Building
Wall building, knock-throughs & structural work — priced upfront.
From opening up a kitchen-diner to building a new garden wall, our vetted builders handle brickwork, structural openings and plastering with building-regs compliance built in. Every job is priced upfront before anyone visits.
Every job has an upfront price you approve — paid via Stripe & held securely until you confirm completion.
What's covered
A full list of the building jobs our tradespeople handle. Not sure if your job is covered? Just describe it when you book — we'll match you with the right person.
Structural openings
- ✓Wall knock-throughs & open-plan conversions
- ✓Steel lintel & RSJ installation
- ✓New doorways & widened openings
- ✓Structural engineer coordination
- ✓Building control notification
- ✓Blocking up old doorways
Wall building
- ✓Garden & boundary walls
- ✓Retaining walls
- ✓Brick & block internal walls
- ✓Stud partition walls
- ✓New concrete footings
- ✓Pillars & gate posts
Brickwork repairs
- ✓Repointing & mortar repairs
- ✓Cracked or spalled brick replacement
- ✓Leaning or bowed wall rebuilds
- ✓Chimney brickwork repairs
- ✓Airbrick fitting & replacement
- ✓Lintel replacement over windows
Plastering & finishing
- ✓Skimming over existing plaster
- ✓Boarding & skimming
- ✓Patch plaster repairs
- ✓Artex removal & smoothing
- ✓Making good after building work
- ✓External render repairs
Common problems we fix
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Building FAQs
Can you knock through a load-bearing wall?
Yes. Load-bearing knock-throughs are done with proper temporary support, a correctly sized steel or lintel, and building control involvement. If you don't have structural calculations yet, we can arrange an engineer as part of the job.
Do I need building regulations approval?
Structural openings need building control sign-off. Your builder will walk you through what's needed and the notification is handled as part of the job, so you get the completion certificate for future sale of your home.
How long does a knock-through take?
A straightforward single-skin knock-through typically takes 3–5 days including making good. Wider openings and double-skin walls take longer — you'll see the expected duration alongside your upfront price.
Is the building work guaranteed?
Yes. All Fixie building work is covered by our workmanship guarantee. If mortar fails or plaster cracks within the guarantee period due to workmanship, we'll return and put it right at no charge.
Building services across the UK
Fixie matches you with vetted, insured building tradespeople in towns and cities nationwide. Find yours below.
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