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Builders in Colchester

Browse all our builders that serve the area in and around Colchester, Essex. See how a general builder can help you construct your next home improvement.

Colchester builders

Lawlors Paving Services

Builder in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Services & skills:
  • Conservatories
  • Garden Office Builders
  • Steel / Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
  • Agricultural Builders
  • Architectural Technician
L Marshall Contractors Ltd

Builder in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

L Marshall Contractors Ltd are Driveway Specialist providing services including and covering a 40 mile ...

Services & skills:
  • Underpinning / Piling / Foundations / Concreting
DC Landscapes & Fencing Ltd

Builder in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Dc Landscapes & Fencing Ltd are providing services including and covering a 30 mile radius of Clacton ...

Services & skills:
  • Architects & Surveyors
  • Home Insulation
  • Renovations & Refurbishment
  • House Extension Builders
  • Garden Office Builders
Beautiful Brickwork

Builder in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Services & skills:
  • Architects & Surveyors
  • Home Insulation
  • Renovations & Refurbishment
  • House Extension Builders
  • Underpinning / Piling / Foundations / Concreting
Redtop Costruction

Builder in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Services & skills:
  • Asbestos Removal, Surveys & Testing
  • Architects & Surveyors
  • Renovations & Refurbishment
  • House Extension Builders
  • Garage Builders
A2B Maintenance Solutions Ltd

Builder in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Services & skills:
  • New Home Builders
  • Conservatories
  • House Extension Builders
  • Underpinning / Piling / Foundations / Concreting
  • Carports

24 hour callout, Accepts Urgent Jobs, All work guaranteed, Beat or match price

AE Carpentry

Builder in Colchester

Operates in Colchester

Services & skills:
  • Underpinning / Piling / Foundations / Concreting
  • Log Cabins / Timber Framed Buildings

Colchester Areas

  • Old Heath
  • Berechurch
  • Layer de la Haye
  • Lexden
  • Fordham Heath
  • Stanway
  • Greenstead
  • Highwoods
  • St Johns
  • Myland
  • Boxted
  • Braiswick
  • Tiptree
  • Kelvedon
  • West Mersea
  • Peldon
  • Rowhedge
  • Coggeshall
  • Earls Colne
  • Marks Tey
  • Great Tey
  • Chappel
  • White Colne
  • Wakes Colne
  • Fordham
  • Copford
  • West Bergholt
  • Great Horkesley
  • Wormingford
  • Nayland
  • Stoke-by-Nayland
  • Polstead
  • Brightlingsea
  • Wivenhoe
  • Great Bentley
  • Alresford

Building Services

  • Asbestos Removal, Surveys & Testing
  • Architects & Surveyors
  • New Home Builders
  • Home Insulation
  • Renovations & Refurbishment
  • Conservatories
  • House Extension Builders
  • Garage Builders
  • Underpinning / Piling / Foundations / Concreting
  • Garden Office Builders
  • Log Cabins / Timber Framed Buildings
  • Walls / Ceilings / Knock-Throughs / Partition Walls
  • Skip Hire / Equipment Hire & Scaffolding
  • Damp Proofers
  • Shop Fitters
  • Sectional Building Specialists
  • Loft Conversion Specialists
  • Steel / Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
  • Basement / Cellar Conversions
  • Demolition
  • Subsidence
  • Building Services
  • External Wall Insulation
  • Carports
  • Loft and Roof Insulation
  • Spray Foam Loft Insulation
  • Loft Insulation
  • Agricultural Builders
  • Architectural Technician
  • Thermal Insulation
  • Windows and Doors

Find a Trusted Builder in Colchester

Looking for a builder in Colchester? Whether you’re planning a small renovation, full extension or structural alteration, Top Tradespeople makes it easy to find trusted local Colchester builders ready to help.

You can compare quotes, check reviews, and hire a professional builder who’s been rated by real customers.

 


Reliable Building Services in Colchester

Builders in Colchester offer a full range of services. Common building jobs include:

  • Home extensions (single-storey or two-storey)
     
  • Loft conversions and basement builds
     
  • Major internal structural works (knocking walls, adding beams)
     
  • Full renovation of houses or large rooms
     
  • Garage builds or conversions
     
  • Structural alterations and rebuilds
     
  • New build projects (small houses, outbuildings)
     
  • Internal & external refurbishment (walls, ceilings, floors, windows)
     

All listed tradespeople on Top Tradespeople are reviewed and verified, so you can hire with confidence knowing your job is in safe hands.

 


Average Builder Costs in Colchester

Hiring a professional builder in Colchester typically involves:

  • A day-rate labour cost of £250–£400 per day depending on scope, region and skill level.
     
  • An hourly labour cost generally around £30–£50 per hour for skilled builders.
     
  • For whole-project costing (e.g., extensions), average build cost ranges from £1,800–£3,000 per m² for standard finishes.
     

Most homeowners can expect:

  • Day rate: ~£250–£400/day for a builder.
     
  • Hourly rate: ~£30–£50/hr depending on complexity & location.
     
  • New build or extension per m²: ~£1,800–£3,000/m² for standard projects outside top premium areas.
     

To get the best value, compare builders’ quotes in Colchester, ensure scope covers labour + materials/trades, check qualifications and ask about project management overheads.

 


Example Prices for Common Building Jobs in Colchester

Below is a guide to typical building project costs. Final pricing depends on size, materials, access, design and region.

Building Service

Average Cost

Minor renovation/refurbishment (single room)

~£5,000–£15,000 depending on scope.

Garage conversion or small out-building

~£10,000–£30,000 depending on size and finishes.

Single-storey home extension (~20 m²)

£30,000–£60,000 (≈£1,500–£3,000/m²) 

Two-storey extension (~60 m²)

~£120,000–£180,000 (≈£2,000–£3,000/m²) 

Structural alteration (knock through, new beam)

~£4,000–£12,000+ depending on complexity & structural work.

Labour cost for day-rate builder

~£250–£400/day for general builder work. 

Hourly rate for builder (skilled trades)

~£30–£50/hr for standard builder tasks. 

 


Get Accurate Builder Quotes in Colchester

For precise local pricing, request free quotes from vetted builders in Colchester. Comparing multiple quotes helps ensure you get quality workmanship, materials and good value.

 


How to Choose the Right Builder in Colchester

Before hiring a builder, make sure you:

  • Read customer reviews – Check how past clients rated their finish, communication and schedule.
     
  • Check credentials – Is the builder qualified, insured, experienced with your type of job?
     
  • Compare multiple written quotes – Get at least three quotes to compare scope, breakdown of labour/materials/trades and timeline.
     
  • Inspect the quote’s detail – Look for what’s included: materials, waste removal, scaffolding, project management, trades coordination.
     
  • Beware very low quotes – If one quote is far below typical ranges, it may exclude key works (structural, finishes, access, delays).
     
  • Check project timeline and trades involved – Large jobs often need multiple sub-trades; ensure the builder coordinates and includes them in cost.
     

At Top Tradespeople, we connect you with reliable, qualified builders in Colchester who are ready to deliver high-quality work safely, on time and to specification.

 


Find the Best Builder in Colchester Today

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