Find affordable Chelmsford builders
| Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|
| £25 | £34 | £37 |
| Average hourly rate from 77 builders in Chelmsford ex VAT or callout | ||
Average Chelmsford builder hourly rate is £34
Range from the cheapest, mostly independent, £26 per hour and £214 per day (COLWIN CONSTRUCTION LTD) to the dearest, normally the best, £36 per hour and £270 per day (CWN Construction Ltd).
Comparing hourly and daily rates of builders gives you an idea of who will be better value but the best way to compare costs is to get actual quotes.
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Local builders Chelmsford
SP-Building Services Ltd
£35/hour
£224/day
Builder in Essex, CM1. Working within a 20 mile radius.
Our building services company SP-Building Services Ltd was established in 2011. Since then we have been helping customers in Chelmsford and the surrounding area by providing professional, trustworthy building services.
We kn...
"Finishing of 1st fix, 2nd fix, plastering, painting and rendering"
MOJI, CM2
Elmcroft Development Ltd
Chelmsford
£32/hour
£223/day
Fast response for all your building needs around Chelmsford
Elmcroft Development Ltd are an established and experienced builder providing an excellent service that comes highly recommended by our Chelmsford customers.
"Screed a 17m2 living room with traditional screed, Cost to repoint or repair brickwork, Chimney breast removal cost, Cost to build a retaining wall"
SATHISH, CM1
ACK ENGINEERING LTD
£33/hour
£218/day
ACK ENGINEERING LTD is an established and experienced local builder in Chelmsford. Please contact us for a free, no obligation quote and competitive rates. Covering a 20 mile radius.
"Chimney breast removal"
CM1
RPJ Cleaning
Chelmsford
£35/hour
£223/day
Builder in Chelmsford, CM2 covering a 20 mile radius.
Experienced Builder ready to quote for your work. RPJ Cleaning is the best Builder in Chelmsford. No obligation free quotes and many happy customers.
" Refurbishment of changing room facilities in CM2 9RL. Scope includes upgrades to four main changing rooms, enlargement of officials’ room, and full internal/external redecoration. Contract value: £40,000. Duration: 25 Aug – 25 Nov 2025. Submission deadline: 18 July 2025. Interested..."
JESSICA, CM2
R&R Building Group Ltd
£34/hour
£214/day
Need the building job done quickly without breaking the bank? R&R Building Group Ltd offer fast, reliable, and affordable building services in Chelmsford, delivering quality workmanship at competitive prices. We ensure great value for money while maintaining high standards.
"We’d like to remove a fireplace — wondering if we could get some advice and quotes if it’s possible to do so and what it would involve "
ANYA, CM2
Prentice Developments
Chelmsford
£35/hour
£224/day
Relax... you have found a reliable builder in Chelmsford. Prentice Developments is a friendly and reliable company based in Chelmsford who consider no job as too big or too small. Qualified, professional builders with years of experience in the industry.
"1) high ground levels to the front of the property are permanently lowered to a minimum of 150mm below the existing damp proof course. 2) driveway is lowered to a minimum of 150mm below the existing damp proof course."
VAIDA, CM3
Fahy Construction Services Ltd
Chelmsford
£35/hour
£224/day
Need to find a Builder near you for all your building work?
Fahy Construction Services Ltd provides a local, trusted building service in and around Chelmsford. Homeowners and landlords choose us for our excellent knowledge, experience and reliability plus reasonable call-out fees if applicable and no obligation quotes.
"Brick / ground worker to build the retaining wall infront of the Garden "
GREG, CM2
SNC Construction ltd
£33/hour
£219/day
SNC Construction ltd are builders in Chelmsford who work within a 20 mile radius. Reliable and experienced builders with competitive rates and good at keeping within budget. Happy to provide examples of building work in Chelmsford and testimonials.
"How much is it to install a small window in the bathroom where there is no window currently "
KIERA, CM2
CWN Construction Ltd
£36/hour
£243/day
CWN Construction Ltd is a one-stop solution for all your building needs. Establish over 10 years ago and covering 20 miles around Chelmsford we pride ourselves on great service and competitive no obligation quotes.
"Single floor extention"
CM1
Garland & Bird
Chelmsford
£35/hour
£224/day
Garland & Bird is an established and experienced local builder in Chelmsford. Please contact us for a free, no obligation quote and competitive rates. Covering a 20 mile radius.
