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Welcome to Object Builders, where honesty, integrity, and professionalism form the bedrock of our work philosophy. We take...
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Home Energy Save.

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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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Weatherdry Insulation

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We are a company that specialises in Damp Proofing & Insulation. We have a 100% success rate in resolving damp issues con...
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Chelford landscapes

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Resin Style Driveways

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We can create a driveway patio or pathway using resin bound surfacing to help give your home the wow factor. You can choos...
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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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21 Oct

Building work | Wall Rendering

Ashbourne - DE6

Enquiry from: Jennifer C

Start Date: Immediate

Garage and wall rendering

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14 Jul

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Ashbourne - DE6

Enquiry from: Moreen H

Start Date: Immediate

a fitted wardrobe putting together are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms do you have: 5+ bedrooms are you looking to decorate the whole room: no please call to appoint

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14 Mar

House Extensions | Single Storey

Ashbourne - DE6

Enquiry from: Barbara L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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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21 Feb

House Extensions

Ashbourne - DE6

Enquiry from: Barbara L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner have you considered getting your windows replaced to match a new conservatory: no other forms: house extension agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes pl...

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29 May

Building work | Bricklaying

Ashbourne - DE6

Enquiry from: Robert O

Start Date: Immediate

perimeter garden wall,on corner bungalow are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how much work would you say needs to be done: medium job do you require the bricks to...

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27 Apr

Building work | Wall Rendering

Ashbourne - DE6

Enquiry from: Rosemary M

Start Date: Immediate

Silicon rwnder to front of two story house approx 85 sq mwtres Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Bedrooms How many walls are ...

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08 Jan

Conversion | Garage

Ashbourne - DE6

Enquiry from: Matthew E

Start Date: Immediate

Convert Garage, Raise Floor, fit Windows, Stud wall and insulate, Plaster, Add electrics Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Do you have a: Single Garage What will the space be used for...

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01 Apr

Building Work | Conservatory Base

Ashbourne - DE6

Enquiry from: Norma N

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A base for a lean to conservatory 6936 long and 2980 wide with French door in the middle and a door on either end of the width Are you the property owner: Owner of the property What level of service...

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22 Oct

House Extensions

Ashbourne - DE6

Enquiry from: Antony B

Start Date: Immediate

Rear extension 3m x 8.3m flat roof, current wall removed so it becomes one big kitchen. 6mx1.5m roof light and bifold doors 6.5 wide. Oak tree near by so fottings need to be 2.2m deep

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05 Oct

Insulation | External Wall

Ashbourne - DE6

Enquiry from: Natalie W

Start Date: Immediate

Conservatory roof insulating as knocking it through to the main house

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28 Apr

House Extensions

Ashbourne - DE6

Enquiry from: Morgan B

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2 storey extension which will have a pitched roof, one bath room, one ensuite and basement) Floor area of each level 24 square metres Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add...

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15 Jan

Conversion | Basement

Ashbourne - DE6

Enquiry from: Anna V

Start Date: Less than one month

We are looking for a company who can possible complete a cellar conversion and some other works in the house. We have put together a rough idea:- Utility Room • Make the room water tight and tank...

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28 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Ashbourne - DE6

Enquiry from: Louise B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Loft insulation Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 5+ Do you currently have loft insulationn: No Age of Property: Pre 1900 Time sc...

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26 Nov

Conversion | Loft

Ashbourne - DE6

Enquiry from: Louise B

Start Date: Immediate

Loft insulation Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached

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23 Oct

Conversion | Garage

Ashbourne - DE6

Enquiry from: Stephen C

Start Date: Less than one month

conversion of integral garage to living room 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...

