couple of years after installation.

The issues commonly faced by paved driveways is usually different based on several factors such as the weather, your location, your property’s sub base as well as some other elements. The ability to identify the problems and solve or repair them on time is key to success while it’s also save you some time and money. In this article we’re going to look at how to go about do-it-yourself tasks that involves minor cracks. More intense damages are advised to be handled only by professionals.

✓ Prepare the area. Clear the debris, weed the plants or vegetation (if any).

✓ Use a strong spray from a garden hose to wash clean the cracks

✓ In the event whereby the crack is deep, simply fill it until it reach about a quarter inch of the surface with sand.

✓ Tamp down the sand to make it more compact.

✓ Apply a patching compound to the surface of the cracked paved driveway.

✓ Leave it for some time to cure.

✓ Once cured, you can then apply your sealant.

What is plasterboard?

What Is Plasterboard?

The plasterboard is unarguably one of the most common building materials across the globe. Sometimes referred to as gypsum board, gyprock, drywall or wall board, the plasterboard is mostly incorporated for ceiling cladding and interior walls in several homes and offices in recent times. However, despite its global acceptability, it’s a very misunderstood building material.

The plasterboard is manufactured using a gypsum core with a heavy paper covering both sides of the sheet. The measurement of a standard plasterboard sheet is a length of 2.4 metres in and a width of 1.2 metres, with a thickness of about 13mm. The board usually have either a bevelled or a bit flat edge. The bevelled edge makes it easy for the installers to use a plaster to smooth out the surface after nailing the sheets to walls and ceilings as well as taping the edges.

The plasterboard comes in different types. Although various manufacturers provide a unique name for their products, but they’re all included in one of the following categories:

• Water Resistant Plasterboard - This type of plasterboard are best suited to be used in water areas like bathroom, laundry rooms and kitchens.

• Acoustic Plasterboard - Due to its sounding proofing qualities, this type of plasterboard is preferred to be used in home theatres or noisy areas.

• Flexible Plasterboard - This is to be incorporated on curvy surfaces.

• Fire Resistant Plasterboard - Just like the name implies, this type of plasterboard is best suited for use in high fire hazard areas.

If you’re about to kick start some small renovations around your house or office, using a plasterboard to clad your walls is a very simple and worthwhile task. However, if you want to do major renovations or need to apply plasterboard to your ceiling, the best option would be to leave it to a seasoned professional.

Are there grants available for external wall insulation?

External wall insulation works to keep your home cosy and comfy while also helping to cut the energy bills. However with the great benefits also comes great costs, so it’s actually a logical decision to know whether there are grants out there which you’re eligible for to help you handle the cost of the external wall insulation.

There are grants available for external wall insulation, but rarely will you find one that covers the full installation cost. With the help of the government’s Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme, a couple of energy companies assist in making your home more energy efficient by offering grants or free insulation. In certain cases whereby you receive particular state benefits, you may as well qualify for a higher grant that’ll cover more of the insulation cost.

However, if your energy supplier doesn’t offer any grant, you need not worry as you can save as much on energy bill after installation. Here’s what insulation can help you save per year on energy bills:

• Floor insulation can help you save within a range of £30 to £75 each year.

• Cavity wall insulation can help you save about £85 to £280 a year.

• Loft Insulation (270mm) can help you save about £135 to £250 a year.

Generally, the amount you’ll be able to save on your energy bills depends mainly on the type and size of your property, as well as how energy efficient it already is without the insulation. In the long run, your external wall insulation will more than give you back your investment on the valuable project through your savings on energy bills. In other words, whether or not you’re eligible for a grant should never stop you from installing an external wall insulation.

how much is a porch?

If you’ve decided to construct a porch to your property and now looking to figure out the cost required to complete the project, then you’re at the right place!

There are many factors that comes to play when determining the price of building a porch. These factors includes the size of the porch, the number of windows, the style of the roof as well as the type of the porch selected. Now let’s take a look at these factors one after the other.

