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Rating: 4.83 (18 reviews)

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"Finishing of 1st fix, 2nd fix, plastering, painting and rendering" - CM2, job posted 03/07/26

"Screed a 17m2 living room with traditional screed, Cost to repoint or repair brickwork, Chimney breast removal cost, Cost to build a retaining wall" - CM1, job posted 13/09/25

"Chimney breast removal" - CM1, job posted 13/09/25

"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..." - CM2, job posted 24/06/25

"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" - CM2, job posted 18/03/25

"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." - CM3, job posted 30/05/24

"Brick / ground worker to build the retaining wall infront of the Garden" - CM2, job posted 04/03/24

"How much is it to install a small window in the bathroom where there is no window currently" - CM2, job posted 25/08/23

"Single floor extention" - CM1, job posted 08/05/23

"Refurb existing upstairs bathroom and downstairs bathroom, hallway, staircase and living room and garden. Looking for day rate builders." - CM2, job posted 20/02/21

"Replacing windows with doors" - CM1, job posted 10/01/21

"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." - CM1, job posted 25/11/20

"Painting repair work roof repair" - CM4, job posted 23/11/20

"Putting up metal fence" - CM1, job posted 30/08/20

"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." - CM1, job posted 04/06/20

"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..." - CM1, job posted 30/12/19

"Turn my garage into useable space / Wc" - CM1, job posted 30/05/19

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 Chelmsford builders rates

Compare Chelmsford builders rates (excluding VAT or callout charges)
Location in UK	Hourly Rate	Daily Rate
Builders near Chelmsford	£39	£259
Builders near Billericay	£39	£256
Builders near Witham	£35	£240
Builders near Wickford	£39	£260
Builders near Maldon	£36	£242
Builders near Brentwood	£41	£256
Builders near Braintree	£38	£250
Builders near Basildon	£39	£255
Builders near Rayleigh	£39	£256
Builders near Thundersley	£39	£256

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 - £614

Repoint or repair brickwork - £357

Build retaining wall - £297

Floor screeding - £587

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