Build your dream home together, one project at a time (without tearing through your savings)
Buddy up with me and we'll work on it together, crossing things off your home improvement list one at a time.
3 crossed off. 3 to go. Tick one off.
The cost of tradespeople has climbed year after year. Getting the home you want now means paying through the nose. Buddy Up Builder makes it affordable again, because you help build your own project.
Building real things with real people.
Everyone has the information at their fingertips. What most people don't have is the tools, the know-how, or someone to help with the first step. That first step is what I'm passionate about.
I've got spare time and plenty of know-how. If you've got some free time too, invest it in yourself and your own home.
Before anything gets built, we look at the job together and work out if it's one we can do.
We look at the job together, at your place or on a video call. You tell me what you want; I tell you what's realistic.
What we're building, how much you want to help, how long it takes and what it costs. All agreed before we start.
We agree the list together. You buy direct, I pick them up and bring them, or we arrange a delivery. No markup.
We book a weekend day and build it together. Then it's off the list.
Whatever's on your list, that's what we do. Quick repairs or a full build, inside or out.
Electrical and heating work only where the rules allow. If a job needs a registered electrician or a Gas Safe engineer, I'll tell you and point you to one.
There are only two costs: materials and labour. Both are agreed before we start.
Furniture that fits your room and lasts, built in timber, concrete or both. You help make it, so you'll know every joint.
Our most asked-for build. Seats six to ten, solid timber or a poured concrete top, finished how you like.
1800–2400 mm1100 × 600 mmMade to measureSingle to 1800 mmFloor to ceilingMade to measureAny lengthWeatherproofedWeekend projects parents and kids make together: bird box, bug hotel, raised planter, go-kart, den, their own toolbox.
Illustrations for now. Real photos of each build coming soon.
I've spent years crossing things off my own list: a full garden redesign, beds, tables, wardrobes, and a bath and changing unit for our kids. I'm not a trade firm. I'm a practical builder who loves working with his hands and with people.
When I don't already know the answer, I research it properly before we start. I use modern research and AI tools to find the right method, the right materials and the cheapest place to buy them.
Too many people get stung on home projects when they're stuck. I'd rather share what I know, so more people can do more themselves.
Tell me about your project and how hands-on you want to be. I'll get back to you within a couple of days to arrange a free review. No obligation.
Rather just chat? Message me on WhatsApp on 07828 262766.
It depends on how much you help. We plan the project and the materials together, and materials are separate, at cost. Having me for the day is £250 if you're helping all day. The less you help, the longer it takes me, so the day rate goes up.
Electrical and heating work only where the rules allow. Anything needing a registered electrician or Gas Safe engineer, I'll point you to one.
That's fine. Even holding, carrying and tidying up saves you money. Pick the level that suits you.
Weekends. Outdoor jobs move to the next free weekend if the weather turns.
Whatever suits you. Buy them direct with the list I give you, have me pick them up and bring them, or arrange a delivery. You pay what they cost, with no markup.
I'll say so. Then we research it properly, or I'll point you to the right specialist.