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Prices range from cheapest £21/hour and £159/day (Ace Locksmith) to £38/hour and £310/day (AAV CONSTRUCTION LIMITED) - average £32/hr

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Local Elmstead builders and jobs

"Chimney breast removal" - COLCHESTER, job posted 19/08/26

"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..." - CO4, job posted 20/06/26

"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..." - CO4, job posted 09/06/26

"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" - CO4, job posted 28/03/26

"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..." - CO1, job posted 17/11/25

"Cost of removal of two (2) ground floor chimney breasts in a semi-detached house." - CO1, job posted 31/08/25

"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..." - CO7, job posted 30/07/25

"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, job posted 25/03/25

"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, job posted 25/03/25

"Driveway gate replace" - COLCHESTER, job posted 05/11/24

"Build retaining wall" - CO11, job posted 18/10/24

"Remove chimney breast" - CO2, job posted 01/09/24

"Remove chimney breast" - COLCHESTER, job posted 14/08/24

"Remove chimney breast" - CO4, job posted 12/05/24

"Internal partition wall splitting a bedroom in two, plus a second door to the landing" - CO1, job posted 04/11/23

"Loft ladder supplied and fitted" - CO11, job posted 01/08/23

"Loft conversion for a bedroom and an office space." - CO4, job posted 10/05/23

"Loft conversion" - COLCHESTER, job posted 10/05/23

"Kitchen top and framing" - CO2, job posted 25/10/22

"Concrete base for large shed" - COLCHESTER, job posted 10/08/21

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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.

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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 Elmstead builders rates

Compare Elmstead builders rates (excluding VAT or callout charges)
Location in UK	Hourly Rate	Daily Rate
Builders near Tendring	£31	£226
Builders near Colchester	£34	£234
Builders near Clacton-on-Sea	£32	£229
Builders near Harwich	£31	£229
Builders near Ipswich	£32	£232
Builders near Felixstowe	£31	£228
Builders near Maldon	£36	£242
Builders near Witham	£35	£240
Builders near Sudbury	£35	£241
Builders near Braintree	£38	£250

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 - £562

Repoint or repair brickwork - £331

Build retaining wall - £271

Floor screeding - £561

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