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Newport drives and patios

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Hello, my name is Jerry. I own a company Newport drives and patios been doing this 10 years now installing block paving ta...
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Central driveways

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Central driveways design long lasting home improvements weather its resinbound, paving driveways, patios , natural stone ,...
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20 May

Insulation | External Wall

Llanelli - SA14

Enquiry from: Joyce R

Start Date: Immediate

Roof insulation to reduce heat in summer. Even a new roof need advice

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13 Nov

Insulation | External Wall

Llanelli - SA14

Enquiry from: Luke P

Start Date: Immediate

External wall insulation

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10 Jul

Driveway Repair

Llanelli - SA14

Enquiry from: Marlene T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

i have pattern imprinted concrete in my front garden. the concrete is slowly breaking up due to frost damage. i would like to remedy this problem with the help of is p i c specialist are you the prope...

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21 Jun

Driveway Repair

Llanelli - SA14

Enquiry from: Marlene T

Start Date: Immediate

I have pattern imprinted concrete in my front garden. The concrete is slowly breaking up due to frost damage. I would like to remedy this problem with the help of is P I C specialist

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21 Feb

Insulation | External Wall

Llanelli - SA14

Enquiry from: Clare P

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Conservatory roof insulation

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17 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Llanelli - SA14

Enquiry from: Michael K

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mr requested quotes for cavity wall insulation from a builder around llanelli. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information b...

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05 Sep

Conversion | Loft

Llanelli - SA15

Enquiry from: Anthony N

Start Date: Immediate

we already have the loft as our bedroom but i want to replace the diagonal roof with velor windows to a dormer to make more space. depending on cost possibly having a dormer on the other side also are...

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22 Aug

Conversion | Loft | Roof Room

Llanelli - SA14

Enquiry from: Michael K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

cg ost of converting the stick into a room are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what are you looking to use the room as: bedroom do you require electrical wor...

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16 May

Building work | Wall Cladding

Llanelli - SA14

Enquiry from: Dominic P

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fit exterior fibre cement boards are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms how many walls are you looking to have cladded: 1 wa...

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20 Sep

Building work | Wall Rendering

Llanelli - SA14

Enquiry from: Michael D

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hack of ex rendering and replace with new are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms how many walls are you looking to ...

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09 Aug

Building work | Sound Proofing

Llanelli - SA15

Enquiry from: Jim S

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chimney sweep for wood burning stove

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16 Mar

Building work | Bricklaying

Llanelli - SA14

Enquiry from: Christine T

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2 small walls either side of front steps are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how much work would you say needs to be done: small job do you require the bricks to ...

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28 Dec

Conversion | Loft

Llanelli - SA15

Enquiry from: Rachel K

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Customer visited the myloftconversionprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Property owner: Owner, Looking to convert into: Bedroom, Work description: we want 2 be...

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22 Nov

Building work | Sound Proofing

Llanelli - SA15

Enquiry from: Marilyn M

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I am a new landlord need an EPC ready for new tenant moving in.

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20 Aug

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Llanelli - SA14

Enquiry from: David K

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: 1930-70 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incentive: ...

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06 Aug

Building work | Sound Proofing

Llanelli - SA14

Enquiry from: Peter C

Start Date: Immediate

sound proofing for bedroom from external neighbour garden noise time scale: immediate please call to appoint

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06 Aug

Insulation | External Wall

Llanelli - SA14

Enquiry from: Peter C

Start Date: Immediate

Sound insulation to stop noise from neighbours in the garden to help me sleep also to save energy costs

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22 Jun

Building work | Bricklaying

Llanelli - SA15

Enquiry from: Anthea H

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remove wrought iron front wall and rebuild with brick and new gate are you the property owner: owner of the property do you require the bricks to be supplied too: yes how much work would you say needs...

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21 Jan

Insulation | External Wall

Llanelli - SA14

Enquiry from: Lisa B

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Loft insulation for detached house Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 5+ Bedrooms Property Age: 1930-70 Please call to appoint

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16 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Llanelli - SA14

Enquiry from: Lisa B

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How much do Builder services cost?

