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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Lcd
Rating: 1 out of 5
Hy I am cris more 15 years experience in carpentry and building work
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Joinery & Cabinet Making- 8 Jan 2024
Absolute cow boy 🤬 Don’t even think of hiring So many faults Door not closing Plinth boards cut wrong So much more disgrace
Janos
Rating: 1 out of 5
Hi there!!! I'm a groundworker with 8 years experience... I can do drainage, pavement,kerbs, concrete etc.
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Groundwork & Foundations- 10 Feb 2024
I hired Janos to install security bollards for me. The job looked okay at completion. However, the next day when I operated the bollards one of them would not unlock. I reached out to him immediately and he promised to come and have a look at it, but he never showed up. Then, he stopped taking my calls and ignored my text messages. I eventually got Bison (bollards manufacturer) to have a look at it. They said the bollard was wrongly installed, and the problem was caused by the excess concrete at the base of the bollard. They manage to fix the problem, but at an extra cost to me. I will not be recommending Janos for any job.
CARVE Engineering Co Ltd
Rating: 1 out of 5
We undertake large and small construction rebuild projects, house extension and loft conversion, shop design and decoration, home design and decoration, customized furniture. We can provide professional drawing and floor plan as well.
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Extensions- 19 Sep 2022
Man Ho or Calvin Ho' or Man Fu Ho, who owns Carve Engineering Co. Ltd. He also has a Hong Kong branch carve-eng.com . I didn't know he subcontracted the whole project to a group of Chinese mainlanders who couldn't speak English. And he asked a British Gas gas engineer to sign off the plumbing work. I obtained the planning in December 2021. The work started on 31/1/2022 and almost finished now 19/9/2022. It supposed to end in three months time as they promised. It's only a single storey side extension and shouldn't be left unfinished with pipes broke. The workers only came to work once a week and sometimes the work stopped for a month or so. The price included the purchase of a boiler and installation. But there's no timer or thermostat and I was asked to purchase these and install them with extra cost. The workers' van broke down five times and they didn't turn up for five different days. There's no windowsill and they called this a standard window people would install. The exterior wall was painted inconsistent to our original wall and I had to argue to get them pebbledash and repainted. They left the fences on our neighbours. The pipes are still leaking. Shower leaked for 3 months. They even charged extra for the electricity sockets they installed in our kitchen. They took down the mains water supply switch and never install it back so our house has no in house mains water stop valve! They didn't hoover and didn't have a hoover. Avoid this company!
GMC Steel & Home improvements
Rating: 1 out of 5
We Specialise in all aspects of steel work. Design, welding, fabrication and Installation. We have over 25 years of experience in the trade and work to a high standard of work at all times.
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Conversions - General- 3 Jun 2024
THIEF! Been reported to the police for stealing a metal ram bar, all on CCTV! DO NOT TRUST OR HIRE THIS GUY! Will be taking further action with police investigation on going!
LJB General Building & Construction Limited
Rating: 1 out of 5
We are a small family construction company called LJB we deal with our clients like they are one of us We work with their budget and Tring our best to make everything that they want to become truth
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Conversions - General- 21 Dec 2023
Terrible company. Not reliable and eventually stopped responding to messages. Doesn’t turn up on time either. Will advise everyone to stay away.
Shaun pike plumbing and heating
Rating: 1 out of 5
Local plumbing and heating gas engineer. I carry out bathroom refurbishment's and complete refits. All plumbing maintenance. New gas central heating system and boiler installs. All domestic plumbing, heating and gas work. Working to high standards and competitive prices.
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Bathroom Fitting- 7 Dec 2021
We hired Shaun following accepting his quote and start date. Unfortunately start date was replanned (ok, things happen), but then communication ended (no return of calls/messages) and I've not had any further feedback. I cannot comment on workmanship as no work was done, however our experience with this trader was disappointing. We are back at square 1 finding a bathroom/boiler specialist and have lost multiple months.
Trafford windows Manchester Ltd
Rating: 1 out of 5
Your local window and door manufacturer, supplier, and installer. ✅ Bifold Doors ✅ Composite Doors ✅ Porches ✅ Conservatories ✅ Upvc Windows ✅ Upvc Doors ✔️Bi folding doors ✔️Aluminum doors ✔️French doors ✔️Patio doors ✔️Replace glass units ✔️Free no obligation survey and quotation ✔️Personalised service to meet your requirements ✔️Fensa registered company ✔️Competitive prices ✔️ 10-year manufacturers guarantee
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Completely norespond company. I contacted this company by myself because he didn't even say hello. He was supposed to come back to me on Saturday - didn't happen. he said he wanted to change the appointment for monday, also the day ended without an appointment and even any message from him. I wasted my time and money. complete zero - just time waster!
S L GROUNDWORKS LTD
Rating: 1 out of 5
Welcome to our business profile. S L GROUNDWORKS LTD was started up by myself Simon and my friend Sean because we have helped a lot of people to correct other builders errors. We have been in the trade for 25 years working for employers and have now decided we need to take the next step not only to make sure work gets done right but to secure a business to pass down. Here at S L GROUNDWORKS LTD we all like to go that bit further to help and nothing but perfection is acceptable.