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12 Sep

Building work | General

Ashbourne - DE6

Enquiry from: Karl U

Start Date: Less than one month

Pebble driveway in need of some renovation please Time scale: 1-3 months

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05 Aug

Building work | Wall Cladding

Ashbourne - DE6

Enquiry from: RALPH A

Start Date: Immediate

ceiling cladding

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14 Oct

Building work | Sound Proofing

Ashbourne - DE6

Enquiry from: Martin C

Start Date: Immediate

Fit soundproofing to three areas of 'party wall', one area up to a depth of about 6 inches and the other two up to a max of about 3 inches. Time scale: Immediate

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03 Sep

Building work | Wall Rendering

Ashbourne - DE6

Enquiry from: Peter C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Repair of pebbledashing to garden wall approx 20ft x 4ft Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Time scale: 1-3 months Please call to appoint *

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18 May

Building work | Sound Proofing

Ashbourne - DE6

Enquiry from: Marnie C

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, I am looking for advice as to what we need to cut out noise from our neighbours. We are in a semi- detached property in Derbyshire and our neighbours have just changed their house around and inst...

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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 Ashbourne is:

£23,814

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Ashbourne £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Ashbourne £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Ashbourne £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Ashbourne £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Ashbourne £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Ashbourne £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Ashbourne £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Ashbourne £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Ashbourne £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Ashbourne £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Ashbourne £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Ashbourne £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Ashbourne £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Ashbourne £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Ashbourne £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Ashbourne £638-£978
Residential new builds in Ashbourne £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Ashbourne £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Ashbourne £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Ashbourne £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Ashbourne £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Ashbourne £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Ashbourne £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Ashbourne £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Ashbourne £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Ashbourne £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Ashbourne £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Ashbourne £785-£1,440
Garden room in Ashbourne £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Ashbourne £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

how much is a loft conversion?

With the ability to add approximately one third of your existing living space ( by converting your old, unused attic) to your home or property without having to let go of your garden, it’s quite easy to see the reason why loft conversion has rapidly grown to become one of the most popular home improvements in the UK. However some homeowners usually shy away from the idea simply by looking at the perceived high cost of carrying out such a project, despite several researches showing that loft conversions offers the best rate of return on initial investment when compared to the other home improvement projects. So exactly how much would it cost to carry out this project?

Just like several other home improvement projects, the cost of a loft conversion varies greatly depending on a wide range of influencing factors. These factors include the size of your home, how old your home is as well as the quality of the fixtures and fittings you want to install. For instance, a high end bathtub alone can cost you thousands of pounds, meanwhile you can also construct a full bathroom suite on just a couple of hundred pounds. However, to give you an idea of the minimum cost of a loft project we’ll look at the most popular types and the minimum cost of each.

✓ Internal Loft Conversion - The most affordable type of loft conversion tends to start from £25,000 and above.

✓ Dormer or L-Shaped Dormer Loft Conversion. These are the most popular types of loft conversion. Dormer price tends to start from £35,000, while the L-shaped dormer starts from £45,000.

✓ Mansard Loft Conversion - This involves replacing the entire side of a sloping roof with a vertical wall and flat roof. It requires a planning permission. The type of loft conversion usually starts from £45,000.

✓ Hip To Gable Loft Conversion - This usually starts from £50,000.

Is Planning Permission needed for Sound Proofing?

In general, you won’t need planning permission to install soundproofing. If you are installing soundproofing against a shared wall, you will usually need to follow the rules and restrictions set out in the Party Wall Act. In listed buildings and conservation areas, there may be extra restrictions on soundproofing.

How to find a builder for a house extension?

Builders are everywhere, but finding one for your project can be tricky and stressful, with both cost and reliability coming into question. This is even more worrisome when you’re fully aware that your house extension can only be as good as the builder. If you’re also facing the same challenge, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll share with you some tips on how to choose a professional and reliable builder who’ll ensure you get immense value for every penny spent. Let’s take a look!

✓ Ask for recommendations. To find a tradesperson, not just a builder, personal recommendations is the best way to go. Building a house extension is a major undertaking which comes with a lot of costs, so if you’re going to do it the least you can do is ensure you do it right. Carry out your research, ask friends and family, neighbours and loved ones if the know of any reliable builder in the local area. If they’ve have one they’ve used, you can request for the cost, quality of the job done, the duration of the project and any other detail you feel you should know.

