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What Our Edinburgh Builders Do

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House Extensions

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

From ยฃ23,000 Find builders โ€บ
Loft Conversions

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

From ยฃ27,500 Find specialists โ€บ
Kitchen Renovations

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

From ยฃ7,000 Find fitters โ€บ
Bathroom Renovations

Luxury and budget bathroom installations. Full project management available.

From ยฃ3,500 Find fitters โ€บ
Driveways

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

From ยฃ2,000 Find contractors โ€บ
Roofing

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

From ยฃ2,500 Find roofers โ€บ
Solar Installation

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

From ยฃ4,275 Find installers โ€บ
Plumbing

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

From ยฃ80 Find plumbers โ€บ
Electrical Work

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

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 Edinburgh.

From ยฃ450 Find carpenters โ€บ
Landscaping & Gardens

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

From ยฃ700 Find landscapers โ€บ
Garage Conversions

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

From ยฃ7,040 Find specialists โ€บ
EV Charger Installation

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

From ยฃ616 Find installers โ€บ
Scaffolding Hire

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

From ยฃ450 Find scaffolders โ€บ
Skip Hire

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

From ยฃ130 Find skip hire โ€บ
Removal Companies

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

From ยฃ350 Find removers โ€บ
Boiler Installation

Combi swaps, system boilers and full conversions in Edinburgh by Gas Safe registered engineers.

From ยฃ2,200 Find heating engineers โ€บ
Garage Doors

Up-and-over, insulated roller and automated electric garage doors fitted across Edinburgh.

From ยฃ800 Find installers โ€บ
Double Glazing

uPVC, aluminium and heritage double glazing in Edinburgh โ€” FENSA registered installers.

From ยฃ450 Find installers โ€บ
Soundproofing

Party walls, full rooms and floor/ceiling acoustic systems in Edinburgh, built to Part E.

From ยฃ900 Find specialists โ€บ
Air Conditioning

Split, multi-split and ducted air conditioning installed across Edinburgh by F-Gas registered engineers.

From ยฃ1,500 Find installers โ€บ
Architectural Services

Architects and architectural designers for extension plans, loft drawings and planning applications across Edinburgh.

From ยฃ1,200 Get quotes โ€บ
Burglar Alarm Installation

NSI & SSAIB approved installers fitting bells-only, monitored and smart burglar alarms across Edinburgh.

From ยฃ500 Find installers โ€บ

Why Choose BestBuilders in Edinburgh?

Home renovation activity in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh

Internal door hanging £ 425 โ€“ £1,375
Full house rewire £ 3,200 โ€“ £7,400
Fencing (per 25m) £ 650 โ€“ £2,300
Whole-house interior repaint £ 1,400 โ€“ £3,200
Emergency repair £ 110 โ€“ £320
Solar Panel System £ 4,275 โ€“ £8,075
Fitted wardrobes £ 1,650 โ€“ £5,500
Consumer unit replacement £ 425 โ€“ £825
Patio installation (25mยฒ) £ 1,850 โ€“ £6,000
House exterior paint £ 1,650 โ€“ £4,150
New bathroom plumbing £ 1,100 โ€“ £3,200
Solar + Battery Storage £ 8,075 โ€“ £14,250
Staircase installation £ 1,650 โ€“ £5,050
Home EV charger install £ 725 โ€“ £1,650
Full garden design & install £ 2,800 โ€“ £11,000
Wallpapering per room £ 325 โ€“ £775
Boiler replacement £ 1,650 โ€“ £3,700
Solar Thermal System £ 3,325 โ€“ £6,175

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

Edinburgh Homeowners Trust BestBuilders

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Garden-floor en-suite bathroom in Edinburgh, South Scotland. Stripped to brickwork, new soil pipe routing, walk-in shower with linear drain. Total ยฃ6805 across 9 days on site. TTA Master Tiler card-holder, the grout lines look machine-cut. Cleanest job we have had in this house in years.

Imogen U.
Edinburgh
Bathroom Renovation
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Bay roof and main slope re-tiled on the 1930s semi in Edinburgh. Stripped to the rafters, replaced four spongy boards, new felt and slate-effect tiles in graphite. Total ยฃ8280 over 8 working days. CompetentRoofer member - LABC notification handled at no extra cost.

Vanessa C.
Edinburgh
Roofing
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Imprinted concrete with brick-effect border in Edinburgh - 46mยฒ covered. Old crumbling surface dug out, fresh sub-base laid, weed membrane and proper edging restraints. Came in at ยฃ5560 including a SuDS soakaway crate. Two-man team, polite, dust-sheeted the front door so we kept clean while it was open.

Gareth V.
Edinburgh
Driveway

Edinburgh Builder FAQs

Builder day rates in Edinburgh typically range from ยฃ150 to ยฃ320 per day depending on the trade and project type. A single-storey extension typically costs ยฃ23,000 to ยฃ46,000 in Edinburgh. Get 3 free quotes to compare accurate prices for your specific project.
Many home extensions in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh stay busy year-round.

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