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Imperial Driveways

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Imperial is a family run business friendly local and reasonable on price we take pride in all are small jobs as much as ar...
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A One Home Improvements South West

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Over 35 years’ experience, we offer the complete package from design to installation & 10 years beyond. We offer start to ...
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Mercury Windows and Doors

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We supply and fit high quality windows, doors, bifolds, conservatories and conservatory warm roofs
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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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Designer drives & patios

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Designer Drives & Patios LTD got over 20 years experience in the building situation which includes replacing Old driveways...
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Loft Ins Space

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Create up to 50% more storage space by boarding your loft. Get a Free No Obligation Quote We are a South Wales leading...

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16 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Swansea - SA4

Enquiry from: Sophie W

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, I am looking for a quote for a lift conversion please? Thank you, Sophie

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11 Mar

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Swansea - SA9

Enquiry from: Hayley M

Start Date: Immediate

we are looking to get cavity wall insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1900-30 are you in a conservatio...

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06 Mar

Building work | General

Neath - SA10

Enquiry from: Peter C

Start Date: Immediate

Roof trusses for bungalow 8500 across wallplate walls 7-300 long extension 325 cavity walls 600 centres all sizes in millimetres 30 degree pitch

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31 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Swansea - SA1

Enquiry from: Joao M

Start Date: Immediate

Hello, I would like a quote for a loft conversion. Regards João Mata

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27 Jan

Building work | Wall Rendering

Swansea - SA2

Enquiry from: Naieem A

Start Date: Immediate

rendering semi detached house. quotes for smooth & cement please

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09 Jan

Building work | General

Swansea - SA3

Enquiry from: Colin A

Start Date: Immediate

I apologise if this has already gone through before. For now I just need advice. The floor of my house has hollow areas in some parts. It is a concrete slab and is not piled. Is this an indication of ...

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07 Dec

House Extensions

Swansea - SA6

Enquiry from: Jerome M

Start Date: Immediate

I would like a kitchen renovation, with extension into the outside area, and possibly a double story extension to extend the space upstairs, as well as downstairs.

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27 Nov

Driveway Repair

Swansea - SA3

Enquiry from: Gabriella O

Start Date: Immediate

Replace or repair driveway which has extensive damage. from a leak. Drive is 18 metres long by 2 metres width at front and 1 metre width at the back.

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11 Nov

Building work | General

Swansea - SA2

Enquiry from: Jon M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

off road parking for 2 & 4 fairwood road. drawings available are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what type of work do you need to have done: other do you h...

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13 Oct

Driveway Repair

Swansea - SA4

Enquiry from: Thomas B

Start Date: Immediate

Repair and overlay exisiting tarmac drive approx 80m2

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02 Oct

Conversion | Loft

Swansea - SA1

Enquiry from: Kerry W

Start Date: Immediate

hi i’m just looking for a quote on how much it will cost to do a loft conversion with a dorma with small stairs going upto loft are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi ...

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28 Sep

Building work | Wall Cladding

Swansea - SA5

Enquiry from: Kelly G

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Cladding on house Rendering

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26 Aug

Building Work | Porch

Swansea - SA7

Enquiry from: Carol J

Start Date: Immediate

External wall insulation Lead

Need flat roof on porch replaced with apex tiled roof, nothing needs to be done to the structure as its new with radiator sockets and lighting, just price for new porch roof with new guttering and sof...

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26 Aug

Building Work | Porch

Swansea - SA7

Enquiry from: Carol J

Start Date: Immediate

External wall insulation Lead

we have a porch with a perspex slant roof on top. the porch structure is perfect and i would like an apex roof put on it. with roof tiles to match our main roof. we live in a bungalow we would not ne...

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18 Aug

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Swansea - SA1

Enquiry from: Joanna S

Start Date: Immediate

cavity wall insullation for 40 sqm

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10 Aug

New Build | Residential

Swansea - SA1

Enquiry from: Arvind J

Start Date: Immediate

customer has a extensions & conversions project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for new build homes. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a builder.confir...

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04 Aug

House Extensions | Single Storey

Swansea - SA8

Enquiry from: Lucy J

Start Date: Immediate

External wall insulation Lead

Single extension (small bedroom) build on top of an existing ground floor extension. Flat roof

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02 Aug

Conversion | Loft

Swansea - SA3

Enquiry from: Lindsay C

Start Date: Immediate

loft is already converted with 2 rooms and a bathroom. quote please is for a dormer for the back room, approx 6m wide, 2.8m deep, with a flat roof and large windows are you the property owner: owner ...

