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Domestic & commercial plastering service for Norwich and surrounding areas we have 15years experience in the trade we have the skills and knowledge to complete your job to highest standards no matter how big or small we cover all aspects of plastering and painting we can also offer other trades to
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Great quality plastering thank you. Clean and efficient with great finish.
I am a self-employed decorator with 4 years experience, I have managed to build a team of reliable painters and labourers to get a quick and outstanding finish to every job. I pride myself on my particular interior and exterior paint work.
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DO NOT USE!! damaged/marked our new doors & didnt hang them properly. had to be rehung. didnt sand woodwork before painting, now peeling off. skirting board paint uneven. didnt cut in paint on walls and missed areas. left piles of rubbish in every room. left fag butts all over driveway and smoked INSIDE!! paid them money (for another trade) in error. refuse to give it back unless i remove reviews. wife is heavily pregnant, they still didnt think twice. terrible workmanship, even worse morals. DONT USE!
Caledonia have been a family run business for 20+ years, with a wide range of property maintenance experience. We offer a vast range of services which include but are not limited to; -Landscape design -Roofing and building work -Garden and tree maintenance Over the years Caledonia have maintained a high quality and standard of work, ensuring only the best for our customers. We endeavour to be as competitive with our prices providing customers with an affordable service which we are very proud of. Please do not hesitate to get in touch for a free no obligation quote. James, Caledonia
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Happy with work, would recommend to others.
D&B Company uses innovation, experience, and teamwork to get the job done. D&B will exceed your expectation in quality, service, and dependability from day one.
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My is Grigore Marian Morar, i am serious when it comes to a task or a job and at the same time to be on time.I mostly like to paint and i am really cautious of every little detail and the same with joinery, tiling and everything links to house maintanance. If you need help from a serious, skillful and perfectionist, call me!
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What an excellent handyman. Arrived on time, undertook all tasks asked in a timely manner and to a very high standard. Also undertook a few other jobs without hesitation. Will certainly be using again. Many thanks. Henry
Principle HomeDevelopments Ltd, In partnership with JWT Projects Ltd– specialists in roofing, scaffolding and driveways. Offering a honest and reliable service. No Job Is Too Small!! Our price guarantee ensures that we will beat any like-for-like quotation, along with our work guarantee ensuring a high standard of work, while protecting your pocket. All of our work is carried out by trained operatives with years of experience and extensive qualifications, they are fully insured, polite, clean and tidy. All work includes cost of materials, labour, waste removal, so area will always be left quality complete, safe, clean and tidy. We accept all types of payment methods and will provide headed quotations, and invoices that can be delivered by hand, post or e-mail, whichever suits our customers needs. At Principle Home Developments Ltd we offer a comprehensive range of roofing services all available ‘under one roof’ while ensuring expertise in flat roofing, pitch roofing, slate, single ply, felt and lead. We can help you with: New Roofs. Roof Repairs. Roof Installation. Fascias Soffits and Guttering. Cladding and Installation (options include various colours of classic wood or new 100% waterproof PVC). Chimney Repair and Servicing. Valley Installation and Repair. Extensions and Loft Conversions. At Principle Home Developments Ltd we also offer a comprehensive range of driveway options that are guaranteed and built to last while creating the perfect first impression for your home or business. From a secure gravel to smooth tarmac driveway, perhaps a beautiful block paved design, or resin bound aggregates. We aim to assist you with all the advice to help you choose the right type of driveway delivering a quality driveway at a competitive price. Principle Driveways will: Choose the right style and materials for your home or business. Use quality materials and expert installers. Ensure all installers are fully trained, polite, professional and adhering to all health and safety requirements. Please do not hesitate to text, call, or e-mail for any advice, queries, discuss quotations, or arrange an appointment. We are here to help. All operatives are fully CSCS Qualified and have extensive experience in their areas of work, these include NVQ's, Diploma's and years or expertise between them. Principle Home Developments Ltd is a registered company of Company's House.
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James and team great blokes and work excellent and good value highly recommended
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Matt came to fix the steps into the front of our house that were a death trap. He was reliable and did a good and tidy job.
All aspects of plastering an rendering I always like to work with my customers with a reasonable price an a professional job
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Employed to board and plaster one room as test for more work. Unfortunately, we’ve had to have all the room plastered again due to the incredibly bad workmanship. As a start, boards that were only screwed on at corners have bowed and cracked all the plaster, reveals that are not straight and skirting trims that were plastered but not even screwed on! Kyran is a nice guy and a good worker but his crew are clueless, slow and unskilled,
Hi. My name is George and I have built a trustworthy business over the last 15 years based mostly on recommendation.We are a team of experienced tilers, plasterers,painters and decorators. Professional, reliable, clean and tidy Why Choose Me? I guarantee a good price for a high standard of work
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Excellent job. George came and finished a job that another tradesman had started but didn't come back to finish. George helped me out and finished the job immediately to a very high standard at an excellent price. Would highly recommend.
