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U.K. Windows & Doors

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U.K. Windows & Doors ltd is an established business with over 29 years of industry experience behind us with a professiona...
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Hi my name Jimmy from high ground contractors Iv been in this trade for about 15 years and my main goal is to have custome...
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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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Atlas Group (Midlands)

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Atlas are a turnkey Interiors company that supply and install high quality kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, home bars and me...
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Transco group

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Hello, we are are a vat registerd ,fully insured, Qualified, road construction tarmac and paving company with hundreds of...
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Over ten year experience of all aspects of driveways and patios of

Recent Builder Enquiries

01 Dec

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Batley - WF17

Enquiry from: ASHFAQ M

Start Date: Immediate

just need information please are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: unknown are you in a conservation area: unknown a...

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01 Dec

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Batley - WF17

Enquiry from: ASHFAQ M

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an online enquiry for loft & roof 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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16 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Batley - WF17

Enquiry from: Nusrat H

Start Date: Immediate

customer in batley areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for loft & roof insulation.confirmed interest via sms and email at 16/11/2023 05:50.please call to a...

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16 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Batley - WF17

Enquiry from: Nusrat H

Start Date: Immediate

loft insulation for my house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: pre 1900 are you in a conservation area: unknown...

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14 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Batley - WF17

Enquiry from: Sultan M

Start Date: Immediate

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 batley area and would like a call to discuss options.see be...

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08 Feb

Building work | General

Batley - WF17

Enquiry from: Jane H

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customer made an enquiry for building maintenance and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.mrs lives in the batley area and would like a call to discuss options.see bel...

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28 Aug

Conversion | Basement

Batley - WF17

Enquiry from: Jennifer H

Start Date: Immediate

small cellar dug down 18ins. and tanked to make utility room are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached how many rooms are currently within the basement: 1 room how many roo...

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05 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Batley - WF17

Enquiry from: Adris M

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lofit conversion, new build property 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 st...

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14 Jun

Building Work | Porch

Batley - WF17

Enquiry from: Victoria B

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3m² porch, window and door, not sure exactly, need to discuss with an expert. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning permission: no what material are you looking for: ...

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24 May

Interior work | Stud Walls

Batley - WF17

Enquiry from: Darran W

Start Date: Immediate

remove existing stud walls and relay out to make toilet, shower and kitchenette. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: commercial how many different rooms are you looking t...

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20 Aug

Conversion | Basement

Batley - WF17

Enquiry from: Carla W

Start Date: Immediate

waterproofing the cellar which has 2 rooms 4.5 by 4.5 each room then to also convert into living space are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are curre...

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31 May

Insulation | HHCRO Free

Batley - WF17

Enquiry from: Yususf G

Start Date: Immediate

loft and roof insulation also cavity wall insulation

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16 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Batley - WF17

Enquiry from: Umar R

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms property age: 1930-70 interested in quote for cavity wall and loft insulatio...

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16 Nov

Insulation | External Wall

Batley - WF17

Enquiry from: Umar R

Start Date: Immediate

we require external wall insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property property age: 1900-30 property age: 1930-70 property type: semi detached please call to appoint

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11 Nov

Insulation | External Wall

Batley - WF17

Enquiry from: Umar R

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we are wanting to have solid wall insulation installed are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms property age: 1930-70...

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11 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Batley - WF17

Enquiry from: Umar R

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms property age: 1930-70 interested in quote for cavity wall and loft insulatio...

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29 Jul

Conversion | Loft

Batley - WF17

Enquiry from: Ahmed L

Start Date: Immediate

converting loft into bedrooms and 1 bathroom are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached are you looking to have stairs: yes do you require any windows: dormer do yo...

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05 Jan

Conversion | Loft

Batley - WF17

Enquiry from: Charlie B

Start Date: Immediate

I just want the loft boarded on the floor. 3 bed detached.

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09 Dec

Building Work | Porch

Batley - WF17

Enquiry from: Ann D

Start Date: Immediate

Small lean to porch with flat roof Are you the property owner: Owner What level of service do you require: Supply Only Property Type: Semi detached Do you know what style you require: Lean-to Do you r...

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29 Mar

Insulation | External Wall

Batley - WF17

Enquiry from: Sajid H

Start Date: Immediate

Our conservatory is extremely cold during the winter months; therefore we have decided to have roof insulation installed. Please provide us with a quote for materials and service

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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 Batley is:

£23,840

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

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Builder FAQs

what is a garage conversion?

