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  • CLYRA GROUP LTD Logo

    CLYRA GROUP LTD

    10.00

    (20 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Cladding
    Refurbishments
    Core Drilling
    Call
  • KJ Kilford Carpentry Contractors Limited

    9.75

    (164 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Extensions / Conversions
    Insurance Claim Specialist
    Project Management
    Call
  • Chambers Building Services Logo

    Chambers Building Services

    9.93

    (92 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Basement / Cellar Conversions
    Refurbishments
    Concreting
    Call
  • D & S Developments (Dorset) Limited Logo

    D & S Developments (Dorset) Limited

    10.00

    (174 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    New Builds
    Cladding
    Car Ports
    Call
  • HD Kitchens & Developments Logo

    HD Kitchens & Developments

    9.96

    (102 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Agricultural Building
    Warehouse Racking
    Car Ports
    Call
  • Parkway Developments Dorset Ltd Logo

    Parkway Developments Dorset Ltd

    10.00

    (13 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Loft Conversions
    Workshop Design / Construction
    Foundations
    Call
  • Confidence Group Southern Ltd Logo

    Confidence Group Southern Ltd

    9.94

    (71 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Garage Conversions
    Core Drilling
    Equestrian Stable
    Call
  • Wilkinson Projects Gs Limited Logo

    Wilkinson Projects Gs Limited

    10.00

    (8 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Garage Conversions
    Refurbishments
    Extensions / Conversions
    Call
  • Dorset Building & Landscaping Ltd Logo

    Dorset Building & Landscaping Ltd

    10.00

    (66 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Fire and Flood Renovation
    Structural Design
    Property Maintenance / Repair
    Call
  • P & M Cocorachio Logo

    P & M Cocorachio

    9.90

    (188 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Concrete Garages
    Wall Tie Replacements
    Refurbishments
    Call
  • Cladek Exteriors Logo

    Cladek Exteriors

    9.92

    (6 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Refurbishments
    Fire and Flood Renovation
    Wall Tie Replacements
    Call
  • Safari Property Services Logo

    Safari Property Services

    10.00

    (160 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Demolition
    Loft Conversions
    Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
    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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