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Haas Home Extensions Group

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

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Hi my name is Sam I'm the owner of essential paving we are a family run Business having been in the ground work indus...
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Weatherdry Insulation

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We are a company that specialises in Damp Proofing & Insulation. We have a 100% success rate in resolving damp issues con...
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Austin Evill Construction

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Time Served Bricklayer 35 years in the construction industry, project manage jobs for various clients since 1989. Extensio...
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Home Energy Save GB

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At Home Energy Save GB Ltd we are specialists in all fields of damp proofing and energy efficiency within the home. Wheth...
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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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04 May

House Extensions | Single Storey

Cannock - WS12

Enquiry from: Tracy L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

single storey extension to the repair of a semi detached bungalow. pd approx 7m x 3m. to add a kitchen and additional dining area time scale: 1-3 months please call to appoint

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02 May

Conversion | Basement

Hereford - HR1

Enquiry from: Andrew C

Start Date: Immediate

We have a garage/cellar basement, which we now want converted into a one-bedroom flat. We started to work to turn it into a utility room, now what to take it to the next level during the summer, when ...

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28 Apr

Building work | Wall Rendering

Birmingham - B27

Enquiry from: Galia B

Start Date: Immediate

There is a crack in the render on the gable end of our terrace (a shared gable end as per a lot of victorian properties). The job is to remove the render and repair the brickwork underneath and also r...

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28 Apr

Conversion | Loft

Birmingham - B17

Enquiry from: Penny H

Start Date: Immediate

what type of property is this for? house what type of loft conversion do you need? velux style loft conversion when was the property built? 1921 to 1979 how many stories is the current building? 2 st...

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27 Apr

House Extensions | Single Storey

Cannock - WS12

Enquiry from: Tracy L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

single storey extension to the repair of a semi detached bungalow. pd approx 7m x 3m. to add a kitchen and additional dining area time scale: 1-3 months please call to appoint

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22 Apr

House Extensions | Single Storey

Coventry - CV6

Enquiry from: Magdalena W

Start Date: Immediate

What type of property is this for? House What type of extension do you need? Single storey extension When was the property built? 1921 to 1979 How many stories is the current building? 2 Storeys D...

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14 Apr

Building work | Wall Cladding

Smethwick - B66

Enquiry from: Palvinder S

Start Date: Immediate

Wall panel in bedroom small bedroom including ceiling

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14 Apr

Building work | Refurbishment

Worcester - WR4

Enquiry from: Martin B

Start Date: Immediate

Multiple jobs exterior painting and filling, fencing, repointing, new kitchen.Copper pipe from radiators needs boxing.Possibly work done to conservatory.New shed.

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10 Apr

Building Work | Porch

Cannock - WS12

Enquiry from: Joseph W

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looking for a upvc porch from scratch. it measures 1x2.8m sits on a platform made of concrete about 14cm height

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09 Apr

Building work | Sound Proofing

Birmingham - B21

Enquiry from: Ashraf M

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Soundproof all 4 walls semi-detached house

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09 Apr

Conversion | Loft

West Bromwich - B70

Enquiry from: Anil A

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roof and room conversation

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04 Apr

Conversion | Loft

Coventry Southern Satellite Villages & Kenilworth - CV8

Enquiry from: Lynda M

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What type of property is this for? House What type of loft conversion do you need? Dormer style loft conversion When was the property built? 1921 to 1979 How many stories is the current building?...

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04 Apr

Driveway Repair

Birmingham - B17

Enquiry from: Jyothish K

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repair the cracks,sealing and polishing the concrete driveway are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: repair to cracks what type...

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02 Apr

Building work | Wall Cladding

Hereford - HR4

Enquiry from: Gail M

Start Date: Immediate

Small hallway, stairs and landing wall panelled and new skirting boards

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31 Mar

Insulation | Loft / Roof

Newcastle - ST5

Enquiry from: Sharanjit M

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Partial attic firewall and loft boarding

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30 Mar

House Extensions

Coventry - CV6

Enquiry from: Manoj M

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customer made an enquiry for house extension and confirmed on the local quotes site they would like quotes from a builder.customer lives in the coventry area and would like a call to discuss options.s...

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24 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Wolverhampton - WV8

Enquiry from: Jason M

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what type of property is this for? house what type of loft conversion do you need? dormer style loft conversion when was the property built? 1980 or later how many stories is the current building? 2 s...

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17 Mar

House Extensions | Single Storey

Wednesbury - WS10

Enquiry from: Rachel B

Start Date: Immediate

What type of property is this for? House What type of extension do you need? Single storey extension How many stories is the current building? 1 Storey (e.g. bungalow) Do you have plans drawn up? ...

