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Craig got in touch quickly, gave me a rough estimate over the phone and answered all my questions. Surveyor arrived on time, gave instant quote. Price was good. Michael and (another) Craig turned up to do the job on the day, time given. Good, tidy job. Can't fault anything, from start to finish!! Would recommend!
Mary
George and his team are experienced builders, replaced my front door with a custom frame/sidelights and raising the floor level in the hallway quite quickly - in fact, they were the only who came next day, gave a quote straightaway and were ready to start in just couple of days. They also had all the necessary tools and materials, were ready to buy something additional quickly on the day - if further adjustments were required to fit everything as I asked. Thanks a lot for your help, guys!
Dmitry
Highly recommend. These guys did a fantastic job of constructing our pergola and decking. Very hardworking and reliable. The job was completed in the time frame agreed and to a very high standard. We would 100% use them again.
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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:
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 had my own company for 32 years, we are a team of six. We are an honest team and work together. We are a family run business. We specialise in fitting kitchens bathrooms and extensions.
Marcel worked efficiently to deliver a high quality finish to our bathroom renovation. He communicated what he was doing at each stage of the renovation and was helpful in sourcing the materials. He worked long hours and always cleared up after himself. Marcel is friendly, honest and hardworking. The quote was very reasonable in comparison to other quotes we received, our first quote was honoured despite the job being more complex than initially anticipated. We will be using Marcel again for other jobs.
HOMEFIXPRO Limited is a fully insured, gas safe registered and professional heating and plumbing service provider. We cover all domestic gas appliances like boilers, cookers, water heaters and fire places. From installation, service, maintenance, certificates,inspections and repairs of all heating and plumbing in the household. We also offer other multi trade services for your home.You are guaranteed a professional and customer friendly service.
Really good price, reliable, friendly, great job! Thanks a lot Anthony, will definitely use you again in the future.
We are a company that has many years of experience in the building business. We are passionate about our reputation and our aim is to leave every customer extremely happy with the workmanship we give them.
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avon stone contractors ltd are a Bristol based company who specialise in all aspects of stonework and landscaping from traditional lime repointing and stonework restoration to patios and fencing plus much more feel free to contact us for a no obligation quote
Nothing to find fault with. Avon Stone gave a competitive quote for the work, turned up when they said they would, did the work well in good time and were pleasant to have around. Would definitely be happy to use again.
Middlesex roofing and general builders provide a professional and reliable roofing service to the homeowners of Middlesex. Our team of qualified roofers have a wealth of experience and skills to ensure every job is completed to the highest standard
Broad Oak Tree Surgeons turned up on time, worked hard to clear the site causing the minimum of disruption or damage to plants in garden, left the site tidy, not sure you can ask anymore. Nice quick job.
Welcome to Greenstyles Construction , We are a Company who specialise in the design, planning and installation of your job. We are very experienced and have a very rich background within this industry. We specialise in: - Single Storey and Double Storey Extensions - Orangeries and conservatories - New Build homes - Plastering - Windows and doors replacement - Outbuildings - Bathrooms - Tiling - We are driven on customer satisfaction - We will go the extra mile to make sure our customers are - 20 years proven industry experience - We take care of everything - Call today and get your free quote
Prompt, efficient and professional service throughout Bathroom renovation. I was kept up to date at all times as this was a rental property. Tenants reported that Team were polite, pleasant and hardworking. Delighted with outcome of Bathroom. Would definitely recommend and use again for home and rental. Well done and thank you Shak and Team.
Welcome to Final Finish, a team of skilled plasterers with over 20 years experience. Based Hinckley, we cover the entire Midlands area. We do all types of plastering, rendering, giving your property the much needed love and attention to make it a home. We pride ourselves in a high quality final finish on all jobs .
Brilliant job, Gregg was friendly and made an excellent job of hanging my door. Its a perfect fit
Thanks For Viewing Our Profile On Rated People Welcome To Guardian Roofline Ltd est 2004 We Have Two Branches Based In County Durham And Edinburgh All Work Carried Out Comes With A Warranted 15 Years Guarantee Certificate From The installation Date We Cover All Aspects Of Roofline And Home Improvements From As little As Replacing A Single Roof Tile To A Whole New Roof We Have A Specialised Team Of Roofers To Guarantee The Best Out Of Your Property/Business No Job To Big Or Small Please Don’t hesitate To Contact For Free No Obligation Quotation And Professional Advice
Pegasus Property is a local based business that specialises as being a General Builder focusing on Kitchen & Bathroom supply and fitting but also general maintenance for both residential and commercial clients through to an Audio Visual Integrator installing PA systems, Digital Signage, CCTV and Access Control. With almost 20years experience of offering solutions to meet a clients budget but exceed their expectations we hope to work with you in the near future.
