Builders in Brighton & Hove
9 practices covering Brighton & Hove. Listings are business information researched by Renovome; contact details and matching happen inside Workspace.
Appointing a builder in Brighton & Hove
Brighton and Hove builders work on loft conversions, rear extensions and flat refurbishments, with a high share of converted period houses. Steep streets, narrow terraces and almost universal controlled parking shape both price and programme.
Property you'll be working with in Brighton & Hove
Bow-fronted Regency and Victorian terraces, many split into flats, plus interwar semis in Hove and Patcham. Basements and lower-ground floors are common and often damp.
Planning in Brighton & Hove
Extensive conservation areas and listed terraces along the seafront and in Kemptown and Montpelier restrict elevation and roof changes. Flat conversions bring leaseholder consent and fire safety requirements alongside planning.
What builders charge in Brighton & Hove
£2,700 to £3,600 per square metre for a mid-finish extension shell in 2026. Parking suspensions, scaffold licences and restricted access typically add 5% to 10% to preliminaries.
Indicative 2026 ranges and local context, not quotations or planning advice. Last reviewed: September 2026.
H••••••• B•••••••
Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Brighton and surrounding areas.
P••••• P•••••••
Sussex plumbing service focused on domestic repair and maintenance jobs, including taps, drains, appliances and leaks.
S••••• D••••••••
Family-run Sussex decorating business undertaking domestic interior and exterior painting and decorating.
S••••• H•••• C•
Sussex handyman service specialising in small home repairs and one-off household tasks.
S••••• S••••
Qualified domestic electrician in Brighton and Hove focused on small electrical jobs and fixes.
T•• H•••• T••• L••
Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Brighton, Hove and surrounding Sussex areas.
T••• W••• S••••
Brighton and Hove tiling company undertaking domestic tile repairs through to larger bathroom and wall and floor tiling.
W••••• P••••••• S•••••••
Sussex plumbing service undertaking domestic jobs from leaking taps to full installations.
S•••••••• B••••
UK residential building contractor delivering extensions, renovations, refurbishments or related home-improvement work in Brighton / Hove.
How to choose a builder in Brighton & Hove
You appoint a builder once the scope is defined. If you invite builders before the drawings and specification are settled, every quote prices a different job and you cannot compare them.
- Give every builder the same drawings, specification and programme, then compare line by line.
- Check the company at Companies House, and ask how long the team has worked together.
- Visit a current site, not just a finished photo.
- Ask for public liability insurance and, where relevant, a warranty or guarantee.
- Agree a payment schedule tied to stages completed, never a large payment up front.
What builders in Brighton & Hove typically work on
- Single and two-storey extensions
- Loft conversions and garage conversions
- Kitchen and bathroom refits
- Structural openings and knock-throughs
- Whole-house refurbishments
Typical 2026 fees for builders
| Item | Typical 2026 cost |
|---|---|
| Extension shell, per square metre | £2,300 - £3,400 |
| Single-storey rear extension, 20 sq m | £52,000 - £86,000 |
| Loft conversion, rear dormer | £48,000 - £78,000 |
| Structural opening with flush beam | £4,500 - £12,000 |
| Day rate, two-person team | £380 - £620 |
Indicative 2026 UK ranges, not quotations. London and the South East usually sit at the top of each range. Last reviewed: September 2026.
Common questions
- How many builders should I ask to quote?
- Three is enough, provided all three price the same written scope. More quotes on a vague brief produce a wider spread, not better information.
- Why do quotes for the same job differ so much?
- Usually because they include different work. Compare the inclusions, exclusions and provisional sums before you compare the totals.
Read next
Brief several builders at once
Renovome Workspace shortlists suitable practices for your project, sends one consistent brief and lays the responses out side by side so you compare scope, not just price.
Start your project