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Tradespeople in Scottish Borders

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Scottish Borders tradespeople

Apex Roofing Building

Tradesperson in Scottish Borders

Operates in Scottish Borders

Based in Hawick

Covering Hawick, Selkirk, Jedburgh, Melrose and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Guttering & Rainwater Pipe
  • Flat Roofers
  • Fascias, Soffits & Cladding
  • Roofing Services
  • Pointing / Repointing
1S Choice Roofing

Tradesperson in Scottish Borders

Operates in Scottish Borders

Based in Kelso

Covering Kelso, Duns, Coldstream, Melrose and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Guttering & Rainwater Pipe
  • Painting & Decorating
  • Renovations & Refurbishment
  • Flat Roofers
  • Fascias, Soffits & Cladding
APT Plumbing And Heating

Tradesperson in Scottish Borders

Operates in Scottish Borders

Based in Pathhead

Covering Pathhead, Tranent, Gorebridge, Humbie and surrounding areas

Apt Plumbing And Heating are providing first class service to Edinurgh and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Kitchen Worktops
  • Wet Room Installation
  • Power Showers & Pump
  • Disabled Bathrooms / Showers
  • Water Leak Detection
IAN Wurr Handyman

Tradesperson in Scottish Borders

Operates in Scottish Borders

Based in Tranent

Covering Tranent, Edinburgh, Humbie, Pathhead and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Renovations & Refurbishment
  • Vinyl, Rubber & Linoleum Flooring
  • Wallpapering
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Composite Door Spray Painting
CD Property Care

Tradesperson in Scottish Borders

Operates in Scottish Borders

Based in Dalkeith

Covering Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Lasswade, Gorebridge and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Guttering & Rainwater Pipe
  • TV, Aerial & Satellite Installation / Repair
  • Sockets, Switches & Fittings
  • Fitted Kitchens
  • External Lighting / Garden Lighting
Scotia Property Care

Tradesperson in Scottish Borders

Operates in Scottish Borders

Based in Dalkeith

Covering Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Lasswade, Gorebridge and surrounding areas

Scotia Property Care are Roofers providing services including and covering a 30 mile radius of Bo Ness, ...

Services & skills:
  • Painting & Decorating
  • New Home Builders
  • House Extension Builders
  • Garage Builders
  • Doors / Fire Doors / Patio Doors / Door Hanging
IC Plastering

Tradesperson in Scottish Borders

Operates in Scottish Borders

Based in Edinburgh

Covering Edinburgh, Loanhead, Lasswade, Bonnyrigg and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Plastering
  • Renderers
Fingerprintservice

Tradesperson in Scottish Borders

Operates in Scottish Borders

Based in Musselburgh

Covering Musselburgh, Edinburgh, Dalkeith, Tranent and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Plastering
  • Painting & Decorating
  • Handyperson
  • Removals
GH Landscapes

Tradesperson in Scottish Borders

Operates in Scottish Borders

Based in Balerno

Covering Balerno, Edinburgh, Loanhead, Roslin and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Handyperson
  • Fencing
  • Architects & Surveyors
  • New Home Builders
  • Home Insulation
APT Plumbing And Heating

Tradesperson in Scottish Borders

Operates in Scottish Borders

Based in Balerno

Covering Balerno, Edinburgh, Loanhead, Roslin and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Plumbing Services
  • Plumbing Repair & Maintenance
  • Radiator
  • Water Tanks & Immersion Heater
  • Solar Panel Installation
Hart Builders

Tradesperson in Scottish Borders

Operates in Scottish Borders

Based in Edinburgh

Covering Edinburgh, Balerno, Loanhead, Lasswade and surrounding areas

Based in Edinburgh

Services & skills:
  • Painting & Decorating
  • Kitchens
  • Handyperson
  • Fencing
  • Removals
1ST Choice Complete Property Care

Tradesperson in Scottish Borders

Operates in Scottish Borders

Based in Edinburgh

Covering Edinburgh, Balerno, Loanhead, Lasswade and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Removals
  • Home Insulation
  • Renovations & Refurbishment
  • Underpinning / Piling / Foundations / Concreting
  • Log Cabins / Timber Framed Buildings
Davanna Joinery

Tradesperson in Scottish Borders

Operates in Scottish Borders

Based in Edinburgh

Covering Edinburgh, Balerno, Loanhead, Lasswade and surrounding areas

Davanna Joinery are providing joinery & handyman services covering a 20 mile radius of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, ...

