DIYers and Builders alike can calculate their building project costings with Laker's FREE Materials Calculator. Estimating material costs for that overdue DIY project no matter how large - just got easier, in fact it has never been so straight forward! Laker Builders Merchant's FREE Materials Calculator has been designed to specifically to save our customers time, calculate your costs, then order online. Its the least expensive method to work out your material estimations. Converting length, volume, weight or area measurements we know can be tedious and...
The terms cement, concrete, and mortar are often misconceived by DIYers, who may lump them all together as being the same. As they are all used in construction and harden to form a flat surface or to bond materials together. The terms are often used interchangeably and inaccurately; cement, concrete, and mortar are actually three...
Repointing is the process of renewing the pointing, which is the external part of mortar joints, in masonry construction. Over time, weathering and decay cause voids in the joints between masonry units, usually in bricks, allowing the undesirable entrance of water. When your brick mortar is cracked or has fallen out. Water can work its way into the into your building. What does it mean to Repoint? Repointing means to chip out the old mortar and replace it...
Laker offers Architectural Design for both builders and DIYers. Get your drawings done professionally whilst you get your timber. Our unique Design Service is for all new-build homes, extensions or commercial ventures and simplifies the design and build of your project, while saving thousands of pounds! We created this service so you can save while you control costs. We can offer full procurement breaks down your project cost right down to the last nail. What's more, you can get them for free! Sign up and you could qualify for FREE Architectural Design worth...
Laker's unique concept to help you make your dream home a reality. With Laker's Architectural Design Service, your dream home can be a reality for less. Employing an architect or an architectural team can often be daunting. At Laker we simplify designing your dream home, or organising that special extension to complete your current home. We make the process of design and building as straight forward and trouble free as possible. Using a client focussed and friendly approach, we are equipped to take projects from the initial concept through to completion. We have an in-house architecture and...
We uniquely now offer professional surveyors to provide a full builders cost estimating service for both material and labour, for all our builders and homeowner clients alike. The process is made as simple as 3 steps - see below. Our surveyors offer their services for a full array of residential, commercial and civil projects. It's a simple process, all you need to do is...
It's easy for all builders to GET CERTIFIED and to work with Laker on the valuable Government GREEN HOMES GRANT SCHEME. The Green Homes Grant Scheme sees the government cover at least two-thirds of the cost of certain green upgrades, up to a maximum £5,000. Or 100% funding of up to £10.000 for low income households. Homeowner or residential landlord can use a Green Homes Grant voucher towards the cost of installing energy efficient improvements to their homes...
Laker Builders Merchant are pleased to launch a new set of valuable services to assist our builders to design, manage and deliver New Build Homes, Home extension, even Commercial builds. Our end to end Architecture Design Service include everything a homeowner or developer requires; design to planning to estimating service with material and...
With the kids playing and learning and you working remotely all under the same roof, it’s important to make sure your space is as fresh and clean as possible to keep you all happy and healthy. Now’s the perfect time to focus on on improving your home, and a skylight is a powerful tool that...
Sawn treated softwood is wood that has been injected with chemical preservatives to protect it from rotting and of course parasites. The wood is placed in a vacuum storage tank that removes air and replaces it with a preservative. The most important thing you should know about this pressure treatment is that to this day, this process is the best way to...
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