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What Our Chelmsford Builders Do

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House Extensions

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

From ยฃ27,000 Find builders โ€บ
Loft Conversions

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

From ยฃ32,000 Find specialists โ€บ
Kitchen Renovations

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

From ยฃ8,500 Find fitters โ€บ
Bathroom Renovations

Luxury and budget bathroom installations. Full project management available.

From ยฃ4,000 Find fitters โ€บ
Driveways

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

From ยฃ2,500 Find contractors โ€บ
Roofing

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

From ยฃ3,000 Find roofers โ€บ
Solar Installation

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

From ยฃ4,500 Find installers โ€บ
Plumbing

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

From ยฃ80 Find plumbers โ€บ
Electrical Work

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

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 Chelmsford.

From ยฃ450 Find carpenters โ€บ
Landscaping & Gardens

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

From ยฃ700 Find landscapers โ€บ
Garage Conversions

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

From ยฃ9,200 Find specialists โ€บ
EV Charger Installation

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

From ยฃ805 Find installers โ€บ
Scaffolding Hire

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

From ยฃ450 Find scaffolders โ€บ
Skip Hire

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

From ยฃ130 Find skip hire โ€บ
Removal Companies

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

From ยฃ350 Find removers โ€บ

Why Choose BestBuilders in Chelmsford?

Chelmsford is one of the UK's most active home renovation markets. With a diverse range of properties across the area, from period homes to modern new builds, local builders need to be versatile, skilled, and reliable.

BestBuilders vets every builder in our Chelmsford network. We check for public liability insurance, relevant trade qualifications (CIOB, FMB, Gas Safe, NICEIC), and a minimum of five verified customer reviews before any builder can appear on our platform.

Whether you are planning a rear extension, a loft conversion, or a full kitchen renovation in Chelmsford, we will connect you with the right specialist within 24 hours. All quotes are free and there is no obligation to proceed.

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Average Building Costs in Chelmsford

Internal door hanging £ 475 โ€“ £1,625
Full house rewire £ 3,800 โ€“ £8,600
Fencing (per 25m) £ 750 โ€“ £2,700
Whole-house interior repaint £ 1,600 โ€“ £3,800
Emergency repair £ 130 โ€“ £380
Solar Panel System £ 4,500 โ€“ £8,500
Fitted wardrobes £ 1,950 โ€“ £6,500
Consumer unit replacement £ 475 โ€“ £975
Patio installation (25mยฒ) £ 2,150 โ€“ £7,000
House exterior paint £ 1,950 โ€“ £4,850
New bathroom plumbing £ 1,300 โ€“ £3,800
Solar + Battery Storage £ 8,500 โ€“ £15,000
Staircase installation £ 1,950 โ€“ £5,950
Home EV charger install £ 875 โ€“ £1,950
Full garden design & install £ 3,200 โ€“ £13,000
Wallpapering per room £ 375 โ€“ £925
Boiler replacement £ 1,950 โ€“ £4,300
Solar Thermal System £ 3,500 โ€“ £6,500

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

Chelmsford Homeowners Trust BestBuilders

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Family bathroom refit in Chelmsford, Eastern. Macerator WC under the stairs, compact basin, extractor ducted to the outside. Total project ยฃ8265, 12 days end to end. KBSA-aligned design service - the layout works much better than what we had drawn. Recommended to two neighbours, both hired them.

Chris L.
Chelmsford
Bathroom Renovation
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Used BestBuilders to find a bathroom fitter near Chelmsford. Three quotes within 24 hours, went with the firm whose foreman did the survey, not just a salesman. Existing CH balanced after the new towel rail went on, no cold radiators. Already booked them for the en-suite next year.

Ellie J.
Chelmsford
Bathroom Renovation
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Three months in and the rainhead and handset combo is genuinely better than any hotel we have stayed in. Replaced the shower head when the spray pattern degraded after 11 months. Recommended to my sister-in-law - she used them too.

Ruth N.
Chelmsford
Bathroom Renovation

Chelmsford Builder FAQs

Builder day rates in Chelmsford typically range from ยฃ175 to ยฃ350 per day depending on the trade and project type. A single-storey extension typically costs ยฃ27,000 to ยฃ54,000 in Chelmsford. Get 3 free quotes to compare accurate prices for your specific project.
Many home extensions in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford stay busy year-round.

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