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Locton

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Jul 13^th, 2006, 2:30pm

Hi can anyone throw any light on this?

I asked both Build It magazine & Buildstore what I should expect to pay per sq mt to lay blockwork in the Southeast.

I received the following replies, Buildstore £10/12 per sq mt & Build It £22/26 per sq mt depending on block size.

I cannot believe there is such a difference in opinion, are any of them right & if there are any brickies reading this what would you charge please.

With thanks, locton

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Re: Blockwork
Reply #1 - Jul 13^th, 2006, 3:39pm

it all depends on the "BLOCK" in question really Locton

as you have so many to chose from, 4, 6 or 9" wide, aircon,clinker-ash, celcon(lightweight), concrete blocks (hollow or full types) or even concrete blocks witha fair face for doing the obvious FACE work!!

i think the best way, is to work out WHAT block you intend using/specified, and then ask JD the average for that type of block tht he charges, you wil also have to take into account any complicated areas!! doglegs etc!!

so work out what you need and the repost here for JD to answer!!

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Locton Junior Member Offline Posts: 9 Total Thanks: 0 For This Post: 0	Re: Blockwork Reply #2 - Jul 13^th, 2006, 4:36pm Hi wolf thanks for your reply. We are going to use Thermalite 4 Newton, 100mm. Saying that the information that I got from Build It & Buildstore was without them knowing what block I was using. Regards, locton
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TIMBA-WOLF Board Moderator Offline Timba-Wolf..... Var@*sh, should be banned!! Posts: 7158 Total Thanks: 15 For This Post: 0 KENT,(under a tree!!!!) United Kingdom Gender: Trade: Joiner	Re: Blockwork Reply #3 - Jul 13^th, 2006, 4:59pm your welcome, and hopefully like the proverbial "Bus ". no doubt JD will be along soon and post a detailed reply!!
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JerryD GDPR opt-out Total Thanks: 15 For This Post: 0	Re: Blockwork Reply #4 - Jul 13^th, 2006, 5:44pm I'm busy :drink7:
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JerryD GDPR opt-out Total Thanks: 15 For This Post: 0	Re: Blockwork Reply #5 - Jul 13^th, 2006, 5:49pm Ok, let's go............ The rate for blockwork depends on soooooooo many factors. The most important factor is "What are you building?" If it's a warehouse with enormous long flanks then the rate comes down to about £15m² (labour only) but if it's an small extension or a complex structure then up to £30m² is more likely.
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Reply #6 - Jul 13^th, 2006, 7:20pm

Okay thanks for your reply’s. we are building a 2000 sq. ft extension, basically we have a single storey bungalow, we have erected a two storey timber frame as part of phase one behind the existing bungalow and when this is complete the bungalow will be replaced with another two storey timber frame and join up.

The reason it is being done this way and not completely demolished is we are living in the bungalow while the work is being carried out. The rear extension is approximately 65 sq. Mts. of blockwork. The actual extension is larger but we will have a lot of glass areas including a bay area that spans the whole height of the new part.

Regards, Locton

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JerryD GDPR opt-out Total Thanks: 15 For This Post: 0	Re: Blockwork Reply #8 - Jul 13^th, 2006, 10:38pm One thing when measuring up, often any window openings are measured as solid as this compensates for fitting lintels and cutting at the reveals and cill. If there's LOADS of window area then a compromise would be reached.
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JerryD GDPR opt-out Total Thanks: 15 For This Post: 0	Re: Blockwork Reply #10 - Jul 13^th, 2006, 10:49pm Now that would be nice :-D
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Locton Junior Member Offline Posts: 9 Total Thanks: 0 For This Post: 0	Re: Blockwork Reply #11 - Jul 14^th, 2006, 9:54am Thanks for your replies & the refference to the window openings helps. regards, locton
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