5 Top Rated Builders in Bishop's Stortford for 2026
The best builders in Bishop's Stortford, based on Google reviews, are JKL Construction & Carpentry Ltd (5.0 from 27 reviews), Herts & Essex Lofts (4.8 from 59 reviews) and Davison Group (5.0 from 8 reviews). All 5 below are ranked on Google rating and number of reviews.
Ranked by Reputation
Google rating and number of reviews- #1Most Recommended Builder in Bishop's Stortford
JKL Construction & Carpentry Ltd
Customers praise: exceptional communication and problem resolution
Construction projectsHome extensionsLoft conversions - #2
Herts & Essex Lofts
Customers praise: exceptional project management
Loft conversionsExtensionsHome refurbishments - #3
Davison Group
Customers praise: exceptional professionalism and craftsmanship
Bathroom renovationsBespoke joineryHome extensions including single - #4
LPL Construction Services
Customers praise: friendly and approachable team members
Design BuildFitoutDemolition - #5
Weston Homes Plc
Customers praise: excellent venue for conferences and events
Building new one twoBuilding new threeDeveloping meticulously converted apartments
Finding a Good Builder in Bishop's Stortford
The list above ranks 5 builders in Bishop's Stortford by their Google reputation, using only public reviews. Between them they hold 182 Google reviews with an average rating of 4.16 out of 5.
A high rating counts for more when it rests on plenty of reviews, so look at both numbers. Shortlist two or three builders, check that they take on the type of project you have in mind, and ask each for a written quote for the same work.
The Highest Rated Builders in Bishop's Stortford
Based on Google reviews, the highest ranked builders in Bishop's Stortford are JKL Construction & Carpentry Ltd (5.0 from 27 reviews), Herts & Essex Lofts (4.8 from 59 reviews) and Davison Group (5.0 from 8 reviews).
The 5 builders listed here hold 182 Google reviews between them, with an average rating of 4.16 out of 5. 2 of them have 50 or more reviews, which gives a rating far more weight than a handful of five star reviews.
The services listed most often by builders in Bishop's Stortford are house extensions (3 businesses), renovations and refurbishments (3 businesses) and loft conversions (3 businesses). Each profile shows that business's main services, taken from its own website.
What to Check Before You Hire
Ask for two or three recent references and contact those customers yourself, get written quotes from at least three builders for the same work, and check the builder has public liability insurance. Agree a written contract covering the start and finish dates, materials and payment schedule, pay in stages rather than up front, and never agree to a deposit of more than 25%.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning permission and a project might need both, so agree who will arrange building control sign off. If the work is on the boundary or a shared wall, the party wall rules mean you must tell your neighbour first. Our guide to finding a good local builder has a full checklist.
What Builders Charge in Bishop's Stortford
As a rough guide, national cost guides put a general builder at about £150 to £250 a day and a labourer at about £100 to £150 a day, with materials, skips and scaffolding usually extra. Prices rise over time, so compare written quotes, and ask for a fixed price rather than a day rate where you can. Our guide to builder day rates goes into more detail.
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Bishop's Stortford Builders Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top rated builders in Bishop's Stortford?
The top rated builders in Bishop's Stortford in 2026 are JKL Construction & Carpentry Ltd, Herts & Essex Lofts, Davison Group, LPL Construction Services, Weston Homes Plc, ranked by reputation.
Who is the highest ranked builder in Bishop's Stortford?
JKL Construction & Carpentry Ltd is currently ranked #1 in Bishop's Stortford, based on its 5.0-star Google rating from 27 reviews.
How are builders ranked on TopRatedBuilders.co.uk?
Rankings are based on a weighted reputation score combining total review count and average star rating.
What is the best way to find a good builder in Bishop's Stortford?
Start with builders who have a high Google rating from a large number of reviews, then ask two or three of them for references from recent jobs and a written quote for the same work. Choose the one who explains the job clearly, puts the price and timings in writing and does not ask for a large payment up front.
How can I tell if a builder is good?
Look for a strong rating built on plenty of reviews, then speak to two or three recent customers yourself and, if you can, see a finished job. Check any trade body membership with that body, confirm the builder has public liability insurance, and look for a clear written quote with a breakdown of the work and materials.
What is the going rate for a builder?
National cost guides put a general builder at about £150 to £250 a day and a labourer at about £100 to £150 a day. One guide gives an average of about £20 to £35 an hour, although bigger jobs are usually priced at a day rate or a fixed price. Day rates normally cover labour only. Prices rise over time, so compare written quotes.
How do I avoid a cowboy builder?
Be wary of a builder who will not give references, only gives a mobile number, quotes far lower than everyone else or wants to be paid in cash. Get written quotes from at least three builders, contact recent customers yourself, check any trade body membership with that body and never pay for the whole job up front.
What questions should I ask a builder before hiring them?
Ask whether the price is a fixed quote or an estimate, what is included and what counts as extra, when they can start and how long the job will take, how many days and hours a day are covered if they charge a day rate, what insurance they hold, who will arrange any building control approval, and how and when you will pay. Ask for the answers in writing.
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