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  • Alpha Business Contractors Ltd Logo

    Alpha Business Contractors Ltd

    9.92

    (28 reviews)

    Operates in East Lothian

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Basement / Cellar Conversions
    Cladding
    Garage Conversions
    Call
  • Probuild Contracts Logo

    Probuild Contracts

    9.79

    (64 reviews)

    Operates in East Lothian

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Refurbishments
    Insurance Claim Specialist
    Stretched Ceilings
    Call

  • Travelling Workshop

    9.74

    (68 reviews)

    Operates in East Lothian

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    New Builds
    Loft Conversions
    Sustainable Construction
    Call
  • J J Brickwork Contractor Logo

    J J Brickwork Contractor

    10.00

    (4 reviews)

    Operates in East Lothian

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Concrete Garages
    Concreting
    Cladding
    Call
  • Clark contracts and construction Logo

    Clark contracts and construction

    9.17

    (2 reviews)

    Operates in East Lothian

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Project Management
    Loft Conversions
    Refurbishments
    Call
  • BD BUILDING & HOME RENOVATION LTD Logo

    BD BUILDING & HOME RENOVATION LTD

    9.78

    (33 reviews)

    Operates in East Lothian

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Partition Walls
    Garage Conversions
    Fire and Flood Renovation
    Call

  • John Reilly Joinery

    (6 reviews)

    Operates in East Lothian

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Extensions / Conversions
    Agricultural Building
    Fire and Flood Renovation
    Call
  • Eddington Joinery & Building Services Logo

    Eddington Joinery & Building Services

    10.00

    (11 reviews)

    Operates in East Lothian

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Partition Walls
    New Builds
    Garage Conversions
    Call

  • DSH Contracts Ltd

    10.00

    (5 reviews)

    Operates in East Lothian

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Basement / Cellar Conversions
    Cladding
    Emergency Builder Service
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General building in East Lothian

When you’re planning a home improvement, extension, or renovation, an experienced general builder in East Lothian 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 East Lothian listed on Checkatrade are vetted and reviewed by real homeowners, giving you confidence your project is in capable hands.

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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