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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G&D jones construction
Rating: 1 out of 5
G&D jones construction, we offer good quality work for fair prices, we do all aspects of construction with no job too big or small.
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Carpentry- 22 Sep 2021
Cancelled on me late on the night before the job was supposed to start. These things happen but nice for more notice. Rescheduled work which was to replace 3 door frames and fit new doors and furniture. After a few days the doors started sticking. Informed Dion who said he wasn't in the area. I tried to be patient to allow him to pop over when in the area, but 2.5 months later he's ignoring my messages. He also hung one door on the wrong side so now i need to pay an electrician to move the light switch and pay someone to come fix his mess. I don't think he used enough fixings on the frames. Dion is a joiner in the father/son team he told me.........
Comet construction services ltd
Rating: 1 out of 5
Improve your space with Comet Construction 💫 We offer a range of services from: • Joinery • Tiling • Plumbing • Plastering • A variation of flooring and Wall covering • Floor Levelling • Electrics • Garage and Loft conversions • Facias and Guttering • General building work
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Carpentry- 22 Jun 2021
Did not appeared on the day and do not pick up calls or reply back to messages. Cancelled all my appointments because of them They should have told that they cannot come so we would have contacted someone else. Very disappointed.
BLACK ROOSTER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Rating: 1 out of 5
Welcome to Black Rooster Construction. We've been established in the construction industry since 2008. We started out Plumbing & Heating we quickly gained a good reputation. We then started to carry out projects in full inc. Full kitchen & bathroom renovations. Recent years many of our existing client base have approached us to carry out bigger jobs, inc. renovations & extensions. All aspects of construction undertaken, We have a vast skill set among the quality trades people we use.
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Bathroom Fitting- 13 Sep 2018
Did some good work but let us down when not accepting responsibility for his failure to commission a bore hole filtration installation that did not give us clear water for 6 months. We only found out when I employed and paid Anglian water to come out to check the system and they reported that it had never worked since installation as he did not open the air valve and so there was no chance that the iron could be put into suspension so the next cylinder could filter it properly. They opened the valve and the water is 70 cleaner - I suggest to Ben he paid £115 for the Anglian visit and install one 5 micron filter at his cost so we get the clear water he promised before being awarded the contract. I have not heard from him after this reasonable compensation request for 6 months yellow water that children will not bath in, guests are concerned with and will not drink. So would not hire him again
J S brickwork
Rating: 1 out of 5
I undertake all aspects of brickwork, I have over 15 years experience in the building industry, from garden walls to new builds.
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Bricklaying- 25 Oct 2018
Started well but all went pare shape. Site left in a mess, sand and cement slopped over upvc windows, unable to follow direction or plans, walls not parallel at openings, refused to return to put things right despite being paid and asked politely a number of times.
Pascal renovation limited
Rating: 1 out of 5
My business is focused around construction and renovation of domestic properties no job is too small or too big, we undertake all sorts of construction from simple repairs to full house renovation, extensions, gardening and landscaping driveways and paving. I've been in the industry for the past 7 years as self employed and last year I've decided to go a step further and start this company
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Extensions- 13 May 2021
Gave a quote, never got back to me on email, didn't hear from him again.
Rylance complete construction ltd
Rating: 1 out of 5
Hi, Rylance Complete Construction is a local
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Conversions - General- 29 Jun 2021
Gave £1000 upfront, as deposit for 2 jobs, which would take a maximum of 2 weeks to complete., 3 months later neither jobs are finished, they had the audacity to deliver hardcore from another job they were doing, 2 tons of rubble was dumped on my drive way consisting of broken sink,toilet, plastic pipes,lino, large chuncks of concrete. They never turned up when they said they would,I wouldn't recommend this father and son company at all. Eventually I've told them I cannot continue with their diabolical service.
Badesha builder ltd
Rating: 1 out of 5
I am running a company badeshabuilder ltd. I have hard worker people working for me, whose have 12 year experience in builder work. We doing all extensions, bathrooms, kitchen, loft and all kind of building work. Please take a look of photos of previous work. Thanks for reading.
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Plastering- 18 Mar 2021
Guy came down to quote and I've subsequently text him as to when he can start and 2 days no answer. Gave the job to someone else. Not professional at all!!!
Home Fix East Sussex
Rating: 1 out of 5
Home Fix East Sussex – New Company, New to this Site but with over 20 years experience in the Building, Construction & Property Maintenance Trades. Delivering a reliable, first class, high quality service to the local Community in East Sussex & Kent – whatever your needs, size of the job & all done with the minimum of disruption to you. Competitive Quotes, no job too small, always happy to discuss your requirements & offer solutions to any problem areas you have whether Internal/External.
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Painting & Decorating- 9 Feb 2021
He cancelled on the day due to illness of wife but did not after that make contact at all, unprofessional
Level up lofts ltd
Rating: 1 out of 5
Hi My name is Alex I’m the director and owner of Level Up Lofts. I have been involved in carpentry work for coming up to half of my life and I truly have a genuine passion for getting every job I do to a finish of upmost perfection. I am considerate, tidy, careful and talented at what I do. No job is too big or small and I especially like getting creative and helping bringing the ideas of clients to life.
