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JM Fencing and Landscaping

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Mitchell Landscaping have been established for 10 years, offering quality advice and services in landscaping, Gardening a...
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Object Builders

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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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C&S Plastering

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We offer Plastering services across London. Been in the trade for more than 10 years. Always looking to take on local work
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Arrow Insulation was established in 2015 and based out of Poole. Now we enjoy a fabulous state of the art facility in Fare...
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Loft & Build

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We can cover all aspects of a loft conversion and extensions. If you require, we can also design the project including dr...

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21 Mar

Building work | Wall Rendering

Eastleigh - SO50

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A patch of render f*** floor back wall (above flat roof extension) has come away.

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20 Mar

Building Work | Porch

Eastleigh - SO53

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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? NB What material do you require, UPVC? UPVC What colour do you want it to be? White I assume yo...

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03 Mar

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Andover - SP11

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External wall insulation Lead

I am thinking of insulate the roof and loft before installing solar panels

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25 Feb

Building work | General

Aldershot - GU12

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Underpinning of shared wall approx 10m long

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16 Feb

Building work | General

Alresford - SO24

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Groundwork’s, car parking

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14 Feb

Building Work | Porch

Basingstoke - RG24

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removal of old brick, timber and glass porch. install a upvc porch, front door and windows. installation needs to be complete within the month for rental.

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08 Feb

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Yateley - GU46

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Clean out old information put new in

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07 Feb

Building work | Wall Cladding

Waterlooville - PO7

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05 Feb

Building work | General

Waterlooville - PO8

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Quote for ~55m2 concrete slab/base down side path and across rear of property. Happy to email over plans if you reply via email. Thank you

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31 Jan

Building work | General

Eastleigh - SO53

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29 Jan

New Build | Residential

Fleet - GU52

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i have a building plot for 3 units in fleet and looking for a good rate for cost per square foot. looking forward to hearing from you. do you own the land that you would like to build your new propert...

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24 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Southampton - SO19

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hello, i am looking to purchase the house at this address. the property already has a velux loft conversion and i am looking to get a quote on how converting this to a dormer. is it possible to have ...

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22 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Hayling Island - PO11

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Renew cavity wall insulation

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20 Jan

Building work | General

Fleet - GU51

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One of our boundary’s is formed by a small stream about 1.5m wide and the base is about 1.0 m below garden level. The banks are very steep and were originally canalised with 900 x 600 slabs. Many ...

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15 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Southsea - PO4

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customer made an online enquiry for cavity wall insulation and confirmed on email they would like a call with a builder to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the pr...

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04 Jan

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Basingstoke - RG21

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customer made an enquiry for cavity wall insulation and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.mr lives in the basingstoke area and would like a call to discuss options.s...

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30 Dec

Building work | General

Andover - SP10

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17.2 m² of screed at 50mm depth

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28 Dec

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Farnborough - GU14

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Hi There My name is Rauf and we are planning a real and side 2 storey extension of our main home in 2 phases (Ground and then first due to costs involved) I wanted to give groundwork...

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18 Dec

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Southampton - SO30

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good afternoon, i play cricket for a club based near southampton (called sarisbury athletic) and i am trying to help the club by reaching out to businesses to see whether they would be interested in ...

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12 Dec

Building work | General

Fareham - PO16

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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 Hampshire is:

£24,165

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Hampshire £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Hampshire £16,875-£56,875
House extensions in Hampshire £33,500-£79,000
Loft insulation in Hampshire £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Hampshire £3,063-£5,013
Barn conversions in Hampshire £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Hampshire £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Hampshire £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Hampshire £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Hampshire £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Hampshire £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Hampshire £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Hampshire £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Hampshire £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Hampshire £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Hampshire £638-£978
Residential new builds in Hampshire £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Hampshire £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Hampshire £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Hampshire £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Hampshire £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Hampshire £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Hampshire £1,520-£4,830
Roof room in Hampshire £9,000-£15,500
Shop refurbishment in Hampshire £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Hampshire £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Hampshire £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Hampshire £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Hampshire £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Hampshire £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

how to repair asphalt driveway depressions?

