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  • R&R Building Group LTD Logo

    R&R Building Group LTD

    9.93

    (198 reviews)

    Operates in Southend-on-Sea

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Concreting
    Period Property Restoration
    Structural Steels
    Call
  • Don Contractors Ltd Logo

    Don Contractors Ltd

    9.67

    (23 reviews)

    Operates in Southend-on-Sea

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Cladding
    Concrete Garages
    Foundations
    Call
  • Benfleet Building Services Ltd Logo

    Benfleet Building Services Ltd

    9.95

    (40 reviews)

    Operates in Southend-on-Sea

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Garage Conversions
    New Builds
    Property Maintenance / Repair
    Call
  • DSR builders Limited Logo

    DSR builders Limited

    9.94

    (12 reviews)

    Operates in Southend-on-Sea

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Agricultural Building
    Foundations
    Garage Conversions
    Call
  • James grant Logo

    James grant

    10.00

    (5 reviews)

    Operates in Southend-on-Sea

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Demolition
    Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
    Garage Conversions
    Call
  • MKB Developments Ltd Logo

    MKB Developments Ltd

    10.00

    (57 reviews)

    Operates in Southend-on-Sea

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Concrete Garages
    Suspended Ceilings
    Garage Conversions
    Call
  • Fox Maintenance Logo

    Fox Maintenance

    10.00

    (108 reviews)

    Operates in Southend-on-Sea

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Refurbishments
    Concreting
    Demolition
    Call
  • JDA Carpentry & Building Ltd Logo

    JDA Carpentry & Building Ltd

    10.00

    (5 reviews)

    Operates in Southend-on-Sea

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Foundations
    Concrete Garages
    Workshop Design / Construction
    Call
  • Gta Electrical Services Limited Logo

    Gta Electrical Services Limited

    9.91

    (50 reviews)

    Operates in Southend-on-Sea

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Emergency Builder Service
    Suspended Ceilings
    Refurbishments
    Call
  • Balance & Company (Essex) Limited Logo

    Balance & Company (Essex) Limited

    9.90

    (240 reviews)

    Operates in Southend-on-Sea

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Refurbishments
    Concreting
    Partition Walls
    Call
  • PR Construction Logo

    PR Construction

    9.88

    (66 reviews)

    Operates in Southend-on-Sea

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Garage Conversions
    Sustainable Construction
    Fire and Flood Renovation
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  • T S C Building Services Ltd

    10.00

    (17 reviews)

    Operates in Southend-on-Sea

    Services & skills
    Builder
    General Building
    Demolition
    Agricultural Building
    Basement / Cellar Conversions
    Call

General building in Southend-on-sea

When you’re planning a home improvement, extension, or renovation, an experienced general builder in Southend-on-sea 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 Southend-on-sea 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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