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Object Builders

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Haas Home Extensions Group

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Welcome to Haas Extension Group, where we take pride in being the premier suppliers, installers, and design consultants of...
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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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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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Fineline landscaping

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Fine line landscaping provide extensive Block Paving, resin bound, Driveways, Patios, Paving, Landscape Gardening and Fenc...

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15 May

Conversion | Loft

Thornton Heath - CR7

Enquiry from: William B

Start Date: Immediate

customer made enquiry for loft conversion quotes online. homeowner lives in thornton heath area. please call to arrange appointment are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: te...

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30 Mar

Building work | Refurbishment

Thornton Heath - CR7

Enquiry from: Vasile B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

flooding grand floor fixing are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have restored/refurbished: 3 rooms do you have plans drawn up al...

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21 Jan

Building work | General

Thornton Heath - CR7

Enquiry from: Godfried M

Start Date: Less than one month

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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07 Dec

Conversion | Loft

Thornton Heath - CR7

Enquiry from: Charles Q

Start Date: Immediate

already have the loft and i want to have a new stairs instead of my old pull stairs are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what are you looking to convert the space ...

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30 Aug

Building work | Wall Rendering

Thornton Heath - CR7

Enquiry from: Robert K

Start Date: Immediate

12x5.5 wall to be rendered i have the cement and sand but not got stone yet are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached how many walls are you looking to have rendered...

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09 Aug

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Thornton Heath - CR7

Enquiry from: Daphne A

Start Date: Immediate

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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25 Jun

Conversion | Loft

Thornton Heath - CR7

Enquiry from: Mohammad H

Start Date: Immediate

i just want a loft conversion stairs ,i plan to do a loft conversion later but at the moment just want to do the stairs are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what a...

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19 Feb

Conversion | Loft

Thornton Heath - CR7

Enquiry from: Charles Q

Start Date: Immediate

the loft is created already with loft ladder and want to change it to stairs to loft with gate and to have toilet toilet or shower kitchen and bedroom can you send pictures please are you the propert...

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20 Dec

House Extensions

Thornton Heath - CR7

Enquiry from: Jennifer D

Start Date: Immediate

I'm thinking of extending my kitchen into my garden space by 3 meters.

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05 Dec

Building work | Bricklaying

Thornton Heath - CR7

Enquiry from: MYRNA K

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 rooms other forms: building maintenance agreed to receive quotes for selected product...

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21 Oct

Conversion | Garage

Thornton Heath - CR7

Enquiry from: Omid A

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached property age: 1900-1930 how many bedrooms: 3-4 rooms roof height: 2nd floor is your roof pitched or flat: pitched do you requ...

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19 Oct

Building work | General

Thornton Heath - CR7

Enquiry from: Helen M

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace other forms: building maintenance agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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04 Jun

Building work | General

Thornton Heath - CR7

Enquiry from: EJ. D

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached other forms: solar electricity, building maintenance agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to ...

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05 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Thornton Heath - CR7

Enquiry from: Ruth G

Start Date: Immediate

The loft needs insulation - the space is roughly 3.30m by 7m.

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10 Sep

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Thornton Heath - CR7

Enquiry from: Joseph P

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myroofingquotes.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: House, Roof type: Pitched, Work description: I need to find out if my roof can be repaired and insulated.

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15 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Thornton Heath - CR7

Enquiry from: Maryann C

Start Date: Immediate

Loft conversion and additional storey added to rear 2 storey extension (making rear extension 3 storeys)

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01 Aug

Conversion | Garage

Thornton Heath - CR7

Enquiry from: Faraz S

Start Date: Immediate

Convert Rear Shed into studio flat w/ ensuite bathroom and walk in wardrobe, tilted roof with roof windows and french door. With plumbing, electrical work, lighting (spotlights) planning & regs sorted...

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26 Jul

House Extensions

Thornton Heath - CR7

Enquiry from: Paul B

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25 Jul

Building work | Refurbishment

Thornton Heath - CR7

Enquiry from: Penelope A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Stairs need refurbishment Time scale: 1-3 months Please call to appoint

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10 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Thornton Heath - CR7

Enquiry from: Aman B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

DORMER IN REAR ROOF SLOPES - LOFT CONVERSION. JUST CARCUS (WATERTIGHT & STAIRCASE) Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace What are you looking to convert the space in...

