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Recent Builder Enquiries

31 Jul

Building work | General

Knaresborough - HG5

Enquiry from: Rod D

Start Date: Immediate

I have a new greenhouse, frame constructed but job needs finishing off with glass putting in etc The original fitter only got so far and did not want to carry on as flagged base was not level. That gh...

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07 Jun

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Knaresborough - HG5

Enquiry from: Amanda W

Start Date: Immediate

a wall insulation boretest and full survey for further insulation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: 1930-...

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01 Nov

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Knaresborough - HG5

Enquiry from: Gordon W

Start Date: Immediate

Cavity wall insulation check loft space

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25 Apr

Conversion | Basement

Knaresborough - HG5

Enquiry from: Matthew A

Start Date: Less than one month

conversion of a 3.5m x7m cellar with 2.05 head space into very basic dry space for a dining table. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are currently...

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20 Apr

Conversion | Loft

Knaresborough - HG5

Enquiry from: Abbie S

Start Date: Immediate

vulex loft conversion to a mid terrace 2 bed new build are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what are you looking to convert the space into: bedroom/s are you lookin...

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28 Oct

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Knaresborough - HG5

Enquiry from: Barrie J

Start Date: Immediate

cavity wall insulation for semi detached 2 bedroom bungalow

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16 Aug

Conversion | Garage

Knaresborough - HG5

Enquiry from: Lawrence C

Start Date: Immediate

conversion of garage to a room with attached laundry. we have plans already drawn up. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: single garage what will the space be used for: s...

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04 Mar

Insulation | Cavity Wall

Knaresborough - HG5

Enquiry from: Andrew C

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 age of property: unknown are you interested in cavity wall insulation: yes agreed to re...

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04 Mar

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Knaresborough - HG5

Enquiry from: Andrew C

Start Date: Immediate

loft insulation and wall cavity are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insulationn: no age of prope...

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07 Oct

Building work | Bricklaying

Knaresborough - HG5

Enquiry from: Karl K

Start Date: Immediate

hi, we have an old stone, (bottom) and hand clamped brick, (top) wall approx. 8ft high and 30m long. the majority of the stone & top 5 courses have been repointed but the middle 15 courses and the cop...

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07 Jan

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Knaresborough - HG5

Enquiry from: Andrew M

Start Date: Immediate

Current insulation in the loft space is very inconsistently applied, whilst there probably is sufficient in total it is stacked in some areas and very thin in others as a result of previous electrical...

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09 Nov

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Knaresborough - HG5

Enquiry from: Lesley N

Start Date: Immediate

Loft insulation

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02 Nov

Conversion | Garage

Knaresborough - HG5

Enquiry from: Paul L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Do you have a: Single Garage What will the space be used for: Living Space Do you require Plumbing Work: No Do you require Electrical Work: Yes Would ...

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28 Aug

House Extensions

Knaresborough - HG5

Enquiry from: Simon C

Start Date: Less than one month

Rear extension of semi det bungalow, approx 3.5m x 9m Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Looking For: Single storey extension Do you have planning permissio...

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28 Aug

House Extensions | Single Storey

Knaresborough - HG5

Enquiry from: Simon C

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Single storey extension to their property. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Looking Fo...

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05 Apr

House Extensions

Knaresborough - HG5

Enquiry from: Richard A

Start Date: Immediate

Replace existing conservatory incorporating existing kitchen into a through room extension - : - : - :

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16 Dec

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Knaresborough - HG5

Enquiry from: Phil P

Start Date: Immediate

Wanting free insulation Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Property Age: 1900-30 Are you in a conservation area: No ...

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16 Dec

Insulation | External Wall

Knaresborough - HG5

Enquiry from: Phil P

Start Date: Immediate

Free Cavity wall insulation required. Free Attic wall insulation required. NB. The attic has been converted with a ladder going up to it and flooring/carpet with a skylight. I mention these because ...

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28 Oct

House Extensions

Knaresborough - HG5

Enquiry from: Tom A

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myhouseextension.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Two Storey extension to the rear of the property to extend the kitchen and upstai...