Services & skills:
  • Handyperson
  • Kitchen Worktops
  • Bespoke Furniture
  • Fitted Bedrooms
  • Doors / Fire Doors / Patio Doors / Door Hanging

Clean and tidy, Domestic work covered, Free quotes / estimates, Good availability

Safeway Roofing

Tradesperson in Scottish Borders

Operates in Scottish Borders

Based in Edinburgh

Covering Edinburgh, Balerno, Loanhead, Musselburgh and surrounding areas

Safeway Roofing stands as a distinguished roofing company in Scotland, renowned for its unwavering commitment ...

Services & skills:
  • Guttering & Rainwater Pipe
  • Flat Roofers
  • Fascias, Soffits & Cladding
  • Roofing Services
  • Leadwork

All work guaranteed, Commercial work covered, Domestic and commercial projects, Family owned

BP Carpentry & Joinery

Tradesperson in Scottish Borders

Operates in Scottish Borders

Based in Edinburgh

Covering Edinburgh, Balerno, Loanhead, Musselburgh and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Kitchens
  • Fencing
  • Fitted Kitchens
  • Doors / Fire Doors / Patio Doors / Door Hanging
  • Decking
Fife Civil Engineering And Road Surfacing Ltd

Tradesperson in Scottish Borders

Operates in Scottish Borders

Based in Edinburgh

Covering Edinburgh, Balerno, Loanhead, Musselburgh and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Resin Bonded Driveways
  • Driveway Cleaning & Sealing
  • Pattern Imprinted Concrete
  • Playgrounds
  • Patio Laying

Accepts Urgent Jobs, Cards Accepted, Flexible, Fully insured

M And R Joinery

Tradesperson in Scottish Borders

Operates in Scottish Borders

Based in Edinburgh

Covering Edinburgh, Balerno, Loanhead, Musselburgh and surrounding areas

M And R Joinery is a well-established company with a proven track record of delivering high-quality services ...

Services & skills:
  • Curtains, Curtain Rails, Blinds & Shutters
  • Wooden Staircases & Handrails
  • Architraves and Skirting Boards
  • Garage Door Supply / Installers / Repairs
  • Angled Wardrobes
Castle Paving Solutions

Tradesperson in Scottish Borders

Operates in Scottish Borders

Based in Edinburgh

Covering Edinburgh, Balerno, Loanhead, Musselburgh and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Driveways
  • Gardening Services
Sals Home Care

Tradesperson in Scottish Borders

Operates in Scottish Borders

Based in Biggar

Covering Biggar, West Linton, Lanark, Edinburgh and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Chimneys Installation / Repair
Quigley Co

Tradesperson in Scottish Borders

Operates in Scottish Borders

Based in Leith

Covering Edinburgh, Musselburgh, Balerno, Loanhead and surrounding areas

Services & skills:
  • Removals
  • Bespoke Furniture
  • Cleaners
  • Domestic Cleaning
  • Hotel Cleaning

Past Jobs Posted / Projects

A small example of past local projects

Plumbing Services – Innerleithen

Heating engineers

Fitting a gas fire

Bathrooms – Gorebridge

Main Bathroom (Partial renovation)

Partial renovation to main bathroom. New extractor fan. Radiator. Storage. Glass shower screen

House Extension Builders – Gorebridge

Garage conversion

Looking to have garage converted into living room

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Services in Scottish Borders

