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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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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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Hi we are All Seasons Roofing And Roughcasting based in Edinburgh , we provide quality work at a fair price & we pride our...
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We provide the complete landscaping service for households across East Central Scotland. From paving and building to fenc...
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J&M Joiners

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J&M Joiners: Expert kitchen installations. Custom designs, flawless finishes. Transform your space.
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Jan Building Contractor

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Jan Building Contractor Ltd offers a complete property renovation and refurbishment service. We often play the role of a m...

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07 Feb

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Oscar D

Start Date: Immediate

we would like a quote for loft insulation for a pitched roof that is approximately 49.9 m2. we are in the process of applying for a grant so we would require a pdf copy of the quote in possible. many...

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28 Aug

Building work | General

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Kim S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in the galashiels area made an enquiry a couple of projects including building maintenance.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are yo...

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26 May

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Mark D

Start Date: Immediate

blown bead cavity wall insulation for a 1970s bungalow. my mother in law expects to take possession of the property on 9 june and to move in on 21 june. installation of insulation would ideally occur ...

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13 Oct

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: John M

Start Date: Immediate

Fitted wardrobes for main bedroom.

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30 Mar

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Sarah G

Start Date: Immediate

looking for loft/roof insulation. bedrooms are built into loft space and are always colder than the first level. open to suggestions on best way to insulate are you the property owner: owner of the pr...

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24 Nov

Building work | General

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Ali M

Start Date: Immediate

customer has a general building project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for building maintenance. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a builder.confirmed...

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29 Apr

Interior work | Stud Walls

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Margaret M

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move door and dry wall small room are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many different rooms are you looking to have wall work on: 1-2 rooms what level of service ...

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08 Mar

Building work | Sound Proofing

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Kathryne S

Start Date: Immediate

Hello, I need my living room chimney swept and possibly a bedroom one swept/unblocked/checked for possibility of lighting fire in bedroom - depending on the price

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12 Jan

House Extensions

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Alexander M

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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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06 Jan

Insulation | External Wall

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Douglas L

Start Date: Immediate

conservator is extremely cold in winter hot in summer not sure about external or internal solution

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03 Jan

House Extensions

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Alexander M

Start Date: Immediate

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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19 Nov

Building work | Sound Proofing

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Adam C

Start Date: Immediate

Annual Service and maintenance contract of gas central heating system

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12 Mar

Insulation | External Wall

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: David B

Start Date: Immediate

Quotes for insulation local village hall roof (pitched) and under main hall floor. Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Other How many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 Bedroo...

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12 Mar

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: David B

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Other How many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 Bedrooms Property Age: 1900-30 Interested in quote for cavity wall and loft insulation: Lof...

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26 Jul

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Carol F

Start Date: Immediate

fitted wardrobes and drawers

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21 Mar

House Extensions

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Stephen B

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We would like a quote for how much it would cost to build our from a 1st floor bedroom over a kitchen and entrance porch to give us a 2nd bedroom possibly with an ensuite on the 1st floor. We haven't ...

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06 Sep

Bedroom | Fitted Wardrobe

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Jason R

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Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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16 May

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: David B

Start Date: Immediate

There's old insulation in at least part of the walls...this would need to come out. Then new insulation.

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05 Apr

New Build | Residential

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Eva L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Single garage converted to bedroom.

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12 Mar

Insulation | External Wall

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Marcin K

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External wall insulation, whole 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 Galashiels is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

