UK Building Cost Guides 2026

Get an instant 5-step estimate for your extension — covers single-rear, double-storey, side-return, wrap-around, loft conversions and porches. Uses real UK pricing data with region-specific multipliers and finish tiers to produce a realistic low/mid/high cost range in seconds.

A complete guide to house extension costs in the UK. Covers typical build costs per m², realistic total budgets by extension type, regional price variations, professional fees, planning costs and a worked example breakdown. Includes a free quote tool to get up to 3 vetted builder quotes for your exact project.

Everything you need to know about loft conversion costs in 2026. Covers all four conversion types with national price ranges, headroom requirements, what's included in a typical quote, regional pricing, worked project budgets and a free quote tool to get matched with vetted local loft specialists.

A detailed kitchen renovation cost guide covering all specification levels. Includes cost per linear metre, supply-vs-fit options, the six biggest cost variables (size, supplier, worktops, services, structural, location), regional pricing and two worked project examples. Free quote tool inside.

A comprehensive bathroom renovation cost guide covering all bathroom types. Includes costs by size and specification, the unique economics of creating a new en-suite, wet room waterproofing costs, worked budget examples for standard and en-suite projects, and a regional pricing table.

Complete 2026 guide to UK solar panel installation costs. Real pricing for 4kW, 6kW and 10kW systems, battery storage add-ons from 5 kWh to Tesla Powerwall 3, payback periods at current import tariffs, the 0% VAT allowance and Smart Export Guarantee rates. MCS-certified installer quotes included.

2026 UK roofing costs covering full re-roofs (concrete/clay/slate), flat roof replacements (EPDM/GRP), common repairs and regional variation. NFRC-approved roofers, BS5534 battens and itemised scaffolding breakdowns explained.

UK plumbing costs in 2026, from emergency call-outs to full bathroom installs and boiler replacements. Pricing varies by job complexity, parts and Gas Safe / CIPHE certifications. Get matched with vetted plumbers via the BestBuilders quote tool.

2026 UK boiler replacement costs with Worcester Bosch, Vaillant and Ideal pricing. Covers combi, system and regular boilers with warranty details, plus the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant for heat pumps.

UK electrician costs for 2026 — from a fuseboard upgrade to a 7kW EV charger or a full rewire on an older property. NICEIC, ECA and NAPIT-registered electricians self-certify under Part P, avoiding Building Control fees on most jobs.

2026 UK rewiring costs for 1-bed flats to 5-bed detached properties. Covers full rewires, partial rewires, consumer unit upgrades, EICRs and EV chargers — with Part P certification and NICEIC/NAPIT registered electricians.

2026 UK painting and decorating costs by room and surface. PDA-accredited and Dulux Select decorators using trade-grade paints (Dulux Trade, Johnstone's Trade, Crown Trade) for finishes that last 8–12 years.

UK carpenter and joiner pricing in 2026, from internal-door hangs to fitted wardrobes and full staircase replacements. BWF and Institute of Carpenters-qualified joiners with Part K Building Regs sign-off on stair work.

2026 UK driveway costs per m² for all surface types. Covers resin-bound, block paving, tarmac, concrete and gravel — with SuDS-compliant drainage, drop kerb pricing and BALI/Interlay-approved installer quotes.

2026 UK landscaping costs by project type. BALI and APL-accredited landscapers handle full sub-base construction, drainage and SuDS-compliant surfacing — front-garden permeable solutions avoid planning permission.