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JMB Design & Build
Builders in St Albans, Hertfordshire
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.”
Active Builders London ltd
Builders in St Albans, Hertfordshire
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars25 February 2018
“I am on my second project with Active Builders in South London. No matter what the size of project I would get these guys to do it. Trustworthy and very professional. Tom”
Dragon Development Ltd
Builders in St Albans, Hertfordshire
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars1 March 2024
“Good re-fit of kitchen and bathroom, considerate working times and lots of communication from the manager during the process. A nice finish to everything with lots of cleaning up done afterwards, will use this company again.”
Aspen Design & Build
Builders in St Albans, Hertfordshire
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars6 January 2021
“I used Aspen for our project, it was our second move from a flat to a house. We bought a house which required a complete refurbishment, in addition we decided to extend the property to the rear along with a loft conversion. The works took 8 months to complete as the entire house was gutted along with front and rear garden landscaping. Aspen were exceptional to work with from start to finish, very accommodating with some additional alterations which we decided to carry out during the build. We would highly recommend Aspen especially as no compromise was taken with our previous home.”
R.A.S. Construction And Design Ltd
Builders in St Albans, Hertfordshire
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars18 February 2019
“I have used Chris and his team at R.A.S Construction for several 'full service' projects (covering refurbishment, extending, plumbing, re-wiring etc) - each time the work and service has been exceptional. We received a detailed, competitive quote and the work was completed on-time to a very high standard. I would have no hesitation recommending them or using again. He provided references and gave the opportunity to view past projects (we were so impressed by the work and dedication that we were happy to have potential customers contact us and even view our finished projects).”
ASAP Renovation Ltd
Builders in St Albans, Hertfordshire
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars22 October 2020
“ASAP have completed several project for us over the last few years on behalf of our own clients. I have found them to be very helpful and professional. The service has always been great and our clients have been very pleased with the quality of the work.”
Urban Skies
Builders in St Albans, Hertfordshire
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars14 August 2022
“From the initial design consultation to the finished product, we could not be more pleased with Urban Skies. Very professional, prompt, efficient and pleasant. The finished pergola has remote controlled louvres to open and close the roof, and integral lighting. We have used it constantly this summer.”
Haxhi D Ltd
Builders in St Albans, Hertfordshire
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars13 January 2023
“Renoelevation Services Ltd has been truly amazing during all the process of our project! They did a loft conversion and full house renovation. They suggested things that we had never thought we could do before, and we are so happy that they did! Mario was answering and explaining any of my questions and his team was always CLEAN and RESPECTFUL!! They finished within time with high end results. More than happy to give them more projects in the future!”
Artifex Homes Ltd
Builders in St Albans, Hertfordshire
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars1 May 2023
“Tom and his team converted our garage. The job was done to an incredibly high standard, and I couldn’t be happier with the finished result. I would recommend Artifex for any building work you require. We plan to do our kitchen next, and I won’t hesitate to get in touch with Tom to complete the work for us!”
Erz Building & Repairs LTD
Builders in St Albans, Hertfordshire
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars11 June 2022
“Instructed ERZ architect and construction services, was professional, responsive and excellent value. Done amazing job with the whole process, very pleased with our kitchen extension, I would definitely be using ERZ for the 2 stages of our plan to build the loft conversion too. I highly recommend ERZ building Repairs”
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October - December
Builder FAQs
There are several reasons why you should hire a local builder in St Albans:
  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 St Albans 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 St Albans 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 a St Albans 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 St Albans 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, recommendations and ratings, and look at detailed photos of projects. All of which you can find on Houzz.

Why Hire Home Builders on Houzz?
3,201Local Pros on Houzz Who Serve St Albans, Hertfordshire
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These days, more and more people are deciding to build their own dream home from scratch. You have your plot of land, plans have been drawn up by an architect and the next step is to hire an experienced home builder to turn your dreams into a reality. A good St Albans, Hertfordshire building firm will know exactly how to visualise your architects plans and build you the home that you want. Experienced home builders in St Albans, Hertfordshire will be able to source all the right materials needed and employ the right, skilled workers for each job at every stage of construction.

Why hire a St Albans, Hertfordshire home builder to create your dream home?


Often, when buying a property, there are things that are not quite to your taste that you would change, or get rid of. Even if you have the money and skilled workers, it is difficult to create something that is exactly as you’d like given that you are building on something that already exists. It could be that the layout of your property is just not how you would have chosen it to be had you been starting from scratch. For some people, having the perfect home is very important and the only way to achieve this is to build from the ground up with the help of a St Albans, Hertfordshire home builder. This sometimes also even makes more financial sense as it would cost less to do this than to rearrange an entire, pre-existing home. This may seem like a daunting task, and admittedly, it’s not for the faint-hearted. But with extensive research, trusted builders, detailed budgeting and good judgement you might soon be sitting in the house of your dreams, at a snip of the cost.


How do you look for the right home builder?


When looking for a St Albans, Hertfordshire 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 builder will have worked on projects like yours previously and they will know exactly what to do.

Your architect’s plans will serve as clear instructions to your builder and, if the former has done their job well, you should also avoid any nasty surprises with the local council. Finding the right builder need not be a long or difficult process. Personal recommendations aside, a good place to start is the Home Builders in St Albans, Hertfordshire category of the Find a Pro section on Houzz, where you can see their previous work and ask questions.

Compile a shortlist of at least three builders in St Albans, Hertfordshire that can handle the full scope of works, either by themselves or through sub-contracting. It is often a good idea to play devil’s advocate and ask what the builder will not be responsible for, such as structural engineer consultations. 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 builders’ previous projects in person and talk to previous clients, or if not, read reviews, recommendations and ratings, and look at detailed photos of projects.

Agree a clear schedule of work, an itemised and fixed quote (inclusive of VAT), and a staged payment scheme with balance to be paid subject to satisfaction. All under contract. Leave no stone unturned. Ask lots of questions.

Some questions you may want to ask your potential St Albans, Hertfordshire house builder might be:
  • How long have you been operating as home builders?
  • Who will be working on the project?
  • Which subcontractors will you be using?
  • May I see a current work in progress and speak to a previous client?
  • Are you insured?
  • What materials will you be providing?
  • What happens if the completion date is delayed?
  • What happens if the cost exceeds agreed budget?
  • Is work under warranty?
  • What is the notice period for termination of contract?

If you are looking for a professional house builder in St Albans, Hertfordshire to work with you on your project, then you’ve come to the right place. At Houzz, we can help you find potential builders for your job by connecting you with pros. Additionally, you can also look through St Albans, Hertfordshire photos to find a project you like, then contact the builders that created it.

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