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Builders in Brighton & Hove

Builders can carry out or coordinate a wide range of general building repairs, alterations and larger projects, but structural, gas, electrical and other specialist work may need separate qualified trades. Common jobs include building repairs, alterations, renovation work, or larger multi-trade projects.

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Building projects can involve several trades, drawings and approvals that need to be organised. Make sure each quote states what is included, who is responsible for specialist work and how changes or hidden problems will be handled. Businesses that cover Brighton & Hove may be based there or elsewhere in Sussex, so check each profile to confirm it covers the area and offers the work you need.

Listed builders serving Brighton & Hove

Before making a request, check that the business takes on the work you need and covers your area.

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Builders services in Brighton & Hove

Services can include the following. Individual businesses may offer some rather than all of these, so check the profile for the exact work you need.

  • General building repairs
  • Property refurbishments
  • Property renovation work
  • Structural alterations
  • Structural repair coordination
  • Internal wall changes and knock-throughs
  • Formation of new openings
  • Lintel replacement
  • House extensions
  • Garage conversions
  • Brickwork and blockwork repairs
  • Concrete and masonry work
  • Outbuilding construction and repairs
  • Making good after structural work
  • Multi-trade project coordination

Finding builders serving Brighton & Hove

A business does not have to be based in Brighton & Hove to take on work there. Check the areas covered on each profile as well as the services offered, then request a business that fits the job or post the details through TradeKind.

When to hire a builder

  • You are planning a larger project
  • Multiple trades are involved
  • Walls, structure or layout may change
  • You need repairs beyond a single specialist trade
  • You need a clear plan before renovation or repair work starts

What to include when asking for a quote

  • Describe the exact problem or result you want, including when it started or what you want changed.
  • Add clear photos where they can be taken safely, and include measurements, plans or model details if they are relevant.
  • Give the property location, access or parking constraints, and any deadline or urgency.
  • Say whether you are supplying materials, products or appliances, or want the business to include them.
  • Mention previous repairs, surveys, quotes or known defects that could affect the work.

What to check before hiring a builder

  • Insurance
  • Previous similar work
  • Written quote
  • Project timeline
  • Whether subcontractors are used
  • Building control requirements
  • Payment stages

Useful questions to ask a builder

  • Have you completed similar projects?
  • Who manages other trades?
  • Is building control needed?
  • What is excluded from the quote?
  • How are changes handled?

What can affect the cost of building work

  • Project size
  • Structural work
  • Materials
  • Access
  • Building control
  • Waste removal
  • Number of trades
  • Unknown issues after opening up

Before the work starts

  • Share any drawings, structural calculations, planning or building-control information already available.
  • Agree working access, parking, material storage and waste arrangements.
  • Protect or remove belongings from rooms affected by dust, vibration or opening-up work.

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