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  • A.I.L PROPERTY SPECIALISTS LTD Logo

    A.I.L PROPERTY SPECIALISTS LTD

    9.72

    (19 reviews)

    Operates in Durham

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Project Management
    Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
    Foundations
    Call
  • Aspire Construction (Darlington) Logo

    Aspire Construction (Darlington)

    9.77

    (30 reviews)

    Operates in Durham

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Extensions / Conversions
    Structural Steels
    Garage Conversions
    Call
  • Ashbrookes Design & Build Limited Logo

    Ashbrookes Design & Build Limited

    9.50

    (2 reviews)

    Operates in Durham

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Car Ports
    Garage Conversions
    Refurbishments
    Call
  • Kingdom Builders Logo

    Kingdom Builders

    10.00

    (17 reviews)

    Operates in Durham

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Basement / Cellar Conversions
    Partition Walls
    Sustainable Construction
    Call

  • B D S Building & Joinery (NE) Ltd

    10.00

    (74 reviews)

    Operates in Durham

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    New Builds
    Garden Studios
    Basement / Cellar Conversions
    Call
  • Expert Builders Ltd Logo

    Expert Builders Ltd

    10.00

    (11 reviews)

    Operates in Durham

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
    Project Management
    Workshop Design / Construction
    Call
  • Armiger Joinery Ltd Logo

    Armiger Joinery Ltd

    9.94

    (48 reviews)

    Operates in Durham

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Loft Conversions
    Warehouse Racking
    Concreting
    Call
  • Cailes Builders Ltd Logo

    Cailes Builders Ltd

    9.86

    (21 reviews)

    Operates in Durham

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Project Management
    Basement / Cellar Conversions
    Agricultural Building
    Call
  • MGS Building Logo

    MGS Building

    9.67

    (91 reviews)

    Operates in Durham

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Mastic Sealant
    Property Maintenance / Repair
    Concreting
    Call

  • A19 Garage Conversions and Building Services

    10.00

    (101 reviews)

    Operates in Durham

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Garage Conversions
    Extensions / Conversions
    Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
    Call
  • Taylor Roche Developments Ltd Logo

    Taylor Roche Developments Ltd

    10.00

    (17 reviews)

    Operates in Durham

    Suggested Services
    Internal Door Fitting
    £60 / item
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  • A HUGHES BUILDING & JOINERY SERVICES LTD Logo

    A HUGHES BUILDING & JOINERY SERVICES LTD

    10.00

    (29 reviews)

    Operates in Durham

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Demolition
    Wall Tie Replacements
    Extensions / Conversions
    Call

General building in Durham

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