Find a local builder
Building work is the biggest spend most households ever make on their home, and the difference between a good and bad builder shows up in the drawings, the programme and the payment schedule — not just the price.
What builders do
Builders carry out extensions, loft and garage conversions, structural alterations, knock-throughs, groundworks and general construction, usually coordinating other trades on site.
Typical builder jobs
- Single and double storey extensions
- Loft and garage conversions
- Removing internal walls and fitting steel beams
- Underpinning, footings and groundworks
- Garden rooms, outbuildings and garages
- Full house renovations
When you might need one
- You need more space and are considering extending
- You want to open up a kitchen and dining room
- A survey has flagged structural work
What to include when you post the job
The more of this you give up front, the more accurate the quotes you get back.
- Say whether you have plans, planning permission or structural calculations
- Give rough dimensions and your target start date
- State your realistic budget range — it saves everyone time
- Mention access for skips, deliveries and machinery
Questions to ask a builder
- Can I see a similar project you finished recently and speak to that customer?
- What is the payment schedule and what triggers each stage?
- Who handles building control sign-off?
- What is your public liability insurance cover?
How Find A Trade Local works for builder jobs
- Describe the job and add photos — it takes a couple of minutes and costs nothing.
- Enter your postcode so we only show the job to builders who cover your area.
- Interested builders unlock the lead and message you through the platform.
- Compare their profiles, declared credentials and reviews, then choose who to speak to.
- Your phone number and email stay private until you decide to share them.
Builders FAQs
How much does a single storey extension cost?
In most of the UK a single storey extension costs roughly £1,800–£2,800 per square metre in 2026, with London and the South East at the higher end. Kitchens, glazing and finishes sit on top of that.
Do I need planning permission?
Many extensions fall under permitted development, but conservation areas, listed buildings and larger projects usually don't. Your builder or architect should confirm before work starts.
How many quotes should I get for building work?
Three is the usual guidance, based on the same written specification so the prices are genuinely comparable.
Builders by area
We cover the whole of the UK. These are some of the areas where we are matching jobs:
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