Send your request in Bath in one go, and you decide yourself whether to go ahead. A request costs nothing.
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There is no fixed price for a house extension in Bath, because so much depends on the individual job. The size of the extension, the materials chosen, how easy the site is to access and the time of year can all affect what a builder quotes. Structural work, foundations and roofing add further variables, as does whether the project needs input from the local council. Rather than guessing, describe the job clearly, including rough dimensions and what you want included, so that any interested builder in Bath can give a realistic figure based on your specific circumstances instead of a generic estimate.
Whether you need planning permission depends on the type of work, the size of the project and your specific property, so it is not possible to give a general answer here. Some building work falls under permitted development, while other projects, particularly larger extensions or structural alterations, need formal approval. Separately, most building work must meet Building Regulations, which cover things like structural safety and insulation. The safest approach is to check with the local council, planning or building control, before work starts, and ask any company you consider for their view on what your project will require.
Most building projects follow a similar pattern, whatever the scale. There is usually an initial look at the site, a discussion about what you want to achieve, and then a written quote setting out scope, materials and timescale. Larger jobs such as extensions or loft conversions may need drawings and, depending on the work, approval from the local council before anything begins. Once agreed, work proceeds in stages, from groundwork or structural changes through to finishing. Keeping a written record of what was agreed, including any changes along the way, helps avoid confusion between you and the builder carrying out the work.
Before choosing a builder, it is worth asking for a written quote that sets out the scope of work, materials and rough timescale, so there is a clear reference point if questions arise later. Ask about insurance and how any waste or mess will be managed. Reading reviews, where available, gives a sense of how a company has handled past work. It also helps to put as much detail as possible in your request, including the type of job, approximate size and any particular requirements, so that builders in Bath can respond with an accurate and relevant price rather than a rough guess.
Yes. The service is funded differently: companies that join Builder Quotes pay to be listed and to see requests from people in Bath and elsewhere. That arrangement means you can use the comparison service without any charge at any stage, whether or not a company in Bath has joined yet. There is no obligation attached to sending a request, and you are never asked for payment details simply to describe your project and have it recorded.
No. You are simply describing a building job so that it can be saved against your details. You are free to use other ways of finding a builder in Bath at the same time, or to decide not to go ahead with the project at all. Nothing is signed, no payment is taken, and no commitment is created by submitting your details. It is a straightforward way of putting your request on record, without any pressure to proceed if your plans change.
You describe the job, for example an extension, a loft conversion or knocking through a wall, and tell us when it would suit you. The request goes to the independent local builders in Bath that have joined Builder Quotes. They can send you a quote.
Submitting a request is free and comes with no obligation. Only the companies that join the service pay a membership fee.