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MilneBuilder (Home Extension Specialist)
Elmstead, CO7
MilneBuilder (Home Extension Specialist) is a trusted builder serving customers in Elmstead and the surrounding area. Contact us to today to get a ...
"A few issues have come from a level 3survey i need a quote for please, cracked lintel and damaged / cracked, gaps in brickwork" - CO4, job posted 08/10/26
Carlec Property Solutions
Carlec Property Solutions is a trusted builder serving customers in Elmstead and the surrounding area. Contact us to today to get a competitive quo...
"Chimney breast removal" - COLCHESTER, job posted 19/08/26
VICTOR COLIN PRESTON
Victor Preston
Need a Builder in Elmstead? VICTOR COLIN PRESTON has been helping local clients (20 mile radius) with their building jobs for many years. Get a quo...
"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
MJ Plastering
MJ Plastering are here to help customers who need a Builder in Elmstead. We offer a competitive rate to complete all your building jobs to professi...
"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
MATURECOURT BUILDERS LTD
Experienced builder ready to quote for your work. MATURECOURT BUILDERS LTD is the best builder in Elmstead. No obligation free quotes and many happ...
"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
D J R CONSTRUCTION
Relax... you have found a reliable builder in Elmstead. D J R CONSTRUCTION is a friendly and reliable company based in Elmstead who consider no job...
"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
KMP Building
KMP Building is a trusted builder serving customers in Elmstead and the surrounding area. Contact us to today to get a competitive quote for buildi...
"Cost of removal of two (2) ground floor chimney breasts in a semi-detached house." - CO1, job posted 31/08/25
JDS Building Services
Elmstead, CO7
JDS Building Services is an established building business in Elmstead. We come highly recommended and provide competitive quotes for your work.
..."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
Glen Mellin Building Solutions Limited
Trusted and professional builder in Elmstead. Experienced in all building work and keeping within budget and on quote. Glen Mellin Building Solutio...
"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
Ayling Building Services
Experienced builder ready to quote for your work. Ayling Building Services is the best builder in Elmstead. No obligation free quotes and many happ...
"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
T F Builders
T F Builders are here to help customers who need a Builder in Elmstead. We offer a competitive rate to complete all your building jobs to professio...
"Driveway gate replace" - COLCHESTER, job posted 05/11/24
The Extension Co Ltd
Trusted and professional builder in Elmstead. Experienced in all building work and keeping within budget and on quote. The Extension Co Ltd have ma...
"Build retaining wall" - CO11, job posted 18/10/24
PAB Garden Services
Need to find a Builder near you for all your building work?
PAB Garden Services provides a local, trusted building service in and around El...
"Remove chimney breast" - CO2, job posted 01/09/24
MK Construction & Renovation Services
MK Construction & Renovation Services is a professional, reliable building company based in Colchester with over 20 years’ exper...
"Remove chimney breast" - COLCHESTER, job posted 14/08/24
CHAPEL BUILDING SERVICES LTD
Elmstead, CO7
Trusted and professional builder in Elmstead. Experienced in all building work and keeping within budget and on quote. CHAPEL BUILDING SERVICES LTD...
"Remove chimney breast" - CO4, job posted 12/05/24
Mikra Services
Relax... you have found a reliable builder in Elmstead. Mikra Services is a friendly and reliable company based in Elmstead who consider no job as ...
"Internal partition wall splitting a bedroom in two, plus a second door to the landing" - CO1, job posted 04/11/23
S & A Building & Landscapes Service
Need a Builder in Elmstead? S & A Building & Landscapes Service has been helping local clients (20 mile radius) with their building jobs for many y...
"Loft ladder supplied and fitted" - CO11, job posted 01/08/23
L G Torr
L G Torr is a trusted builder serving customers in Elmstead and the surrounding area. Contact us to today to get a competitive quote for building w...
"Loft conversion for a bedroom and an office space." - CO4, job posted 10/05/23
AAV CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
AAV CONSTRUCTION LIMITED are here to help customers who need a Builder in Elmstead. We offer a competitive rate to complete all your building jobs ...
"Loft conversion" - COLCHESTER, job posted 10/05/23
SPONG BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS
SPONG BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS is a trusted builder serving customers in Elmstead and the surrounding area. Contact us to today to get a competitive ...
"Kitchen top and framing" - CO2, job posted 25/10/22
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
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
| Location in UK | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Builders near Tendring | £31 | £226 |
| Builders near Colchester | £34 | £237 |
| 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 - £572

Repoint or repair brickwork - £336

Build retaining wall - £276

Floor screeding - £566
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