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  • DJ Brickwork Logo

    DJ Brickwork

    9.88

    (80 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Partition Walls
    Emergency Builder Service
    Cladding
    Call
  • Cliffords.homeimprovements Logo

    Cliffords.homeimprovements

    9.90

    (57 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Garden Studios
    Partition Walls
    Car Ports
    Call
  • CR Brickwork (Midlands) LTD Logo

    CR Brickwork (Midlands) LTD

    10.00

    (40 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Foundations
    Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
    Concrete Garages
    Call
  • Jon The Builder Logo

    Jon The Builder

    10.00

    (2 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Suggested Services
    Laminate Flooring Installation
    £91 / m²
    Call
  • Jason Dutton Property Services Logo

    Jason Dutton Property Services

    9.87

    (5 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Cladding
    Fire and Flood Renovation
    Agricultural Building
    Call
  • DQ Maintenance Ltd Logo

    DQ Maintenance Ltd

    9.87

    (10 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Fire and Flood Renovation
    Repair and Listed Building Specialist
    Foundations
    Call
  • YCL Construction Ltd Logo

    YCL Construction Ltd

    9.78

    (37 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Basement / Cellar Conversions
    Partition Walls
    Garage Conversions
    Call
  • YAN&MIL CONSTRUCTION LTD Logo

    YAN&MIL CONSTRUCTION LTD

    9.92

    (27 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Suspended Ceilings
    Refurbishments
    Car Ports
    Call
  • H.J.Swann Build Contractors Ltd Logo

    H.J.Swann Build Contractors Ltd

    9.44

    (26 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Structural Steels
    Concreting
    Demolition
    Call
  • Peak Projects East Midlands Ltd Logo

    Peak Projects East Midlands Ltd

    9.67

    (114 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Agricultural Building
    Extensions / Conversions
    Workshop Design / Construction
    Call
  • Do it all Logo

    Do it all

    9.90

    (30 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Suspended Ceilings
    Workshop Design / Construction
    Structural Design
    Call
  • KPB Building Ltd

    9.87

    (98 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Fire and Flood Renovation
    Concreting
    Property Maintenance / Repair
    Call

General building in Derby

When you’re planning a home improvement, extension, or renovation, an experienced general builder in Derby can make all the difference.

From groundwork and structural work to plastering, roofing, and finishing touches, general builders coordinate every stage of a project to ensure high standards and smooth delivery.

All general builders in Derby listed on Checkatrade are vetted and reviewed by real homeowners, giving you confidence your project is in capable hands.

We get it, you need to find someone reliable, who can be trusted to do a good job. At Checkatrade, we want to help you find them too.

What does a general builder do?

A general builder typically oversees and carries out a wide range of construction and maintenance work, including:

  • Home extensions and loft conversions
  • Renovations and refurbishments
  • Structural alterations and wall removal
  • Bricklaying, plastering, and rendering
  • Roof repairs and basic plumbing or electrical coordination

Experienced builders can manage multiple trades, ensuring each phase of your project runs on schedule and complies with building regulations.

Typical costs and day rates

The average general builder day rate in the UK ranges from £200 to £350 per day, depending on experience, project type, and region. For larger works, builders often quote a fixed project price rather than a daily rate.

Before starting, request detailed written quotes outlining materials, labour, and timescales. Comparing quotes from several builders helps ensure you’re getting fair, transparent pricing.


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