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What can a builder help with?
Builders are skilled professionals capable of tackling a wide range of construction and renovation projects. Whether you’re looking to enhance your home’s functionality or aesthetic appeal, here’s how a builder can help:
- Brickwork and Blockwork: Expertise in constructing new walls, repairing existing ones, or creating bespoke features using bricks or blocks, essential for both aesthetic appeal and structural integrity.
- Roofing and Drain Work: Handling the installation, repair, or replacement of roofing materials to ensure your home is protected from the elements. This includes managing guttering and drainage systems to prevent water damage.
- Plumbing and Electrics: Collaborating with specialised subcontractors to install or upgrade your home’s plumbing and electrical systems. This ensures that all installations meet current safety standards and regulations.
- Laying Foundations: Building the foundation for new constructions or extensions, crucial for the long-term stability and safety of your home.
- Single and Double Storey Extensions: Creating additional living space by building upwards or outwards, whether you’re looking for a new bedroom, larger living area, or an expanded kitchen.
- Kitchen and Rear Extensions: Enhancing your home’s ground floor with a spacious kitchen or rear extension, perfect for modern open-plan living spaces and improving the connection to your garden.
Builders coordinate these extensive tasks by working closely with architects, engineers, and other specialists to ensure the project’s success from conception to completion. Their role is not only to construct but to manage the project efficiently, adhering to budgets, schedules, and building codes. When considering a building project, it’s essential to choose a reputable builder with the experience, skills, and resources necessary to bring your vision to life.
What is the cost of typical building projects
Your builder can help you with a range of different projects, from bricklaying to refurbishments. They work on existing properties as well as new builds. Below, we cover a few of the top jobs builders frequently carry out, alongside their average cost:
| Type of job | Average cost |
| Conservatory | £30,000 – £40,000 |
| House extension | £45,000 – £142,000 |
| Garage conversion | £18,000 – £28,300 |
| Basement conversion | £120,000 – £160,000 |
| Loft conversion | £40,000 – £150,000 |
| Cavity wall insulation | £700 – £6,100 |
Your building company will likely use a team of specialists to complete your project, so make sure to include plenty of details about your job when you request a quote.
Some projects call for specific tradespeople. For example, you’ll need a bathroom fitter for a new bathroom refurbishment, or a kitchen specialist for a kitchen renovation. Driveway replacements are carried out by driveway specialists.
How much you end up spending on a building job will depend on a range of factors, including the size and scope of your project and where you live in the UK.
For more information on costs and other considerations involved in getting these projects done in 2023, check out our home improvement cost guides:
- House extension cost guide
- Garage conversion cost guide
- Cavity wall insulation cost guide
- Conservatory cost guide
- Loft conversion cost guide
For landscaping projects, read our garden landscaping cost guide or speak to a garden landscaper. Or, if you’re hoping to get a wooden structure built, then speak to a carpentry specialist.
Planning permission for building jobs
Whether or not you’ll need to apply for planning permission will depend on the scope of your project.
Your builders will be able to advise you on what approval you’ll need, so make sure you ask during the hiring process. For more information on building regulations, read our planning permission guide or visit the Planning Portal website.
Factors to consider when choosing a local builder
Choosing a reliable building company to carry out work on your home is very important. Failing to do this can result in stress and expensive repairs.
Before you hire, you should do your research to ensure that your tradespeople:
- Are a skilled company with a strong history of high standard projects
- Have all the necessary licenses and insurance needed to protect you and their workers
- Have a good range of positive reviews from previous customers vouching for their reliability
- Are offering the building services you need, and are available to carry out the work in the timeframe you need it to be completed by
- Are quoting a price and payment option that you are happy with, having compared the quote with other building companies
Other builder FAQs
Should I pay a builder in cash?
Paying a builder in cash isn’t recommended for several reasons. Firstly, it lacks a paper trail, making it harder to prove payment if disputes arise. Secondly, reputable builders will have formal payment methods in place that offer both parties more security and transparency. Always insist on a receipt or invoice for any payments made.
How Do I Set a Budget for Building Work?
Setting a budget for building work involves several steps. Start by defining the scope of your project clearly and consider consulting with a professional to estimate costs accurately. Factor in a contingency fund of around 10-20% for unforeseen expenses. Obtain multiple quotes from different builders to gauge the market rate and ensure the quotes are detailed, covering all aspects of the work required.
What is Public Liability Insurance and Do Builders Need It?
Public Liability Insurance protects businesses against claims made by the public for incidents that occur as a result of their business activities. For builders, this is essential as it covers damages or injuries to third parties or their property. Ensure your builder has this insurance to protect against any potential liabilities during the construction process.
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I have a long times experience in construction(more than 10 years) specialised in building construction,refurbishing,extension,painting,carpenter. I own all necessary tools for any kind of jobs . I am a very serious person,with many tipes of skills ,so be free to contact me anytime.
AW Painting & Decorating: Providing the residents of North Yorkshire (and the rest of the UK) with the highest quality decorating services. At AW Painting & Decorating, we have earned an excellent reputation in our local area as a professional, expert decorating company. The majority of our work is earned through word-of-mouth recommendations from our previous clients. We make it our aim to make sure that your decorating project is completed to your absolute satisfaction.
Great communication, punctual, tidy and great job done. Would highly recommend
We are professional, Qualified Electricians working locally and nationally to provide great customer service. I personally have been in the industry for a total of 8 years and counting so would like to say that I know a thing or two. All our work is fully covered and so you can have peace of mind knowing that we will provide nothing but a professional service keeping the customer in mind first. We specialize in all domestic work and like to suggest ideas as best we can and can even adapt to your ideas if you'd like to help you get it right the first time. We can be contacted 24/7 and can provide a 24/7 call out service so whether its' 4am or 4pm we will always be there to take your calls and provide a service.
