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BestBuilders matches UK homeowners with local builders for house extensions, loft conversions, kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, driveways, solar, plumbing, electrical work, painting & decorating, carpentry & joinery and landscaping. Up to 3 free quotes in 24 hours, across 519 towns nationwide.

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BestBuilders matches you with up to 3 vetted UK tradespeople across 30+ services. Compare quotes โ€” no cost, no obligation.

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Every Building Service We Cover

29 trades in total. The seven below are broken down job by job — 158 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices and a quote form matched to that exact job, so your enquiry reaches builders who do that work. The rest follow underneath.

Trades broken down job by job 158 jobs across 26 trades

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Bathroom Renovations

Standard bathrooms ยท En-suites ยท Luxury wet rooms

Bathroom renovations consistently deliver strong returns on investment and improve daily quality of life. BestBuilders connects you with bathroom specialists who manage the full project โ€” including plumbing, waterproofing, tiling, electrics and fitting โ€” to any specification from budget to luxury.

9 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices
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Roofing

Roof repairs ยท Full re-roofs ยท Flat roofs ยท Emergency call-outs

From a targeted repair to a full roof replacement, BestBuilders connects you with local roofing specialists who work on pitched and flat roofs. Get quotes for repairs, replacements and new flat roof systems โ€” with proper scaffolding, materials and workmanship guarantees.

9 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices
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Boiler Installation

Combi swaps ยท System boilers ยท Conversions ยท Gas Safe registered

From a like-for-like combi swap to a full system conversion, BestBuilders matches you with vetted local heating engineers. Gas work must legally be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer — ask to see the card before anyone starts. Every install is notified to Building Control, with a magnetic filter and powerflush as standard and grants checked where you qualify.

5 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices
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Solar Installation

Solar panels (PV) ยท Battery storage ยท Solar thermal ยท EV charger add-ons

Solar panels are the highest-ROI home energy upgrade in 2026 โ€” typically paying back in 6 to 10 years, with 25-year panel warranties as standard. BestBuilders connects you with vetted solar installers who handle design, DNO approval, installation, and G99 commissioning. Optional battery storage lets you use solar energy after dark and sell surplus back to the grid under the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG).

6 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices
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Air Conditioning Installation

Single-split · Multi-split · Ducted · F-Gas registered

From a single-room wall split to whole-home ducted cooling, BestBuilders matches you with F-Gas registered, REFCOM-certified installers. Modern split systems are air-to-air heat pumps, so they cool in summer and heat efficiently in winter.

7 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices
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Skip Hire

Mini ยท Builders ยท Maxi ยท RoRo skips ยท Permits ยท Wait-and-load

Whether you need a 2-yard mini skip for a garden clear-out or a 40-yard RoRo for a major build, BestBuilders matches you with licensed local skip-hire firms. Same-day delivery available, road permits arranged, and fully traceable licensed waste disposal with recycling.

6 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices
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Loft Conversions

Dormer ยท Hip-to-gable ยท Mansard ยท Velux

A loft conversion adds a full room โ€” typically a bedroom with en-suite โ€” without using any garden space. It's one of the best-value home improvements available to UK homeowners, with strong ROI in most property markets. BestBuilders matches you with loft specialists who know your roof type, local planning rules and party wall requirements.

10 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices
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Kitchen Renovations

Budget kitchens ยท Mid-range ยท Bespoke & premium

A kitchen renovation ranges from a straightforward unit swap to a full structural remodel with a new layout. BestBuilders matches you with kitchen fitters who handle everything โ€” removal, plumbing, electrics, tiling, worktops and fitting โ€” for any budget or specification.

11 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices
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Driveways

Block paving ยท Resin bound ยท Tarmac ยท Concrete

A new driveway improves kerb appeal, adds off-street parking and can increase property value. BestBuilders connects you with driveway contractors who specialise in your surface type, understand SuDS (sustainable drainage) regulations and deliver lasting results.

8 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices
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Plumbing

Emergency repairs ยท Boilers ยท Bathrooms ยท Leaks & drainage

From a leaking tap at 11pm to a full bathroom plumbing install or boiler replacement โ€” BestBuilders matches you with vetted local plumbers. Gas work must legally be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer — ask to see the card. Emergency response across most areas within 1โ€“3 hours.

5 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices
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Painting & Decorating

Interior ยท Exterior ยท Wallpapering ยท Specialist finishes

From a single feature wall to a full house repaint or exterior render scheme โ€” BestBuilders connects you with vetted local decorators using trade-grade paints (Dulux Trade, Johnstone's Trade, Crown Trade) for a finish that lasts.

5 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices
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Double Glazing

uPVC ยท Aluminium ยท Heritage sash

Replace draughty windows with A-rated double glazing. BestBuilders matches you with vetted local installers for uPVC, slim aluminium and heritage sash frames, with compliance certificates issued for resale.

4 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices
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Garage Conversions

Single ยท Double ยท Detached ยท Annexes ยท Home offices

Transform your single, double or detached garage into a home office, gym, annexe or extra bedroom โ€” typically adds 10โ€“15% to property value. BestBuilders matches you with vetted specialists who handle Building Regulations sign-off, structural calculations and full insulation upgrade as standard.

3 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices
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Carpentry & Joinery

Internal doors ยท Fitted wardrobes ยท Staircases ยท Bespoke joinery

Hanging a single door, fitting bespoke wardrobes, or replacing an entire staircase โ€” BestBuilders matches you with BWF and Institute of Carpenters-qualified joiners. Workshop-built or on-site, with full Building Regulations sign-off where needed (Part K for stairs).

