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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Qube Projects Ltd`
Rating: 3.7 out of 5
Here at Qube Building we aim to maintain a high level of customer service from initial meeting right through until completion. All work is carried out to the very highest standards using all qualified and certified trades. My brother and I have been in the building industry for a combined 25 years, I specialise in brickwork and groundworks - while my brother is a carpenter who can put his hand to most. We undertake most works from hanging a door to building an extension! References on request.
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Extensions- 22 Aug 2022
Happy with the overall work that was completed by Qube and the guys are friendly but did feel the communication lacked towards the end of the project
Arc construction Kent ltd
Rating: 3.6 out of 5
We offer a professional honest and reliabe tradesmen.Were 100% committmited and offer good advice to customers.Fully insured, cscs health and safety card.we are a motivated work force and give good quality for are prices.Respect and honesty is our policy.
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Plastering- 19 Dec 2011
Nathan did a fantastic job repairing the render on the front of our house, and then painting it. His price was fair and he did a great job to a high standard, despite the weather being against him. Nathan turned up early every day, communicated with us throughout the job, cleaned up after himself and was very polite and courteous. Our neighbours have comented on what a good job he has done with such little fuss, very impressed! Will be hiring him again in the future and would recommend him to anyone!!
Staff4dshire Developments Limited
Rating: 3.9 out of 5
Between me and my partner we have 30 years experience in civil engineering hard and soft landscaping. We also fit kitchen s .
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Landscaping- 23 Apr 2019
Was under quoted by £750 and had to get them back to re cement some bricks back in and remove half a slab which was left under a gravelled area! The guys worked hard an the slabbed areas are level!
Oaks Carpentry
Rating: 3.7 out of 5
Hi all, I’m a qualified carpenter with 14 years experience. Undertaking all aspects of carpentry and general building. All are work is carried out to a high standard, providing a punctual and reliable service.
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Carpentry- 2 Oct 2022
Nathan did a fantastic job with our doors! Couldn’t recommend him enough, the job was done quick and to a high standard and we were so happy with the price quoted too!
hickling & sons tiling
Rating: 3.7 out of 5
Tiling with over 20 years experience, undertaking all tiling aspects, such as bathrooms, kitchens, conservatory/orangerys and floors. to the best of our capability.
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Tiling- 21 Oct 2023
Committed to tile kitchen floor and floors in WC, bathroom and en-suite. Upon completion of kitchen floor we have noticed 2 chipped tiles and asked to replace them however on agreed day team did not show up. We have tried to arrange different date but had no response. They didn’t clean the surface before applying white grout which resulted in yellow staining that can’t be removed.
KBM construction services Ltd
Rating: 3.8 out of 5
Hiya I’m karl, I’ve been working in the construction industry for nearly 14 years, I have many skills and am able to do most things such as, electrics, joinery, tiling, plumbing and many more.
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Restoration & Refurbishment- 23 Feb 2021
Karl is a nice chap, has the skill but lacks time management and his finishing touch is poor unfortunately. He told me it’s going to be 2 man job but the 2nd person was not full time. So he did most of the job on his own and towards the end there was still lots to be done so unfortunately I got a rushed bolched job. He promised spot lights general but left the last room with same old light, part of the work was not completed but had to pay extra for it to be done. Did a nice kitchen and left space for fridge and washing machine but plastered the old sockets to the wall and did not leave any socket to plug the fridge, has to get an electrician out. Also no holes made within the cupboard to pass through the washing machine hose, had to get a plumber. Majority of the flooring and tiles in bathroom has not been filled. He did a ceiling in one of the room and there are leaks within a week. With the amount of money spent, I am disappointed that I still have to pay people to do extra bits and pieces. I am grateful that he tried his best and tried to complete the work. PBut I would have appreciate if he worked at a good pace and not rushed the job towards the end. Without good finishing touches, it looks like I had hired a Bob the builder.
Sstk Home improvements & maintenance
Rating: 3.7 out of 5
I'm a general builder with experience in different fields
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Handyman- 19 Nov 2020
I had booked Stephen to carry out a job and had agreed a date and time for him to come round to carry out the works. Following an email exchange the morning of the job, he informed me he wouldn't be in the area until 2 hours after the agreed time. He then didn't show up at all. I have had no communication from him since to either apologise or rearrange the job.
MRK building & plastering services
Rating: 3.7 out of 5
Hi I’m mark local to Doncaster I have been running my own team for my fathers company for the last 7 years due to having children I can no longer work away so I am starting my own business venture for top quality and reliable work please get in contact be great to hear from you thanks . Mark
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Roofing (Pitched)- 9 Jan 2023
Absolutely avoid that contractor. Hire them for two projects at same time, one to put new pitched roof in place of flat roof including all demolition works etc. They finished half of the job and get paid up front for almost all of it. They ordered materials for roof trusses which can not be used (checked with my building control). They damaged my neighbour shed as well. When I ask them when they gonna finish they ask for some more money because they can't afford to get to Mansfield. During that job I give them another job which was re-roof on terraced house (another of our properties). They left me with unfinished job. They damaged my property during the work (one of the workers put his foot through the ceiling in new decorated bedroom), the roof is badly leaking. Got another company to check what's going on and was told all is done wrong. We need to dismantle half of the roof and put it back again. Lots of damages inside the house because of massive leak. Two bedrooms upstairs, front room and kitchen walls damaged by the water. We need now another renovation which will be cost a lot. All I've heard from them was we will do that tomorrow. Case will end up in the court. We sent a messages, letters but no response. If you want to ruined your property employe them otherwise avoid.