They were originally very good, and very polite and keen to do a proper job. However once it became apparent that the job was a bit fiddly (as I mentioned in the description) they said they would come back. As yet I haven’t heard from them again.
My business and team have over 20years experience in all masonry, we also do brick, block and porcelain. We work to the highest standard. Between us we cover all aspects of building work including restoration, new builds & landscaping. All work considered, free quotes with no obligation.
Excellent, efficient job and area was left incredibly clean and tidy at the end. Very good communication throughout the quoting and arranging process. Highly recommended.
Providing roofing services across the South West. CITB and CSCS approved with 10 years experience in the industry. No Job is too big or small. All work will be considered.
Excellent quality replacement of a very holey/leak roof to our utility room. Matt was very thorough when he looked at the job. Punctual, efficient and cleared everything before leaving
hi my name is maurice I have been in this business for 30 years and have lots of recommendations.its just me and my son we are a family run business with lots of experience and lots of very happy customers. I give out a free quotation with no obligation please feel free to ring or message any requests many thanks.
Would recommend highly the job was done super fast and efficiently very pleased with the results. Service was polite and friendly and at a reasonable price.
Contact us for a quote Bathroom refurbishment Kitchen refurbishment Howdens kitchen supply and install service Decommission/ fit outs Removal of partition walls Wall panelling Media walls Design & planning Loft conversions Access to architect Access to structural engineer Steel rsj supply and install Velux and windows supply and install
All good
Aspray South West Thames manage property damage insurance claims. We act on behalf of the policyholder, negotiation the claim with the insurance company, then project manage the reinstatement works from start to finish.
Job done professionally and in a timely manner. Excellent Service.
I've been a fully apprenticeship trained decorator for 41 years and cover all aspects of decorating both internal and exsternal wallpapering, staining and varnishing finishing ,spraying effects ,marbling ,graining ,stenciling effects wall and floor tiling and all finishes to a high standard there a pictures of my work on my profile thankyou
Acacia joinery, I am a joiner based in lasswade covering the local area and Edinburgh, I use the site occasionally to fill gaps in my busy diary, all joinery work undertaken from floor to roof, guaranteed and fully insured.
Great communication with Alan from start to finish. Answered all my queries and the finished job looks fantastic.
We have 25 years of experience in construction and a large team that can complete any job of any size . All of our clients have had a great experience working with us. All work completed is done to the best quality and standard .
Tom Griffiths
Thoroughly professional, and polite and helpful too. A good job done.
Bespoke joinery to a high standard by a time served joiner with over 40 years experience.
Great work installing two new bannisters over 3 days. I can thoroughly recommend Andrew for quality of work and will be arranging more work in the near future.
Gordon is a time served chimney sweep with over 30 years off experience in all types of chimneys and flues including fitting all types of chimney cowls and caps, we also repair,take down, repoint and lead flashings. Anything to do with you chimney we can help you with, there's no call out charge for free quotes and advice We hold a two million pound public liability insurance which includes working at height
Reliable and friendly business with vast experience in all aspects of roofing from repair work to complete new roofs no job too big or small
If only all tradesmen were like Norman and his team. He turned up when he said he would and kept me in the loop with what he was planning to do and what his team were doing. His team is made up of friendly guys and they've done a great job!
Matercraft we are great Roofers with over 25 year experience with Great Quality workmanship at great prices here for all your roofing need from roof installations to repairs we are very experienced roofers we do all upvc work and roughcasting as well any questions don’t hesitate to call no job too big or job too small.
PASSAS FLOORING SERVICES SUPPLY, FIT & RESTORE QUALITY BESPOKE FLOORING TO THROUGHOUT LONDON AND ABROAD. WE SPECIALISE IN WOOD FLOORS, PARQUET FLOORS,ENGINEERED FLOORS AND SOUND PROOFING FLOORING IN LONDON.
A true craftsman. Honest, hard-working and brilliant at what he does. Can't recommend highly enough!
Welcome! We love gardens and the beauty they bring to your surroundings, however, gardens require work which we understand you may not have the time to invest. This is where we can help. Our family run business offers reliable, friendly and affordable garden services which will make the most of your garden and outdoor space. We carry out the work enabling you to simply enjoy the pleasure of a well maintained garden. What we offer Whether your garden is small or large, simply needs mowing or a complete overhaul, we can assist to ensure you get the most from your garden. Here are just some of the services we offer: Clearing overgrown gardens, tidying, managing shrubs One off garden clearance Regular maintenance Lawn care Flowerbeds, Containers & Baskets Hedge Care Decorative Coverings Wood protection Fencing Patio & Drive Maintenance Overall care for your garden including planting, pruning, weeding and mowing Regular mowing, aerating, feeding and scarifying to maintain and improve your lawn Creating raised beds, digging new borders and care for existing flowerbeds including planting, weeding and pruning Trimming, reducing or planting new hedges We can provide and install gravel, slate, bark or pebble to compliment or transform the look of your garden Care for fencing, decking, sheds and other wooden garden features to enhance their look and provide weather protection We repair and install new fences, or can simply replace panels or posts to your requirements Pressure washing and weeding to maintain a quality appearance
Good communication, reasonable prices...quoted and work completed within a week...would definitely use Adam again and recommend to friends/family
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