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What Our Canterbury Builders Do

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House Extensions

Single-storey, double-storey, rear and side extensions built to your design.

From ยฃ30,000 Find builders โ€บ
Loft Conversions

Velux, dormer, hip-to-gable and mansard loft conversions in Canterbury.

From ยฃ36,000 Find specialists โ€บ
Kitchen Renovations

Full kitchen redesign, supply and fit by experienced Canterbury kitchen fitters.

From ยฃ9,500 Find fitters โ€บ
Bathroom Renovations

Luxury and budget bathroom installations. Full project management available.

From ยฃ4,500 Find fitters โ€บ
Driveways

Block paving, resin, tarmac and concrete driveways with fast turnaround.

From ยฃ3,000 Find contractors โ€บ
Roofing

New roofs, repairs, flat roofing and emergency call-outs in Canterbury.

From ยฃ3,500 Find roofers โ€บ
Solar Installation

Solar panels, battery storage and solar thermal systems installed by vetted Canterbury specialists.

From ยฃ4,500 Find installers โ€บ
Plumbing

Emergency repairs, boiler replacements and full bathroom plumbing by CIPHE/APHC-verified plumbers in Canterbury.

From ยฃ80 Find plumbers โ€บ
Electrical Work

Full rewires, consumer units and EV chargers installed by NICEIC/ECA-registered electricians in Canterbury.

From ยฃ450 Find electricians โ€บ
Painting & Decorating

Interior and exterior painting, wallpapering and full-house repaints by PDA and Dulux Select-accredited decorators.

From ยฃ1,500 Find decorators โ€บ
Carpentry & Joinery

Internal doors, fitted wardrobes and staircases by BWF and Institute of Carpenters-qualified joiners in Canterbury.

From ยฃ450 Find carpenters โ€บ
Landscaping & Gardens

Fencing, patios and full garden design & build by BALI and APL-accredited landscapers across Canterbury.

From ยฃ700 Find landscapers โ€บ
Garage Conversions

Single, double, integral or detached garage conversions in Canterbury โ€” full building regs sign-off included.

From ยฃ10,000 Find specialists โ€บ
EV Charger Installation

OZEV-approved EV charger installers in Canterbury โ€” 7kW, 22kW, tethered, untethered and PV-linked options.

From ยฃ875 Find installers โ€บ
Scaffolding Hire

Domestic, commercial & chimney scaffolding hire in Canterbury โ€” erected, inspected and dismantled by CISRS-carded crews.

From ยฃ450 Find scaffolders โ€บ
Skip Hire

Mini, builders & RoRo skips delivered across Canterbury โ€” permits arranged and licensed waste carriers.

From ยฃ130 Find skip hire โ€บ
Removal Companies

Home, office & long-distance removals in Canterbury โ€” packing, storage and insured BAR-member movers.

From ยฃ350 Find removers โ€บ

Why Choose BestBuilders in Canterbury?

Home renovation activity in Canterbury continues to grow year on year. The area's varied housing stock, from older stone-built properties to new-build estates, means there is always strong demand for skilled, experienced local builders.

Before any builder appears on our Canterbury platform, we carry out a full vetting check covering public liability insurance, trade qualifications, company registration and verified customer feedback. Only builders who pass every stage are listed.

Our Canterbury builder network covers extensions, loft conversions, kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, driveways and more. Get up to 3 free, no-obligation quotes within 24 hours and choose the builder that best fits your project and budget.

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Average Building Costs in Canterbury

Internal door hanging £ 550 โ€“ £1,800
Full house rewire £ 4,200 โ€“ £9,600
Fencing (per 25m) £ 850 โ€“ £3,000
Whole-house interior repaint £ 1,800 โ€“ £4,200
Emergency repair £ 140 โ€“ £420
Solar Panel System £ 4,500 โ€“ £8,500
Fitted wardrobes £ 2,150 โ€“ £7,200
Consumer unit replacement £ 550 โ€“ £1,075
Patio installation (25mยฒ) £ 2,400 โ€“ £7,800
House exterior paint £ 2,150 โ€“ £5,400
New bathroom plumbing £ 1,450 โ€“ £4,200
Solar + Battery Storage £ 8,500 โ€“ £15,000
Staircase installation £ 2,150 โ€“ £6,600
Home EV charger install £ 950 โ€“ £2,150
Full garden design & install £ 3,600 โ€“ £14,400
Wallpapering per room £ 425 โ€“ £1,025
Boiler replacement £ 2,150 โ€“ £4,800
Solar Thermal System £ 3,500 โ€“ £6,500

Indicative prices for Canterbury area. See full cost guides โ†’

Canterbury Homeowners Trust BestBuilders

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Hotel-style spa bathroom in Canterbury, South East. Bath replaced with double-ender freestanding model, new chrome standpipes. Final ยฃ7415 fitted across 10 working days. Insurance copy of the test certificate arrived without me having to chase. Recommended to two neighbours, both hired them.

Imogen U.
Canterbury
Bathroom Renovation
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Used BestBuilders to find a bathroom fitter near Canterbury. Three quotes side by side made the comparison easy, chose on availability rather than price - they could start in 3 weeks. Foreman walked the spec sheet through with us before any work started. Estate agent valued the work at +ยฃ12k of property uplift.

Yasmin R.
Canterbury
Bathroom Renovation
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Eighteen months on, the matt-black brassware has not lost any of its finish. No follow-up needed - everything has just worked from day one. Booked them in for the loft en-suite next year already.

Zoe G.
Canterbury
Bathroom Renovation

Canterbury Builder FAQs

Builder day rates in Canterbury typically range from ยฃ200 to ยฃ400 per day depending on the trade and project type. A single-storey extension typically costs ยฃ30,000 to ยฃ60,000 in Canterbury. Get 3 free quotes to compare accurate prices for your specific project.
Many home extensions in Canterbury fall under Permitted Development rights, meaning planning permission is not required. However, you will need to apply to the local planning authority if your property is listed, in a conservation area, or if the extension exceeds permitted development size limits. Our builders can advise during your free quote.
Through BestBuilders, you will typically receive your first quotes within 24 to 48 hours. Most Canterbury builders in our network can begin projects within 2 to 8 weeks, depending on the time of year and project size. Summer is the busiest season so booking earlier is advisable.
Yes. Every builder in our Canterbury network is vetted before joining. We verify public liability insurance (minimum ยฃ2m cover), trade qualifications, company registration and a minimum of 5 verified customer reviews. Builders with a sustained pattern of negative feedback are removed from the platform.
Autumn and winter are generally the best times to hire builders in Canterbury as demand is lower and you may have more flexibility on price and start dates. Spring and summer are peak season with longer waiting times. That said, quality builders in Canterbury stay busy year-round.

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