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01 Aug

Conversion | Loft

Neath - SA10

Enquiry from: Mitchell E

Start Date: Immediate

loft conversion, dorma and stairs are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you looking to have stair...

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28 Jul

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Neath - SA11

Enquiry from: Robert S

Start Date: Immediate

single extension loft insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1930-70 are you in a conservation area...

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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 West Glamorgan is:

£24,003

Builder job Builder cost in 2024
Garage conversion in West Glamorgan £6,000-£15,950
Loft conversion in West Glamorgan £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in West Glamorgan £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in West Glamorgan £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in West Glamorgan £2,063-£4,263
Barn conversions in West Glamorgan £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in West Glamorgan £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in West Glamorgan £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in West Glamorgan £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in West Glamorgan £400-£820
Commercial new builds in West Glamorgan £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in West Glamorgan £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in West Glamorgan £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in West Glamorgan £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in West Glamorgan £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in West Glamorgan £638-£978
Residential new builds in West Glamorgan £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in West Glamorgan £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in West Glamorgan £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in West Glamorgan £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in West Glamorgan £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in West Glamorgan £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in West Glamorgan £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in West Glamorgan £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in West Glamorgan £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in West Glamorgan £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in West Glamorgan £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in West Glamorgan £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in West Glamorgan £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in West Glamorgan £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

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.

Does a converted basement need windows?

Windows or lightwells can be a great way to introduce natural light into your basement, making it a more valuable, enjoyable space. However, they’re not always an essential requirement.

It’s important for your basement conversion to meet ventilation and fire safety building regulations. Windows can be a good way to do this, but they’re not the only option. Stack or mechanical ventilation, or ensuring that stairs up from your basement connect to an exit can be a good alternative.

So, while windows can be a great asset to your basement conversion, if you can’t afford them or they’re not structurally feasible, you can still create a basement conversion without them.

how to pebble dash a wall?

Pebble dash is an effective way to tune up your house or property as it can go a long way to enhance its curb appeal while also add to its resale value if you should decide to sell later on. Although, it’s highly recommended to leave this task for a reputable specialist, it’s also something that can be done as a DIY task. It must be states that this is a pretty difficult job and even more so if you haven’t attempted it before. In this post we’re going to take you through the processes involved in pebble dashing a wall. Let’s take a look!

  • Mix up water with the lime strictly following the manufacturer’s instructions. Once done, leave it covered up to hydrate for at least 24 hours.
  • Take one part of the slaked lime and mix it up with cement and six parts sand. This is to give the base mixture required to spread onto the surface.
  • Use a trowel to apply the mixture onto the wall. Ensure that the trowel is level and use the edges to make a flat and smooth layer of the mixture on the surface as a base layer. Allow the base layer to dry for up to an hour. Then, rake the surface using a notched trowel and allow to dry for a minimum of 24 hours.
  • Rinse and drain your pebbles. Then, set them under the wall you’re pebble dashing.
  • Take the top coat of five parts sand and mix with one part cement and one part slaked lime. Use a trowel to apply this mixture over the base layer and smoothen it with the trowel to create a flat and even top layer.
  • Spread a plastic sheet beneath the wall you’re pebble dashing to capture any loose pebbles as they fall.
  • Grab the bucket of pebbles below the wall and scoop some of the pebbles up using a scoop or trowel. Some will stick and some will fall into the plastic sheet already placed below. Continue throwing the pebble dash until the surface is completely and evenly covered with pebbles.
  • Lightly press and fit the pebbles on each section into the wall and leave for at least 24 hours to dry.

how to tile a porch roof?

Tiling a porch roof is a very important but laborious and difficult task. A project of this magnitude will require a large investment in planning and preparation way before the actual installation process takes place. It can be a brand new porch roofing tile or a replacement of the existing one, either way it’s crucial to get the right technique. If you lack proper training or experience in this field, we’d recommend you hire the services of a reliable professional probably within your local area to guarantee the best results and to save yourself some time and money. This guide will give you a good insight into the porch roof tiling process. Let’s have a look!