Our network of tradesmen covers a wide range of services. Common tasks tradespeople undertake include:

  • General handyman/odd-jobs around the home
     
  • Full room renovations, extensions, refurbishments
     
  • Plumbing, electrical, heating, roofing, flooring work
     
  • Carpentry, joinery, tiling, decorating
     
  • Garden and exterior works: landscaping, fencing, driveways
     
  • Maintenance, repairs, and service calls
     
  • Small build-projects, out-buildings, loft or cellar conversions
     
  • Any trade-specific jobs you need — and coordination of multiple trades if required

Average Tradesperson Costs in Scottish Borders

Hiring a skilled tradesperson in Scottish Borders typically costs around £25-£45 per hour, or £200-£300 per day, depending on the trade, region, job complexity and materials involved. Day-rates and hourly-rates can vary significantly by trade and demand.

Most homeowners can expect:

  • Hourly rate: ~ £25-£45 per hour (depending on the trade and region).
     
  • Day rate: ~ £200-£300 per day for standard skilled work (could be higher in London/SE).
     
  • Fixed or project-based quotes are common for larger jobs (refurbishments, full room builds, extensions) rather than simply hourly.
     
  • Materials & subcontracted trades often add to cost — verify what the quote covers.

To get the best value, compare quotes from several service providers in Scottish Borders, clarify what the job includes (labour only vs materials) and choose one whose scope and price align with your budget and schedule.


Example Prices for Common Tradesperson Jobs in Scottish Borders

Here’s a helpful guide of typical jobs and costs. Prices will vary widely by trade type, materials, job size and region — treat these as broad averages.

Service / Trade

Average Cost

Handyperson (odd-jobs, 3-4 hrs)

~ £90-£180 (3-4 hours at ~£25-£45/hr)

Skilled tradesman (standard day work)

~ £200-£300 per day depending on trade and region

Small refurbishment (single room)

~ £3,000-£8,000 depending on scope and finishes

Medium room renovation (walls, floor, joinery)

~ £6,000-£12,000

Full house refurbishment (multi rooms)

~ £20,000-£60,000+ depending on property size

Specific trade job (e.g., electrical, plumbing)

Hourly ~£30-£60, day-rate ~£250-£400

Tradesman materials-only units

Varies widely – ask for detailed breakdown

Emergency/travel /after-hours work

Often hourly £40-£80+ depending on trade and time

 


Get Accurate Quotes in Scottish Borders

For precise local pricing, request free quotes. Comparing multiple quotes helps you ensure you get the best workmanship, materials and value for your project. Having at least three quotes will give you some spread of prices to guage what realistic but competitive looks like in your area.


How to Choose the Right Service in Scottish Borders

Before hiring it’s wise to consider:

  • Read client reviews – See how previous clients rated their reliability, workmanship, communication and clean-up and go beyond checking the reviews on a single website too. Check around the internet as a whole for past reviews on the service providers you are considering.
     
  • Check credentials – While not all trades legally require certification, look for experience, insurance, references, and relevant trade body memberships. Remember the onus is still on the homeowner to check credentials before hiring.
     
  • Compare multiple written quotes – Get at least three quotes to compare cost, scope (labour, materials, trades included), timeframe and payment terms.
     
  • Inspect the quote’s detail – What’s included/excluded: materials, prep work, waste removal, access, scaffolding, finishes?
     
  • Ask about sub-trades & coordination – For larger jobs, you may need a provider who can manage or coordinate other services too (electricians, plumbers, plasterers).
     
  • Check for hidden costs – Access difficulties, structural surprises, late finishes, hidden expenses may add up.
     
  • Beware very low quotes – If a quote is far below averages, ensure you understand what’s being omitted (quality, materials, finishing, warranty).
     
  • Align the skills with job type – A general handyman is fine for small tasks; larger projects often require specialists or a builder/trades-contractor.
     
  • Check timelines & clean-up – Good service providers minimise disruption, leave the site tidy and finish on budget/time.

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