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  • Newall Development Group Ltd Logo

    Newall Development Group Ltd

    9.90

    (61 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton-le-Spring

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Agricultural Building
    Period Property Restoration
    Stretched Ceilings
    Call
  • JT Building Solutions Logo

    JT Building Solutions

    9.87

    (46 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton-le-Spring

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Structural Steels
    Wall Tie Replacements
    Sustainable Construction
    Call
  • TrueLine Construction NE LTD Logo

    TrueLine Construction NE LTD

    9.72

    (6 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton-le-Spring

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Wall Tie Replacements
    Property Maintenance / Repair
    Garage Conversions
    Call
  • Asc Group North East Limited Logo

    Asc Group North East Limited

    9.87

    (13 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton-le-Spring

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Core Drilling
    Cladding
    Basement / Cellar Conversions
    Call

  • B D S Building & Joinery (NE) Ltd

    10.00

    (76 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton-le-Spring

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Refurbishments
    Sustainable Construction
    New Builds
    Call
  • Armiger Joinery Ltd Logo

    Armiger Joinery Ltd

    9.92

    (50 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton-le-Spring

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Partition Walls
    Agricultural Building
    Car Ports
    Call
  • Benjamin Wardle property services Logo

    Benjamin Wardle property services

    10.00

    (6 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton-le-Spring

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Refurbishments
    Agricultural Building
    Core Drilling
    Call
  • S & Jay Building Solutions Ltd Logo

    S & Jay Building Solutions Ltd

    9.94

    (6 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton-le-Spring

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Concrete Garages
    Concreting
    New Builds
    Call
  • MJ Plaster & Building Contractors & Sons Logo

    MJ Plaster & Building Contractors & Sons

    9.56

    (155 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton-le-Spring

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

  • A19 Garage Conversions and Building Services

    10.00

    (102 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton-le-Spring

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

  • DM Hilling

    9.00

    (21 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton-le-Spring

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
    Partition Walls
    Stretched Ceilings
    Call
  • East Durham Solutions Ltd Logo

    East Durham Solutions Ltd

    9.00

    (95 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton-le-Spring

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Sustainable Construction
    New Builds
    Refurbishments
    Call

General building in Houghton-le-spring

When you’re planning a home improvement, extension, or renovation, an experienced general builder in Houghton-le-spring 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 Houghton-le-spring 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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