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Brand: HaMuch
SKU: builder
Rating: 4.7 (20 reviews)

Find affordable AL5 builders

Prices range from cheapest £35/hour and £216/day (D & B Building Ltd) to £57/hour and £312/day (Bob's Home Maintenance) - average £44/hr and £279/day

Local AL5 builders, reviews & latest jobs

"Repair brickwork" - AL4, job posted 04/05/26

"5 chimney breast removal" - LU2, job posted 26/01/26

"Chimney breast removal" - ST ALBANS, job posted 11/01/26

"Chimney breast removal cost" - LU1, job posted 24/07/25

"Looking for 2x labourers for 1 day (Friday) to take down plasterboard from suspended ceilings in basement. Please note some plasterboard is mouldy from an old leak. Plasterboard skip will be provided." - AL5, job posted 23/04/25

"2x chimney breast removal in St Albans - Living Room & 1st Floor Bedroom (above one another)" - AL1, job posted 09/02/25

"Remove chimney breast" - ST ALBANS, job posted 15/11/24

"Outdoor storage shed for mobility scooter" - REDBOURN, job posted 13/09/24

"Manhole cover in drive needs repairing" - AL1, job posted 03/09/24

"Ďrive way need to concreats nw2 material ready , a s p call on 0203 336x xx Area 6, 8 meater." - AL1, job posted 25/04/24

"I want to fix my bathroom" - ST ALBANS, job posted 08/04/24

"Extend and improve door step" - ST ALBANS, job posted 17/01/24

"Remove chimney breast" - ST ALBANS, job posted 26/10/23

What are the best ways to avoid problems when paying the Builder?

The most important thing is do avoid handing over cash or paying large sums in advance. Be wary of paying cash for a cheaper job, i.e. to avoid VAT, you may be going down a slippery slope of not doing things properly which may eventually mean your job is also not done properly.

Agree when you intend to pay, ideally after you are satisfied with the completed job. If it is a big job agree a schedule of staged payments which is fair to both parties.

To avoid bad tradespeople and to ensure you can find them should they not answer a mobile;

Get proper contact details and check them yourself
Check if the company is verified on the Companies House website
Get phone details, ideally a land line or 0800 number and check it
Get a physical office address

Before the job starts should I agree standards of quality and behaviour?

Get quotes in writing by email or in person if possible. Getting quotes online or by text is ok (make sure you accept the offer by replying). For large projects make a written agreement, schedule of works and snagging plans as part of a working document. Also;

Agree expected quality of workmanship and materials in advance
When will work start and when will project be finished, what happens if project over runs ?
How long is the guarantee on work and materials eg 12 months
Discuss onsite behaviour in advance (no smoking, swearing or using mobile phones for non-work purposes)
Agree that your Builder will remove all debris and rubbish and what level of tidying up you want after job

Compare AL5 builders rates

Compare AL5 builders rates (excluding VAT or callout charges)
Location in UK	Hourly Rate	Daily Rate
Builders near Harpenden	£74	£292
Builders near St Albans	£55	£274
Builders near Luton	£43	£308
Builders near Hatfield	£58	£279
Builders near Hemel Hempstead	£42	£266
Builders near Welwyn Garden City	£41	£267
Builders near Dacorum	£42	£265
Builders near Hitchin	£42	£273
Builders near Dunstable	£42	£310
Builders near Stevenage	£42	£273

Job estimates from builders near you

Our cost guides help you find out how much you should budget for various small building projects, from repointing brickwork to installing a fireplace. Take a look at our small builder cost guides below:

Chimney breast removal - £658

Repoint or repair brickwork - £379

Build retaining wall - £319

Floor screeding - £609

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