do you need an architect for a garage conversion?
Have you decided to convert that under-utilized space ( garage) in your home to a more habitable space where you can do anything asides general storage or parking a car? If yes, then you’d probably want to know where to start or if you’d require an architect to get started. Well, you’re not alone! This is one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to garage conversions and reasonably so. Talking about where to get started, when it comes to home improvement projects the first step to take is determining whether or not you’d require a planning permission or if your proposed garage conversion is covered under permitted development rights. Once you’ve been able to conclude on that, the next step is deciding whether you’re going to complete the project yourself, hire the services of tradesmen or employing a builder. And this ultimately brings us to the question of whether you’ll need an architect for a garage conversion. To get started, it’s highly recommended that you employ the services of a professional architect or an architectural technologist to assist in designing your garage conversion. However, most garage conversion projects are straightforward with no complex changes to be made so far you wish to avoid applying for a planning permission and staying within the set guidelines of the permitted development rights. In such events, if you’re properly trained and well experienced in the field, then it may be cost effective to design your garage conversion by yourself. It should, however, be noted that it all depends on your personal preferences and budget. If you’re on tight budget and don’t mind a straightforward design, you can save cost by not hiring an architect.
Are there different styles of cladding?

Cladding comes in a range of styles, such as flush, shiplap, and featheredge. Many types of cladding are also available in a variety of colours to suit any property. A cladding specialist will be able to discuss what solution is best for your property and how it works.

how much to re render a house?

Rendering of a house is one of those projects that can greatly improve the visual appeal of your home, enhance it’s energy efficiency, protect the brickwork from the elements and ultimately, add value to your home. Generally, the cost of rendering a house normally costs within the range of £25 to £70 per metre square, while the average cost house rendering costs stands at about £40 per square metre. Therefore, a 3 bedroom semi detached house will cost within the range of £4000 to about £5000.

The total cost of rendering a house is determined by a wide range of factors. These factors includes the following:

✓ Type of the rendering. There are three main types of rendering which includes sand and cement rendering, monocouche rendering as well as acrylic or silicone rendering. However, re-rendering applies to sand and cement sooner and it’ll also have to be painted every 3 to 6 years. Consequently, longer term cost can be higher when compared to the other types.

✓ Ease of access. Where your contractor will have to work around obstacles like shrubs or conservatory, this can make the cost a bit higher as it’ll take longer time to complete.

✓ Prep work. If the contractor needs to fill some cracks or perhaps an old mortar requires tuck pointing before rendering can be started, this will also affect the cost.

✓ Scaffolding. In the event whereby the job requires the use of scaffolding and you’ll have to hire one as a different cost, then the price will be higher.

✓ Your location. Due to the high standards of living and higher demands in areas like London or the Southeast, prices in these regions are usually higher than that of the other regions like Midlands and North.

how to render a wall?

Wall rendering is basically a process which involves the application of sand, cement or polymer covering to a home’s exterior in such a way that enhances its look while also offering an improved stability. The process is a perfect solution for several exterior concerns mainly due to the support its able to provide. It’s highly beneficial for older homes whose walls may suffer from poor quality because of wear over time, while it’s also greatly advantageous for newer homes as it increases their stability while also enhancing their visual appeal.

Knowing how to apply render is a great skill to have with your home’s upkeep in mind. The project can be done quite easily by any competent and confident DIYer. However if you lack any of those attributes, then we’d recommend you get in touch with a reliable professional for help. In this article, we’ll take you through the wall rendering process.

✓ Prepare the walls. This involves examining the wall, repairing any structural defects as well as stabilizing any movements to prevent the render finish from failing.

✓ External details. This includes the removal of bargeboards, rainwater, soil pipes, alarm boxes and all other external details.

✓ Insulation. In the event whereby external wall insulation is to be fitted, this is the stage to do so.

✓ Developing a foundation for the render to fix to. Apply a render mesh over the insulation, bedded into the first base coat layer of render.

✓ Building up the render.

✓ Render finishes. There are a wide range of colour options as well as various finishes available from very smooth to textured. However, you should note that thin coat render systems are usually designed to be self coloured.

✓ Final finishes. This involves the re-application of the external rainwater, soil pipes and the other external details.

What kinds of loft conversion are there?

There’s a huge range of different types of loft conversions. The most common are dormer and skylight or Velux conversions. There are also hip to gable and mansard conversions. The type of loft conversion that’s most suitable for your property will depend on the style of roof and the size of your loft.

How much do bricklayers charge?