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24 Sep

Building Work | Porch

Knaresborough - HG5

Enquiry from: T

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Considering having a porch along the entire front of the house above the two windows and front door. At present we have a door with a upvc frame around it with the triangle above. This would need to...

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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 Knaresborough is:

£23,673

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Knaresborough £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Knaresborough £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Knaresborough £42,000-£68,000
Loft insulation in Knaresborough £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Knaresborough £2,813-£6,013
Barn conversions in Knaresborough £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Knaresborough £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Knaresborough £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Knaresborough £250-£5,230
Cavity wall insulation in Knaresborough £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Knaresborough £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Knaresborough £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Knaresborough £1,175-£2,725
Building insurance works in Knaresborough £1,175-£2,725
Pebble dashed walls in Knaresborough £1,050-£5,600
Plasterboard dry lining in Knaresborough £444-£1,489
Residential new builds in Knaresborough £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Knaresborough £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Knaresborough £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Knaresborough £1,175-£2,725
Wall cladding in Knaresborough £663-£1,363
Wall rendering in Knaresborough £2,225-£4,125
Demolition in Knaresborough £1,720-£4,330
Roof room in Knaresborough £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Knaresborough £1,900-£2,975
Single storey house extension in Knaresborough £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Knaresborough £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Knaresborough £1,520-£2,280
Garden room in Knaresborough £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Knaresborough £6,000-£15,000

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Builder FAQs

how to build a fitted wardrobe in an alcove?

Fitted wardrobes are the best choice of wardrobe for most households and they’re a popular option for several homeowners for a good reason. Not only are they able to efficiently maximize your space and fit into any space no matter how awkward, but they can also be customized to fit your personal needs to feature custom lighting and many more. So if you’re planning to have one fitted but on a tight budget, you’d probably be wondering how you can install a fitted wardrobe in an alcove by yourself. This is a relatively easy task if you’re attentive to the details, however, if you’re not confident enough to pull this off, we’d advise that you get in touch with a professional who can guarantee the best results for help.

To construct a fitted wardrobe in an alcove, simply follow these steps:

✓ Take a measurement of the available space including the length, breadth and width.

✓ Sketch out what you want the wardrobe to look like while also staying within the measurements. Here, you’ll have to be particular about everything like the drawers, shelves etc.

✓ Build the frames upon which every other construction would be made.

✓ Attach the frames to the wall and floor. Make use of a hammer drill with a masonry bit to drill the holes if its a concrete floor.

✓ At this stage, you’ll have to start building your shelves in accordance to the number you’ll need.

✓ Based on the design in step 2 above, you’ll have to add the door at this stage. This is however optional as some homeowners prefer door-less wardrobes.

✓ The final step is to paint the the finished wardrobe to your taste with your choice of colour.

How can I find a builder in my area?

Finding a builder nearby can have enormous assistance when it comes to your build. Period on site, their familiarity of local planning permission, constructors’ dealers and other local trades are all vital bits of knowledge that you’ll welcome on site.

It is always wise to walk around in your local area or drive to a site where any construction work is going on. It’ll give you a proper impression of the constructors who are active nearby. You don’t have to like their style of work or the project they are currently carrying out – after all, a builder can only produce what’s on the plans in front of them.

Find a Builder Other Tradesmen Recommend

If you’ve had to call an electrician before or a local plumber and liked their work, you can always ask them if they have any builders whom they would recommend. Maximum tradesmen get used to seeing the similar acquainted names from one place to another in the sites they are working on and every so often has favourites for who they like to work with — and who they see as a good source of work.

Always Talk to Previous Customers

Once you’ve found a builder you would like to work with, ask them for a list of previous customers they have worked with; they ought to be glad to offer particulars if they’re self-assured they’ve done an effective job.

Look for a builder online

A decent place to start looking for builders online is on sites like the Federation of Master Builders. They have a search tool where you can find precise crafts in your area and look at their situations. All FMB members are assessed and individualistically examined and are checked to ensure that they have the correct insurances in place.

do i need planning permission for a loft room?