When your driveway is suffering from depression, it becomes unsafe for driving (a danger zone) and ugly - no homeowner wants that! Unfortunately, most driveways won’t hold flat for long as they tend to develop cracks and potholes pretty quickly. Here, we are going to take you through how to fill asphalt driveways’ depression so as to ensure the sinkholes in your driveway poses no threat to you or your loved ones, while also beautifying your property. The approach to be used depends on the intensity of the depression. If its only a few cracks and holes, this can easily be repaired with some equipment. But if otherwise is the case, then calling a reliable professional will be your best bet. In this article, we’ll show you how to repair dips in your asphalt driveway relatively quickly.

✓ Pick a date with warm and sunny weather. This is because if you work in a cold weather, chances are the materials will freeze and hence, unusable. So find a day when the temperature will over 50 degrees Fahrenheit and below 80 degrees Celsius and when there would be no rain. We’ll advise a day between May to October.

✓ Prepare the area. Remove all loose stones, soil, dirt as well as vegetation from the holes. Once done, you can then proceed to washing the area with a pressure washer or sweep with a broom.

✓ Apply a thin mixture of asphalt to the area. Use a flat stirring stick to coat the low driveway area with a thin mixture of asphalt.

✓ Tamp the asphalt repair mix. Purchase the right kind of asphalt to repair the driveway. Fine aggregate asphalt mixture is more suited to filling small holes, whereas the coarse aggregate is more suited to filling larger holes. Apply layers ( about 2 inches each time) of the asphalt repair mix to the sunken area and use a shovel to give it a smooth finish. Once done, simply make the area smooth and protect it with a piece of plywood. Do not walk or drive on the area for a couple of days.

can you render a house in winter?

Aside from the cold weather not being the most pleasant condition to work in, the winter weather can also cause a lot of problems for construction workers and even more so when you’re working with render. Poor weather conditions can generally cause a lot of harms on the final finish of a render. Below are some of the reasons why you should not consider rendering in a bad weather.

✓ Lime bloom. Render can be impacted by lime bloom as they are subjected to damp conditions and low temperatures while curing. This is due to the fact that cement are intolerant to slower drying conditions especially immediately affect its application.

✓ Top coats can be compromised. Coating are likely to get washed off before they’re even afforded the chance to set if drying conditions are low.

However, because its cold out there doesn’t necessarily imply that work must stop. It’s very possible to render during the winter months but to avoid potential pitfalls, we’ve got some tip that can be of great help. Let’s have a look!

✓ Check the weather forecast. Determine the drying and curing time and watch the forecast for the temperature dropping at night.

✓ Select the most suitable render. There are renders that are suitable for application in low temperatures to about 5℃ or even as low as 1℃. These types of render are fast setting which makes them perfect for the cold condition.

✓ Watch out for frost. Frost and render are enemies. Therefore, it won’t be wise to work with frosted materials, on frosted subtrates or apply below the recommended temperature that’s written on the product’s datasheet.

✓ Protect the finish. Make use of artificial enclosures around the scaffolding to battle adverse weather conditions.

what is the best loft insulation?

If you have a loft, then the next thing that’s crucial is a loft insulation. Asides from cutting down on your carbon footprint, when you’re able to install an effective loft insulation you can slash your heating bills by up to £250 per year. What’s more? Besides making your home more energy efficient, it can also increase the value of your property a great deal. So if you’re also considering the insulation of your loft, one of the few things that comes to mind is, what loft insulation is the best to incorporate? In order to help you make the best informed decision possible, this post is going to address this issue and put you on the right path.

 

In truth, there’s no way to say exactly which type of insulation is the best as all types usually have a different purpose as well as usage. The insulation you choose for your home’s loft is be based largely on the how you’re going to make use of the space as well as any unique challenges you might face given the shape of your home’s loft. Below are some types of insulation to give you a better idea:

  • Blanket insulation. This is the most common type that comes in rolls of rock, glass or mineral fibre ( or foil-backed felt ). It normally the most affordable and also a good all-purpose insulation which is easy to fit although not suitable for the roof.
  • Loose-fill insulation. This type of insulation features a loose, lightweight material such as cork granules, cellulose fibre, mineral wool etc. It can either be incorporated as a top up or on its own. The primary drawback is it isn’t very secure and can also be very messy.
  • Sheet insulation. This is the best solution for the roof’s underside as it offers a highly effective insulation for your loft space and can also be decorated over. The drawback here is that it’s usually the most expensive type to purchase and install.
How much plasterboard do I need?

