Do I need planning permission for a building project?

In many cases, yes – particularly for extensions, loft conversions, or major renovations. Your builder can help guide you through the process or recommend an architect to assist with applications.

How long does a building project take?

The duration depends on the project size. Small jobs may take a few days, while larger builds such as home extensions can last several months.

Do builders provide materials?

Most builders supply materials as part of the job, but you can discuss this upfront if you prefer to source your own.

Can builders handle multiple trades?

Yes, many builders manage full projects, coordinating electricians, plumbers, and decorators to ensure a seamless process.

What’s the best way to find a builder near me?

The easiest way to find a builder is through MyBuilder. You can post your job for free, and get matched with interested and available builders in your area, that you can compare and read real customer reviews, all before hiring. You can look browse through our directory of local builders and contact ones that look right for the job you need done.

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Magna Design Build Ltd.
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
We are a family firm. We work for private clients and architects. If you would like our advice please feel free to call or email us and if we can help you we will. With regards Marcus Postlethwaite
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Restoration & Refurbishment- 28 Apr 2016
These guys were incredibly responsive flexible and did a great job. Will use them again!
S J Building Ltd
Rating: 4.2 out of 5
SJ BUILDING LTD undertake all aspects of construction work from extensions, refurbishments, structual alterations and hard landscaping. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and great communication with our clients throughout projects. Having any level of building work can be a daunting prospect, but our team can bring the expertise and hard work that is needed to turn your ideas in to a reality.
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Conversions - General- 22 Apr 2023
Our job is still in progress and everything is left tidy and hoovered after each day. We are being updated as to when each stage commences and Stuart had accommodated a change that we have made to the work .
Capital Property Renovations
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a small long established family building company consisting of myself and two sons. I have over 30 years experience in all fields of the building industry. We undertake work from major extensions/new build to general maintenance.
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Conversions - General- 10 Mar 2016
Just what I wanted, high quality workmanship leaving me with a fantastic new room. I am happy to use Capital Property Renovations again and can recommend the company if you are thinking of hiring a builder. Thank you CPR.
home.refurbish
Rating: 4.2 out of 5
My name is Istvan. I am a construction professional with 15+ years of experience in building and renovating homes. As a professional, it is very important for me to provide you with the best of my knowledge and skills. I always make sure that the job I undertake is completed to the highest professional standards with the right quality materials to ensure that the work I do is pleasing the eye, that it is a useful and long lasting improvement to your private space.
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Kitchen Fitting- 2 Sep 2021
Excellent, high-quality job from Istvan and Gabor. Full kitchen removal, installation and fit-out to professional specification within 2.5 weeks. The guys had the technical skills, innovation and solutions-oriented approach to create a show home finish. Would highly recommend - courteous, punctual and all round nice guys too.
HICKMAN CARPENTRY SERVICE
Rating: 4.2 out of 5
Fully qualified Carpenter, with over 15 year’s experience. 2 years experience making cabinets in a boat yard, 3 years experience on large housing developments and 10 years experience working on domestic properties. Taking on all aspects of Carpentry and general building duties. My main scope of work is currently internal carpentry, including kitchens, doors skirting etc.
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Hard Flooring- 20 Feb 2020
More than happy with the service provided, a very conscientious and accommodating workman, producing high quality work in a timely manner at a competitive price. A very easy going and punctual individual whom I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or use again, in fact already booked in for another job.
A O Fencing Group Ltd
Rating: 4.2 out of 5
I am a joiner with 12 years experience in the building industry specialising in the following- • Flooring • Fencing • Decking • Pergolas • Extensions • Renovations I am also fully insured.
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Kitchen Fitting- 24 Aug 2022
I spoke with Nathan and he seemed very positive and we arranged a day for him to come to do the job. He asked me to send some pictures of the work prior to him coming which I sent through to him but did not get a reply. I messaged a further 2 times to confirm if he was coming or not and he ignored my messages and did not come at the agreed time. I really needed this job doing quickly and waited because he was meant to come, so 1 week later I still need the job completing. Very disappointing.
Hemsted Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a bespoke property development company, offering a full range of services with a client-friendly approach. From small-scale projects like a bathroom refurb right up to full-scale project management on large high-end homes, we guarantee to finish on time, in budget, and with a quality finish.
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Bought a bungalow in 2009 with a view to extending it, both extending the footprint and extending into the roof space. Excellent work - did everything as discussed, at a price and in a time scale agreed and at the end there was NO SNAGGING required!!! Vicky is very focused, quality based individual and has a team with the same ethics and approach. Highly recommended.
Hodson Building Services Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
We offer a complete Building Services Solution. Small family business, we cover all aspects of building work big or small from start to completion. All trades covered. Extensions, alterations, kitchens, bathrooms, conversions, plastering and joinery.
