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Barton Brothers

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Choose Barton Bros. & Sons who cover Lanarkshire and all of Central Scotland for all your landscaping and hard landscaping...
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We are a small family based company specialising in property home improvement services. House extensions, renovations, lof...
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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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We are one of the biggest manufacturers of veka profile upvc windows and doors. All our windows are fully reinforced with...
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21 Mar

Building work | Sound Proofing

Glasgow - G76

Enquiry from: Graeme M

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I will be looking at having two walls be soundproofed. One is the second bedroom wall that is shared with next door, and the other is the wall that the second bedroom shares with the main bedroom. ...

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17 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Glasgow - G21

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27 Feb

Conversion | Loft

Glasgow - G66

Enquiry from: Kris M

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we are looking for a loft conversion at our semi-detached new build house. we have the architectural plans for a single bedroom drawn up. i would be grateful if you can contact me to discuss. thank yo...

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19 Feb

Building work | Bricklaying

Glasgow - G64

Enquiry from: Brendan G

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front garden wall. length *** and brick thick. rough cast finish, matching the house, recently completed roughcast. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached ho...

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18 Feb

Conversion | Loft

Glasgow - G61

Enquiry from: Chris H

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Conversion of left to double bedroom with ensuite

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16 Feb

Building work | Sound Proofing

Glasgow - G3

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We have large commercial kitchen and meeting academy that will require soundproofing, a total space of around 250qm. Please can you provide a rough quote and timelines?

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04 Feb

Building work | General

Glasgow - G41

Enquiry from: Michael B

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It’s a 3 storey Glasgow tenement. We want to get the chimneys capped possibly for 1 or 2 flats. Each flat has 3 chimneys in total. So we are looking at trying to get a quote for going up to do ei...

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04 Feb

Building work | Wall Rendering

Glasgow - G33

Enquiry from: Waqar K

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pebbledash remove and restore the bricks. change any broken or moulded bricks are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms h...

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30 Jan

Building work | Sound Proofing

Glasgow - G12

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ceiling soundproofing, room 3 /12 x 4 metres approx

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29 Jan

Conversion | Basement

Glasgow - G61

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create a bedroom with en suite, and a living room, and a cinema room property type: semi detached are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many rooms are currently within the basement:...

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24 Jan

Insulation | External Wall

Glasgow - G72

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Edwardian style conservatory roof insulated, measurements are 4.09mx3.07m Would potentially like to look into leaving skylights but this would be dependent on cost

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20 Jan

Building work | General

Glasgow - G72

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We have an accessible dirt floor cellar. Looking for a builder to quote options on making it a more usable space. e.g. lowering floor level, concrete floor, +/- any underpinning or foundation work ...

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12 Jan

Building work | General

Glasgow - G61

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07 Dec

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Glasgow - G32

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I am needing a trial pit dug with hand shear vane or plate load test to ensure the soil formation can withstand 100KPa minimum resistance

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27 Nov

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Glasgow - G52

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21 Nov

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Glasgow - G64

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We at Briggs Building ltd have a project in East Kilbride. We would initially look for budget costs to carry out the underpinning works including temporary props and sheet piling works. I woul...

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Glasgow - G52

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Glasgow - G66

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04 Nov

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Glasgow - G74

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Good Morning I am looking to see if your company does kerb dropping for a driveway? The council advised me they do not offer this anymore needs to be a private company. Looking for a qoute i...

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18 Oct

Building work | Sound Proofing

Glasgow - G21

Enquiry from: Raj C

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Sound proofing required for adjoing solid wall with neighbour on semi-detached house.

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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 Glasgow is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

can i refurbish a house in conservation area?

Due to the fact that we live in a country (the UK) with so much history as well as architectural beauty, there’s a need to have what’s commonly called “Conservation Area. A Conservation Area is basically an area which is designated by the local authority and is established in order to protect and enhance areas of historical and architectural interest which includes both rural and urban areas. Therefore, when it comes to refurbishment project in a conservation area, there’s usually a lot of things that needs to be put into consideration as well as hurdles to scale in order to make alterations to your property without any interruptions from the law.

In general, all properties in a conservation area have strict regulations governing the outlook of the houses, as this plays a major role in the appearance of the area as a whole. As a result, if you wish to bring down a building, fence, wall or even railing and the likes, you’ll need to obtain prior consent before you proceed. An easy way to go about any refurbishment plan is to to ensure the usage of exactly the same materials that exists in the current house. When you abide by the rules, you’ll be in a more favourable position to acquire the needed prior consent.

The short and simple answer to the question is yes, you can refurbish a house in a conservation area but subject to the approval of the local authority through a planning permission. And when it comes to submitting a planning application for approval, some are aspects will usually be subjected to more intense examinations than the others. Hence, the need to make sure that your refurbishment plans are all friendly in a similar way to the neighbouring buildings and environment.

how to insulate a loft?

Do you know about 25 percent of heat that escapes from an uninsulated house are lost through the roof? Fortunately, roof insulation is something that can done by all DIYers irrespective of their experience levels. However, if you happen to lack the confidence necessary to pull off this, then it’s strongly recommended that you hire the services of a professional who can guarantee the best results and also save you time and money that could arise from potential cost mistakes. Let’s take a look!