Do I Need Planning Permission For A Loft Room?

The answer to this question is maybe. Generally, loft rooms are covered under “Permitted Development which means you won’t need to apply for a planning permission to build a loft room. This is like an advance planning permission provided by local authorities to allow some particular building works to be done such as loft conversions, rear extensions and more. When you’re covered by a “Permitted Development, you’re given the free range to oversee your home’s development without much interference from the regulations or the council. However, for permitted development to apply, there are some specific criteria that must be met. Therefore, if your loft room does not meet the following requirements given below, then you must complete a planning application before proceeding.

• In a terraced house, the converted loft space must not be more than 40 cubic metres.

• In a detached building or semi detached house, the converted loft space must not be more than 50 cubic metres.

• The existing roof slope at the front of the house must cover the extension made.

• The extension should not increase the height of the roof in any way.

• Verandas, balconies and any other structures of this nature must not be included in the extension’s plan.

• The side facing window openings should be at a minimum of 1.7 metres above the ground. The windows must be obscured as well.

• The roof extension should be set back as far as practically possible. It should be at a minimum of 20cm from the current eaves.

• The roof extension should not overhang the house’s roof or it’s wall.

• The materials to be incorporated must be the same or at least similar to what you already have on the house’s exterior.

how to repair asphalt driveway depressions?

When your driveway is suffering from depression, it becomes unsafe for driving (a danger zone) and ugly - no homeowner wants that! Unfortunately, most driveways won’t hold flat for long as they tend to develop cracks and potholes pretty quickly. Here, we are going to take you through how to fill asphalt driveways’ depression so as to ensure the sinkholes in your driveway poses no threat to you or your loved ones, while also beautifying your property. The approach to be used depends on the intensity of the depression. If its only a few cracks and holes, this can easily be repaired with some equipment. But if otherwise is the case, then calling a reliable professional will be your best bet. In this article, we’ll show you how to repair dips in your asphalt driveway relatively quickly.

✓ Pick a date with warm and sunny weather. This is because if you work in a cold weather, chances are the materials will freeze and hence, unusable. So find a day when the temperature will over 50 degrees Fahrenheit and below 80 degrees Celsius and when there would be no rain. We’ll advise a day between May to October.

✓ Prepare the area. Remove all loose stones, soil, dirt as well as vegetation from the holes. Once done, you can then proceed to washing the area with a pressure washer or sweep with a broom.

✓ Apply a thin mixture of asphalt to the area. Use a flat stirring stick to coat the low driveway area with a thin mixture of asphalt.

✓ Tamp the asphalt repair mix. Purchase the right kind of asphalt to repair the driveway. Fine aggregate asphalt mixture is more suited to filling small holes, whereas the coarse aggregate is more suited to filling larger holes. Apply layers ( about 2 inches each time) of the asphalt repair mix to the sunken area and use a shovel to give it a smooth finish. Once done, simply make the area smooth and protect it with a piece of plywood. Do not walk or drive on the area for a couple of days.

How to get free external wall insulation?

This is a very great opportunity to not only get free external wall insulation, but also cut down your energy bills depending on the type of property you live in. Generally, to enjoy free external wall insulation you must at least be part of the group receiving one of the benefits listed below and also depends on the amount of money you earn. The benefits include:

• Income based jobseeker’s allowance (JSA)

• Income support

• Income-related employment and support allowance (ESA)

• Tax credits

• Pension credit guarantee credit.

• Universal credit.

There are also other important factors that determines if you can have a free insulation fitted on your property. These includes the place you reside, the carbon level of your home and according to some suppliers, the level of beneficial impact the insulation will have on your home. In order to have a free external wall insulation installed, you must either be the owner of your home or at least obtain the go ahead from your landlord before any external wall insulation activity can be made.

Good news is, if you fit the aforementioned criteria and you’ve already installed an external wall insulation, you just may be entitled to receive a refund for the good job done. However, to really find out if you’re eligible, we’d recommend you get in touch with your supplier directly. Also, the Energy Saving Trust (EST) can direct you to some organizations who can assist you in the determination of your eligibility.

