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Builders in Sheffield

21 practices covering Sheffield. Listings are business information researched by Renovome; contact details and matching happen inside Workspace.

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Appointing a builder in Sheffield

Sheffield builders deliver extensions, loft conversions and refurbishments of stone and brick terraces, often on sloping plots. Levels and retaining walls are the usual cost surprises.

Property you'll be working with in Sheffield

Victorian stone and brick terraces in Crookes, Walkley and Nether Edge, larger villas in Ranmoor and Broomhill, and interwar semis. Many houses sit on steep, stepped plots.

Planning in Sheffield

Several conservation areas in the west of the city control frontage and roof changes, and the Peak District National Park borders the city with its own design policies.

What builders charge in Sheffield

£1,900 to £2,700 per square metre for a mid-finish extension shell in 2026, and £800 to £1,400 per square metre for a full refurbishment.

Indicative 2026 ranges and local context, not quotations or planning advice. Last reviewed: September 2026.

How to choose a builder in Sheffield

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.

  1. Give every builder the same drawings, specification and programme, then compare line by line.
  2. Check the company at Companies House, and ask how long the team has worked together.
  3. Visit a current site, not just a finished photo.
  4. Ask for public liability insurance and, where relevant, a warranty or guarantee.
  5. Agree a payment schedule tied to stages completed, never a large payment up front.

What builders in Sheffield 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

ItemTypical 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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