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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CCRJW Bathrooms & Kitchens
Rating: 3 out of 5
We are professional builders specialising in Bathrooms & Kitchens, however we can undertake most jobs such as tiling, plumbing, plastering, carpentry, painting and decorating, all to a high and professional standard. Together we have joint experience of 35 years in the trade and look to offer our customers an exceptional yet comfortable experience. Our aim is to fulfil your proposals.
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Painting & Decorating- 3 Jun 2021
Didn't bother to turn up to price the job.
Builders on budget
Rating: 3 out of 5
Painting, plastering, decorating, plumbing, extension, renovation, landscaping, fencing, Patio and decking, pergolas, summer houses
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Kitchen Fitting- 25 May 2022
Very bad Experience Not Completed job Left job incomplete I wouldn’t Recommend theses guys to anyone They left my property without notifying me Leaving all place in a mess Making it worse for me Leaving job half done Wish I made any payment to them Actually I would want all my money back
magic-construction
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
Dear Sirs/Madame I’m experienced multi skilled builder (Painting and decorating, Spray Painting, Plumbing, Electrics, Joinery, Small Tiling, Construction, Maintenance ) I got own transport and so many tools including Graco paint spray that I will be able to paint a whole big house in a few days. I have 20 years of experience in various types of construction works.
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Carpentry- 19 May 2010
I have been very pleased with the standard of service and work done by Maciej and his team. Always very friendly, approachable and dedicated to getting the job finished quickly and to a high standard. Good value as well. Would highly recommend and would use again. I booked Maciej while I was moving house. He was very helpful in assisting with other minor jobs around the house, always with a smile and no fuss.
Donaghy & Ross Construction
Rating: 3.7 out of 5
At Donaghy&Ross we believe on delivering only the highest quality of work to ensure are clients get the best possible service, with 16 years of experience and NVQ qualifications in brickwork we have the right team to do the right job.
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Bricklaying- 12 Nov 2016
Dear Brian I have tried to contact you on several occasions to complete the job. I really do not wish to leave negative reviews all over the Internet. Will you get in touch? Just ignoring the situation will not go away as I am now in receipt of your insurance documents and want to resolve amicably. I put you on notice to get in touch within 7 days. If I do not hear back I'm afraid I will have to start the legal processes as you give me no other option. I hope to hear from you within the allotted timeframe and do hope we can avoid litigation in this circumstance. Thank you. Dawn
AFM (SW) Ltd
Rating: 3.7 out of 5
At AFM we offer a multidisciplinary approach for our customers which includes having electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and building services all under one roof. This offers a number of benefits to our customers: These are lower costs, more control over your project and less hassle with employing different sub-contractors. Our highest priority is; we always carry out projects with professionalism, an experienced workforce and to a high standard of workmanship. AFM (SW) Ltd
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Handyman- 14 Jul 2018
Would not recommend. Grouping poor & cracking, tiles not flush causing build up of grime. Cases not fixed properly. Chipped window sill. Flooring starting to move. Didn't want to leave feedback but 2 years on and we are having to have things replaced. Don't want to ask them back as getting them to replace our bath they broke was drama enough. A lot of money spent on this project we'd of never expected to have to touch it for years. Very disappointing
Tiling Decorating
Rating: 3 out of 5
Hi, welcome to my profile page, I am a well established painter & builder with over 15 of experience in the building industry, I do undertake any building work small or large, please do not hesitate to contact me for any future project you may have.
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Restoration & Refurbishment- 4 Feb 2021
Fabiol and his brother are not professional builders. I reversed everything they did. At the end, when I said I was not happy with the job suggested paying £100 less than agreed, they started yelling, insulting, and threatened to break my house with a hammer. Something as simple as sanding a wooden kitchen worktop was not right. They left it rough which needed resanding. The upstand they put was not the right size, colour, or shape, and rather than stick it on, they used nails which were big, visible, and not aligned along its length. They joined more than one piece together and it was very poor and visible. They put a new window frame but gaps where the window frame parts join at the corners were not filled. They didnt remove the blinds or ask me to remove them, so the paint on the window frame got smudged and the blinds are covered with paint. They were supposed to restore original floorboards which is heavily marked. They used a hand sander for this. Rather than say this is a job that they cannot do, they went ahead with it. The sanding they did with a hand sander did not remove any of the marks, but they still started varnishing it. I rented a floor sander the next day and did it myself and the floor doesn't have any marks on it now. They used door and window silicone and a multipurpose white filler to fill the gaps between the floorboards instead of a wood filler. They used interior varnish instead of floor varnish. They used screws instead of nails which cracked them.
