Range from the cheapest, mostly independent, £18 per hour and £130 per day (RIDGE ROOF & BLDNG MAINT LTD based in EX14) to the dearest, normally the best, £26 per hour and £211 per day (Astute Building based in EX14).
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Remove old electric fireplace and make good the plaster board and skirting board
The celining in the hallway needs fixing and the light fitting changing - possibly plasterboard ceiling which is bowing.
Hi there, Hoping you might be able to help or direct me to somebody? We have noticed some cracking in the walls and ceiling over the last few months. I can send some photos. But am looking for someone to come investigate the issue and quote on what might need fixing? Many thanks Kerry
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| Job details | Estimate |
| Cost to repoint or repair brickwork | £281 |
| Chimney breast removal cost | £646 |
| Cost to build a retaining wall | £258 |
| Building a conservatory including foundation | £1844 |
| Structure repair | £738 |
| Damp protection for internal walls | £258 per wall |
| Damp protection for external walls | £277 per wall |
| Rising damp treatment | £258 per wall |
| Demolition of a garage | £922 |
| Demolition of a patio, driveway, shed, outside space | £738 |
| Creating a dropped kerb | £461 |
| One room extension | £1844 |
| Multi room extension | £1844 per room |
| Removal of old floor and laying a new floor | £138 per room |
| Repairing floors by filling gaps, sanding, staining, sealing and securing loose floorboards | £92 per room |
| Converting a garage into a bedroom | £3689 |