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What Our Lewes 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 Lewes.

From ยฃ36,000 Find specialists โ€บ
Kitchen Renovations

Full kitchen redesign, supply and fit by experienced Lewes 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 Lewes.

From ยฃ3,500 Find roofers โ€บ
Solar Installation

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

From ยฃ4,500 Find installers โ€บ
Plumbing

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

From ยฃ80 Find plumbers โ€บ
Electrical Work

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

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 Lewes.

From ยฃ450 Find carpenters โ€บ
Landscaping & Gardens

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

From ยฃ700 Find landscapers โ€บ
Garage Conversions

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

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

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

From ยฃ875 Find installers โ€บ
Scaffolding Hire

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

From ยฃ450 Find scaffolders โ€บ
Skip Hire

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

From ยฃ130 Find skip hire โ€บ
Removal Companies

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

From ยฃ350 Find removers โ€บ
Boiler Installation

Combi swaps, system boilers and full conversions in Lewes 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 Lewes.

From ยฃ800 Find installers โ€บ
Double Glazing

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

From ยฃ450 Find installers โ€บ
Soundproofing

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

From ยฃ900 Find specialists โ€บ
Air Conditioning

Split, multi-split and ducted air conditioning installed across Lewes 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 Lewes.

From ยฃ1,200 Get quotes โ€บ
General Builder

Extensions, renovations, structural work and complete building projects with trusted Lewes builders.

From ยฃ150/day Get quotes โ€บ
Burglar Alarm Installation

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

From ยฃ500 Find installers โ€บ

Why Choose BestBuilders in Lewes?

Home renovation activity in Lewes 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 Lewes 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 Lewes 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 Lewes

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 Lewes area. See full cost guides โ†’

Lewes Homeowners Trust BestBuilders

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Period property bathroom restoration in Lewes, South East. Hidden boxing for the soil stack, full-height tiling, niche shelf in the shower. Total project ยฃ11060, 12 days end to end. Sub-trades all coordinated through the lead fitter, never had to make a phone call. Already booked them back to redo the downstairs cloakroom.

Imogen U.
Lewes
Bathroom Renovation
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Concrete tile to clay swap on our 1960s semi-detached in Lewes. Old concrete tiles down, breathable membrane and treated battens up, finished with clay-effect interlocking tiles. Total ยฃ13950 over 12 days for the full spec. Workmanship guarantee in writing, paperwork pack at handover.

Vanessa C.
Lewes
Roofing
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SuDS-compliant gravel grid drive in Lewes - 44mยฒ covered. Two-layer compaction with whacker plate at each pass, no surface settlement. Final figure ยฃ10018 for the whole project. Manufacturer-registered installer for the resin warranty - properly sorted.

Gareth V.
Lewes
Driveway

Lewes Builder FAQs

Builder day rates in Lewes 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 Lewes. Get 3 free quotes to compare accurate prices for your specific project.
Many home extensions in Lewes 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 Lewes 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 Lewes 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 Lewes 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 Lewes stay busy year-round.

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