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Groundwork & Foundations- 10 Jul 2023
The work done on this project was well below an aceptable standard. The finish was messy, with mortar smeared over large areas of the stonework where it shouldn't have been, several steps and paving stones came loose within a week and there were numerous untidy gaps in the mortar. The two workmen came back on one occasion to fix the first step that came loose. But when other steps and paving stones suffered the same fate, the workmen simply stopped replying to my requests for remdial work and have not been back in touch for a month. Very dissappointing, and very poor value for money. I would not recommend them to anyone.
Vishal Developments ltd
Rating: 1 out of 5
All building works undertaken, specialist in extensions and loft conversions.
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Plastering- 17 Apr 2023
Highly unprofessional behaviour. After agreeing the contract/price both on "Whatsapp" and "Mybuilder", the tradesperson didnot turn up to do the job on the day, saying that the job is not worth of their time. Quite disappointed with this attitude.
Craig Brassington Property Services
Rating: 1 out of 5
All renovation work including kitchens and bathrooms
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Handyman- 23 Mar 2023
He is not reliable. He didn't show up as promised and no response after following up.
C&F improvements
Rating: 1 out of 5
Hi I’m Chris, I’ve been in construction since leaving school. I’m competent in groundwork’s , concrete, fencing and metalwork having worked in all these fields. I specialise in all aspects of metal gates, railings and fencing
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Groundwork & Foundations- 2 Apr 2023
Came over quoted, we accepted the quote and arranged a start date of 1st April (2 Weeks time). Very disappointed as night before cancelled stating “personal circumstances” and we had floor layers booked two days later so not impressed. Guess this is what happens when you try and give someone with 0 feedback a chance. Shame as seemed a nice guy. We will stick to reputable traders from now on.
Danks Property Group Ltd
Rating: 1 out of 5
We are a family company with well over 50 years experience in construction projects of varying sizes, from single storey extensions to multiple property developments. We are focussed on providing the best quality service and customer satisfaction for you on your project. Please get in touch for a free, no obligation quote!
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Extensions- 8 Jul 2023
The project was meant to be 6 months, paid 95% of the payment. Quote based on building control plans, have later refused to do part of the work. Meant to fit 3 bathrooms, not complete. Bi fold doors, windows fitted and supplied by them, have gaps, missing seals, drafts, not been back to fix this, tell me it’s the supplier’s issue, even though they sourced it all and fitted them. Bought in electrician to complete second fix work, after asking about socket choice etc, only to then say this wasn’t included we didn’t look at our own quote! They proceeded to carry this work out as Is aid I would pay now it had started, didn’t communicate about number of sockets and location, but then expected me to pay the invoice without knowing price. Same with tiler, given invoice after the tiler they sourced and contracted completed the work, telling me I had to now pay the tiler. Failed building control, have not returned, offered suitable solution to their errors, still asked for full payment. First fix pipework leaked, plastered over the soil pipe with hole, left the extractor fan pipe into a cardboard box, first fix electrics are not suitable and need a second circuit, fitted a sliding door too small for the door, they supplied doors, dormer cladding incomplete and ply wood frame exposed, poor plaster work, incorrect fitting of an external fire door, part removed a ventilation system plastered over the vent and left the sensor and fan running into nowhere, poor gutter worklist goes on
Lh damp solutions and building
Rating: 1 out of 5
Free Surveys and No Obligation quotes on Rising damp Penetration damp Condensation damp Wet/Dry rot Wood infestation Loft Insulation and Boarding Solid wall Insulation All work is Insurance backed Guaranteed for 10 years. Working with customers to meet there requirements.
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Restoration & Refurbishment- 21 Mar 2023
Would not recommend Lee Hughes. I’ve been overcharged for the crap work he has done. Job Should have taken 7 days. After 29 days I sacked him and told him not to come back. I’ve employed a decent builder to rectify & finish the work. He continually pestered me for cash. I’m a pensioner and was an easy target to extort money from.
All Stage Solutions
Rating: 1 out of 5
Here at All Stage Solutions we pride ourselves on quality of work over anything else. We undertake all stages of construction, gardening and property maintenance. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with any enquiries you may have.
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Handyman- 20 Sep 2022
The contract was for 9 hours of work. In the end, I was charged for 10 hours. They argued that the handyman did not take a break. The worker was from 0900 to 1700. 8 hours minus short breaks. I would not recommend this company.
A-TEAM
Rating: 1 out of 5
Specialising in building maintenance and repair, able to access any part of your building from the ground up. No need for expensive scaffolding, as we offer safe abseiling access solutions where required. Services include building maintenance, building surveying, roof repairs, leak testing, Rope access window cleaning, pest control, Tree surgery, gardening, Landscaping.......
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Restoration & Refurbishment- 22 Nov 2022
Scam. Paid 180 pounds for a balcony balustrade installation. The screws came off after a few weeks- I asked to come and repair them and he never showed up. He even blocked my number. Such a disappointment.
Attenborough Landscape & Groundworks LTD
Rating: 1 out of 5
Working with nature to showcase the best of its beauty sparks a natural passion in our team. This is why Attenborough Landscape & groundworks has built a reputation In and around the East Midlands. Hard work, dedication and creativity are at the heart of all of our projects. Get in touch to learn more about how we can transform your home, extension or new build into something spectacular.
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Landscaping- 18 Dec 2022
My mistake not going with company with reviews never again now having get another company finish mess left can't be finished now after Christmas my advice keep well away alarm bells started ring when charged vat in quotation found out latter not vat registered.