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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:
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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Hello, we would like to introduce ourselves – we are M-2 Construction, a local construction business based in Ramsgate specialising in home improvement projects. A bit about us... We pride ourselves in providing exceptional building services through quality of workmanship and project management with communication and transparency at the heart of everything we do. We realise you love your home, and we want to help you fall in love with it even more, priding ourselves in working in partnership with you to make your dream a reality.
Great Guys, who listened to our requirements and brought them to reality. Clean working and well organised. Will definitely use them again for any building requirements. Thanks
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.
AD handyman Services we will undertake/consider any handyman jobs painting flatpack assembly,,shed assembly/removal, roof recovering, reseal of showers/baths/kitchens blinds/curtainso . Any decking and fencing requirements.... and many more internal and external jobs. All works carried out as efficiently and cost effective as possible without a reduction on quality.
Alex and his team were fantastic. The work was carried out to a high standard and was exactly what I wanted. Communication was great and everything was tidied up afterwards. I would highly recommend Alex and his team.
Hi, we are a small business based in DONCASTER,and surrounding are. We specialise in bathroom refurbs, disabled level access wet rooms, tiling and plumbing. We offer a very friendly and enjoyable service as we know having work done can be a stressful which is our top priority to make sure this isn't the case. With 10 years’ experience we now have the experience at hand to make sure all work is at the highest standard. We are fully insured for all work we carry out. We always offer a competitive quote for our work and we are very professional at what we do. We pride ourselves in our reputation. We hope our feedback speaks for itself. K&F decorative is one of the Doncaster Property Maintenance Service. We have over 10 years’ experience in property maintenance, working in high end residences, as well as office and retail spaces. It is our aim to provide an outstanding, bespoke customer experience, to leave every customer delighted with the service and the job they have received . Our tradesmen carry out thousands of skilled jobs including: plumbing, handyman, painting and decorating, finding and resolving leaks, dr
Very punctual and helpful and job done to perfection Many thanks
Hi, I'm Michael In the year of 1996 I graduated from building college in Poland. Ever since then, I have been working as a builder, and I am able to provide a variety of building-related services. I have been living in Scotland since 2007. In my profession, I am fair and reliable, and I guarantee the highest quality of service. Best regards Michal
Very happy with the work Michal carried out in our home of removing and disposing of old kitchen and installing new kitchen. Highly recommend
With aspect roofing you will get a very reliable,well experienced,fully insured tradesman.we cover all types of roofs from small repairs to full roof replacements,both flat and pitched roof. Also specialising In pvcU facias soffits bargeboards and gutters
Cannot fault this company. Fast, reasonable quote. Turned up on time and did a brilliant job. Highly recommended
Here at Hollands contractors we are a family run groundwork and surfacing company, with 10 years experience and expert knowledge. We offer a free site survey and quote. We can help you with all your groundwork and surfacing needs from site clearances and excavations to patios and tarmacing. At Hollands contractors we always strive to go above and beyond our customers expectations, to ensure that they receive the best possible service. Based in Wallington but cover the whole of south London and south east We our insured up to 10 million pounds public liability.
Hollands Contractors were great, easy to deal with and acted professionally throughout. Job was probably not a standard one but chatting through with Kieren what was required on initial site visit , the estimate was fair and arrived promptly . Through to start date Kieren also kept in contact which was appreciated. Job was completed within agreed time frame and to the expected standard. Kieren arrived on time each day and worked hard and would happily recommend.
We are a family run business, and although new to the Rated People website for 2024, we have gained over 25yrs of knowledge and experience in dealing with damp and mould in properties. Understanding the issues these cause, we know how to fix them while keeping within a reasonable budget. There are numerous ways these issues arise and we take our time to survey your property to find the cause, advise you on the cure, and help you to have a dry, healthy home. Contact us today to find how we can help you. We cover all of Merseyside and surrounding areas, and can survey your property for you, within a few days to a week. We are certified installers of the damp and remedial products we use and have completed the Pam Ties and Safeguard Damp proofing course, to give you the peace of mind that all our work is undertaken correctly and to the required accordance with British Standards using fluid, approved by the BBA and we adhere to the code of practice laid down by the British Standards Institute. We can undertake any instruction, from an independent damp, timber and mould survey which will be approved by your mortgage lender, right through to a full damp course, wall tie replacement, brickwork pointing, Mould sanitisation, timber replacement, basement tanking and also wall insulation. We have also experience in full property refurbishments and project management of large conversion projects and have numerous trusted tradesmen who have worked for us for decades. Should you require any other jobs doing, please just ask. Check out our excellent 5 star Google reviews to see that we care about our customers and make sure we turn up when we say, do what we quote, and leave your property in a clean tidy state. Call us today to fix your damp and mould problems!
