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    Trader Brothers LTD

    9.83

    (66 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Suspended Ceilings
    New Builds
    Basement / Cellar Conversions
    Call
  • George Campbell Logo

    George Campbell

    9.97

    (27 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Foundations
    Property Maintenance / Repair
    Refurbishments
    Call

  • Travelling Workshop

    9.78

    (78 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Sustainable Construction
    Refurbishments
    Concreting
    Call
  • Probuild Contracts Logo

    Probuild Contracts

    9.36

    (66 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Extensions / Conversions
    Period Property Restoration
    Property Maintenance / Repair
    Call
  • Alpha Business Contractors Ltd Logo

    Alpha Business Contractors Ltd

    9.92

    (28 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Cladding
    Partition Walls
    Wall Tie Replacements
    Call
  • BD BUILDING & HOME RENOVATION LTD Logo

    BD BUILDING & HOME RENOVATION LTD

    9.78

    (36 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Cladding
    Refurbishments
    Workshop Design / Construction
    Call

  • FIX SCO LTD

    (0 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Partition Walls
    Concreting
    Structural Steels
    Call
  • AndMar Builders Ltd Logo

    AndMar Builders Ltd

    9.83

    (20 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
    Garden Studios
    New Builds
    Call

  • DSH Contracts Ltd

    10.00

    (5 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Warehouse Racking
    Foundations
    Suspended Ceilings
    Call
  • J J Brickwork Contractor Logo

    J J Brickwork Contractor

    10.00

    (4 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Car Ports
    Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
    Garden Studios
    Call

  • John Reilly Joinery

    (6 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Basement / Cellar Conversions
    Concrete Garages
    Fire and Flood Renovation
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  • Corstorphine Roofing & Building Ltd Logo

    Corstorphine Roofing & Building Ltd

    10.00

    (59 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Extensions / Conversions
    Cladding
    Loft Conversions
    Call

General building in Edinburgh

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