M. Miller Surface Maintenance is a road and driveway Surfacing specialist with its head office based in Cumbria with nationwide coverage. We are experienced professionals in all aspects of hard surface installation including the likes of tarmac and asphalt roads, industrial concrete, block paving, resin bound aggregate. We also have a domestic department that undertake domestic driveways, patios, fencing, decking and artificial grass. We offer nationwide coverage with our registered agents based across the country your to be sure we have specialist installer near you. Contact today for a free no obligation quote.
Did a amazing job nice kind speaking man dose not waste time on job was finished same day
Premtex services Include: Brick Pointing Stone Re Pointing Roof repairs Painting and decorating specialists. We are a local family company with over 40 years combined experience ,
Very friendly and professional! Will use again if I need more work doing.
we at Acend Ltd provide a full professional service, including all aspects of Building Regulations, we are pleased to provide potential clients with our most resent customers contact details so you can determine the quality and integrity of our Business, we are proud to anounce that we are finalists in the 2018 LABC Awards of building ecelance....
You hear of so many 'horror stories' about tradespeople who you invite into your home and put your trust in them to fix whatever has gone wrong. I definitely chose the most reliable, honest and hardworking to replace my ceiling and plaster after a leak and the complete dismantling of my ceiling. Chas was honest from the start, explained exactly what his plan was, and stuck to it, He kept me informed, turned up on time and never stopped, although a very messy job. They were completely respectful ofmy home.
An engineer turned full-time painter, I'm now developing my side gig into RenoCo—a painting and renovating business—as I embark on the journey of self-employment and entrepreneurship.
Trading as intrendbuilders and tesscon co uk search us on google We are a friendly, hard working & affordable company who specialise in All forms of roofing and general building, maintenance, fencing and landscaping, waste removal, end of tenancy property clearances, wooden & laminate flooring and more in all areas of Birmingham & surrounding areas.
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WELCOME TO ROOF FIXED LTD We are a family run company that pride ourselves on highly professional work with over 10 years plus in the trade, we have the experience and skills to carry out even the most technical of jobs, carrying out work safely, efficiently and on time. We specialise in all aspects of roofing: New roofs Re roofs Felt Roofs Slate & tile GRP fibre glass roofs EPDM rubber roofs All aspects of flat roofs Roof insulation Roof ventilation Dry ridge & verge systems Eve protection systems Chimney stacks, repaired & rebuilt Lead work UPVC fascia, soffits.
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Professional painter and decorator with over 8 years of experience in interior and exterior painting. Specialized in high-quality finishes, wall preparation, and detailed work. Reliable, punctual, and committed to customer satisfaction. Bringing color, quality, and precision to every home and project.
Very bad I paid £120 for wallpaper to do a media wall which he told me he can do and it would be £200 i agree he was there 3hours and paper never matched little to short bubbles ect very sad to see this kind of work he was given me advice on how to do it which was to his benefit but was really bad I had to strip it all of the very next day. I don’t think i would believe his reviews to be honest
Oak Landscaping & Property Maintenance provides reliable, professional landscaping and property maintenance services for homes and businesses. From garden makeovers, fencing and patios to repairs, exterior maintenance and general upkeep, we offer a complete service with quality workmanship and attention to detail. Whether it’s a one-off project or ongoing maintenance, we’re here to keep your outdoor space and property looking its best.
Bespoke Home Improvements Your local, professional driveway &; roofing experts! We pride ourselves on being truly excellent in all supply and installation. A new driveway or a new roof from bespoke Home Improvements is one of the finest investments you can make with a full range of traditional and contemporary block paving & tiles and rubber roofing available. All our work is covered by a full 5 year warranty. We specialise in design and installation of block paved driveways and roofing founded on thirty years of experience in paving roofing and the home building sector placing great emphasis on quality of workmanship and attention to detail, but always providing reliability for our customers. With our experience we have gained great insight into the domestic paving sector and we are flexible enough to deal with both small and large scale projects. Why not contact us today and find out how we can help you..
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