What is your garage being used for? If your answer is anything besides your vehicle, you’re in the majority in the UK. In the country, according to a research by Admiralty Loans, several home and property owners now use their garage as dumping ground for all sorts of stuffs asides a car. Ultimately, this gives rise to garage conversions as the more or less underutilized space can be converted into a living space which can be more beneficial while also adding more value to the property.

A garage conversion is a fast and relatively affordable route to adding more floor space within your home. It’s basically the act of changing your garage into something other than a storage or a place in which you can park your car. This can be anything from a bedroom to a playroom and anything in between. It’s a great way to provide extra space to allow your family to spread out and have more privacy while still within the walls of your home.

A garage conversion project is a huge one which mostly does not require a planning application so far the conversion is internal. However if you’re planning to increase the garage’s size or change the exterior of your home, or convert your garage into a separate room, then you may require a planning permission before getting started. It’s always wise to consult your local authority before carrying out any work to be on the safer side.

A project of garage conversion’s magnitude is better left to a reliable professional who have the experience when it comes to dealing with building regulations and more. This way, you’d also get to save yourself some headaches and some extra cash which may result from possible costly errors.

when do you need planning permission for a house extension?

If you’re planning on adding a house extension to your property, you’d probably be worried about whether or not your proposed extension would require a planing permission. Well, it may be relieving to know that not every house extension project would require a formal consent, and in fact, several extensions are covered by the permitted development rights. Not only can this save you a considerable amount of time especially at the project’s planning phase, but it’ll also save you money on the application fee. In the UK, single storey extensions to the house’s rear can be 3 metres deep for both semi detached houses and terraces or 8 metres deep for detached homes.

So how do you know when you’d require a planning permission for your home extension? Well, if your extension plan fits these criteria explained below, then your project is most likely going to be allowable as a permitted development.

• Extensions, which includes previous additions, must not go beyond half of the original house’s total surrounding land area.

• The main elevation, or side elevation where it fronts the highway, must not be extended forward.

• For single storeys, the rear additions must not extend more than the original house’s rear by more than 3 metres in both semi attached homes and terraces (4 metres for detached houses).

• Extensions to the side must be a single storey with a height not exceeding 4 metres and not going beyond 50% of the original house’s width.

• Extensions hat within 2 metres of a boundary should have a eaves height not more than 3 metres.

• Multi storey addition must not extend beyond the original house’s rear wall by a maximum of 3 metres or 7 metres of the boundary opposite the rear wall.

• Permitted development rights do not apply in listed buildings or designated areas.

How much sand do I need for bricklaying?

Sand is a very important element in bricklaying as far as a mortar mix is concerned. Generally, the quality of the sand is the major factor determining the quality of a plaster mix or mortar mix. It’s recommended that the sand should have enough ‘fines’ (- 75 micron material) to get a good plastic mix with a water content that’s less than 350 litres/m3. Generally, a mortar mix or plaster mix is made within the range of one bag of cement to 200 to 300 litres of damp sand.

Apart from experience the next best indicator of the quality of sand is a field test. In other words, if you do not have the required training or experience in bricklaying, the best bet to determine the amount of sand for a good quality mix is by carrying out a field test. Let’s have a look!

• Get about 50kg of sand and air dry it.

• Scoop 25kg of the sand, 5 kg of cement as well as litres of water ( with 1 litre and 1.5 litres of the water in different containers).

• Mix the cement and sand to form a smooth, uniform and consistent colour.

• One after the other, mix the the sand - cement mixture in the three quantities of water. Do this until you’re able to achieve a mix that’s workable enough to use as plaster.

With that done, you should take note that if 5 litres of water is sufficient then the quality and quantity of the sand is perfect. If you’d require 6 litres of water to get a mix workable as a plaster, then both the quality and quantity of the sand is average. However, if you’d need 7 litres of water to get a mix workable as a plaster, then the quality of the sand is poor. Any requirement of water above 7 litres implies a very poor quality of sand.

What qualifications should a builder have?

Some individuals who have been in the construction department for many years may not be qualified, that is, they may not have undergone an apprenticeship and/or trade certificate courses, but they might still be very skilled at their work. However, anybody can pick up a sledgehammer and demand themselves a builder lacking any skills or training. The wise thing would be to ask the builder coming to your house about what qualifications they have and what training they have undergone.