4 months?Done the job feb, rang you march, you gave advice and we put 2 fans on the wall for a month and rang you back to say wall didn’t dry. I’ll post all the photos up of the job including the rusted beads and beads put over the top by your lazy plasterer and let’s remember I said cancel your plasterer when you didn’t do the job I thought you were doing and pay you just for what you done. The evidence is there for people to decide
Welcome to Hedgehog Gardens, your trusted partner in transforming outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional landscapes. Whether you're looking to create a serene garden retreat, enhance your curb appeal, or design a stunning hardscape, our expert team is here to bring your vision to life. With 10 years of experience and a passion for plants and design, we specialize in custom landscaping solutions tailored to your unique needs and budget. Let us help you create the outdoor oasis you've always dreamed of. Contact us today for a consultation and take the first step towards your perfect landscape!
Very quick response from ben@hedgehoggardens.co.uk. After sending quote on the same day as viewing work I was booked in for the following week. Weeded and replaced gravelled areas and jet washed back garden and front drive on a very wet and miserable day. Thank you very much Ben and the team at Hedgehog Gardens ????????
Hi im Alfie I am a solo trader I’m a landscaper but also come from a fireplace (HETAS registered) and general building background. I Have done loads of projects for company’s where I have been recommended/subcontracted. I really enjoy hard work, making things go from nothing in to something and at the end of it, seeing a smile on the Clients face, i get a lot of satisfaction from my work, it is always a privilege to be able to walk away knowing I’ve done a excellent job and everybody is happy. Communication is key, always happy to answer any questions or queries. No job to big or small, have great tradesmen around me to get any project done. Groundwork’s Hard landscaping Fencing Patios Driveways Artificial grass Turfing Brickwork
Alfie has done an excellent job replacing and extending our patio. He is hard working, helpful, honest and straightforward. Communication was excellent. I highly recommend him.
LOOK FORWARD TO MORE LIVING SPACE Do you or your family need more space? Maybe a house extension to provide a dining room or a new kitchen? Perhaps you’ve increased the size of your family and now need further bedrooms? Our experts can help you decide where and how you extend. Our services include: EXTENSIONS & PORCHES GARAGE & LOFT CONVERSIONS RENOVATIONS ROOFING - Flat Roofing - Conservatory Roofs & Roof Windows - Roof Repairs and Replacements - Fascias, Soffits & Guttering We use expert advice even before you finalise your plans. If you can’t build outwards have you considered a loft conversion? Our dedicated page will provide more information. Standard Building have helped many people extend their living space over the years and we never get tired of seeing satisfied clients enjoying their new found space.
We offer no obligation free Quotes a very high standard work from start to finish very friendly service or work will be carried out and completed to customers satisfaction
We used D & V to replace our garden fence which was damaged in a storm. They came and quoted the job within a day and started the very next day. The job was completed in 2 days and the fence looks great and should last for years. We would recommend for any work of this type.
Hi ya this is aztec roofing and building we are a family run business we take a lot of pride in our work and building good relationships with our customers we believe that main thing in this industry is trust. We are many years in this trade we do new roof flat roofs guttering facia pointing soffits chimney stacks painting leadwork basically all aspects of roofing our main priority is making sure our customers is happy with us and the work Many thanks aztec
Expert Damp Proofing & Property Preservation Services Home Building & Surveying Company is a leading provider of damp proofing, wall coatings, and property preservation services across the UK. With over a decade of experience, we specialise in protecting residential and commercial properties from moisture damage, mould growth, structural decay, and woodworm infestations. Our team of certified professionals ensures every project is completed with precision, using cutting-edge techniques and high-quality materials to enhance your property’s durability, appearance, and value. Why Choose Home Building & Surveying Company? - Over 10 Years of Industry Experience - Certified Damp Proofing Specialists - Tailored Solutions for Homes & Businesses - Guaranteed Long-Lasting Results - Competitive Pricing & Free Consultations Comprehensive Property Protection Services 1. Damp Proofing Solutions Moisture can cause severe damage to your property, leading to mould, decay, and structural instability. Our damp proofing services prevent water ingress and rising damp, ensuring a dry, healthy indoor environment. 2. External Wall Coatings Enhance and protect your home’s exterior with our advanced wall coatings. These weatherproof solutions defend against harsh UK weather, preventing cracks, damp penetration, and fading while improving kerb appeal. 3. Basement Waterproofing & Tanking We offer expert basement tanking services to prevent water damage and create dry, usable underground spaces. Whether converting a basement or preventing flooding, our waterproofing solutions provide peace of mind. 4. Mould Removal & Prevention Mould not only affects property aesthetics but also poses health risks. Our mould remediation services eliminate mould growth and prevent future infestations, ensuring a safer and cleaner living space. 5. Woodworm Treatment & Prevention Protect wooden structures from decay with our specialised woodworm treatment services. We use industry-approved solutions to eliminate infestations and prevent future damage to beams, flooring, and furniture. 6. Condensation Control Solutions Excess condensation can lead to damp walls, peeling paint, and mould growth. Our ventilation and insulation solutions help regulate indoor humidity, creating a more comfortable and damage-free environment. At Home Building & Surveying, we are committed to protecting and enhancing your home or business with industry-leading damp proofing and property preservation services.
