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Brand: HaMuch
SKU: builder
Rating: 4.83 (12 reviews)

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"Need a builder" - HITCHIN, job posted 29/05/25

"Remove 3 chimney breasts inside the house. Ground floor, 1st floor, loft." - SG15, job posted 09/04/25

"Remove 3 chimney breasts inside the house" - SG15, job posted 09/04/25

"Need hole cut in upvc panel door asap to fit cat flap (cat mate, provided) Thanks" - SG6, job posted 11/10/24

"Remove chimney breast" - HITCHIN, job posted 15/04/24

"Require quotation (s) after viewing the following :- 1. Conservatory door won't open when unlocked 2. Soffits n facias needs attention 3. Gutterings need attention" - SG6, job posted 14/06/22

"Old kitchen needs plastering and front garden wall needs rebuilding." - SG5, job posted 13/10/21

"To move a non supporting wall across in the between the 2nd & 3rd bedroom. Paint and decorating of living room, hallway and bedrooms." - SG4, job posted 15/09/21

"To move a non supporting wall across in the between the 2nd & 3rd bedroom. Paint and decorating of living room, hallway and bedrooms. To start work ASAP" - SG4, job posted 15/09/21

"Decorating house, plastering" - SG6, job posted 13/11/20

"Outbuilding and landscaping" - SG17, job posted 23/10/20

"Convert flat roof double garage to a post & beam pitched and tiled roof with the addition of a new entrance hall between the garage and house." - LU2, job posted 19/06/20

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 SG5 builders rates

Compare SG5 builders rates (excluding VAT or callout charges)
Location in UK	Hourly Rate	Daily Rate
Builders near Letchworth	£42	£277
Builders near North Hertfordshire	£42	£276
Builders near Hitchin	£42	£273
Builders near Stevenage	£42	£273
Builders near Biggleswade	£41	£271
Builders near Mid Bedfordshire	£40	£268
Builders near Luton	£43	£308
Builders near Ampthill	£39	£266
Builders near Harpenden	£74	£292
Builders near East Hertfordshire	£43	£284

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 - £656

Repoint or repair brickwork - £378

Build retaining wall - £318

Floor screeding - £608

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