• The Porch’s Size

As you would have correctly imagined, a large porch will definitely cost more money than a smaller one. A rough estimate of a porch’s cost per square metre is approximately £1,400.

• The Number Of Windows

Just like in the scenario above, the more the number of windows to be incorporated, the more money you’ll have to pay to complete your porch. A porch window will generally cost you within a range of £300 to £1,000

• The Style Of The Roof

There are two popular styles of porch’s roof which includes a tiled rood and a rubber flat roof. Generally, roof tiles are costlier than a rubber flat roof. A tiled roof would cost you between £0.80 to £1.80 per roof tile, while a rubber roofing will cost your between £70 to £90 per metre squared.

• Type Of The Porch

Another huge determinant of a porch’s price is type of material incorporated. For instance, if your preferred type is a lean-to, the price of a uPVC would be between £2,300 to £2,700. Meanwhile, a flat gable roof porch should cost within a range of £3,300 to £3,800.

Kindly note that the costs quoted in this article are only rough estimates, for a more accurate estimate you can contact a porch building professional within your local area.

how much is a dormer loft conversion?

Are you considering a dormer loft conversion for your home? If yes, then you’d probably want to know how much it costs. Unfortunately, due to the several variables and influencing factors, a precise answer can not be provided for all dormer loft conversions. In this article we’ll give you a vague idea of the general cost so you can set a more realistic budget and start planning.

There are three main types of loft conversion which includes the Velux, Dormer, and Mansard. Out of the three types, the dormer happens to be the most common type and possesses a small flat roofed extension with a window. The dormer loft conversion will usually cost within the range of £25,000 to £30,000.

The price for a smaller dormer loft conversion, mid range dormer loft conversion and large scale dormer loft conversion will be at £2,000 to £7,000, £10,000 to £30,000 and £40,000 to £60,000 respectively. However, you should take note that the prices given are all based on varying influencing factors such as the type of installation that is selected, the type of the rood, en suite conversion as well as other customization. Changes in price can be as a result of the materials required and the extra time per labour that’s needed to complete this home improvement project by the tradesmen employed.

Furthermore, a dormer loft conversion average cost will also depend on the type of dormer you opt for. Here is a list of the most common applications:

✓ Blind dormer loft conversion - £3,200 to £4,400

✓ Recessed dormer - £1,300 to £1,850

✓ Barrel roof dormer - £3,000 to £4,600

✓ Gable dormer - £5,500 to £7,500

✓ Hipped roof dormer - £5,600 to £6,660

✓ Pedimented dormer - £12,700 to £23,100

✓ Flat roof dormer loft conversion - £13,800 to £21,600

what are fitted wardrobes made from?

Storage space is a major consideration for most home buyers and even more so, when there’s the presence of fitted wardrobes. Fitted wardrobes can be installed in just about any room in the house and even in rather obscure places such as under the stairs, inside a loft, around chimneys as well as into alcoves. As a result, they’re important assets to have as they can go a long way to increase the value of your home or property.

Fitted wardrobes are usually made from various types of woods as well as wood finishes. Typically, they’re installed with either sliding or hinged doors depending on the space as well as the styling you opt for. Fitted wardrobes can be personalized through the addition of elegant features such as custom lighting, mirrors as well as internal extras like pull out shoe racks and pull down hanging rails.

For high end customized fitted wardrobe like Sharps, the best quality, most practical and also robust materials are being incorporated. They make use of the following materials given below:

✓ Fibreboard. This is a modern material that’s used for its ability to produce a smooth routed and detailed design. It’s also very solid and robust which makes it perfect for large furniture pieces as they don’t warp or dent. What’s more? Fibreboards meets the European forestry sustainability standards and it also allows for the board to be profiled with a top notch finish.

✓ Particleboard. This material is used for the parts of the furniture which will normally be cut in your home like facings and side panels. Due to it’s lightweight, they’re very easy to cut and doesn’t produce as much dust as other materials. The material is also a highly controllable contemporary material which can be precisely cut arounf skirting boards, covings as well as period features to ensure a perfect fit.

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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