We are a family run business we will try and beat any genuine like for like quote still with the very high standard of work and good quality materials our business has been running for about 35 years so not just qualified also lifetime education for any quotes information free advice please do not hesitate to ring or leave message thanks
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Did not show up at arranged time for quoting. Waste of time
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External wall insulation specialists - what you need to know
External wall insulation is a cost-effective home improvement for houses with solid walls.
According to the National Insulation Association, a massive 45% of heat escapes through the walls of houses with uninsulated solid walls.
External wall insulation improves keeps your home warmer, adds value to your house and reduces energy bills, making it a worthwhile investment.
Installation involves applying an insulation material and weatherproof cladding to the exterior walls. The cladding that goes over the top comes in a variety of different finishes including smooth, textured, tiled, painted or panelled, allowing you to choose a style that complements your house.
Are my walls solid or cavity?
External wall insulation is the best insulation option for older properties with solid walls. Newer properties generally have cavity walls which are best insulated using cavity wall insulation instead. There are a few simple checks you can make to find out which type of wall you have.
Age - properties built before the 1920s usually have solid walls, whilst properties built after this time have cavity walls.
Brick pattern - if you’re not sure on your property’s wall type, the brick pattern on exterior walls often gives it away. Cavity walls are usually built using bricks of a uniform size, whilst solid walls have an alternating pattern of full and half-length bricks.
Thickness - cavity walls are thicker than solid walls. To check how thick your walls are, open your front or back door and measure the wall through the door opening. Cavity walls usually measure over 30cm, whilst anything less is usually a solid wall.
Internal wall insulation versus external wall insulation
Solid walls can either be insulated internally or externally. Whether internal or external insulation is most suitable for your house depends on a few factors including budget, severity of heat loss, and the condition of your walls.
External wall insulation is the more expensive option, but it will improve your home’s appearance and is generally less disruptive to install, whereas some redecoration will be required after internal insulation has been installed.
If you’re not sure which type of insulation is right for your requirements, then a professional installer will be able to help you decide.
What are the benefits of external wall insulation?
- Reduces heat loss through walls.
- Reduces energy bills.
- Reduces internal condensation.
- Protects walls to improve longevity.
- Improves weatherproofing.
- Improves sound resistance.
- Improves appearance of your home’s exterior (curb appeal).
- Environmentally friendly.
Moisture penetration
Whilst external wall insulation will stop moisture penetrating your exterior walls, it cannot prevent moisture entering your wall internally. It does however reduce damaging internal condensation by warming the wall. This causes internal moisture to condense closer to the cold external air rather than on the internal surface.
How long will the job take?
On average it takes three to six weeks to complete the work depending on the size of the house, but it can take longer if your walls need any repair work or if the weather is very bad.
What preparation work will be required?
Before any work starts, your tradesperson will need to prepare the area. Preparation will involve clearing the walls and the surrounding area of any obstructions ready for putting up the scaffolding. Scaffolding will then be erected for the duration of the job.
Satellite dishes, hanging baskets, creeping plants and anything else attached to the walls will need to be removed. Check with your tradesperson what preparation work is required and who will carry it out.
Cost of external wall insulation
External wall insulation can cost anything in the region of £8,000 to £22,000. The price of the job depends on the size of your property and the condition of your walls.
In some cases, it may be possible to get a grant to help with the cost of external wall insulation as part of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme. Speak to your energy company to find out if you are eligible or contact the Energy Saving Trust for more details.
How much money will it save me?
Whilst solid walls are more expensive to insulate than cavity walls, the savings that can be achieved on energy bills with this type of insulation are bigger.
Listed below are the average annual savings on energy bills after the installation of external wall insulation according to the Energy Saving Trust.
| Detached | £425 |
| Semi-detached | £255 |
| Mid-terrace | £160 |
| Bungalow | £175 |
| Flat | £120 |
The qualifications your tradesperson needs
Although there are no formal qualifications required to do the job, there are several courses and certificates available to achieve official recognition.
These include a City and Guilds NVQ certificate or diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments, as well as short courses offered by product manufacturers.
Planning permission for external wall insulation
Whether or not your job will require planning permission depends on the finish you choose for the rendering. If the finish alters the appearance of the exterior of your house then you are likely to need prior planning permission.
If you live in a listed building or within a conservation area you will need to speak with your local authority.
You also need to ensure that all work carried out complies with solid wall building regulations.
Insurance for external wall insulators
You should expect all reputable tradespeople to have public liability insurance as standard. This covers any accidental damage that may be caused to your property whilst work is being carried out.
Questions you should ask your external wall insulator
- Do they have any qualifications or certificates?
- Are they a member of the Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA)?
- Which decorative finishes do they offer?
- Will they install a vapour barrier to protect from moisture in the wall?
- Will they use full scaffolding?
- How long do they estimate the job will take?
- What preparation work will be required before installation?
- Is the work guaranteed and what are the details of the guarantee?
- Do they have public liability insurance?
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