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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 Thornton Heath is:

£24,944

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in Thornton Heath £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Thornton Heath £31,250-£67,917
House extensions in Thornton Heath £34,250-£84,500
Loft insulation in Thornton Heath £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Thornton Heath £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Thornton Heath £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Thornton Heath £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Thornton Heath £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Thornton Heath £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Thornton Heath £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Thornton Heath £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Thornton Heath £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Thornton Heath £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Thornton Heath £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Thornton Heath £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Thornton Heath £638-£978
Residential new builds in Thornton Heath £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Thornton Heath £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Thornton Heath £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Thornton Heath £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Thornton Heath £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Thornton Heath £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Thornton Heath £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Thornton Heath £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Thornton Heath £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Thornton Heath £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Thornton Heath £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Thornton Heath £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Thornton Heath £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Thornton Heath £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

how to refurbish a house on a budget?

In the event whereby you’ve got big refurbishment ideas for your house but a small budget, then you know it’s time to be a bit more creative and apply some cheap and simple tricks. The best possible way to go about this is to invest time in acquiring new skills rather than trying to save up more money to pay a pro to deliver the results you want. After all, the most significant cost when it comes to house refurbishments is usually the labour cost.

The key to making cheap tricks a lot effective in the refurbishment process is by undertaking small tasks that’ll make a huge impact. A great way to start would be by taking it one task at a time rather than rushing to complete all at once. This way, you’ll have enough time to perfect your skills before moving on to the next.

✓ Paint the interior walls. Although this is a simple task but it’ll save you a lot of money if done as a DIY project. To get started, you’d have to text colour options by painting samplex on the wall first. Once done, you can go for the one that adds warmth, dynamism as well as energy to the room.

✓ Fix up your furniture. This involves re-upholstering and refinishing any piece of furniture that appears tired or overly worn (you can leave out the ones that you do not really like or unnecessary items).

✓ Spruce up small but important items used on a daily basis. This includes spray-painting inexpensive picture frames, recovering lampshades with a vibrant paper or patterned fabric, adding throw pillows to armchairs and couches and the likes.

✓ Fix all small things that are broken. This includes activities like patching the nail holes in the wall, repairing the latch on the kitchen cabinet, fixing the gutter, putting a new handle on the door and lots more.

do i need planning permission for a garage conversion?

Are you thinking about converting your garage into a new space? Be it a new bedroom, gym, library or playroom, one thing you’ll have to consider before getting started is whether or not you’re going to require a planning permission. Unlike extensions that needs additional space, garage conversion is all about changing the existing structure of a space that’s already available to you - your garage. As a result, these projects are mostly covered by a planning policy that’s a bit different.

For a garage conversion, it’s very unlikely that you’ll need a planning permission. As a matter of fact, only 10 percent of garage conversions has been estimated to need a full planning permission, with the others coming under the permitted development rights. The permitted development rights, however, only provides coverage for home improvements that’s internal which implies that so far you’re not trying to enlarge your garage, you’ll not require a planning permission. But if otherwise, you’ll have to submit an application before commencing your project.

If you’re looking to comply with the permitted development rights, then your project must comply with some specific guidelines. These rules include the following:

• The work should be internal. No plans to enlarge or extend the existing garage.

• You should make sure that the materials used in carrying out the garage conversion is the same with the materials used in building the existing house.

• The building should not be extended.

You may, however, require a planning permission if you’re going to change a detached garage into a living space which could be a bedroom, small annexe or a living room.

Some houses excluded from the permitted development rights include flats, listed buildings, some new developments and most homes in a conservation area.

What is a bricklayer?

This is an individual who is trained in the art of working with concrete blocks or bricks, clay bricks as well as other kinds of mortar building materials. In a combination of these materials and good bricklaying skills, a bricklayer can build and repair veneer as well as full brick construction, arches, partitions and other structures.

