23/10/2026
Ever had a building quote come back and nearly dropped your cuppa?
You're not alone.
And honestly, it's not always the builder trying it on.
Here's what you're really paying for when you hire a good one.
The people. Proper trades who turn up when they say they will.
The prep. The groundwork, the strip out, all the bits you never see once it's done.
The materials. Bought right, delivered on time, kept safe on site.
The insurance and the paperwork. Building control, certificates, and cover if anything goes wrong.
The tidy up. Leaving your home as clean as we found it.
A cheap quote often leaves some of that out.
And you only find out halfway through the job.
So whether it's a new kitchen, an extension, a driveway or a patio for next summer, ask every builder the same question.
What's included, and what isn't?
We're Direct Trades, a local building team working across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset, and we put it all in writing before we start.
What's the one job on your house you keep putting off?
Message us or give us a call for a clear quote.