  • Clear out all clutter. This involves taking out all the rubbish and clutter from the loft. In order to work effectively, you’ll need a totally clear and empty loft space.
  • Ensure that there’s sufficient insulation. The importance of a good ventilation cannot be overstated. Poor ventilation will result in forming of condensation and this condensation can make the roof timbers rot and compromise the structural integrity of the entire roof. If there are no roof windows which is the easiest way to provide a loft ventilation, the next best option would be to follow the loft floor along to the point where the roof comes down to meet it. There should be a gap at this point, also referred to as the eaves, between the outside wall and the underside of the roof.
  • Measure your loft area. Take a measurement of the loft space in order to calculate the amount of insulation as well as the type you need. If you’re not sure, always get more that it’s required as skimming on the amount you use will only back fire in form of increased energy costs
  • Check for water pipes.

 

To get started, simply make sure all cracks and gaps in the ceiling are filled using a standard filler or decorator caulk. Once done, clean the gaps in the joists and even to the point of hovering all the dust up. Finally,check for the hazards that can cause you problems before laying the loft insulation.

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.

how much is loft insulation?

More often than not, several homeowners fail to realize there’s so much value sitting right under their roof - the loft. When a loft is insulated, there are so many juicy benefits that can be derived. It can go a long way to save increase you energy savings and several more functions. Therefore, if you really wish to maximize the space under your home’s roof, you’d have to considering insulating it. So how much would it cost to have your loft insulated? Here, you’ll discover the cost of insulating your lofts so you that you can set a budget and start to plan.

 

The cost of insulating a loft is actually affordable for several individuals, however, this depends on a wide range of factors such as the size of the house as well as the type of insulation being installed. One significant factor is the insulating material that you choose to install. If done properly, you’d be able to prevent heat from escaping through the roof of the house which helps improve energy efficiency and ultimately, save you some money on heating bills.

 

If you’d prefer to make it a DIY project and you go for a blanket insulation it costs about £5 per m2. therefore, this will cost within the range of £100 to about £150 for a small home.

 

For a professional service, you’ll be provided with a quote for both the materials and labour. The amount will be based on the number of insulation required, the company hired, your location as well as the method selected. The price to purchase and install blanket insulation  would be between the range of £300 to £400 depending on the size of your home.

What is a barn conversion?

A barn conversion is where an agricultural building is altered to serve a different purpose. Lots of barns conversion projects involve converting an old barn into one or more homes. However, barns can also be converted into other types of commercial building, like offices.

what is rendering on a house?

Rendering is an external wall’s plastered finish which provides a smooth finish while also protecting the brickwork from the elements like rain, snow and the likes. The traditional rendering is normally applied in two or three coats which enables it to be more resistant to surface cracks. In modern times, the finishes are largely different from the grey pebble dash of post war housing. Today, we now have a plethora of specialist products to pick from such as through-coloured silicone renders as well as one coat renders. The types of renders include the following:

✓ Cement renders. These are the common option that are usually mixed on site and used in a number of applications, then painted when dried. There’s a need to paint this type of render regularly to keep them looking great.

✓ Polymer renders. These are pre mixed and mostly pre coloured (usually with through colouring).

✓ Through-coloured products. These rendered do not need to be painted as the pigment is already added in the manufacturing process to colour the whole render.

✓ Lime renders. These are superior to cement as they’re less likely to trap moisture in the brickwork and also more good looking. However, they’re generally more costly and more difficult to apply.

Overall, rendering on a house provides several benefits. Not only is it able to protect your brickwork against the elements like the rain and wind, but it can also make the building more efficient. Being fully aware that about 30 percent of the energy used in heating a home is lost via the external walls, making use of a product such as acrylic insulated render is a smart approach to improve your home’s energy efficiency without affecting your interior living space.

how does loft insulation work?

A lot of an uninsulated property’s heat is lost through the roof and that’s even more alarming, when you realize this figure is up to a quarter of the total heat of the house. Hence, the tremendous importance of preventing this heat loss through loft insulation which will go a long way to help you against spending unnecessary thousands of pounds on heating bill as well as energy loss.

 

Loft insulation is an effective method to achieve the desired result, however the question is, how exactly does it work? Well, it’s time to find out!

 

Using either a fireplace or central heating to heat up your home, a large quantity of that heat would be lost through the roof of your home. Generally, heat rises and when it does, there’s simply no way to prevent it - it’s just science. Escaping by both the conduction and convection methods via your roof, the heat escaping through your ceiling, into the loft space and out into the open air outside can only be significantly reduced by laying loft insulation.

 

Generally, the added layer of insulation works by trapping the heat inside the room below the loft so as to enable the air within your house to stay warmer for longer. What’s more? The layer of insulation also keeps cold air from the outside from entering your home. As a result, you don’t have to heat your home as much in order to achieve the same temperature for each individual room. Over time, just by doing this you can potentially save hundreds pounds. Getting it installed in your home may actually seem a bit expensive at first, but it’s something that’ll eventually pay off.

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.

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