Licensing of building practitioners

You can now check if your builder or tradesperson is a licensed building practitioner by using an electronic public register which has a record of every registered builder. Being licensed provides you with an assurance that the builder who is about to do your work has proven his shill to the government and earned his right to be a practitioner. If you wish for certain important building and design work on your home it is imperative that you hire a licensed practitioner, the act is very common when you compare the scenario with when you have to call a plumber or an electrician regarding any work.

In order to become a builder in the UK, you must complete an apprenticeship or an NVQ. NVQ is another popular route to becoming a builder. You can also get your NVQ even when you are working as an apprentice. You can also make it based on any recognised overseas qualification.

All associates maintain a Code of Practice and Conduct which sets the standards for all stages of the building procedure. The Code requires builders to:

• Submit quotes on projects for which they have time.

• Securing the contract with a sufficient insurance cover.

• Maintain honesty and integrity at all times.

• Obey the law and industry standards of conduct.

All members of the construction association must also follow a code of conduct. As a consumer, if you think your builder has breached the Code of Conduct or the Code of Ethics, you can file a written against him or her.

How do I manage drainage for my paving?

There is a variety of methods available to ensure that your paving drains properly, for example draining into a lawn or soakaway. Correct drainage of paving is a requirement for planning permission. See our guide on planning permission for paving for more information.

Are barn conversions cold?

If you’re considering converting a barn or buying one, you shouldn’t need to worry about it being cold. This is because building regulations dictate that when you convert a barn, you need to insulate it to meet specific standards. However, it’s worth considering its heating system and ceiling heights carefully – some barn conversions are likely to take longer and be more expensive to heat up than others.

Will external wall insulation stop condensation?

Damp issues on a property are usually generated by a lot of factors such as a poor or broken guttering, condensation and lots more. The question arising here is what is the possibility of External Wall Insulation (EWI) preventing condensation? Not only is EWI a reliable way to reduce condensation-caused damp, but it’s also one of the major reasons property owners in solid wall homes consider thermally rendering or cladding their external walls.

Condensation arises as a result of warm moist internal air hitting a cold surface such as the steaming up of both windows and mirror when having a shower. What happens here is the condensation of the water vapour in the air from a gas to liquid in the process of touching the cold surface - one whose temperature is significantly reduced to reach the dew point. At the dew point, condensation is very rampant, and to tackle this issue you’ll have to heighten the wall temperature in order to convert the moisture to vapour and permit it to pass through the wall. And that’s exactly the job of an external wall insulation!

To get started you must ensure that the walls are clean and dry prior to fitting the external wall insulation. The month of May through to September when the weather tends to be dry and more stable are usually the best period to carry out the project. The external wall insulation will function just like a cosy blanket around the building. Ultimately, changing the feel and temperature of the inside of your home. As a result, the previously cold walls will no longer be cold which goes a long way to mitigate the effects of condensation. Furthermore, when an EWI is installed, the rooms of your home will automatically trap more thermal mass as the heat is saved in the walls’ fabric and released back when the temperature drops.

how much is a porch?

If you’ve decided to construct a porch to your property and now looking to figure out the cost required to complete the project, then you’re at the right place!

There are many factors that comes to play when determining the price of building a porch. These factors includes the size of the porch, the number of windows, the style of the roof as well as the type of the porch selected. Now let’s take a look at these factors one after the other.

• The Porch’s Size

As you would have correctly imagined, a large porch will definitely cost more money than a smaller one. A rough estimate of a porch’s cost per square metre is approximately £1,400.

• The Number Of Windows

Just like in the scenario above, the more the number of windows to be incorporated, the more money you’ll have to pay to complete your porch. A porch window will generally cost you within a range of £300 to £1,000

• The Style Of The Roof

There are two popular styles of porch’s roof which includes a tiled rood and a rubber flat roof. Generally, roof tiles are costlier than a rubber flat roof. A tiled roof would cost you between £0.80 to £1.80 per roof tile, while a rubber roofing will cost your between £70 to £90 per metre squared.

• Type Of The Porch

Another huge determinant of a porch’s price is type of material incorporated. For instance, if your preferred type is a lean-to, the price of a uPVC would be between £2,300 to £2,700. Meanwhile, a flat gable roof porch should cost within a range of £3,300 to £3,800.

Kindly note that the costs quoted in this article are only rough estimates, for a more accurate estimate you can contact a porch building professional within your local area.

Builder help and advice

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