✓ Search Online. Use our search feature to look at the builders available or submit and enquiry and we will find you one. Our site holds details of numerous builders and building companies which you can go through their ratings to select the best.

✓ Select a reliable builder from trading association. Most reliable builders are usually a member of a recognized trading association or the other. Though this is not obligatory for builders, but it can be used as a dependable medium to find a good builder. We list what trade association the builders are a member of.

How to get free external wall insulation?

This is a very great opportunity to not only get free external wall insulation, but also cut down your energy bills depending on the type of property you live in. Generally, to enjoy free external wall insulation you must at least be part of the group receiving one of the benefits listed below and also depends on the amount of money you earn. The benefits include:

• Income based jobseeker’s allowance (JSA)

• Income support

• Income-related employment and support allowance (ESA)

• Tax credits

• Pension credit guarantee credit.

• Universal credit.

There are also other important factors that determines if you can have a free insulation fitted on your property. These includes the place you reside, the carbon level of your home and according to some suppliers, the level of beneficial impact the insulation will have on your home. In order to have a free external wall insulation installed, you must either be the owner of your home or at least obtain the go ahead from your landlord before any external wall insulation activity can be made.

Good news is, if you fit the aforementioned criteria and you’ve already installed an external wall insulation, you just may be entitled to receive a refund for the good job done. However, to really find out if you’re eligible, we’d recommend you get in touch with your supplier directly. Also, the Energy Saving Trust (EST) can direct you to some organizations who can assist you in the determination of your eligibility.

As a home and property owner living in England, you can also check out the Each Home Counts Advice Website which is committed to giving impartial energy efficiency advice.

At the end of the day, if it turns out you happen to be ineligible for a free external wall insulation, you can still go ahead to contact a professional installer for a help at a competitive price to enjoy the several benefits that comes with home insulation.

How to fit plasterboard?

How To Fit Plasterboard

If you’re planning to renovate your house, then here is a must-read guide! Fitting of plasterboard is a crucial step when it comes to renovation. If you’re bringing down an existing lath and plaster for an upgraded surface or adding a new wall, a plasterboard is required for your project to be a true success. If you’re a novice with no prior practice or experience, you can protect your investment by hiring the services of a professional plasterer to guarantee the best results, the first time. However, we’ve put together this guide to give you an insight on how the plasterboard fitting process is done.

To get started, you’ll need a power drill, hammer, plasterboard nails or screws, broad knife, utility knife, measurement tape, pencil, ladder as well as a joint tape.

Before proceeding, you need to identify the number of plasterboard sheets needed to commence the project by measuring the height and width of the wall as well as calculating the square footage. If you possess a stud timber wall, the steps below will get you the best results.

• Measure the walls and mark the plasterboard where you’ll make the cuts. Start with a full sheet and cut pieces down in such a way that would fit

• Score the front paper of the plasterboard with utility knife. Fold the sheet to get a clean cut through the board and make use of the knife to the remaining paper.

• Place the first sheet against the wall and use an offcut to prevent the plasterboard from touch the floor.

• Make the plasterboard rest snugly against the wall in position and screw it firmly on each stud. Once done, fasten it at all the sheets’ edges and in a line down the stud to make for a firm connection. Follow the same process for the remaining plasterboard sheet till the wall is fully covered.

how to finance a house extension?

Do you want to beautify and increase the value of your home? If yes, a refurb and house extension is definitely a great option to consider. Depending on your home extension project, the value that’ll be added to your home’s resale value varies. However, the cost of completing a house extension project can be huge, so you just might want to consider your financing options. Fortunately, there are various options through which your house extension project can be funded with each having its own pros and cons. Your specific circumstances will determine the one that’s going to work best for you, so let’s take a look at some of the best options to help you fund your project.