3 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices
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Landscaping & Garden Work

Patios ยท Fencing ยท Garden design ยท Decking ยท Turfing

A new patio, fencing run or full garden design and build โ€” BestBuilders matches you with BALI (British Association of Landscape Industries) and APL (Association of Professional Landscapers) accredited specialists. Proper sub-base construction, drainage and SuDS-compliant surfacing as standard.

4 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices
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Electrical Work

Rewires ยท Consumer units ยท EV chargers ยท EICR & testing

Whether it's a fuseboard upgrade, a 7kW EV charger install, or a full rewire on a Victorian terrace โ€” BestBuilders matches you with vetted local electricians — ask for their NICEIC, ECA or NAPIT registration before work starts. Part P self-certified, so no separate Building Control fees on most jobs.

3 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices
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EV Charger Installation

7kW ยท 22kW ยท Tethered ยท Smart-tariff ยท Solar-linked

Home EV charger installation by vetted local installers โ€” with full DNO notification handled for you. From a basic 7kW unit to three-phase 22kW or solar-linked PV-aware chargers (Zappi, Wallbox, Pod Point, Hypervolt), get matched with vetted local specialists.

3 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices
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Removal Companies

Home moves ยท Office relocation ยท Long-distance ยท Packing ยท Storage

Moving across town or across the country, BestBuilders matches you with insured, BAR-accredited removal firms. Full or part packing service, dismantling and reassembly, secure storage options, and goods-in-transit cover as standard for a stress-free move.

3 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices
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Scaffolding Hire

Domestic ยท Commercial ยท Chimney scaffold ยท Tower hire ยท Edge protection

From a single chimney lift to a full commercial elevation, BestBuilders matches you with CISRS-trained, fully insured scaffolders. Design drawings for complex jobs, TG20/TG30 compliant erection, and council pavement licence applications handled for you.

3 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices
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Heat Pump Installation

Air source · Ground source · Hybrid

Switch to low-carbon heating with an MCS-certified heat pump installer. Every install includes a room-by-room heat-loss survey, DNO notification and the MCS certificate your grant depends on — with the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant handled for you in England & Wales.

3 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices
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Soundproofing

Party walls ยท Full rooms ยท Floor & ceiling ยท Part E

Cut noise from neighbours or between floors. BestBuilders matches you with soundproofing specialists who build to Building Regulations Part E โ€” from a single party wall to a full floor-and-ceiling acoustic system with pre-completion testing.

3 jobs, each with its own 2026 prices

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Garage Doors

Up-and-over ยท Roller ยท Sectional ยท Automated electric

BestBuilders matches you with garage door installers for everything from a simple up-and-over replacement to an insulated roller or fully automated electric door โ€” supplied, fitted and the old door removed and recycled.

Up-and-over
ยฃ800 โ€“ ยฃ1,800
Insulated roller
ยฃ1,200 โ€“ ยฃ2,500
Automated electric
ยฃ1,800 โ€“ ยฃ4,000

Architectural Services

Architects and architectural designers for extension plans, planning drawings and building regulations packages.

Burglar Alarms

Installers for bells-only, monitored and smart alarm systems. Ask each one for their NSI or SSAIB certificate - it is what decides police response.

How to Get Quotes for Any Service

The same simple process works for every service โ€” from a small bathroom to a major loft conversion.

1

Select your service

Tell us the project type, your postcode and a few contact details. Drawings and plans are not needed at this stage.

2

We match you with specialists

We send your brief to up to 3 vetted builders in your area who regularly do your specific type of work. Within 24 hours.

3

Compare and choose

Builders contact you directly with quotes. Compare prices, timelines and reviews. No obligation to proceed with any of them.

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Every Specialist is Vetted Before You See Them

It doesn't matter whether you're getting quotes for a kitchen or a full loft conversion โ€” every builder in our network is vetted before they can appear on the platform.

We vet builders before they join, and we act on how they perform afterwards โ€” builders who let homeowners down are removed. What we cannot do is check every traderโ€™s insurance and trade certification for you, so treat those as your checks: ask to see current public liability cover and any scheme membership before work starts.

How our vetting works โ†’
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Ask for ยฃ2m+ cover
Check public liability is current and in the traderโ€™s name before work starts
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Check the register
FMB, CIOB, NFRC, KBSA and Marshalls all publish free online registers
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Read the reviews
Ask for recent local jobs you can call, and read reviews on more than one site
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Ongoing Monitoring
Poor performers removed from the platform

Services FAQs

Select the closest match from the quote form โ€” you can describe your project in more detail in the optional "Project details" field. Builders will contact you to discuss your requirements before providing a quote. If your project spans multiple services (e.g. an extension plus a new kitchen), select the primary work type and describe the rest in the notes.
Many extensions and loft conversions fall under Permitted Development rights in England and Wales, meaning no planning application is required. However, this depends on your property type, location, and the size of the work. Listed buildings and properties in conservation areas face stricter rules. The builders we match you with will advise on planning requirements during the quoting process.
The ranges shown are based on real TownCost data across 519 UK towns and represent the national low-to-high spread. Actual costs vary significantly by region, property type and specification. London and the South East typically run 20โ€“40% above national averages. Always use our local cost guides for your specific town, and get at least 3 quotes before committing.
Yes โ€” submit a separate quote request for each service. Many builders cover multiple trades, so you may find the same builder quotes for both. Alternatively, describe the combined scope in the "Project details" field of your first submission and let the builder advise on whether they can handle the full project.
Visit our builders directory and browse by town. Each of our 519 town pages lists the available services, local cost data and nearby areas. You can also go directly to a town + service page โ€” for example /builders/manchester/driveways โ€” to see Manchester driveway specialists and local prices.
Reviewed by the BestBuilders editorial team on 10 June 2026 ยท Next scheduled review: October 2026 ยท See our editorial standards.
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