Business Details
Your Trusted Home Builder In Brighton
With over three decades of hands-on experience in home renovation, Builder In Brighton was established to deliver reliable, high-quality building solutions tailored to individual client needs. Starting as an apprentice at 16, Stephen Cansdale honed expertise in plastering, decorating, and tiling while collaborating with diverse trades. This foundation enables comprehensive project management from concept to completion, covering kitchen and bathroom upgrades, window and door installations, and full property renovations.The business prioritises transparency, honesty, and customer control, ensuring projects remain on budget and schedule while minimising stress. Services extend to property maintenance, plastering, decorating, and tiling, with flexible hourly rates and concessions for OAPs. Testimonials highlight consistent reliability, competitive pricing, and a commitment to leaving properties clean and tidy post-work. The guarantee to save clients money, time, and energy underscores a dedication to stress-free home improvements.
Services
Project Management
Plastering
Decorating
Tiling
Property Maintenance
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of hands-on experience in home renovation and project management.
- Our team coordinates trusted tradespeople for plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work.
- Hourly rates decrease for larger projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Free initial consultations and transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
- Testimonials highlight consistent reliability, punctuality, and high-quality finishes.
What people say
Honest and does a really brilliant job
Polite, diligent, hard working
Excellent plastering work
Fair pricing, high standard
Efficient, attention to detail
Services
Project Management
Full project management from small improvements to complete renovations. We coordinate trusted tradespeople, handle budgets, and ensure timely delivery. Clients maintain control over decisions while we manage logistics, saving time and reducing stress through transparent communication and expert oversight.
Plastering
Interior and exterior plastering, rendering, and dry lining services. We address damp proofing and screeding needs, ensuring smooth, durable surfaces. Our work caters to both new builds and renovations, with attention to detail that guarantees professional results aligned with client specifications.
Decorating
Comprehensive decorating services including painting, varnishing, and sash window refurbishment. We handle both interior and exterior projects, offering colour consultation and preparation advice. The focus is on clean, precise finishes that enhance property aesthetics while adhering to client preferences and timelines.
Tiling
Residential and commercial tiling for kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor areas. Services include wet room installations and Victorian path restoration. We ensure water-resistant, durable finishes using quality materials, tailored to both functional and decorative requirements across various property types.
Property Maintenance
General maintenance for minor fixes and urgent repairs. We address plumbing, carpentry, and guttering issues with prompt, reliable service. Hourly rates offer flexibility, and our approach prioritises tidiness, honesty, and respect for client properties during every visit.
People
Stephen Cansdale
Owner
Stephen has over 30 years of experience in home renovation, starting as an apprentice and specialising in plastering, decorating, and tiling. He manages projects from concept to completion, ensuring client satisfaction through transparent, stress-free service.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide project management, plastering, decorating, tiling, and property maintenance for residential and commercial properties in Brighton and surrounding areas.
How does your project management process work?
We guide projects from initial consultation to completion, coordinating trusted tradespeople, managing budgets, and ensuring transparent communication to keep clients in control.
What are your payment terms?
Project management is charged hourly (£35/hour, decreasing for larger jobs). Property maintenance starts at £25/hour, with discounts for longer bookings.
Do you offer free quotes?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations and quotes with no obligation, ensuring clear pricing before any work begins.
