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    Proevo Group Ltd

    10.00

    (1 review)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Agricultural Building
    Steel Work Design
    Concrete Garages
    Call
  • P & M Cocorachio Logo

    P & M Cocorachio

    9.93

    (190 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Period Property Restoration
    Partition Walls
    Garden Studios
    Call
  • SW PROPERTY CARE LTD Logo

    SW PROPERTY CARE LTD

    10.00

    (132 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Concreting
    Structural Steels
    Warehouse Racking
    Call
  • Ringwood Building and Maintenance Logo

    Ringwood Building and Maintenance

    10.00

    (20 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Basement / Cellar Conversions
    Garden Studios
    Partition Walls
    Call
  • Pro Build Services Logo

    Pro Build Services

    10.00

    (65 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Concrete Garages
    Cladding
    New Builds
    Call

  • J J David Building & Plastering Contractors

    10.00

    (285 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Partition Walls
    Refurbishments
    New Builds
    Call
  • L.S Carpentry & Renovations Logo

    L.S Carpentry & Renovations

    10.00

    (32 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Garden Studios
    Workshop Design / Construction
    Garage Conversions
    Call

  • KK Builders (Dorset) Ltd

    9.81

    (305 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Wall Tie Replacements
    Structural Steels
    Refurbishments
    Call
  • AMC Developments Limited Logo

    AMC Developments Limited

    10.00

    (65 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Wall Tie Replacements
    Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
    Period Property Restoration
    Call
  • Safari Property Services Logo

    Safari Property Services

    9.96

    (170 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Loft Conversions
    Extensions / Conversions
    Foundations
    Call
  • AC Renovations Logo

    AC Renovations

    10.00

    (66 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Garage Conversions
    Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
    Cladding
    Call
  • Mc Morton Ltd Logo

    Mc Morton Ltd

    10.00

    (70 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Demolition
    Extensions / Conversions
    Garage Conversions
    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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