How Much Plasterboard Do I Need?

Although many people especially contractors have a tough time estimating the number of drywall or plasterboard needed to complete a project, it’s a rather simple task if all factors are taken into consideration. If you’re able to follow the same procedures taken by professionals to count dry wall sheets, you’ll be in the right direction. Let’s have a look at the procedures to follow!

lTake Square Footage Measurement

• Measure the square footage of the area where the plasterboard will be fitted.

• Multiply the height by the width of each wall or ceiling area.

• Add all quantities to obtain a total square-foot amount.

lCalculate Drywall Sheets

• To calculate the number of drywall or plasterboard sheet is very simple once you’ve gotten the total square footage.

• To get started, simply divide the total square footage of area by 32 (that’s if you are using a 4 by 8 sheets) or you can also make use of 48 to make the division (only if you’re making use of the 4 by 12 sheets).

• The answer you get after the division will give you the full number of plasterboard sheets that’s required to complete the project.

We’d recommend you include an extra 10 to 15 percent of whatever you calculate to take care of the possible odd cuts and wastages. This implies that if your total area is 1600 square feet while incorporating 4 by 8 sheets, simply divide 1600 by 32 which equals 50 sheets, now take 10% of 50 which equals 5, then add back the 5 extra to the 50 sheets earlier calculated to get 55 sheets. If you wish to estimate the cost, simply multiply the number of sheets gotten by the price per sheet. Do not forget to include delivery charges and local taxes.

What time can builders start work?

The periods at which noisy work is permitted do vary across the nation because the Control of Pollution Act 1974 provided Local Authorities with the authority to regulate noise from construction sites and similar areas. At the same time as these do differ across unalike councils, the average hours throughout which noisy work is tolerable is usually between 8 am and 6 pm from Monday to Friday. This is usually based on the impression of ‘noisy work’ being carried out, so labours could start earlier to prepare things for the day but then not start carrying out their work until 8 am.

On Saturday’s builders are usually allowed to work between 8 am and 1 pm, but this can differ to some extent with different councils. It does mean that workers can start at the identical time as the rest of the week, but they are generally required to finish a lot prior. On Sundays and Bank Holidays there is not as much of detailed direction on hours, but most councils say that there should be no noisy work taking place. Although these are decent strategies, it is worth examining your Local Authority website as they can change slightly. Noisy work is commonly described as ‘noise audible at the site boundary’ and it may be the case that workers are there outside these hours but are setting up before carrying out noisy work.

Local Authorities also recognise that now and then it is unescapable to work separately to these hours, such as work on railway tracks that must be done when trains are not running. Though, local councils do have the authority to serve an announcement on individuals carrying out building or demolition works and tell them how the work should be carried out to evade a possible lawful noise irritation.

How long does it take to install insulation?

How long it takes to install insulation will depend on the size of your property. In general, loft and cavity wall insulation can be installed in a day or two. External wall insulation will usually take longer to install. The rep or installer will be able to advise you when quoting for the job how long this will be.

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.

Does external wall insulation add value to your home?

The answer is yes! Houses whose external walls have been insulated are more valuable than their uninsulated counterparts. And not only does it add to the value of a home, but also significantly reduces the amount of electricity consumption. This is a major turn on for potential investors which implies a greater demand and ultimately, a higher price. The real estate market is a very dynamic one which can be hard to predict at any particular time. The frequent changes in price are usually down to factors beyond the owners’ control, but if you’re looking to put up your house for sale in the near future, it would be a wise decision to consider ways in which you can increase its value. While renovating each room can be on the expensive side, a great solution would be insulate the external walls.

An insulated house is one that is well secured against the harmful impact of extremely high or low temperature, humidity and other atmospheric factors. Hence, the reason why a house with external wall insulation has a greater value which you would not want to miss out on. What’s more? You’ll get a great thermal insulation with the top notch materials like foamed polystyrene, high quality renders, mineral wool or polyurethane.

With an external wall insulation, you know the transaction will always be favourable on both ends. You get to smile to the bank, while the buyer also gets to enjoy great value for every penny spent. To employ the services of a reliable external wall insulation expert, simply conduct an in depth research from family and friends, online and other sources. Go through their online reviews and ask questions to become more familiar with the process and its value-adding potentials.

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