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Builders in Essex

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Featured Reviews for Builders in Essex

Velyov LTD
Builders in Essex
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars5 May 2018
“Rado and his team build rear extension for me. They were very quick and focus on the job achieving high standard of finish and generally goo workmanship.”
UK Carpentry & Construction Ltd
Builders in Essex
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars9 July 2024
“Addy and his team are just outstanding - great to do business with, honest, hard working and with a great attention to detail. Addy has done both building and decorating work for us and it's all been first class.”
JMB Design & Build
Builders in Essex
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars26 January 2021
“James and his team were incredibly professional throughout the project. The design ideas and the building work involved to “make them happen” were exemplary. The management and communication of expectations and price as we uncovered challenging issues with the cottage were also very clear and easy to understand from a layman perspective. With reference to COVID, the team were always very respectful of the necessary working practices and despite materials being somewhat scarce there were no delays to the completion of the project.”
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Useful Information about Builders
Daily Rate
£350 per day on average
Busy Months
March - July
Not Busy Months
October - December
Builder FAQs
There are several reasons why you should hire a local builder in Essex:
  1. Local builders will be familiar with your local authorities building regulations, being able to advise on any relevant permits you need before work can begin.
  2. Builders near you will be aware of the climate of your area, and can recommend materials and construction methods suitable for your area.
  3. Building firms nearby will provide quicker responses and quotes compared to contractors outside of your local area, as they are nearby, they will often drop in to talk to you about your project and view the property.

For home builders, you will usually receive a quote for a building project instead of daily rates or hourly fees. The cost depends on various factors such as the type of job, builders experience and length of the project.

Expect to pay less for a small maintenance job such as brickwork repair or an extension of an existing wall than a new build project such as a kitchen or bathroom renovation and home extensions. After you’ve found a local builder for your project, speaking with them in detail about your project will help them give you an accurate estimate for the work required.
If you hire a home builder for a lengthy project, such as an extension, your builder may charge a daily rate. You can expect to pay around £350 per day for this. If your builder charges this way, ask for an estimation of how long this will take so you know roughly how much the total cost will be.
You can find a local builder in Essex with Houzz in two ways:

  1. Answer a few questions about your project to get matched with a local professional for free. Enter your postcode above to get started.
  2. Browse through our list of the best builders in Essex where you can find their profiles, reviews and photos of past work.

After choosing either option, you can reach out to the builders you want to discuss your project with. You can request and compare quotes before hiring the right builder for you.
When looking for an Essex building company to take on your project, you will want to know that they will be able to handle the job in good time and sticking to your agreed budget. A professional contractor will have worked on projects like yours previously and they will know exactly what to do.

Compile a shortlist of at least three builders in Essex that can handle the full scope of works, either by themselves or through sub-contracting. It is often a good idea to play devils advocate and ask what the builder will not be responsible for. Be wary of unusually cheap quotes. Ask for references and stories about how the builder has met different challenges along the way. If you can, you could try to see previous projects and talk to previous clients, or if not, read reviews, and ratings, and look at detailed photos of projects. All of which you can find on Houzz.

Why Hire Home Builders on Houzz?
541Local Pros on Houzz Who Serve Essex
95,000+Total Number of Reviews Left by Homeowners
No matter what you are planning for, be it a renovation or home extension, or even brickwork, knowing who the best local builders near you will ensure your work is completed to a high standard. At Houzz, we’ve gathered the top local building companies in Essex ready to help with your next project. To help you find the best home builder for your home project, our builders come reviewed by past customers. On each builder's profile, you can view their reviews and images of past projects, read more about the builder and what they specialise in, as well as any credentials they have.

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