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General building work, renovations and structural projects.
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Typical guide price: £150-£350 per day
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Common builders jobs
What builders can help with
For structural work, ask who is responsible for calculations, building control and staged inspections.
A good building quote should break down labour, materials, waste, access and payment stages.
For renovations, list any hidden issues you already know about, such as damp, old wiring or uneven floors.
Avoid vague scopes on larger projects. A written schedule helps compare quotes fairly.
What affects the price
- Size and complexity of the job
- Materials and finish level
- Access, parking and waste removal
- Urgency and availability
- Location and local demand
Typical timescales
- Small jobs may be completed in one visit if materials and access are straightforward.
- Larger projects often need a site visit, written quote and scheduled start date.
- Urgent jobs cost more when they require evening, weekend or short-notice availability.
Homeowner checklist
- A clear description of the work needed
- Photos or video of the area where possible
- Rough measurements or sizes
- Your preferred timescale and any access notes
- A budget range if you have one in mind
What details to include when posting
Choose the closest builders job type if you know it, or choose "Not sure" and describe the issue.
Add your rough location, timing and budget band so trades can judge fit quickly.
Add any model numbers, measurements, access notes or fault details that could affect the quote.
Your full contact details stay out of the public job preview until the approved contact or unlock step.
How Lead & Trade protects your details
Your full contact details are never shown in the public job preview. They are only shared after the approved contact or unlock step, and this is explained clearly before you submit. Trades see useful job details first, including trade type, rough area, budget band, urgency and quality signals.
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Homeowners can post jobs free right now for builders, and we are approving founding trades area-by-area so every profile on the platform is real. The first 100 founding trades get 20 free credits and priority visibility in their chosen trade and area, and we show honest availability rather than fake contractor numbers while the network grows.
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Contact details stay private
Questions to ask before hiring
- Who manages building control?
- What payment stages are proposed?
- Is waste removal included?
- Can you provide a written scope?
Warning signs in a quote
- No written scope
- Large upfront payments
- Unclear responsibility for approvals
- No insurance details
Builders FAQs
How much does a builder cost?
As a guide, builders typically charge £150-£350 per day. Actual prices depend on the job, materials and access. Post your job for free to get accurate quotes.
How do I get quotes from builders?
Post your job on Lead and Trade in a couple of minutes. We match it to suitable local builders who can choose to quote. It is free with no obligation.
Are the tradespeople vetted?
Tradespeople build a transparent profile and can submit verification documents for review. We only show a verified badge when verification is genuinely complete; we never display fake badges, reviews or ratings.
Is my information kept private?
Your full contact details are never shown in the public job preview. They are only shared after the approved contact or unlock step, and this is explained clearly before you submit.
Post a builder job for free
Your full contact details are never shown in the public job preview. They are only shared after the approved contact or unlock step, and this is explained clearly before you submit.