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  • MLC BUILDING MAINTENANCE LIMITED Logo

    MLC BUILDING MAINTENANCE LIMITED

    9.96

    (19 reviews)

    Operates in Southampton

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Cladding
    New Builds
    Refurbishments
    Call
  • JCM Installations Limited Logo

    JCM Installations Limited

    9.86

    (90 reviews)

    Operates in Southampton

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Steel Fabrication
    Extensions / Conversions
    Concrete Garages
    Call

  • Bailey Construction Services

    9.94

    (311 reviews)

    Operates in Southampton

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Steel Fabrication
    Steel Work Design
    Structural Design
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  • MAK Carpentry & Building Logo

    MAK Carpentry & Building

    9.91

    (22 reviews)

    Operates in Southampton

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Demolition
    Cladding
    Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
    Call

  • Kev McHugh t/a M P I

    9.17

    (298 reviews)

    Operates in Southampton

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Garden Studios
    Concrete Garages
    Extensions / Conversions
    Call
  • Stag Construction LTD Logo

    Stag Construction LTD

    9.98

    (55 reviews)

    Operates in Southampton

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Garage Conversions
    Foundations
    Concrete Garages
    Call
  • Freeman Developments Southampton Ltd Logo

    Freeman Developments Southampton Ltd

    9.89

    (47 reviews)

    Operates in Southampton

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Emergency Builder Service
    Property Maintenance / Repair
    Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
    Call
  • MKS Carpentry and Building Logo

    MKS Carpentry and Building

    8.39

    (47 reviews)

    Operates in Southampton

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Property Maintenance / Repair
    Structural Steels
    Demolition
    Call
  • Caws Carpentry & Building Ltd Logo

    Caws Carpentry & Building Ltd

    9.67

    (108 reviews)

    Operates in Southampton

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Concreting
    New Builds
    Emergency Builder Service
    Call

  • M Small Building Contractors

    10.00

    (69 reviews)

    Operates in Southampton

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Structural Steels
    Suspended Ceilings
    Car Ports
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  • Celpol Construction Ltd Logo

    Celpol Construction Ltd

    9.83

    (59 reviews)

    Operates in Southampton

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Garage Conversions
    Steel Fabrication
    Period Property Restoration
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  • TPS INSTALLATIONS LTD Logo

    TPS INSTALLATIONS LTD

    10.00

    (373 reviews)

    Operates in Southampton

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Extensions / Conversions
    Loft Conversions
    Garage Conversions
    Call

General building in Southampton

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