AJR carpentry
Rating: 3 out of 5
I’m a sole trader based in Bodmin I’m a NVQ level 2 qualified carpenter with 16years site experience shared between carpentry, joinery, roofing,first fix and second fix
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Carpentry- 9 Apr 2022
Alfie couldn't start the job due to personal circumstances but I was able to find someone else.
M.D.G.Builders & Hard-landscaping
Rating: 3.7 out of 5
We are a small friendly family business that pride ourselves in excellent customer satisfaction. We are a fully qualified team with over 25 years in the building industry. Our quotes and advice are second to none and we will always go that extra mile.
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Driveways (Paved & Loose)- 20 May 2016
Dave was the first person to respond to my message and I found him very knowledgeable and experienced with the job we were looking to get done. He dropped off the quote personally with a brick sample which was appreciated. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dave for any work. He and his colleague worked very hard to get the job done by the end of the week. We are over the moon with our new driveway which has made redundant space useful. His price for the job stayed the same from initial quote so he was very accurate with his original estimation.
Jjb plumbing and heating
Rating: 3 out of 5
I am a fully qualified plumber with over 15 years experience . All our tradesmen are fully qualified and insured . We are based in Edinburgh and base our work in Edinburgh and surrounding lothians to fife .. From mains to drains , conversions, renovations , maintenance and fault finding,bathroom fitters and heating installations.
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Bathroom Fitting- 31 Jul 2024
Never pick a tradesman who is more interested in his holiday than doing the job. His apprentice "father" was even worse lots of cigarettes new base needing to be put in
Town and Country’s painting, decorating and building maintenance
Rating: 3 out of 5
we Cover all types of painting and decorating, Plastering and general building services.
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Painting & Decorating- 23 Nov 2019
I am very pleased with the work done by Perry. He made good some damage to the wall and redecorated the room for me. There is now no sign of the damage which is a fantastic result! Perry was also quick to arrange to get the work done. I would happily recommend him to others.
Plasterworx
Rating: 2.7 out of 5
Plastering company of 20 years
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Plastering- 2 Jul 2026
Excellent work, on time and price as quoted. Will definitely use him again.
Aiden
Rating: 3 out of 5
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Groundwork & Foundations- 8 Jan 2022
This builder sent me a invite saying he interested. When I call to book him he tells me it's to far. What a prat !!!!!!
SOUTHWEST CIVIL & DESIGN LTD
Rating: 3 out of 5
If your Looking for a reliable and highly skilled asphalt/groundwork then You’re in the right place. We have over 35 years experience in the industry, and no matter what your needs from small residential projects or larger commercial works we deliver top quality at competitive prices
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Driveways (Paved & Loose)- 25 Aug 2022
This company needs to remove the words"reliable" and "top quality from their profile description. I could not get them back to remedy problems. Bad workmanship on front wall relaying of coping stones, could see daylight underneath and both came off. Tarmac hole appeared in new drive after 24 hours of being laid. This has cost me another £100 and part of the work I will have to tackle myself. NO aftercare, voicemails left, messages sent, never spoke to owner or saw owner after he was paid and still cant get hold of him. Took my money which I borrowed from family, and then disappeared. Empty promises and no show to put things right. Disgraceful. They are all over it before the work then you dont see them if you have a problem. Im still waiting for my 100 pounds back and a return call from 36 hours ago.... Cant believe the treatment. Havent used the drive yet but if more goes wrong it wont surprise me. These are factual statements and I have photos as proof of my bad experience. Any comment left by the owner in response to this feedback saying they remedied the faults above will be blatantly untrue.
A.d.s building & maintenance
Rating: 3 out of 5
I'm Sam snith owner of the above company, we have been trading nearly 15 years, no job is too big or too small We specialise in extensions, renovations l,alterations but cover a vast amount of different aspects too, garden walls, patios, fencing any many others. Building work is our passion and we are fully committed to the end result, and we will give you a job to be proud of.
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Loft Conversion- 26 Nov 2021
Do not hire this builder, have had to search for another builder to repair all his faults, could not follow structural plans and my house leaked for whole of build, avoid at all costs
Carpentry
Rating: 3 out of 5
Carpenter
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Joinery & Cabinet Making- 5 Jun 2023
He started the job but went away without finishing it just because he couldn't fix the hinges, which wasn't a rocket science. I would never hire him again.
Km joinery
Rating: 3 out of 5
Specialists in Landscaping Fencing Decking Garden rooms Laminate flooring
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Fencing- 31 Dec 2022
Kai and his team did a fantastic job and to my specifications. He was quick to come out and scheduled the job well ahead of the other quotes, I'd recommend and will use again if need to, thanks!