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Rating: 4.71 (7 reviews)

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Prices range from cheapest £30/hour and £213/day (P D Builders) to £93/hour and £273/day (M.M.T Property Services Ltd) - average £38/hr and £245/day

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Local Cowes builders & latest jobs

"Make new pedestrian entrance through front garden boundary wall and lay a new concrete path, distance approx 13 feet. Make good the boundary wall Replace 6 bricks in external wall of house where gas vent has been removed Make new steps from existing raised platform down into private rear..." - ISLE OF WIGHT, job posted 29/01/24

"Porch roof, tiles need adjusting" - ISLE OF WIGHT, job posted 04/01/24

"Remove chimney breast" - SO45, job posted 13/09/23

"Garage conversion xx" - PO33, job posted 30/08/22

"Dormer loft conversion" - PO30, job posted 12/06/22

"Loft conversion" - ISLE OF WIGHT, job posted 05/05/22

"Wooden bathroom floor replaced" - PO32, job posted 07/10/20

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 Cowes builders rates

Compare Cowes builders rates (excluding VAT or callout charges)
Location in UK	Hourly Rate	Daily Rate
Builders near Isle of Wight	£38	£242
Builders near Lee-on-the-Solent	£35	£249
Builders near Gosport	£35	£247
Builders near Locks Heath	£35	£246
Builders near Fareham	£35	£249
Builders near Portsmouth	£35	£247
Builders near Hedge End	£35	£244
Builders near Southampton	£35	£246
Builders near Totton	£35	£248
Builders near Eastleigh	£35	£246

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 - £592

Repoint or repair brickwork - £346

Build retaining wall - £286

Floor screeding - £576

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