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14 Mar

Conversion | Loft

Birmingham - B28

Enquiry from: Amar A

Start Date: Immediate

What project do you need? Loft Conversion What type of property is this for? House When was the property built? 1921 to 1979 How many stories is the current building? 2 Storeys Do you have plans ...

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14 Mar

House Extensions

Worcester - WR3

Enquiry from: Jason T

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To build a boot room at the side of the house, approx. 12 square mtrs.

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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 Western Midlands is:

£23,813

Builder job Builder cost in 2025
Garage conversion in Western Midlands £4,500-£6,900
Loft conversion in Western Midlands £18,750-£28,750
House extensions in Western Midlands £31,000-£74,000
Loft insulation in Western Midlands £450-£690
Upvc or wood porch in Western Midlands £2,625-£4,025
Barn conversions in Western Midlands £112,500-£172,500
Basement renovation in Western Midlands £30,000-£46,000
Bedroom fitting in Western Midlands £1,500-£2,300
Bricklayers in Western Midlands £300-£460
Cavity wall insulation in Western Midlands £400-£820
Commercial new builds in Western Midlands £105,000-£161,000
Conservatory base in Western Midlands £675-£1,035
Building maintenance in Western Midlands £2,250-£3,450
Building insurance works in Western Midlands £2,250-£3,450
Pebble dashed walls in Western Midlands £2,000-£9,200
Plasterboard dry lining in Western Midlands £638-£978
Residential new builds in Western Midlands £105,000-£161,000
Restoration and refurbishment in Western Midlands £37,500-£57,500
Roof insulation in Western Midlands £7,500-£11,500
Underpinning in Western Midlands £2,250-£3,450
Wall cladding in Western Midlands £1,125-£1,725
Wall rendering in Western Midlands £3,750-£5,750
Demolition in Western Midlands £2,440-£3,660
Roof room in Western Midlands £15,000-£23,000
Shop refurbishment in Western Midlands £3,750-£5,750
Single storey house extension in Western Midlands £23,200-£34,800
Soundproofing in Western Midlands £900-£1,380
Driveway repair in Western Midlands £690-£1,460
Garden room in Western Midlands £6,400-£9,600
External wall insulation in Western Midlands £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 much plasterboard do I need?

How Much Plasterboard Do I Need?

Although many people especially contractors have a tough time estimating the number of drywall or plasterboard needed to complete a project, it’s a rather simple task if all factors are taken into consideration. If you’re able to follow the same procedures taken by professionals to count dry wall sheets, you’ll be in the right direction. Let’s have a look at the procedures to follow!

lTake Square Footage Measurement

• Measure the square footage of the area where the plasterboard will be fitted.

• Multiply the height by the width of each wall or ceiling area.

• Add all quantities to obtain a total square-foot amount.

lCalculate Drywall Sheets

• To calculate the number of drywall or plasterboard sheet is very simple once you’ve gotten the total square footage.

• To get started, simply divide the total square footage of area by 32 (that’s if you are using a 4 by 8 sheets) or you can also make use of 48 to make the division (only if you’re making use of the 4 by 12 sheets).

• The answer you get after the division will give you the full number of plasterboard sheets that’s required to complete the project.

We’d recommend you include an extra 10 to 15 percent of whatever you calculate to take care of the possible odd cuts and wastages. This implies that if your total area is 1600 square feet while incorporating 4 by 8 sheets, simply divide 1600 by 32 which equals 50 sheets, now take 10% of 50 which equals 5, then add back the 5 extra to the 50 sheets earlier calculated to get 55 sheets. If you wish to estimate the cost, simply multiply the number of sheets gotten by the price per sheet. Do not forget to include delivery charges and local taxes.

How much do bricklayers charge?

Do you want your house to be built using brick? Or perhaps you just require the professional services of a bricklayer. Regardless of your bricklaying needs, the cost charged depends on each job as every job is unique. Bricklayers generally look at each task individually and charges based on the complexity of each. We’ve put together this guide to give you an idea of the costs charged by bricklayers. Let’s have a look!

Generally, bricklayers charge either based on a daily rate or a fixed price for a particular amount of bricks ( usually a thousand bricks or 10 - 12 metres square). On the average, an experienced bricklayer can charge within a range of £150 to £200 daily rate and if a labour is needed for the job, an additional £60 to £100 may be included to get the job completed in a quick and fast manner. If the quoting is done based on the number of bricks to be incorporated, then a thousand bricks will be quoted in between £350 to £450 which should be completed in a couple of days.