How much do Builders cost? Prices for Builders in 2025 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 Llanelli is:

£23,840

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Llanelli £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Llanelli £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Llanelli £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Llanelli £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Llanelli £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Llanelli £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Llanelli £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Llanelli £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Llanelli £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Llanelli £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Llanelli £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Llanelli £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Llanelli £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Llanelli £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Llanelli £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Llanelli £638-£978
Residential new builds in Llanelli £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Llanelli £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Llanelli £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Llanelli £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Llanelli £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Llanelli £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Llanelli £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Llanelli £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Llanelli £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Llanelli £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Llanelli £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Llanelli £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Llanelli £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Llanelli £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

how thick should loft insulation be?

Over the years there has been an increase in the recommended thickness of loft insulation by the government. Obviously, the reason behind this is pretty simply - the thicker the layer of your loft insulation the bigger your savings. The UK government is very keen to every house in the country to have loft insulation fitted where possible as it helps to minimize the heating demands of these properties. Households get to benefit from loft insulation in so many ways which includes reduced energy energy bills as well as having a home that stays at a more comfortable temperature for longer.

 

Generally, for the government energy efficiency is crucial as it implies that the highest demand ( which is usually the time of the day when gas or electricity use is at its peak ) reduces, since each building requires slightly less energy. Overall, that ultimately implies that new power plants don’t have to be built which is some nice cost savings for the government.

 

In the 1980’s, any thickness of loft insulation from 25 mm to 50 mm was considered the standard. But then, building regulations stated that homes should have as much as 100 mm of loft insulation. Over time, this gradually increased to 270mm for new builds and also recommended for other properties, although not essential. As a result of this, there’s always a need to check how much insulation you currently have in your loft before you decide to purchase more. You may discover that you already have something within the range of 20 mm to 200 mm up there and knowing this and the insulation values will assist in determining how much more you’ll need to purchase, if any at all. You should also note that some modern materials can offer the same thermal insulation whilst not being as thick.

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.

Do I need planning permission for external wall insulation?

If you want to install an external wall, it is only wise to consider whether or not a planning permission is required in order to avoid a hefty fine. In a great kudos to the government and a welcome relief to home and property owners, the installation of external wall insulation is seen as an “improvement to the house and not an “extension or an “enlargement. Ultimately, this implies that external wall insulation fitting is to be done under permitted development and a planning application may not be required. However, like many other regulations, there are also exceptions to this rule and the main one is if the activity changes the appearance of your property. Properties such as a listed building having tighter regulations may pose some issues. As a result, we’d advise you to consult your local authority to ensure that there’s no fast rule to this topic before commencement of the external wall insulation project.

At the moment, according to the Government Building Regulations, the surface of the entire wall is to be improved to existing standards if the area to be insulated exceeds 25 percent of the wall. In normal situations this is usually the typical case, however to prevent avoidable fines and other possible punishments, it is always best to reach to your local authority and check out the rules guiding external wall insulation in your constituency. Furthermore, since external wall insulation is not a task that’s recommended to be done by yourself, you can also ask the professional external wall insulation fitting company for the applying rules before proceeding. As a good professional, the company should have a better knowledge of the rules and regulation guiding its activities.

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 long does it take to pebble dash a house

Are you looking to pebble dash your house? This is a cool way to add a stunning new look to your home or property while also adding to its resale value should you wish to sell later on. The list of the benefits goes on, however one thing that most home and property owners would like to know before starting such a project is exactly how long it’ll take to complete it. If you’re also having similar thoughts, then you’ve come to the right place! In this post we’re going to give you an insight into the duration of pebble dashing a house. Let’s take a look!

First and foremost, just like any other home improvement project, the duration of a house pebble dashing project is affected by a number of variables. These variables include the size of your house, the company or contractor hired and lots more. In general, a house pebble dashing project should take within the range of 3 to 14 days depending on the size of your home. It should be noted that you’ll have to pay the workers on a daily basis. Most labourers will charge within the range of £140 to about £160 per labourer per day. And you should expect to have at least 2 labourers to work on your house’s pebble dashing project per day. On the other hand, the more labourer you have working on your project, the more you’re going to pay on a daily basis but this will also significantly reduce the time frame it’ll take to get the project over the line.

