Extensions & additions
Single- or two-storey extensions, side or rear additions, porches and other projects involving structural work and coordination with other trades.
Builder Solihull
Find a builder in Solihull
Planning an extension, renovation, structural alteration, conversion or substantial repair? Post the project once and suitable builders covering your Solihull postcode can get in touch. Compare relevant experience, scope, programme and price before deciding who feels right for the work.
- Post your building project once
- Compare up to 3 quotes
- No obligation to hire
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Compare up to 3 local quotes
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Looking for a builder near you in Solihull?
Use the postcode where the work will happen and describe the property, project size and stage you are at. Projects around central Solihull, Shirley, Knowle and Dorridge can involve very different plot sizes, access, neighbours and planning context, so storage, deliveries, waste and existing structure should be clear before builders price the job.
Building projects large and small
What can a Solihull builder help with?
A general builder may take on anything from masonry repairs to a multi-trade renovation. Larger projects are easier to compare when each builder receives the same drawings, specification, structural information and clear statement of who is responsible for approvals.
Renovations & refurbishments
Whole-room or whole-house improvement projects involving strip-out, repair, reconfiguration, making good and coordination between several trades.
Structural alterations
New openings, wall alterations and structural supports where the work follows appropriate design, calculations and the required approval route.
Brickwork & masonry
New walls, repairs, repointing, steps, blockwork and other masonry where a general builder or brickwork specialist is appropriate.
Conversions & reconfiguration
Garage, loft-adjacent or internal reconfiguration projects that change how existing space is used, subject to the design and permissions that apply.
General building repairs
Local masonry, structural and fabric repairs, making good after other trades and building work that goes beyond a typical handyman visit.
How much does a builder cost in Solihull?
Building projects vary too much for one price to describe every job, but current Solihull data gives useful local benchmarks for general building work:
~£8,593/jobaverage Solihull general-building job
£4,613–£14,737typical Solihull general-building range
Indicative guidance checked August 2026. Checkatrade currently shows general building services in Solihull at about £8,593 on average, with a typical range around £4,613–£14,737. Its local extension data averages about £30,700, which shows why larger projects should be compared from drawings, scope, materials, access, waste, specialist trades and programme rather than one headline average.
Comparable quotes start with a comparable brief
Give every builder the same project information
A low headline figure is difficult to judge if one builder has included scaffolding, waste, structural steel, specialist trades and making good while another has not. Standardise the information before comparing totals.
- Share drawings, dimensions, structural information and specifications you already have.
- State which permissions or approvals have been obtained and who is expected to manage inspections or paperwork.
- Explain access for deliveries, skips, scaffolding and materials, including narrow drives, shared access or parking restrictions.
- Ask each builder to state exclusions, VAT where applicable, payment stages, programme and how variations will be agreed.
Across Solihull
Search for builders by Solihull postcode
The postcode helps builders understand both travel and the practical context of the project, whether the property is in Shirley, Olton, Knowle, Dorridge, Monkspath, Elmdon or central Solihull.
ShirleyOltonKnowleDorridgeMonkspathElmdonSilhillSt Alphege
Planning and Building Regulations are separate checks
Solihull Council advises that most building work on a home will require Building Regulations approval before it goes ahead, while planning permission is a separate question that depends on the property and proposal.
Local planning context can vary within the borough. Solihull has 20 conservation areas, and Knowle, Dorridge and Bentley Heath also have a made Neighbourhood Plan. If a project affects a listed building, conservation area, protected tree or another locally sensitive site, check the relevant planning requirements before work starts.
How it works
Post the Solihull building project once. Then compare suitable builders.
Describe the project once, share the information you already have and let builders who cover the postcode decide whether the scope fits their team and programme.
Post the building project
Enter the Solihull postcode, describe the work, project stage, drawings or approvals you have and your preferred timing.
Hear from suitable local builders
Your requirements can be matched through our partner network, and up to 3 local tradespeople can contact you about the project.
Compare and choose
Compare relevant project experience, scope, exclusions, programme, communication and price before deciding who to hire.
Choose with confidence
What should you check before hiring a builder?
For substantial work, compare more than the total price. Look at relevant experience, the clarity of the written scope, how the project will be managed and what happens when design or site conditions change.
Comparable project experience
Ask for recent examples and references from work similar in scale and complexity. Extensions, structural alterations and full renovations demand different planning from small repairs.
Contract, insurance & payment stages
For larger work, agree the scope, insurance, programme, variation process and staged payments in writing. Avoid vague arrangements that make inclusions hard to judge.
Approvals and responsibilities
Clarify who is responsible for drawings, structural design, planning matters, Building Regulations, inspections and completion paperwork before work begins.
Builder plus specialist trades
Make sure the right Solihull specialists are included
A builder may coordinate a renovation or extension, but electrical, plumbing, roofing and finishing work still needs the right trade and, where relevant, the right qualifications. Ask who will carry out each part and who remains responsible for coordination.
Useful answers
Builder Solihull FAQs
Quick answers before posting a building project in Solihull.
How do I find a builder near me in Solihull?
Enter the project postcode and describe the work, scale and current stage clearly. Your request can then be matched with suitable builders who cover that part of Solihull, allowing you to compare up to 3 responses before deciding who to hire.
How much does a builder cost in Solihull?
Current Checkatrade Solihull guidance shows general building services at about £8,593 on average, with a broad range around £4,613–£14,737. Larger extensions and conversions can be much more, so compare complete project scopes rather than one headline number.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Solihull?
Not every extension needs a full planning application because some work can fall within permitted development rights, but the answer depends on the property and proposal. Check Solihull Council and Planning Portal guidance before work starts.
Is Building Regulations approval the same as planning permission?
No. They are separate systems. Solihull Council states that most building work on a home will require Building Regulations approval before going ahead, even where planning permission may not be needed.
Do conservation areas affect building work in Solihull?
They can. Solihull currently has 20 conservation areas, including Solihull, Olton, Knowle and Station Approach Dorridge. Restrictions can apply to external alterations, demolition and protected trees, so check the property before finalising the project.
Are the builders verified?
Tradespeople using our partner service are verified with official identification, email and phone details. Public liability insurance and qualifications are checked where provided. You should still review profiles, comparable project experience, insurance and the full quote before deciding who to hire.
Do I have to accept a builder quote?
No. Posting the project does not oblige you to hire anyone. Compare the scope, experience, programme, contract terms and price and choose only if you are comfortable with the builder and proposed approach.
Need a builder in Solihull?
Post the building project once, let suitable local builders come to you and compare your options before deciding who to hire.