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  • Hawkers Construction Logo

    Hawkers Construction

    9.89

    (3 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Sustainable Construction
    Car Ports
    Garden Studios
    Call
  • South Coast Property Installations Ltd Logo

    South Coast Property Installations Ltd

    10.00

    (207 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Garden Studios
    Refurbishments
    Suspended Ceilings
    Call
  • Carter Construction Logo

    Carter Construction

    10.00

    (29 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Garage Conversions
    Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
    Extensions / Conversions
    Call
  • Butler Group Construction Logo

    Butler Group Construction

    9.92

    (18 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Heritage Property Specialist
    Project Management
    Agricultural Building
    Call
  • RJ FAHY & SON Logo

    RJ FAHY & SON

    10.00

    (13 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Repair and Listed Building Specialist
    Cladding
    Green Oak Framing
    Call
  • Oakleaf Developments (SW) Ltd Logo

    Oakleaf Developments (SW) Ltd

    10.00

    (5 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Extensions / Conversions
    Concrete Garages
    New Builds
    Call
  • Bob Shearer Property Maintenance, Building & Roofing Logo

    Bob Shearer Property Maintenance, Building & Roofing

    9.63

    (122 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Fire and Flood Renovation
    New Builds
    Repair and Listed Building Specialist
    Call
  • Sbssw ltd

    10.00

    (109 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    New Builds
    Refurbishments
    Basement / Cellar Conversions
    Call
  • Richard Hames Carpentry & Building Logo

    Richard Hames Carpentry & Building

    9.94

    (73 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Extensions / Conversions
    Loft Conversions
    Refurbishments
    Call
  • J&P Renovations

    (0 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Loft Conversions
    Diamond Drilling
    Concrete Garages
    Call
  • AJ Vincent Loft Conversions Logo

    AJ Vincent Loft Conversions

    9.94

    (109 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Loft Conversions
    Extensions / Conversions
    Partition Walls
    Call
  • D Dunn Ground Works Logo

    D Dunn Ground Works

    9.90

    (110 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    New Builds
    Extensions / Conversions
    Demolition
    Call

General building in Dorset

When you’re planning a home improvement, extension, or renovation, an experienced general builder in Dorset 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 Dorset 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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