• Home Remortgaging

The process whereby a mortgage is transferred from one provider to the other is known as remortgaging. This is usually done to generate funds for a project by entering a more lengthy repayment term commitment when switching. If you want to raise your funds in a quick manner, this process works best.

• Savings

This is a good reason to cultivate a good saving habits. If you’ve been able to save up some mega bucks then you’d probably won’t have to borrow money to finance your house extension.

• Unsecured Loans

If you do not buy into the idea of borrowing more against your property, you may just be able to apply for an unsecured loan especially if you have a good credit record. A secured loan makes use of collaterals like a car or house to serve as a cover for the lender, meanwhile an unsecured loan is based mainly on the credit managing history of the borrower.

• Credit Card

There are some great benefits that comes with financing your small or medium scale extension project with your credit card. Not only does it offer some real lifeline if problems arise during the project, but you can also avoid paying excessive interest on the investment by ensuring your deal has a 0% introductory rate.

do i need planning permission to render my house?

If you’re considering rendering your house or property, then you’d most likely want to know whether or not applying for a planning permission will be needed. In several cases, planning permission will not be required for the maintenance, repair as well as replacement of the existing render on your building. These activities are covered by what’s called “Permitted Development Rights, which allows you to carry out some activities without having to apply for a planning permission but always subject to following some strict guidelines. For rendering, as long as the material (render) possesses an identical appearance to those existing on the house as well as same colour, then you will not require a planning permission. However, there are a number of projects that have been highlighted in which a planning permission would be required. These includes the following:

✓ Re-rendering in a colour that different from the original one used on the house or building.

✓ Rendering over brickwork which was not originally covered.

✓ Rendering over pebbledash

✓ Removing pebbledash and replacing it with render.

Another exception to the Permitted Development rights are for houses in conservation areas, national parks or areas of outstanding national beauty.

Although, you wouldn’t normally require to submit a planning application for approval before you apply render, but in truth it’s actually a bit of a grey area which isn’t totally clear and doesn’t allow for much freedom or creativity. And due to this fact, homeowners who wants an absolute peace of mind may opt to apply for planning permission just in case. It’s also worth noting that whether or not a planning permission is required, a huge rendering work will need to comply with building regulations which includes the need to insulate walls on the inside or outside as part of the work on several older properties .

What qualifications should a builder have?

Some individuals who have been in the construction department for many years may not be qualified, that is, they may not have undergone an apprenticeship and/or trade certificate courses, but they might still be very skilled at their work. However, anybody can pick up a sledgehammer and demand themselves a builder lacking any skills or training. The wise thing would be to ask the builder coming to your house about what qualifications they have and what training they have undergone.

Licensing of building practitioners

You can now check if your builder or tradesperson is a licensed building practitioner by using an electronic public register which has a record of every registered builder. Being licensed provides you with an assurance that the builder who is about to do your work has proven his shill to the government and earned his right to be a practitioner. If you wish for certain important building and design work on your home it is imperative that you hire a licensed practitioner, the act is very common when you compare the scenario with when you have to call a plumber or an electrician regarding any work.

In order to become a builder in the UK, you must complete an apprenticeship or an NVQ. NVQ is another popular route to becoming a builder. You can also get your NVQ even when you are working as an apprentice. You can also make it based on any recognised overseas qualification.

All associates maintain a Code of Practice and Conduct which sets the standards for all stages of the building procedure. The Code requires builders to:

• Submit quotes on projects for which they have time.

• Securing the contract with a sufficient insurance cover.

• Maintain honesty and integrity at all times.

• Obey the law and industry standards of conduct.

All members of the construction association must also follow a code of conduct. As a consumer, if you think your builder has breached the Code of Conduct or the Code of Ethics, you can file a written against him or her.

Builder help and advice

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6 tips for creating a sustainable garden Published: 15/03/2022 Regardless of how much space you have to work with, whether you have acres of land or just a small patio area or even a balcony, there are ways to create more sustainable space on your property. While there’s no official definition for what a sustainable garden looks like, the overall concept is to minimise […] Read this article
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