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  • Premier Roofing & Building Logo

    Premier Roofing & Building

    9.47

    (64 reviews)

    Operates in Dalkeith

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Period Property Restoration
    Emergency Builder Service
    New Builds
    Call
  • Alpha Business Contractors Ltd Logo

    Alpha Business Contractors Ltd

    8.67

    (33 reviews)

    Operates in Dalkeith

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Loft Conversions
    Wall Tie Replacements
    Workshop Design / Construction
    Call
  • AT Builders & Interiors Logo

    AT Builders & Interiors

    10.00

    (1 review)

    Operates in Dalkeith

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Mastic Sealant
    Concreting
    Car Ports
    Call

  • Travelling Workshop

    9.87

    (103 reviews)

    Operates in Dalkeith

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Emergency Builder Service
    Workshop Design / Construction
    Foundations
    Call
  • AMC Design & Build Logo

    AMC Design & Build

    9.67

    (4 reviews)

    Operates in Dalkeith

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Basement / Cellar Conversions
    Workshop Design / Construction
    New Builds
    Call
  • BD BUILDING & HOME RENOVATION LTD Logo

    BD BUILDING & HOME RENOVATION LTD

    9.86

    (54 reviews)

    Operates in Dalkeith

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Basement / Cellar Conversions
    Garden Studios
    Garage Conversions
    Call
  • Trader Brothers LTD Logo

    Trader Brothers LTD

    9.87

    (71 reviews)

    Operates in Dalkeith

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Partition Walls
    Garden Studios
    Project Management
    Call
  • J J Design And Build Logo

    J J Design And Build

    10.00

    (5 reviews)

    Operates in Dalkeith

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Project Management
    Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
    Extensions / Conversions
    Call
  • Eddington Joinery & Building Services Logo

    Eddington Joinery & Building Services

    9.17

    (13 reviews)

    Operates in Dalkeith

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    New Builds
    Refurbishments
    Garden Studios
    Call
  • GS Building services Logo

    GS Building services

    (0 reviews)

    Operates in Dalkeith

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Basement / Cellar Conversions
    Sustainable Construction
    Fire and Flood Renovation
    Call
  • Platinum Joinery Ltd Logo

    Platinum Joinery Ltd

    (0 reviews)

    Operates in Dalkeith

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Suspended Ceilings
    Wall Tie Replacements
    Garage Conversions
    Call

  • DSH Contracts Ltd

    (5 reviews)

    Operates in Dalkeith

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Fire and Flood Renovation
    Emergency Builder Service
    Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
    Call

General building in Dalkeith

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