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I invited Phil to measure up on a job originally to extend my property. He arrived at the agreed time and was very up front about what could and couldn't be done. In essence he was the first builder I encountered that told me the truth about my plans and that they needed revising! It was this candidness that made me decide on hiring the company. Nigel and team arrived promptly on the start date and immediately got to work. Hired to remove a wall and numerous other jobs I was impressed by how well the team got on with the job- I even had to force tea into them! The work was first rate with exceptional note going to the quality of the brick work and plastering. I always dread hiring builders/ going through periods of large scale home renovation but was pleasantly surprised. Completed to an excellent standard, on budget and with a total clear up. The project over-ran by one day but hardly the builder's fault given the set-backs that can crop up in an older property. I cannot rate the company highly enough and have been very impressed. Recommended without question.
Atkinson Civil Engineering Limited
Rating: 4.2 out of 5
Groundworks and civils. Roads and sewers Concrete bases Foundations Substations. Garden strips Man and machine Drainage solutions Deep drainage. Manholes. Flagging ducting and much more.
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Groundwork & Foundations- 6 Mar 2021
Harry and his team attended a trenching job for me today. Upon arrival his expertise was instantly apparent. He offered advice on how to complete the job correctly and his lads worked hard. We employ many sub contractors and is hard to find one who is punctual, attentive and knowledgeable. Harry and his team are all of the above and i will be using him again for future projects. I would not hesitate to recommend him and his team to anyone !!
A1 building
Rating: 4.2 out of 5
Roofing rendering painting and decorating Chippie work flooring tiling we cover everything we have a fully qualified electrician on our team and a qualified plumber no job is too small or big
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Carpentry- 26 Feb 2022
Best firm to use for all your needs. They've done numerous things for me now and still on going. Highly recommend!
thegreenorigin ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
The Green Origin is a building specialist with a difference, our name reflects our approach to the care of the environment and the value we attach to our clients needs. We apply the highest standards of craftsmanship to deliver our clients first class service and superior finish.
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Thegreenorigin Ltd worked on a full refurb of our office wash rooms in August last year. We had moved into new offices that had been completely renovated with the exception of the bathrooms, which were 20 years out of date! As a busy recruitment specialist in central London, we have an enormous amount of footfall through our offices on a daily basis, including those through our bathrooms, so the quality and resilience of the work was imperative. Thegreenorigin took time to understand our business priorities and worked throughout the night to allow us to maintain use of the bathrooms while they were doing the job. It meant we could still provide facilities to our clients (and staff) whilst they were being refurbished. This was a very important factor for us. In addition to this, they worked around issues which came to light regarding the building we worked in and old pipe work that was still in place, causing sewage issues and completed the project within the timeline we agreed. I would have no hesitation recommending them to other businesses or personal customers.
Focus Build Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
The priority at Focus Build is to give our customers satisfaction at all times.Focus Build are about being the most professional, timely, efficient and customer orientated building & construction company in Surrey.
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Jack hung doors and completed skirting works for me , his work was neat and to a excellent standard , found him very accommodating when asked to complete works in a short space of time, arrived when he said he would and professional throughout the works, would definitely have him work for me again.
Woodago Building Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are an experienced and trustworthy group of craftsman who are truly proud to offer a first class service in everything that we do. We enjoy working closely with our customers to help achieve the perfect product and result for any work that we undertake.
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Kitchen Fitting- 27 May 2015
I hired Woodago to fit my new kitchen, they were very friendly professional and polite and completed the job within the allotted time frame and to a very high standard and at an affordable price, i would recommend them to friends and family.
PSA Improvements
Rating: 5 out of 5
30+ years time served tradesman, full public liability Friendly and reliable service with competitive prices. Quality work with experience working for domestic, industry, religious buildings, schools and office properties.
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Plumbing- 15 Feb 2016
brilliant job paul . would definitely use again and recommend to others
D W Joinery Contractors
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Hi my names Dave, I am a qualified, fully insured joiner with over 19 years experience in the trade. I cover all aspects of carpentry and joinery and pride myself on clean, tidy work. Alot of my work is on mansion builds in the Alderley Edge area to a very high standard but still carrying out private work in between.I am also sub contracting to Robisons loft conversions where we run a team of contractors project managing each loft from start to finish but looking to start doing this for myself.
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Carpentry- 21 Oct 2019
Above and beyond, pleasant, and first class job my doors look brilliant. So pleased with the work done .I'd recommend dave to all my friends and family ,he is my go to guy for any joinery work from here on ,EXCELLENT
Multiskilled Handyman Company
Rating: 4 out of 5
The Multiskilled Handyman Company is a small family Father and son buisness . We have over 40 years joint experience in all aspects of renovation,refurbishment and genral maintaince work. We are large enough to handle any jobs required but small enough to handle your odd jobs around your home and garden. We have an unequaled attention to detail with a clean professional attitude . We have a caring manner towards you properly ,with our continued adapting attitude to insure your work is carried out in a polite swift manner with minimal disruption to you home
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Kitchen Fitting- 17 Jan 2025
“Highly Recommend!” I recently had my kitchen fitted by Multiskilled handyman and I couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, him and his son were professional, reliable, and trustworthy. The workmanship is impeccable, and every detail was finished to perfection. They were punctual, worked efficiently, and left the space spotless at the end of each day. I truly appreciated their honest communication throughout the process, and it was clear they take pride in their work. If you’re looking for a kitchen fitter you can trust to deliver excellent results, I wholeheartedly recommend. Feel free to tweak it to suit your specific experience!