You should however take note that most times, the bricklayer’s cost will depend on the amount of work involved in the project. As a result, a more tedious and challenging project will most definitely cost more than a simpler one. Examples of some difficult projects that’s likely to cost more are hard to reach areas, difficult sites as well as second storeys which are considered to be more challenging than single storey buildings. What’s more? The complexity of the project is also a great cost factor. While some projects are basically direct and straightforward, others involve curves and more complex designs which will ultimately make the cost jump up.

Is loft insulation flammable?

When thinking about the right insulation material for your loft, some of the first few things that comes to mind is the various properties of that material as well as how good they fit with your home’s needs.naturally, you’d like to ensure that the insulation will be efficient enough to add to the overall energy efficiency of your home, however there are also other features that may not get as much attention but also happens to be equally important. As the primary function of an insulation is to blanket your house to offer a barrier against heat loss, going for an insulation material that’s also fireproof is crucial as loft insulation can burn. Although most insulation materials are fireproof, a myriad of problems can actually make your insulation burn.

 

For instance, fibreglass insulation is produced using glass combined with plastic polymers and is naturally resistant to fire. However, even at that you’d have to be careful with batts that are supported with foil or paper due to the fact that these materials can burn pretty quickly. Cellulose, on the other hand, is not fireproof and is required to be treated by other flame retardants in order to help reduce combustion. Some of the best insulation materials that are resistant to fire includes the following:

  • Fibre glass. This is made of glass that’s spun into fibres, then combined using plastic polymers. As a result, fiberglass insulation is naturally resistant to fire.
  • Mineral wool. Having a high melting temperature, this insulation material happens to be a great fit for thermal applications due to its superior fire resistant properties. In fact, mineral wool is still naturally non-combustible even if composed of recycled iron and steel by-products, or from actual mineral rock itself.
Does external wall insulation add value to your home?

The answer is yes! Houses whose external walls have been insulated are more valuable than their uninsulated counterparts. And not only does it add to the value of a home, but also significantly reduces the amount of electricity consumption. This is a major turn on for potential investors which implies a greater demand and ultimately, a higher price. The real estate market is a very dynamic one which can be hard to predict at any particular time. The frequent changes in price are usually down to factors beyond the owners’ control, but if you’re looking to put up your house for sale in the near future, it would be a wise decision to consider ways in which you can increase its value. While renovating each room can be on the expensive side, a great solution would be insulate the external walls.

An insulated house is one that is well secured against the harmful impact of extremely high or low temperature, humidity and other atmospheric factors. Hence, the reason why a house with external wall insulation has a greater value which you would not want to miss out on. What’s more? You’ll get a great thermal insulation with the top notch materials like foamed polystyrene, high quality renders, mineral wool or polyurethane.

With an external wall insulation, you know the transaction will always be favourable on both ends. You get to smile to the bank, while the buyer also gets to enjoy great value for every penny spent. To employ the services of a reliable external wall insulation expert, simply conduct an in depth research from family and friends, online and other sources. Go through their online reviews and ask questions to become more familiar with the process and its value-adding potentials.

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 ours so that you can find quality tradespeople and see genuine reviews from previous customers. Not all online review sites can be trusted to display real reviews.

do you need planning permission for a garden room?

So you’ve identified the type of garden room you’d like to construct in your property, chances are, you’ve already worked out where to put it and can’t wait wait to start spending valuable time on it. It’s very understandable to be a little impatient with the whole idea considering the numerous benefits provided by a garden, but just before you proceed with your plans there’s the need to first check whether or not you’re going to need a planning permission.

Factors determining whether you’ll need a planning permission includes where you intend to place it, the size of the room, how it’s going to be used as well as your location.

Generally, most garden rooms do not require a planning permission as they are categorized as outbuildings. In other words, you’re permitted to construct one so far you comply with some specific rules and have permitted development rights at your home or in your area.

If you want to build your garden room under permitted development, you have to comply with the following rules:

✓ The garden room shouldn’t be in front of your home or property.

✓ The total area of your extensions, sheds and outbuildings ( which includes your garden room), must not go beyond 50 percent of the total land area surrounding your property.

✓ It must be a single storey that’s less than 3 metres high ( 4 metres for a dual pitched roof). And it must not go beyond 2.5 metres in height if the structure is within 2 metres of your boundary.

✓ The eaves must not go beyond 2.5 metres above ground level.

✓ It must not feature a balcony, veranda or any raised platform

✓ It must not be a self contained living accommodation.

You should note that if your home is a listed building or you happen to live in a designated area, then you might not have permitted development rights.

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.

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