• With the crown looking upwards, put the first tile on the batten and centre the tile from side to side.

• Hammer a 10d nail at the base of the tile and into the batten (make sure not to overdrive the nail).

• To provide a much needed support, apply a little mortar under the first tile.

• Identify the inner end of the first tile and place another tile on top. Take a measurement from the outer end and adjust the end of the second tile to fit.

• Just like you’ve done with the first tile, nail the second tile into the batten.

• Position two tiles at the both ends of the ridge and proceed with the installation just as you’ve done with the previous tiles.

• Take a measurement of the distance across the ridge from the first tile’s outer end. Once done, you can then calculate the number of tiles required by subtracting 16 inches from your measurement and divide the answer by 8.

• Beginning at the second tile on one end of the ridge, install the half the number of ridge tiles towards the centre of the ridge. Now install the remaining tiles working from the opposite end to the ridge’s centre. At the centre of ridge should be a key tile with mortar.

Do bricklayers work in the winter?

Yes, bricklayers can work during the cold months, but it all depends on the type of work involved. For instance, residential housing maintenance works such as tuck pointing deficient mortar joints on exterior walls and columns as well as rebuilding of chimneys are best tackled during summer or simply put, the warmer months of the year. This is is mainly because the best results for these activities are achieved in the warmer months and several bricklayers will agree to this fact.

Mixing of mortar using anti-freeze technique to counter-act the effects of a cold weather can lead to white marks trailing down the brick when warmer temperatures comes knocking. As a result, even mortar mixing should be done at temperatures exceeding zero degree farenheit which will hold no serious consequences if the temperature should change to a little bit below the norms. During the winter, a good technique that can be incorporated to when mixing mortar would be to mix them in smaller quantities in a warmer environment. These small quantities will immediately be fed by the labourers to the bricklayers and in such circumstances, the mixed mortars will not be subjected to a freezing temperature for too long.

Generally, it would be very unwise to consider any bricklaying work to be done whenever the temperature jumps to a certain level which would be considered to be very inconvenient to work in. Interior works like remodelling of fireplaces can be tackled so long there is a warm space to mix the mortars while also keeping the materials at an indoor temperature. Bricklaying works that have, however, been completed during the colder months should be subjected to a very close inspection as well as looking for potential damage that can be caused to existing works as a result of the harsh weather.

Will the company deal with the building control application?

Most companies will make the building control application on your behalf and ensure that all the work is completed to the right standards. When a building inspector has inspected it, you’ll get a certificate. It usually takes around 6-8 weeks after completion to come.

how much are sharps fitted wardrobes?

If you’re planning to acquire Sharps fitted wardrobes, one of the first few things that comes to mind is the cost to make such an acquisition. Generally, prices of these items can vary significantly. However, you should note that the more affordable end of the spectrum is most likely going to be around £750 to £900 per lineal metre, while mid range Sharps fitted wardrobes are usually within the range of £1400 to about £1600 per lineal metre. And finally, the high end customized Sharps fitted wardrobe are possibly going to be within the range of £3000 to £3500 per lineal metre.

The price of the Sharps fitted wardrobes is mainly determined by the fitted wardrobe solution your opt for. So let’s look at the estimated price range of Sharps fitted wardrobes depending on the styles you want for your home or property.

✓ There are the stylish, mordern sliding doors Sharps fitted wardron=be with mirrors that’ll make your room feel a lot bigger. If the type you opt for possesses three sections, then you’ll should expect to pay a price within the range of £2800 to about £3600 to have it fitted depending on the size of the room as well as the chosen finishes.

✓ Handcrafted, bespoke fitted bedroom wardrobe. This will cost about £2500 to £2900 with simple design details but the price can increase with ornate features like mouldings etc.

✓ Large bedroom 3m 80ccm three sections six door. This normally features finishes on both the interior and exterior as well as hanging space for clothes. It’s usually around £4900 or more.

✓ Simple two section closet. The price of this fitted wardrobe is usually within the range of £3200 to about £3500, but it could also be more depending on the design details you wish to implement.

Will I need planning permission or building regulations approval?

You may need planning permission if you are planning a larger extension. All extensions will need building regulations approval. An architect can assist with this and if planning permission is required. A reputable contractor will also be able to advise you if this is needed as well.

Builder help and advice

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