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Brand: HaMuch
SKU: builder
Rating: 4.78 (20 reviews)

Find affordable Bedford builders - average £35/hr

Prices range from cheapest £25/hour and £200/day (Nhva) to £75/hour and £300/day (J K L Building Contractors Ltd)

Local Bedford builders

"Ground floor living room chimney breast removal, I already have drawings from structual engineer. The requirement to support the chimney above is to cut out a section of the living room ceiling, remove the chimney breast and add steels across the ceiling between the two supporting walls in the..." - JOHN, MK43

"Got a damp damaged rotten utility room floor and sub base in a 1900s terraced house about 4 square meters also some of the brickwork is damaged and would need replacing. York street Bedford" - HARRY, MK40

"Chimney removal" - DAVINDER, MK41

"Chimney breast removal" - MK41

"Chimney breast removal ground floor" - LESCHE, BEDFORD

"Chimney breast removal from upstairs bedroom." - KYRON, BEDFORD

"Chimney breast removal" - BEDFORD

"Remove chimney breast and install support brackets." - JOSHUA, BEDFORD

"Repoint or repair brickwork" - MK41

"Remove chimney breast" - KATHLEEN, MK42

"Home insurance" - BEDFORD

"Fireplace needs blocking up" - STORM, KEMPSTON

"Fireplace needs blocking up" - KEMPSTON

"We need an old fire place boarded up and section of floor levelled off." - STORM, MK42

"Need old fire place boarded up and floor levelled if possible" - STORM, MK42

"We need an old fire place boarded up and section of floor levelled off." - MK42

"Need old fire place boarded up and floor levelled if possible" - MK42

"Rip out of existing bathroom. Waterproofing walls and floor . Tiling 6m2 floor ,16m2 walls Fit shower ,bath ,WC ,basin Plumbing , electric All labour only" - NHVA, MK41

"Loft conversion" - MK40

"Side return extension" - BEDFORD

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 Bedford builders rates

Compare Bedford builders rates (excluding VAT or callout charges)
Location in UK	Hourly Rate	Daily Rate
Builders near South Bedfordshire	£35	£233
Builders near Bedford	£35	£233
Builders near Kempston	£35	£233
Builders near Ampthill	£34	£234
Builders near Mid Bedfordshire	£35	£236
Builders near Biggleswade	£36	£239
Builders near St Neots	£40	£248
Builders near Rushden	£31	£209
Builders near Milton Keynes	£34	£228
Builders near Bletchley	£35	£230

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 - £564

Repoint or repair brickwork - £332

Build retaining wall - £272

Floor screeding - £562

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