How much does it cost to renovate a house?

Presenting with its unique sets of components, the price for every house renovation project varies considerably. Though giving a proper price for the house renovation is not possible, you can generally expect to pay anything between £40,000 and £75,000 for renovating a three-bedroom house.

You must list out all the changes needed since renovation comes with several potential costs. This makes it easier for you to calculate the renovation costs and start planning your budget accordingly.

Let us take a look at some of the crucial factors that affect the cost of renovating a house

• Property size

• Property’s condition and age

• Complexity oof the job

• Structural work

• Building extension work

• The quality of materials, fixtures and finishing

• Decoration

• Location

When it comes to renovating a three-bedroom house, the average cost is around £ 57,000. A new gas supply will cost you around £1,500, depending on the route of the supply. There may other additional costs involved if you are looking to do any work to extend the gas supply line.

The cost of rewiring a house is in the region of £5,750. That price will also be dependent on the complexity of the electrical systems in your house and the size. If you are looking at installing a new set of windows, it can cost you up to £6,000, with the average cost being about £4,250. Replastering walls will add another £2500 to the total budget. A new kitchen will set you back around £7,000, on average including the cost of design, materials and installation. Most renovations will need a new bathroom. Installing a new bathroom will cost you around £4,250.

what is a garden room?

Over the years, garden rooms have gradually become a popular choice amongst homeowners as a cost effective way of expanding living space within a home or property. A garden room is basically a living space and a type of pavilion building made from wood that’s well insulated, double glazed as well as electrically wired. It’s however a building which is subsidiary to the main one, built with the purpose of creating an extra functional space within the property. These garden outbuildings are very functional and can be used as a garden studio, office, salon and much more. They can also be incorporated for recreational purposes for evening relaxations, family and friends get-together, lounge or even spa. Other possible uses of a garden room include gyms, pool houses, playrooms, dens, home cinemas and game rooms.

Garden rooms are functional living spaces that are usable throughout the year. And with the rate at which their popularity is growing, you’ll find some companies offering cheap and low quality alternatives featuring shed like construction and felt roof. Garden rooms, on the other hand, are a valuable investment with superior designs and top notch build. They’re constructed in a very similar way to houses with timber frames. Furthermore, they are fully insulated and can also include the normal building solutions such as heating and running water, electricity and many more depending on the requirements of the home or property owner. With the durability of garden rooms being a major objective, they’re typically clad in natural solid timber like Cedar, Larch or Acacia. Materials such as EPDM rubber or cedar shingles are normally used for the roof covering. What’s more? They usually have large expanses of glazing and glazed doors fitted.

how long does a loft conversion take?

If you’re about to carry out a loft conversion project, you’d probably be wondering how long it’ll take to complete the task. Well, you’re not alone! This is one of the most common questions when it comes to loft conversion projects, however, providing a set timeframe for completion of such projects is impossible as all loft conversions vary. There are different factors that can determine the duration of your project. These factors include, the materials to be used, the type of the proposed loft conversion, the kind of staircase you’ll like to have installed, the number of windows included, the number of rooms to be added as well as a number of other influencing factors. As a result of these variables, the milestones and timings provided are only to be taken as guidelines. If you’d really like to have a set date, you can get in touch with a professional for help.

Generally, it’ll take up to 8 weeks to complete a loft conversion project.

✓ The first week activities will include putting up scaffolding, receiving the first materials for the build and creating an opening in the roof to gain access to the loft space.

✓ In the second week, the structure of the roof will be ammended and more support added.

✓ Third week, the floor joists will be fitted, building of the loft conversion will start, completion of the external roof works and commencement of plumbing and electric works.

✓ Fourth week, complete the building, construct the loft floor, fit the roof windows, insulation, ventilation and internal stud walls.

✓ Fifth week, apply plaster and plasterboard to the room walls, create a staircase opening and fit the new staircase.

✓ Sixth week, plaster the staircase area, complete plumbing and electrical works, hang the doors, fit skirting, handrails and bannisters and start decoration.

✓ Seventh week, complete the decoration and clean and wipe out all wastes.

✓ Eight week, complete all the remaining tasks.

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