Builders!!! Can't get one for love nor money

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I have been trying (in vain) to get a builder to come around and lay a concrete slab, with land drains on two sides, with 2 retaining walls to the height of about 4 foot double brick thickness. The size of the slab is roughly about 12' x 10'. So far I've had about 10+ builders come around take measurements then tell me they'll give me a quote. I have had one reply and he wanted like near 4 grand! I've used a few of these trusted profession sites as advertised on cowboy builders programmes etc.

I don't know where I'm going wrong tbh, but speaking to a few colleagues at work, seems getting a decent builder who actually will even call you back is a rareity. Just wondering if everyone else is having same problems? I thought builders were screaming out for work, yet I have 2 grand sat here and nobody seems to want the work.
 
Sorry I've been away a bit, yeah I've been trying all sorts, it's like you said though, the good builders are all booked out! I already did the donkey work and removed 3 giant skips worth of steps and clay/pebble soil!! Trust me it was a killer! It's now getting towards low temperature time, so I guess this project is going to have to wait til next year now? (with regard to an 8 inch thick slab being laid?)
cheers for the replies.
 
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