Find affordable Colchester builders
| Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|
| £20 | £30 | £80 |
| Average hourly rate from 65 builders in Colchester ex VAT or callout | ||
Average Colchester builder hourly rate is £30
Range from the cheapest, mostly independent, £25 per hour and £199 per day (IFix Property Maintenance) to the dearest, normally the best, £50 per hour and £215 per day (Pawel Szymanski).
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 Colchester
FLB Brickwork
Colchester
£29/hour
£202/day
FLB Brickwork is an established and experienced local builder in Colchester. Please contact us for a free, no obligation quote and competitive rates. Covering a 20 mile radius.
" Reinforced Concrete Base Required for Garden Room I am looking for an experienced builder to construct a reinforced concrete base for a garden room at my property in Highwoods, Colchester. Specification * Excavate and prepare an area measuring 5.0 m × 3.0 m. * Remove and dispose of all..."
MICHAEL, CO4
Complete Building Solutions
£28/hour
£201/day
Complete Building Solutions is an established and experienced local builder in Colchester. Please contact us for a free, no obligation quote and competitive rates. Covering a 20 mile radius.
" Construction of a new reinforced concrete base measuring 5m x 3m for a garden room. Works to include excavation and site preparation, installation of a 100mm MOT Type 1 sub-base, damp-proof membrane (DPM), and a 150mm reinforced concrete slab with A142 mesh reinforcement. Finished slab to be..."
MICHAEL, CO4
D J R CONSTRUCTION
Colchester
£29/hour
£203/day
Relax... you have found a reliable builder in Colchester. D J R CONSTRUCTION is a friendly and reliable company based in Colchester who consider no job as too big or too small. Qualified, professional builders with years of experience in the industry.
"Removal of existing shed and concrete slab. New reinforced concrete base (3.8m x 3m) for garden room, including 100mm MOT Type 1 sub-base, 150mm C30 concrete slab with A142 mesh, DPM, finished 75mm above ground level. Installation of soakaway for drainage"
MICHAEL, CO4
DMM London Ltd
£29/hour
£202/day
Relax... you have found a reliable builder in Colchester. DMM London Ltd is a friendly and reliable company based in Colchester who consider no job as too big or too small. Qualified, professional builders with years of experience in the industry.
" We need a contractor to deliver a full redevelopment of an external public space, including landscaping, new railings, gates, handrails, and minor mechanical and electrical works. The awarded contract is valued between £500,000 and £1,000,000. Work must meet required standards and be completed..."
KYLIE, CO1
D R Rouse Build Limited
Colchester
£29/hour
£202/day
Builder in Colchester, CO1. Covering 20 mile radius.
D R Rouse Build Limited is a trusted Builder serving customers in Colchester and the surrounding area. Contact us to today to get a competitive quote for building work in Colchester. We offer value for money and quality to our customers, we pride ourselves on the positive feedback.
"Cost of removal of two (2) ground floor chimney breasts in a semi-detached house. "
JAMES, CO1
The Extension Co Ltd
Colchester
£29/hour
£204/day
Trusted and professional builder in Colchester. Experienced in all building work and keeping within budget and on quote. The Extension Co Ltd have many happy customers in Colchester, testimonials available.
" Job location will be in Wivenhoe, North Essex - Chimney breast removal over two floors (one up, one down, same chimney) - Victorian cottage semi-detached, non-listed building. - Near-term opportunity, can move on the work within the next two weeks subject to party wall agreement and structural..."
ENZO, CO7
A J S Maintenance & Building Services
Colchester
£30/hour
£206/day
Builder in Colchester, CO3 covering a 20 mile radius.
Experienced Builder ready to quote for your work. A J S Maintenance & Building Services is the best Builder in Colchester. No obligation free quotes and many happy customers.
"Need garden roof cleanedof moss ans areas around 3 x velux windows checked.any loose cement repalced and coat of mastic applied around windows.Have all the maaterial+ladder for acces.Max 2hr work for £100 cash,Location Layer de lahaye."
GEOFF, COLCHESTER
RUSSELL JAMES BUILDERS LTD
Colchester
£29/hour
£201/day
Builder in Colchester, CO1. Covering 20 mile radius.
RUSSELL JAMES BUILDERS LTD is a trusted Builder serving customers in Colchester and the surrounding area. Contact us to today to get a competitive quote for building work in Colchester. We offer value for money and quality to our customers, we pride ourselves on the positive feedback.