"Refurb existing upstairs bathroom and downstairs bathroom, hallway, staircase and living room and garden. Looking for day rate builders. "
RANI, CM2
CWN Developments Ltd
Chelmsford
£32/hour
£217/day
Relax... you have found a reliable builder in Chelmsford. CWN Developments Ltd is a friendly and reliable company based in Chelmsford who consider no job as too big or too small. Qualified, professional builders with years of experience in the industry.
"Replacing windows with doors"
LOUISE, CM1
Plastering by Nigel Fleming
Chelmsford
£34/hour
£222/day
Relax... you have found a reliable builder in Chelmsford. Plastering by Nigel Fleming is a friendly and reliable company based in Chelmsford who consider no job as too big or too small. Qualified, professional builders with years of experience in the industry.
"Replacing windows with doors"
CM1
S Walker Construction
Chelmsford
£34/hour
£220/day
Need to find a Builder near you for all your building work?
S Walker Construction provides a local, trusted building service in and around Chelmsford. Homeowners and landlords choose us for our excellent knowledge, experience and reliability plus reasonable call-out fees if applicable and no obligation quotes.
"I have an existing conservatory which was pulled down few months back. I would like to put that back. There is base already. I need the draft wall and then put the conservatory back."
ROHINI, CM1
Bmp construction ltd
Chelmsford
£30/hour
£270/day
Builder in Chelmsford, CM1. Working within a 20 mile radius.
BMP Construction UK ltd are a local, well established family run business based in Chelmsford serving the surrounding areas. We have many years of experience in the building trade, which enables us to undertake any building project that may come o...
"Painting repair work roof repair "
CM4
Storm Roofing Essex
Chelmsford
£34/hour
£221/day
Storm Roofing Essex are here to help customers who need a Builder in Chelmsford. We offer a competitive rate to complete all your building jobs to professional standards.
"Putting up metal fence"
CM1
A B S Multi Trades
Chelmsford
£35/hour
£224/day
Need to find a Builder near you for all your building work?
A B S Multi Trades provides a local, trusted building service in and around Chelmsford. Homeowners and landlords choose us for our excellent knowledge, experience and reliability plus reasonable call-out fees if applicable and no obligation quotes.
"We would require help with putting up the conservatory. - We wuld like to fit new kitchen. - Close the chimney space -Add a new bathroom donwstairs and remodel bathroom upstairs. - Convert to laminate flooring in 2 bedrooms. -Pain the walls of teh house."
ROHINI, CM1
Graham Williams Building Ltd
£34/hour
£224/day
With extensive building experience, we provide reliable, high-quality workmanship at competitive prices. Graham Williams Building Ltd understands the importance of delivering excellent results on time and within budget. Professionalism, attention to detail, and fair pricing has earned the trust of countless satisfied customers in Chelmsford.
" 1)knock down load bearing wall of 3.04 meters between kitchen and dinner 2)knock down 2 walls ( not load bearing) 3) plaster smoothen and paint walls as required 4) Remove existing window and Supply and fit new window. 5) Build stud wall & 6) Dig and refill drive way for electric meter move..."
EDWARD, CM1
A ARCHER BUILDERS
£34/hour
£221/day
Builder in Chelmsford, CM2. Working within a 20 mile radius.
A ARCHER BUILDERS is an established building business in Chelmsford. We come highly recommended and provide competitive quotes for your work.
"Turn my garage into useable space / Wc "
CM1
COLWIN CONSTRUCTION LTD
Chelmsford
£26/hour
£220/day
Builder in Chelmsford, CM1 covering a 20 mile radius.
Experienced Builder ready to quote for your work. COLWIN CONSTRUCTION LTD is the best Builder in Chelmsford. No obligation free quotes and many happy customers.
RN Build Ltd
Chelmsford
£34/hour
£238/day
Get a Builder in Chelmsford who you can trust. RN Build Ltd provide friendly and reliable building services to the Chelmsford area, covering a 20 miles radius. No obligation quotes, get in touch!
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
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 Chelmsford builders rates
| Location in UK | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Builders near Chelmsford | £33 | £221 |
| Builders near Billericay | £34 | £221 |
| Builders near Witham | £31 | £211 |
| Builders near Wickford | £34 | £222 |
| Builders near Maldon | £31 | £208 |
| Builders near Brentwood | £36 | £223 |
| Builders near Braintree | £33 | £215 |
| Builders near Basildon | £34 | £221 |
| Builders near Rayleigh | £33 | £220 |
| Builders near Thundersley | £33 | £220 |
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 - £542
Repoint or repair brickwork - £321
Build retaining wall - £261
Floor screeding - £551
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