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Loft Conversion- 10 Jan 2023
please be warned this company is worst to deal with we had our loft conversion ruined by this company please avoid at all cost.
Firstklass property improvements
Rating: 1 out of 5
An established building and property improvements company, providing quality service across the Norfolk coast. With over 30 years combined industry experience, small enhancements, to complete renovations and restorations, extensions and new builds, groundworks.
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Groundwork & Foundations- 5 Apr 2021
I cannot say how disappointed I am with this contractor, I asked him to put down boards on my grass, he never, I asked him to put a slope on the slab, he never, I asked him to put a slope on the Aco drain and he never, I asked him to power float it, he even quoted me to power float it and he never, during the concrete pour he was not even going to put in any DPM until I asked him and when I did ask him he said "If you want some" same when I asked him to put in steel reinforcements, the whole job was a disaster but worse than that he never came up with any ideas how to put it right, I suggested one option of putting one part of it right and he even cocked that up but the worse thing about this contractor was the fact he kept saying he would not leave me in the lurch, but he did, I even offered him the chance to put it right but he just pretty much walked away (by mutual consent) The concrete slab after 8 days has all cracked and the screed he put on the walkway has all broken away after 5 days and worst of all the whole area looks like a bomb has hit it as it has been left so uneven that other contractors have said that it is the worse job they have ever seen, Dan and the boys nice enough blokes but seem to have no clue how to lay a large concrete slab even after I told them twice what I wanted and made clear the pitfalls after having done this twice before.
S&L Building and Groundwork Services Ltd
Rating: 1 out of 5
We are a multi trade company specialising in groundwork, landscaping, property renovation and extensions and plumbing and heating services. We have a wealth of experience and are fully gas registered.
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Plumbing- 13 Feb 2021
Steve turned up for job. Didn't fix problem. Let me down by not returning next day or replying and also left his rod stuck in my out side pipe which was removed by additional plumber today who fixed my issue today. Poor service
JM Building and Plastering
Rating: 1 out of 5
Hello, I’m Joe from JM building and plastering.. I have 12 years experience in Construction and with a bricklaying qualification level 3.. I have the qualifications to suit. Extensions, brickwork, stonewalling, plastering and landscaping. Meaning i can project manage and work with other trusted trades if applicable. Many Thanks!
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Extensions- 2 Apr 2021
Joe was very friendly and came and gave us a quote in January - we agreed to go ahead and were very disappointed that a week before he was due to start in April he stopped replying to any messages. He has let us down at the last moment meaning there is not time to find a replacement to do the job at the required time.
Vullcan Construction
Rating: 1 out of 5
We are a CHAS and Safe Contractor accredited organisation specialising in the provision of bespoke and high end specifications in relation to all aspects of internal refurbishments for both contemporary and period properties, in addition to commercial fit-out works, as well as small to large scale structural alternations. Our clients choose us for our experience and strong level of communication during our projects, our highly competitive rates and the high level of quality of our finish.
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Extensions- 25 Aug 2020
I did my due diligence on Vullcan, but things went downhill. After a week i got a pre-tax invoice for £3000 for a more "complex" drainage system which was already completed, this was the start of them trying to get around contract items and look for every way possible to charge extra fees which i can’t go through in the word limit here. When that dint work they refused to do the work. e.g. they literally installed a tempered glass sheet, with liquid glue on my roof and stated to me that this was a "roof window". I had to show them buildings regulations that this was unacceptable and illegal especially when our contract said it has to be a VELUX ROOF WINDOW! Promised a 6-8 week completion, this is 9 months later. I had now paid about 90% of the original bill and 100% of additional costs. The final payment was due after completion and a 2 week snagging period. But the demand for payments started, with threats to sue. This was laughable as they hadn't completed the job. •The roof was leaking •Electrical issues with the fuse box and multiple light /electrical points •Outstanding items •The buildings controls company stated they would not be able to sign off on the building work because of outstanding issues, which I wouldn’t have even known as they lied stating they HAD the certificate. I agreed to send a FULL payment to an escrow company and pay HALF of the costs so they can complete and fix safety issues but they refused! Shameful experience.
Lmhprojects loft conversion specialist ltd
Rating: 1 out of 5
LMH Projects Loft Conversion Specialist Ltd is a well established construction company with over 24years of experience, covering all aspects of the building trade. All works are carried out to a high standard and fully guaranteed. *All aspects of Joinery (Internal and External) *Plastering *Tiling *Electrical *Roofing *Plumbing and Heating *Groundworks *Bricklaying (extensions to new builds) *Window and Door Installation
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Loft Conversion- 13 Dec 2020
Not going to bother. Moving.
Just-inline windows
Rating: 1 out of 5
Upvc windows doors and conservatory’s Aluminium windows doors and lanterns.
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Windows & Doors (uPVC & Metal)- 11 Jul 2020
Waited 6 weeks, still not available for an indefinite amount of time, so gave up.
A&B services
Rating: 1 out of 5
We have a small experienced team. We undertake landscaping, fencing, driveways, slabbing and general property maintenance.
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Handyman- 31 Aug 2019
Haveing tried a few times to reach A&B services by phone with no reply I gave up/ B P.