"Need garden roof cleanedof moss ans areas around 3 x velux windows checked.any loose cement repalced and coat of mastic applied around windows.Have all the maaterial ladder for acces.Max 2hr work for £100 cash,Location Layer de lahaye."
COLCHESTER
J Smith Brickwork
Colchester
£29/hour
£203/day
Builder in Colchester, CO4 covering a 20 mile radius.
Experienced Builder ready to quote for your work. J Smith Brickwork is the best Builder in Colchester. No obligation free quotes and many happy customers.
"Driveway gate replace"
COLCHESTER
MK Construction & Renovation Services
£28/hour
£200/day
Builder in Essex, CO4. Working within a 20 mile radius.
MK Construction & Renovation Services is a professional, reliable building company based in Colchester with over 20 years’ experience.
We know it can be hard to find a builder that you can rely on. MK Constru...
"I want to put a cat flap through a brick wall"
DIMITRIS, CO3
TLC Building Services Ltd
Colchester
£28/hour
£199/day
Trusted and professional builder in Colchester. Experienced in all building work and keeping within budget and on quote. TLC Building Services Ltd have many happy customers in Colchester, testimonials available.
"I want to put an airvent(for a gas boiler) throught the kitchen wall "
DIMITRIS, CO3
P A BARBER BUILDER & SON
Colchester
£28/hour
£200/day
P A BARBER BUILDER & SON are builders in Colchester 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 Colchester and testimonials.
"Remove chimney breast"
CO2
iFix Property Maintenance
Colchester
£25/hour
£215/day
Builder in Colchester, CO4. Working within a 20 mile radius.
Homeowners look no further if you want a qualified Builder to work in your home. iFix Property Maintenance are tidy and neat, providing a quality building service unmatched in the Colchester area.
"Remove chimney breast"
COLCHESTER
Brooks Facades
Colchester
£29/hour
£203/day
Builder in Colchester, CO4 covering a 20 mile radius.
Experienced Builder ready to quote for your work. Brooks Facades is the best Builder in Colchester. No obligation free quotes and many happy customers.
"Remove chimney breast"
CO4
GARRISON BUILDING SERVICES LTD
Colchester
£30/hour
£205/day
Builder in Colchester, CO3. Covering 20 mile radius.
GARRISON BUILDING SERVICES LTD is a trusted Builder serving customers in Colchester and the surrounding area. Contact us to today to get a competitive quote for building work in Colchester. We offer value for money and quality to our customers, we pride ourselves on the positive feedback.
"Put up pergola and decking "
CO3
Boleyn Building Services
Colchester
£28/hour
£201/day
Boleyn Building Services are here to help customers who need a Builder in Colchester. We offer a competitive rate to complete all your building jobs to professional standards.
"Internal partition wall splitting a bedroom in two, plus a second door to the landing"
BEN, CO1
Pawel Szymanski
Colchester
£50/hour
£200/day
Pawel Szymanski is an established and experienced local builder in Colchester. Please contact us for a free, no obligation quote and competitive rates. Covering a 20 mile radius.
"Loft conversion for a bedroom and an office space. "
CARLA, CO4
T F Builders
Colchester
£29/hour
£201/day
T F Builders are here to help customers who need a Builder in Colchester. We offer a competitive rate to complete all your building jobs to professional standards.
"Loft conversion"
COLCHESTER
MJ Plastering
Colchester
£28/hour
£200/day
MJ Plastering are here to help customers who need a Builder in Colchester. We offer a competitive rate to complete all your building jobs to professional standards.
"Kitchen top and framing "
CO2
P & M BATHROOMS LTD
Colchester
£29/hour
£203/day
Builder in Colchester, CO2 covering a 20 mile radius.
Experienced Builder ready to quote for your work. P & M BATHROOMS LTD is the best Builder in Colchester. No obligation free quotes and many happy customers.
"Concrete base for large shed"
COLCHESTER
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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 Colchester builders rates
| Location in UK | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Builders near Colchester | £30 | £203 |
| Builders near Tendring | £26 | £194 |
| Builders near Witham | £31 | £211 |
| Builders near Clacton-on-Sea | £28 | £199 |
| Builders near Sudbury | £30 | £208 |
| Builders near Maldon | £31 | £208 |
| Builders near Braintree | £33 | £215 |
| Builders near Ipswich | £28 | £200 |
| Builders near Harwich | £27 | £199 |
| Builders near Felixstowe | £27 | £199 |
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 - £508
Repoint or repair brickwork - £304
Build retaining wall - £244
Floor screeding - £534
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