Do you want your house to be built using brick? Or perhaps you just require the professional services of a bricklayer. Regardless of your bricklaying needs, the cost charged depends on each job as every job is unique. Bricklayers generally look at each task individually and charges based on the complexity of each. We’ve put together this guide to give you an idea of the costs charged by bricklayers. Let’s have a look!

Generally, bricklayers charge either based on a daily rate or a fixed price for a particular amount of bricks ( usually a thousand bricks or 10 - 12 metres square). On the average, an experienced bricklayer can charge within a range of £150 to £200 daily rate and if a labour is needed for the job, an additional £60 to £100 may be included to get the job completed in a quick and fast manner. If the quoting is done based on the number of bricks to be incorporated, then a thousand bricks will be quoted in between £350 to £450 which should be completed in a couple of days.

You should however take note that most times, the bricklayer’s cost will depend on the amount of work involved in the project. As a result, a more tedious and challenging project will most definitely cost more than a simpler one. Examples of some difficult projects that’s likely to cost more are hard to reach areas, difficult sites as well as second storeys which are considered to be more challenging than single storey buildings. What’s more? The complexity of the project is also a great cost factor. While some projects are basically direct and straightforward, others involve curves and more complex designs which will ultimately make the cost jump up.

how to build a porch?

A front porch is a glorious addition that would be a blessing to have in any home. It gives you a good floor space to enjoy your neighbourhood as well as your surroundings in the cool atmosphere of the outside living space. The question however is, how do you build a porch? Constructing the structure can be a very challenging task but with proper guidance and lots of practice, you can also be a skilled porch builder. To protect your investment, it’s advisable to hire the services of a professional for help with your porch especially if you lack proper training and experience. This way, you’ll get to save time and money. This guide is prepared to give you some insight into the porch building process.

lAssess Your Location

• Consider the location before proceeding with the project. It’s essential to select a location that’ll reduce the sunlight coming in.

lPlan The Materials Required For Your Porch

• You’ll have to decide the type of porch you’ll be going for. For example, your porch can be built out of wood, composite decking or if it’s going to utilize some stone flooring, brick or even tile.

lBuild Your Porch Foundation

• Dig the foundations deep to ensure stability while also putting in mind any pipework or cabling

• Fit a damp proof course

• Add the subfloor - this can be concrete or timber

lStart To Lay The Brick And Floor

• Lay the bricks evenly up to the DPC level

• Lay the floor

• Add the flooring protection

• Once done, you can lay the bricks to the window level

• You can fit in a window sill if required before proceeding the brick and block work until it reaches the roof timber’s height

• Fit the linter when you get to the top of where the window will reach.

lConstruct The Roof

• Build a timber framework

• Fit a breathable roof membrane

• Install the roof battens and lay the roof tiles.

• Add gutters

How long does a small extension take?

If you’re planning to build a small extension on your property, you’ll most likely want to know the length of time it’ll take to complete the home extension. Just like many other home improvement projects, it’s impossible to provide a specific number of day in which your project will be completed as the duration is based on a number of influencing factors. This includes the size of the development work as well as whether or not you plan to live in the house when the work is being done. In this article, we’re going to give you a breakdown of the processes that’s involved in building a small single storey extension alongside the duration for each so you can have an idea of how long your small extension project will take. Let’s take a look!

✓ A small single storey extension will normally take about 3 months to be completed.

✓ Site preparation is the first step in the process and it’ll take up to 2 weeks the dig out the footings and prepare foundations. Followed by a further 2 weeks to fit the damp course as well as any drains required around the extension.

✓ The 5th week is spent on working on the external walls and putting in place blockwork to deliver cavity wall insulation.

✓ The next 2 weeks will be spent on installing the roof structure as well as internal walls.

✓ Once done. The builders will make the structure weather proof and electricians or gas fitters will be on site to add power to the extension. This will be followed by internal walls’ plastering as well as breaking into your main house.

✓ After this, when the plaster is dry and decoration completed, units or furniture will then be installed.

Builder help and advice

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