Ian came round to take a look at a damp patch that had started showing up on one of the utility room walls. He turned up on time, was really friendly, and clearly knew what he was talking about. He gave everything a proper check over and explained what was likely going on in a way that actually made sense. He didn’t try to make a mountain out of a molehill or push for any unnecessary work—just gave honest, practical advice on what to do next. Really appreciated how straightforward and helpful he was. Would
We here at south london plastering, have been operating for many years with a combined 77 years experience through the team. Always aiming to deliver the best quality of workmanship craft on every project we tackle. Our team always come well presented, very polite making our clientele at ease. Achieving quality in attention to detail, we always leave the job how we found it. We cover all aspects of plastering and rendering we also have other services but this being our main one. What we do •Venetian plastering (polished) •skimming •rendering all types. Including coloured render systems. K-rend, Ewi, Monicoshe. •External insulation (saves on the energy bills) •internal insulation •dry lining (plasterboard) •damp proofing •damp surveys •bedroom renovations ( new everything) •garden rooms/offices •garage conversions
Connor and his team did an excellent job plastering our room, hallway, and garage front. The quality of their work is outstanding, and they completed everything on time as promised. They were professional, efficient, and left everything clean and tidy. I’m very pleased with the results and would highly recommend Connor and his team to anyone looking for skilled and reliable plasterers.
Whether you're in need of a renovation, facing an emergency leak, requiring asbestos removal, or seeking efficient waste management services, we've got all your needs covered. Look no further for comprehensive property solutions at competitive rates. As proud members of the Federation of Master Builders, our skilled and experienced team possesses the necessary expertise to tackle any project. With a robust track record of successfully completing a variety of jobs in both commercial and residential settings, our team is fully equipped to handle projects of any size and complexity. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we are committed to delivering optimal results for you. Choose Nu Space for a seamless, reliable, and expert approach to meet your requirements.
Very satisfied with the work installing garden hand rails done by Morgan and Jamie. Would recommend them based on their professionalism and the end product.
Hi I’m Jake owner of harper building & maintenance ltd we have over 15 years experience in the building trade and strive for customer satisfaction at a fair and reasonable price
Welcome to Rothwell Contracts & Rothwell Kitchens Ltd Nottinghamshire based family run businesses
Whoops, sorry, about the last comment about rcl builders, that comment was to another builder.
CJ Interiors is a new self employed buisness and is based in Tameside... We cover all of the north west. I am a qualified kitchen and bedroom fitter and also cover all aspects of interior joinery... I also cover a majority of other aspects of building work.... brickwork, plumbing, plastering, man with van, removals and have a specialist wall mural/paint effects person on board with us.
Top quality work by quality guys - so timely, so considerate and beyond diligent. Delighted with the end product!
Hi this is Mo from Britefinish, handyman with over 10 years experience. The wide range services offered with honesty reliability punctuality and professionalism. Handyman Services offered : All Flat Pack Furniture Assembly TV Wall Mounting Door Fitting/Trimming Fitting door Handles, latches, locks,etc Flooring: Laminate, vinyl, carpet, decking etc Odd Jobs e.g fix kitchen cabinet doors and drawers & floating shelves and mirrors Bespoke Furniture Fitting Flatpack Bookshelf/Bookcase Assembly Floating Shelves Fitting Curtain Pole Fitting Roller Blinds Fitting Kitchen Cabinet/Unit Fitting Kitchen Worktop Fitting Hanging mirrors Interior Door Installation/Fitting Internal Locks Britefinish assemble all types of flat pack items including: wardrobes, chest of drawers, beds, kitchen units, sheds, gym equipment, guest beds, bunk beds, office desk, chairs, sofas, garden furniture, home furniture, office furniture, swing sets,bikes, exercise equipment .... Britefinish assemble flatpack furniture items from major retailers: Ikea, Argos, Bensons for beds, Tesco,The Range, John Lewis, Dreams, Harveys, Very, Wayfair,Wickes, Tesco, B&Q, Amazon, Ebay, etc
Great work, very reliable and efficient.
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