Contrary to many beliefs, a bricklayer actually does more than laying of bricks. There’s more to being a bricklayer than you can probably think of. A single bricklaying projects requires a wide array of skills. Let’s have a look at these skills!

• Using damp resistant materials to seal foundations.

• Spreading mortar between joints and applying them to serve as a thick layer binding the bricks together in rows.

• Reading and working from specifications as well as plans.

• Working with brick-cutting machines.

• Taking charge and caring for cement blocks or bricks, clay bricks and the likes.

• Construction of scaffolding - subject to possession of some licenses in some states.

A bricklayer mostly works outdoors, in the field and may also work at heights. Depending on the job, a bricklayer can work as part of a team or be in contact with the public. They are mostly recruited by building and construction companies and bricklaying sub contractors. However, they can also set up their own private construction firm or become a self employed tradesperson.

A bricklaying qualification is one of just two construction trades which can continue to become a registered builder. And regardless of the form a bricklaying employment takes, there are certain qualities that makes a really good bricklayer. These includes:

• Ability to work at heights and outdoors

• Enjoy practical work

• Technical aptitude

• Good hand-eye coordination

• Independent and yet a team player too

• Top physical fitness

• Attitude and attendance.

can you repair resin driveways?

Being a strong and durable product requiring little maintenance and expected to last over 2 decades, it’s little wonder resin is now a popular material amongst homeowners in the UK to build their driveways. However, there’s always the issue of the driveway fading, cracking or even becoming worn and tired. So is it possible to repair resin driveways? The answer is yes, a resin driveway can be repaired, however the best approach to use largely depends on the issue being faced. As a confident DIYer it’ll be very easy to do, but if you lack the confidence then calling in a professional for help would be a better option. So let’s take a look at how you can repair your resin driveways.

For cracks, the best reparation approach would be to chisel it out. Once done, then you can proceed to breaking the stones to form a rough edge. It’s important to make sure that the matrix of the stone remains unaffected. Make a new mixture of resin bound stone and pack it in tightly to the gap. While doing this, we’ll recommend making use of a plastic trowel to avoid burnishing. This fresh mixture will then create a smooth and perfect surface by interlocking with the edges. You can follow similar procedure for patches but these are larger holes or damages than cracks and as the name suggests are mostly likely to remain noticeable but will prevent further crumbling of your resin driveway.

For homeowners, who aren’t so keen about the patch repairs, you can opt for an overlay especially in the event whereby the majority of the surface has failed. Although many usually shy away from this approach because of the perceived high expenses, but the fact is that the approach is actually cost effective as you won’t have the need to spend more money in the long run.

Can bricklayers work in the rain?

Are you about to start a new construction job when it’s a heavily rainy period? Or perhaps you’re just interested in knowing how bricklayers work. Well regardless of your purpose, one thing you should know is laying of bricks has a few rules and one of them is not to lay a brick wall when its raining. This is mainly because your structure’s quality and integrity would be heavily compromised if water comes in contact with the mortar before it gets the time to dry. However, with the help of a concrete protective tent, you can prevent water from coming in contact and damaging the mortar. So let’s look at the procedures to follow to work in the rain!

lDetermine The Concrete Protective Tents Required

• Concrete protective tents come in various sizes so you have to know what’s required to get the job done.

• Firstly, calculate the amount of space required to lay the brick wall

• Then, incorporate the appropriate size and number of tents.

lSet Up The Tents

• Follow the manufacturer’s instruction to set up the tents

• Once installed, the tent should extend past the location for the bricklaying and slope downwards.

l Access The Area

• Inspect the location during rainfall to ensure water is not sneaking through.

lBuild a Lumber Frame

• Use 2 to 4 pieces of lumber to build a frame.

• Set it into the ground depending on the size of your wall

lApply Concrete or Mortar

• Fill up the frame with either concrete or mortar.

• Follow the manufacturer’s instruction to allow the mixture to cure.

lPrepare the Brick Wall’s Mortar

• Mix the mortar for the brick wall construction

• Follow the manufacturer’s instruction for the process.

When you’re done laying the bricks, you can remove the protective tents once you’re certain the rain has stopped. Exposure to sun and air will speed up the curing process, which is quite important to protect the integrity of your structure.

how much value does an extension add to your house?