As a home and property owner living in England, you can also check out the Each Home Counts Advice Website which is committed to giving impartial energy efficiency advice.

At the end of the day, if it turns out you happen to be ineligible for a free external wall insulation, you can still go ahead to contact a professional installer for a help at a competitive price to enjoy the several benefits that comes with home insulation.

Are there grants available for external wall insulation?

External wall insulation works to keep your home cosy and comfy while also helping to cut the energy bills. However with the great benefits also comes great costs, so it’s actually a logical decision to know whether there are grants out there which you’re eligible for to help you handle the cost of the external wall insulation.

There are grants available for external wall insulation, but rarely will you find one that covers the full installation cost. With the help of the government’s Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme, a couple of energy companies assist in making your home more energy efficient by offering grants or free insulation. In certain cases whereby you receive particular state benefits, you may as well qualify for a higher grant that’ll cover more of the insulation cost.

However, if your energy supplier doesn’t offer any grant, you need not worry as you can save as much on energy bill after installation. Here’s what insulation can help you save per year on energy bills:

• Floor insulation can help you save within a range of £30 to £75 each year.

• Cavity wall insulation can help you save about £85 to £280 a year.

• Loft Insulation (270mm) can help you save about £135 to £250 a year.

Generally, the amount you’ll be able to save on your energy bills depends mainly on the type and size of your property, as well as how energy efficient it already is without the insulation. In the long run, your external wall insulation will more than give you back your investment on the valuable project through your savings on energy bills. In other words, whether or not you’re eligible for a grant should never stop you from installing an external wall insulation.

How much does external solid wall insulation cost?

Before the commencement of any project, it’s always best to get an estimation of the cost. However, determining the cost of an external solid wall insulation is not the easiest of tasks as it relies on varying components such as the insulation materials to be used, labour cost and installation as well as the type of decorative finish to be incorporated. And depending on your choice of insulation material, some may need some adhesives while others may require some fixings which also contributes to the differences in price. As a result, the determination of the material cost alone can be tricky and even more so when various materials cover varying areas.

With that in mind, the cost of external solid wall insulation generally ranges between £80 to £100 per square metre2. As a result, a small flat can cost from £6000 to £9000 whereas a large detached house can have a price ranging between £21000 to £23000. To earn back your investment in terms of energy bill savings can take a couple of years, but it’s surely worth the try as there are several other benefits associated with installing an external solid wall insulation system. What’s more? Another huge factor that can influence the cost of your system is also the amount of work that’s required, how easy it is to be accessed by the installers and lots more

If you’re looking to cut down on the cost of your external solid wall insulation, then the best time for an installation might just be when you’re having another decorating or building project done such as fitting a new roof, window painting, installation of solar PV panels and more. This way, you’ll be able to spread the cost and have a greater value for each penny expended.

Do I need my neighbours’ permission for an extension?

Well the reality is, sometimes, neighbours just don’t get along. With several individuals living in close proximity, it’s little surprise they tend to get on one another’s nerves from time to time. However, there’s a difference between having a tiff and being able to transform your house the way you want without having to obtain your neighbour’s approval.

The short and simple answer to this question is, not necessarily. However, you must first educate yourself by thinking about your extension and how it affects the houses around you. We’d strongly recommend you talk proposals through with your neighbour so as to avoid possible conflicts later. There are a number of reasons why your neighbour can protest to your new home extension plans. Let’s take a look!

 

  • In the event whereby your new extension is blocking their view or providing an unwanted shade on their property. Here, they have a legitimate reason to protest as no one would want their once sunny garden suddenly covered or plummet into shade.
  • In the event where it leads to a loss of privacy. For instance, if your new extension possesses a window which overlooks the neighbour’s property in any way. This is likely to be taken as an invasion of privacy and that has a little to no chance of being a welcomed idea.
  • If it’s a major project and going to take a lot of weeks before completion. The noise generated, especially when your neighbours are enjoying your summer holidays or weekends, can make their gardens not as relaxing as it used to be.

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