General builders in Maidstone for all aspects of building
One team for the building work your property needs, from small structural repairs to multi-trade projects. We handle the build and coordinate trusted electricians and plumbers, so you are not managing trades yourself.
Free site visit and written quote · Core team of four plus trusted trades
City & Guilds
Qualified bricklayer
NVQ Level 2 & 3
In Brickwork
10-yr / 5-yr
Roofing / paving guarantees
Team of 4
Plus trusted trades
24/7
Emergency roofing
Service overview
General Building Works: what you need to know
What it is
General building covers the wide range of jobs that do not fit neatly into one trade: porches, outbuildings, internal alterations, structural repairs, small brickwork jobs, blockwork, and projects that combine several services at once.
Who it is for
Homeowners, landlords and commercial clients who need a reliable builder for work that involves more than one trade, or who want one contractor responsible for getting it done.
When you need it
When you have a list of building jobs, when a project needs several trades working in the right order, or when something needs repairing and you are not sure who to call.
Why professional work matters
Multi-trade jobs go wrong when nobody is responsible for the whole thing. A builder who leads the work, does the structural and masonry parts properly and coordinates the trades keeps the job in order and gets it finished.
The risk of waiting
Why small building problems become big ones
Building issues that are left or patched up tend to get worse and more expensive.
Water damage
Small defects let water in, leading to rot, damp and damaged finishes.
Structural deterioration
Cracks and movement left unchecked can spread and need far larger repairs.
Trades clashing
Without one person in charge, trades work out of order and redo each other's work.
Jobs left unfinished
Piecemeal work with several contractors often stalls with nobody taking responsibility.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Hiring a different person for every part of the job.
- Patching symptoms without fixing the cause.
- Agreeing work without a written quote.
- Paying in full before work is complete.
Our process
How your general building works job runs
Step 1
Free site visit
We look at the work needed and talk through priorities and budget.
Step 2
Written quotation
A clear written quote lists everything included.
Step 3
Planning the order
Work and trades are scheduled in the right sequence.
Step 4
Building work
Our core team carries out the building work, with trusted electricians and plumbers brought in as needed.
Step 5
Completion
We check the work with you and leave the site clean.
What you get
Why homeowners choose Speller
One contractor
A single point of contact for the whole job.
Trades coordinated
Trusted electricians and plumbers are scheduled by us.
Qualified lead
Work is led by a City & Guilds qualified bricklayer with NVQ Level 2 and 3.
Right order, less rework
Planning the sequence helps coordinate the building work and subcontracted trades.
Clear payments
Larger projects use a one-third deposit, then 3 to 4 stage payments.
No-obligation quote
Free site visit and written quote before you commit.
In detail
General building work we take on
These are typical general building jobs across Maidstone, Kent, London and the South East.
Porches and outbuildings
Brick porches, garden rooms, stores and workshops, built on proper foundations and finished to match or complement the house.
Internal alterations
Forming and closing openings, building new internal walls, and reconfiguring layouts, including structural steel where needed.
Structural and masonry repairs
Rebuilding damaged brickwork, repairing cracked walls, and putting right previous poor-quality work.
Multi-service projects
Many projects combine extension work, groundworks, drainage and paving. Having one team for all of it means the job flows in the right order.
Residential and commercial
We work for homeowners, landlords and commercial clients. Commercial jobs require discussion of access and which parts of the property can safely remain in use.
General Building Works across Maidstone and Kent
We are based in Maidstone and carry out general building works for homeowners and businesses across the towns and villages below, as well as wider Kent, London and the South East. Wherever you are, the process is the same: a free site visit, a written quote and the work led by Michael on site.
- General Building Works in Maidstone
- General Building Works in Bearsted
- General Building Works in Aylesford
- General Building Works in West Malling & Kings Hill
- General Building Works in Tonbridge
- General Building Works in Tunbridge Wells
- General Building Works in Sevenoaks
- General Building Works in Chatham
- General Building Works in Headcorn
Guide
Getting the most from a general builder
Bring your full list
If you have several jobs in mind, share them all at the site visit. Grouping work together often saves time and cost, and lets us plan the order properly.
Prioritise structure and weather
Where budget is limited, we will help you prioritise. Jobs that keep water out and keep the structure sound should usually come before cosmetic work.
Clear scope, clear price
A written quote listing exactly what is included protects you and us. It also makes it easy to compare quotes on a like-for-like basis.
One contractor, fewer gaps
When one team handles the building and coordinates electricians and plumbers, the stages can be discussed and coordinated with one point of contact. You have one number to call if anything needs discussing.
Repairs that protect value
Small building defects such as cracked brickwork, failing pointing, leaking junctions or poorly finished alterations are often flagged on surveys when a property is sold. Dealing with them properly protects the value of the building and saves a last-minute rush when a buyer or surveyor raises them.
What to expect from your first call
When you call, we will ask what you need done, where the property is and whether anything is urgent. We then arrange a free site visit to see the work in person, talk through options and answer your questions. After the visit you receive a written quote. There is no obligation to go ahead, and you will know exactly what is included before you decide.
Porches, outbuildings and garden rooms
Smaller structures still need proper foundations, a damp-proof course, sound brickwork or blockwork and a roof that sheds water. Built well, a porch keeps weather out of the hallway and a garden room becomes a usable office or studio all year round. We build them with the same care as an extension, matching materials to the house where it matters.
Jobs that span several trades
A new porch might need foundations, brickwork, a roof, a door and electrics for a light. A layout change might need a knock-through, new walls, plumbing alterations and making good. These jobs work best when one builder plans the order, does the building work and coordinates the trades in between.
Putting right previous work
General building work can include repairs to work that has failed or was not finished. We start by finding out why it went wrong, then give a clear written quote for doing it properly, rather than patching over the problem.
Working for landlords and businesses
Landlords and commercial clients often need reliable building work done with minimal disruption to tenants or operations. We agree access, working hours and priorities before starting and discuss which parts of the property can safely remain in use.
How quoting and payment work
Every general building works enquiry starts with a free, no-obligation site visit and a written quotation, so you can see exactly what is included before deciding. On larger projects we take a one-third deposit to secure materials, and the balance is split across 3 to 4 stage payments agreed before work starts.
Who will be on site
Work is led by Michael Speller, a City & Guilds qualified bricklayer with NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in Brickwork, with a core team of four. Where your project needs electrical or plumbing work, we bring in trusted subcontracted trades and coordinate them, so you deal with one contractor throughout. We hold public liability insurance.
Questions
General Building Works FAQs
What does general building include?
All aspects of general building work, including alterations, repairs, brickwork, outbuildings and projects that combine several trades.
How much will my job cost?
Every job is different. Book a free site visit and you will receive a written quote.
How quickly can you start?
It depends on current bookings and the size of the job. Ask when you call and we will give you an honest answer.
Do you do electrics and plumbing?
We bring in trusted, subcontracted electricians and plumbers and manage them as part of the job.
How do payments work?
Larger projects use a one-third deposit for materials, then 3 to 4 agreed stage payments.
Are you insured?
Yes, we hold public liability insurance.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
Our 24/7 emergency service is for roofing. For other urgent building issues, call and we will advise.
Do you work in London?
Yes. We cover Maidstone, wider Kent, London and the South East.
Get your building work done by one team
Book a free site visit and receive a written quote.
City & Guilds qualified · Free written quote · No obligation