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I’m getting some quotes for building work and want to understand what a fair day rate looks like. How much do builders typically get paid per day? We're thinking about an extension or garage conversion right now
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"I would say anything between £200-£300 for a builder or joiner"
Answered on 26th Jan 2026 - Member since Apr 2024 -
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"This is a very difficult question to answer... it all depends on where you are, what you want doing, skill levels, experience, how fast you want the job doing etc.. Ball park a skilled general builder in the south would be looking at £250-£400 per day. You always have the option of day rate or fixed price though."
Answered on 26th Jan 2026 - Member since Dec 2025 -
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"Day work £200
Price per Mtr for extension £ 1700"
Price per Mtr for extension £ 1700"
Answered on 26th Jan 2026 - Member since Jan 2026 -
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"I normally pay our plasterer £250 a day so a builder that does it all I would say £250-300 a day"
Answered on 26th Jan 2026 - Member since Jan 2026 -
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