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Brand: HaMuch
SKU: builder
Rating: 4.95 (10 reviews)

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Prices range from cheapest £20/hour and £29/day (Heron Construction) to £29/hour and £174/day (Eastside Builders) - average £23/hr and £152/day

HaMuch is Excellent

Local Down builders & recently posted jobs

"Floor screeding" - BT23, job posted 09/08/26

"Chimney breast removal" - BT16, job posted 13/07/26

"Fireplace removal. Metal/ brick Coal fire place needs removal and closed up." - BT8, job posted 25/09/25

"Kitchen renovation with a 1.5M extension" - BT5, job posted 30/04/25

"Loft conversion with dormer and small bathroom" - BT5, job posted 30/04/25

"Remove existing garage and new building with the same footprint as a useable house area" - BT5, job posted 30/04/25

"Repoint or repair brickwork" - BT4, job posted 12/08/24

"Remove chimney breast in living room only in terrace house" - BT5, job posted 10/12/23

"Remove hedges and lawn and to do driveway with fence" - BT5, job posted 16/05/23

"I would like an estimate for grant work entailing:- Remove bathroom suite Remove old bathroom flooring Remove old joists and replace with new. Install new flooring Replace bathroom suite Remove and renew kitchen ceiling Renew kitchen rear door and frame Renew entrance door and frame to rear..." - BT4, job posted 04/02/20

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 Down builders rates

Compare Down builders rates (excluding VAT or callout charges)
Location in UK	Hourly Rate	Daily Rate
Builders near Comber	£22	£163
Builders near Holywood	£22	£152
Builders near Ballygowan	£21	£153
Builders near Belfast	£22	£154
Builders near Carryduff	£22	£155
Builders near Bangor	£23	£165
Builders near Bangor	£23	£165
Builders near Greenisland	£22	£152
Builders near Saintfield	£21	£157
Builders near Carrickfergus	£22	£152

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 - £404

Repoint or repair brickwork - £252

Build retaining wall - £192

Floor screeding - £482

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