Ian Gibbons Joinery and Contractor
Rating: 5 out of 5
I ALWAYS COMPLETE MY WORK TO A VERY GOOD STANDARD AND MAKING SURE EVERYTHING IS CLEAN AND TIDY. I HAVE MANY YEARS IN THE TRADE THUS PICKING UP CONTACTS WHO DO VARIOUS OTHER TRADES SUCH AS ELECTRICS, PLUMBING, BRICKWORK AND TILING. I CHARGE AT REASONABLE RATES AND FREE QUOTES ARE GIVEN
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I own a number of houses which I let and I hired Ian a lot last year to do some joinery work for me. His work is excellent. His prices are very reasonable and he has always got the jobs finished quickly when I have needed him to. I have no hesitation in recommending him.
MLB Building Group Ltd
Rating: 3.7 out of 5
We are a fully insured professional company offering building services in both the residential and commercial sectors. We have 30+ members in our team giving us years of knowledge and experience in every aspect of building. From the initial design stage to the finishing touches, we cover it all. Allowing you to be stress free throughout the whole process. Our priority is the customers, our team will go above and beyond to help and make this the perfect experience for you.
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Restoration & Refurbishment- 21 May 2022
Excellent service. Professional and polite, kept us informed from start to finish. I would recommend this Company.
Asher Brickwork
Rating: 3.7 out of 5
Hi im Asher Brickwork a very friendly small bricklaying buissness with just over 20 years experience and I hold 3 NVQ's and a cscs gold card to back my experience I take pride in all my work and finish each job to a high standard feel free to contact me for an easy free quotation thanks.
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Extensions- 31 Dec 2022
Jason was hired to build a single storey extension but I hired him to do the loft conversion. It went downhill from week 3. The build was to take 8 weeks, started on the 1/08 and still hasn’t finished. The initial quote was competitive but there were additional charges for work he told me had to be done that was not part of the initial price, this happened every week. Never discussed, I would get a text on a Friday evening telling me I had to pay more, thousands extra each time. He’s taken no responsibility for damages to our and our neighbours house, promised he would fix this yet I have had to pay additional costs to have this repaired myself. Jason changed roofers part way through, promised there would be no additional cost, but then asked for another £2,300, I found out later that he had hired new roofers he just met on a day rate without agreeing with me. The first carpenter worked one day, another was hired and these costs also increased. Our neighbours house has been damaged by Jason, the absolute minimum has been done to repair their roof, our neighbour continues to chase us for damages. The work is not to a good standard, walls not straight, floors uneven, floors not insulated even though I have paid extra for this, the roof rattles when it’s windy and building control say the smoke detectors are not up to code so have to be re done at additional cost. He has made numerous promises and none have been kept, Jason takes no responsibility and I regret ever hiring him.
A.N Property Maintenance
Rating: 4.2 out of 5
I'm aged 32 married with a family Home owner I'm self employed I've run my business for 7 years I have a regular customer base I aim to make a customers idea achievable to there satisfaction My business moto is making a house a home hopefully my builder can help take my business to the next step
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Painting & Decorating- 14 Apr 2016
Adrian from A N Property maintenance was hired to do some complex painting and decorating. He arrived on the dot to give an estimate and spoke professionally about the job. He arrived on the agreed date to begin work. He was very polite and nothing was too much trouble. He never stopped, not even for a drink. His standard of work was great and he took pride in what he did. The cost was also reasonable. I would have no hesitation in recommending him. In fact, we have already talked about him doing future work at our daughters houses.
Ej & co building and grounds maintenance
Rating: 4.2 out of 5
We are a well established family run business. We hold contracts with a national supermarket chain and also a leisure company. We offer friendly advice and will always go that little bit further to ensure the customer is happy, after all it's our reputation
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Plastering- 1 Oct 2014
I needed my very large living room rendered and plastered, Ej & co started the work within 3 weeks of posting the job, they arrived on time and completed all the work to a very high standard and i hired them for some additional work at a date and time that suited my working hours, would definitely recommend Ej & co.
Plumbing and plastering services
Rating: 3.4 out of 5
My name is Gareth and we undertake all plumbing services and plastering works, bricklaying and extensions Many Thanks
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Plastering- 11 Dec 2025
They agreed on a reasonable price however the work carried out wasn't the best. They only single skimmed some of the walls and there are cracks and uneven waves in places. Job was a sub contract, wasn't the best, wasn't the worst. Good rates and very punctual. Can probably do with a bit more attention to detail. Nice, friendly chaps. Very respectful and polite. Downside is that they left all the mess instead of taking it away and disposing of it. Overall, cant really complain too much as they done the job for a very fair price.
Davis Landscaping
Rating: 4 out of 5
Davis Landscaping & Groundwork’s Patio’s - Path’s - Driveways - Fencing - Complete garden design & build
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Groundwork & Foundations- 24 Nov 2018
Sam is very professional, hard working, friendly and conscientious. Job efficiently and knowledgeably completed to an excellent standard as promised. Job was also finished off and garden tidied up meticulously. Highly recommended and won't hesitate to use again. 10/10 - many thanks Sam.
A J Morris Plastering And Construction
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
A J Morris Plastering And Construction is a company that specialise in all aspects of Construction to small room refurbishments to extensive structual work to landscaping and creating lovely spaces outside. We have over 15 years of experience in the construction industry so no job is to small or to big for the company and the jobs are always completed to all regulations and also to the highest standard. Customer satisfaction is our number one goal.
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Plastering- 15 Jan 2025
Removing my review due to change of opinion.