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Brand: HaMuch
SKU: builder
Rating: 4.78 (20 reviews)

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"Ground floor living room chimney breast removal, I already have drawings from structual engineer. The requirement to support the chimney above is to cut out a section of the living room ceiling, remove the chimney breast and add steels across the ceiling between the two supporting walls in the..." - MK43, job posted 09/06/26

"Got a damp damaged rotten utility room floor and sub base in a 1900s terraced house about 4 square meters also some of the brickwork is damaged and would need replacing. York street Bedford" - MK40, job posted 08/05/26

"Chimney removal" - MK41, job posted 20/04/26

"Chimney breast removal" - MK41, job posted 24/03/26

"Chimney breast removal" - BEDFORD, job posted 22/03/26

"Chimney breast removal" - BEDFORD, job posted 15/05/25

"Chimney breast removal ground floor" - BEDFORD, job posted 28/04/25

"Chimney breast removal from upstairs bedroom." - BEDFORD, job posted 24/03/25

"Chimney breast removal" - BEDFORD, job posted 24/03/25

"Remove chimney breast and install support brackets." - BEDFORD, job posted 19/10/24

"Repoint or repair brickwork" - MK41, job posted 28/01/24

"Remove chimney breast" - MK42, job posted 24/01/24

"Home insurance" - BEDFORD, job posted 06/12/23

"Fireplace needs blocking up" - KEMPSTON, job posted 20/09/23

"Need old fire place boarded up and floor levelled if possible" - MK42, job posted 16/08/23

"We need an old fire place boarded up and section of floor levelled off." - MK42, job posted 16/08/23

"Need old fire place boarded up and floor levelled if possible" - MK42, job posted 16/08/23

"We need an old fire place boarded up and section of floor levelled off." - MK42, job posted 16/08/23

"Rip out of existing bathroom. Waterproofing walls and floor . Tiling 6m2 floor ,16m2 walls Fit shower ,bath ,WC ,basin Plumbing , electric All labour only" - MK41, job posted 16/06/23

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 MK42 builders rates

Compare MK42 builders rates (excluding VAT or callout charges)
Location in UK	Hourly Rate	Daily Rate
Builders near Kempston	£40	£268
Builders near South Bedfordshire	£41	£268
Builders near Bedford	£41	£268
Builders near Ampthill	£39	£266
Builders near Mid Bedfordshire	£40	£268
Builders near Biggleswade	£41	£271
Builders near St Neots	£45	£289
Builders near Rushden	£36	£243
Builders near Milton Keynes	£40	£263
Builders near Bletchley	£40	£263

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 - £634

Repoint or repair brickwork - £367

Build retaining wall - £307

Floor screeding - £597

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