Are you interested in extending your home to create more living space? If yes, then you’d probably want to know how much value it can add to your property in order to compare the building costs to the potential value gain. Well, as long as you know what you’re doing, your house doesn’t necessarily have to be a money pit. So what are your options when talking about home extensions and what’s the associated value to be gained?

• Bathroom Extensions

Although you should have it in mind that bathroom extensions isn’t usually that cheap, but once done, it can increase the value of a standard UK house within the range of £12,000 to £15,000. Meanwhile the finishing cost of a bathroom can range from £2,500 to £7,000.

• Single or Double Storey Extensions

Single storey extensions are always huge when it comes to increasing the value of your home - giving about 4 to 7 percent increase. If it goes that far, then literally nothing beats a full spectrum, double storey extension which can give up to 11 percent increase in the value of a property - equalling about a whooping £33,000 for a standard home in the UK.

• Conservatory Extension

With conservatories becoming more and more popular in the UK due to the weather conditions, several buyers are now including it’s availability as part of the criteria for purchasing a house. Wonder why? This is simply because everyone wants to enjoy their garden all throughout the year. As a result of this high demand, adding this type of extension to your house can go a long way to increase it’s value. However, it’s very important to incorporate high quality materials during construction. With glass conservatories offering, on the average, up to £5,000 increase in value, the cheaper PVC alternative offers much less value and can also deter potential buyers.

how disruptive is a loft conversion?

Asides the questions relating to planning permission of a loft conversion as well as the total cost of completing a loft conversion project, this is perhaps the most common question on the loft conversion subject matter. Before making an investment decision, many homeowners will want to know just how disruptive a loft conversion is. Well, we’ve all heard the several horror stories when loft conversion builder with dirty boots tramples all over the fresh and just-acquired shag pile or the noise of the construction loud enough to annoy neighbours from four blocks away or an obvious shortage of teabags, sugar and lots more. Good news is, the disruption of loft conversion is not as bad as people make out. Let’s have a look at how it works!

Just like all other major building projects, a loft conversion is disruptive to your property. However, no two loft conversions are the same, therefore some are certain to be more drastic and invasive than others. In the long run, the project is worth the stress and inconveniences caused and in most cases, it’s usually a very good investment.

Normally, an average loft conversion is expected to last for about 9 to 12 weeks (depending on the complexity of the loft conversion project some might take longer). Some of the factors that affects the duration of a project includes the type of the loft, the design of the loft as well as the style of the property.

Generally, a loft conversion is a lot less disruptive than say completely moving a home. It all has to do with how you’re able to deal with it as a person. And besides, the effect it’s going to have to a large extent depends on the company you hire. A good company will always look to ensure to keep disruptions to a minimal when carrying out the loft conversion project.

how much is a ground floor extension?

Generally, extensions can be a very tricky undertaking - where it can be quite difficult to have a clear comprehension of the rules, regulations as well as costs. Therefore before you rush in to kick start your ground floor extension project, it’ll be wise to get a good grip on the cost. In this article, we’re going to give you a rough estimate of the cost of a ground floor extension. Let’s take a look!

Just like several other home improvement projects, the cost of constructing a ground floor extension is based on a number of things which includes the size, materials used, your location, the quality of the tradesmen or company hired and lots more. For instance, if you happen to reside in London, the cost of your ground floor extension is going to be a lot higher than the other regions.

The single cost of a ground floor extension should fall within the range of £1,500 per square metre to about £2,000 per square metre. However, if you happen to live in London or the South East, this price can reach up to £1,900 per square metre to about £2,400 per square metre. These prices are for good quality ground floor extensions only. Basic or low quality extensions would naturally cost less while superior quality extension will cost more.

Now looking at the size of the ground floor extension, if you’re looking for a size of about 5m x 5m, you can expect to pay a price within the range of £32,000 to about £36,000. And as usual, in London or the South East, this price can reach up to £50,000 or even more. And that’s just for constructing the extension. If the other relevant costs like the 10 percent to 15 percent professional fees for the architect, planning application (if needed), building regulations and more, the price goes up.

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