Builders in Bristol
42 practices covering Bristol. Listings are business information researched by Renovome; contact details and matching happen inside Workspace.
Appointing a builder in Bristol
Bristol builders handle a lot of rear extensions, loft conversions and whole-house reworks on period terraces, plus level-change work on the city's steep streets. Sloping sites and retaining walls are the biggest single cause of overspend here.
Property you'll be working with in Bristol
Georgian and Victorian terraces in Clifton, Redland, Montpelier and Totterdown, interwar semis further out, and plenty of Bath stone and render. Split-level gardens mean groundworks are rarely straightforward.
Planning in Bristol
Extensive conservation areas and listed terraces in Clifton, Kingsdown and Cotham control roof and front elevation changes tightly. Street-facing dormers are often refused.
What builders charge in Bristol
£2,400 to £3,200 per square metre for a mid-finish extension shell in 2026, plus £3,000 to £15,000 for retaining structures on a sloping garden.
Indicative 2026 ranges and local context, not quotations or planning advice. Last reviewed: September 2026.
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Cheddar-based decorating company undertaking residential interior and exterior painting and decorating.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Bristol and surrounding areas.
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Bristol maintenance team carrying out small repairs, plumbing, electrics, decorating, flooring, carpentry and garden maintenance.
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Bristol property maintenance company handling handyman repairs, plumbing, electrics, decorating, roof repairs and fencing work.
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Bristol property maintenance provider covering plumbing, electrics, carpentry, decorating, flooring, roofing and outdoor repairs.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Bath, Bristol and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Bristol and surrounding areas.
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Handyman service covering plumbing, decorating, guttering, window and door tasks, garden work and general repairs.
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Bristol electrician undertaking domestic jobs from changing lights and adding sockets to larger rewiring work, with no job too small.
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Bristol construction and civil engineering contractor covering the South West.
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Bristol electrical contractor serving domestic customers and explicitly accepting electrical jobs of all sizes.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Bath, Bristol and the South West.
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Bristol handyman specialising in gardening, painting and decorating and a range of small household jobs.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Bristol and surrounding areas.
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UK residential builder or main contractor undertaking home extensions, renovations, refurbishments, conversions, new builds or related works in Bristol.
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UK residential builder or main contractor undertaking home extensions, renovations, refurbishments, conversions, new builds or related works in Bristol.
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Residential building contractor serving Bristol and Bath.
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Residential building contractor serving Bristol.
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Residential building contractor serving Bristol.
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UK building contractor offering residential extensions, renovations, refurbishments or related home-improvement construction services.
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UK residential builder or main contractor undertaking home extensions, renovations, refurbishments, conversions, new builds or related works in Bristol.
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Residential building contractor serving Bristol and the South West.
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UK residential builder or main contractor undertaking home extensions, renovations, refurbishments, conversions, new builds or related works in Wiltshire / Bristol.
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UK residential builder or main contractor undertaking home extensions, renovations, refurbishments, conversions, new builds or related works in Bristol.
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UK residential building contractor delivering extensions, renovations, refurbishments or related home-improvement work in Bristol.
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UK residential builder or main contractor undertaking home extensions, renovations, refurbishments, conversions, new builds or related works in Bristol & Bath.
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UK residential builder or main contractor undertaking home extensions, renovations, refurbishments, conversions, new builds or related works in Wotton-under-Edge / Bristol.
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BALI Accredited landscape contractor based in Bristol.
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UK residential builder or main contractor undertaking home extensions, renovations, refurbishments, conversions, new builds or related works in Bristol & Bath.
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UK building contractor offering residential extensions, renovations, refurbishments or related home-improvement construction services.
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UK building contractor offering residential extensions, renovations, refurbishments or related home-improvement construction services.
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UK residential builder or main contractor undertaking home extensions, renovations, refurbishments, conversions, new builds or related works in Bristol.
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Residential building contractor serving Bristol and Bath.
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UK residential builder or main contractor undertaking home extensions, renovations, refurbishments, conversions, new builds or related works in Bristol, Bath & South West.
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UK residential building contractor delivering home extensions, renovations, refurbishments, conversions or related building work in Bristol.
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Residential building contractor serving Portishead and Bristol.
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BALI Accredited landscape contractor based in Bristol.
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UK residential builder or main contractor undertaking home extensions, renovations, refurbishments, conversions, new builds or related works in Bristol & Bath.
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Residential building contractor serving Bristol.
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Residential building contractor serving Bristol.
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UK residential building contractor delivering extensions, renovations, refurbishments or related home-improvement work in Bristol.
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BALI-listed landscape contractor based in Bristol.
How to choose a builder in Bristol
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 Bristol 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.
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