East Midlands regional cost guide

House Extension Cost in Nottingham

Current 2026 national benchmarks adjusted with the transparent UK Home Costs East Midlands planning model, plus worked Nottingham examples.

Last reviewed: 1 September 2026 · 0.97× regional model · Methodology

Modelled cost per m²£1,750–£2,900 / m²
Planning context£34,900–£58,200 for a modelled 20m² example
This page does not claim to measure observed contractor prices in Nottingham. It starts with dated UK benchmarks, applies the stated UK Home Costs modelling assumption and rounds the result for early budgeting.

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Extension cost per m² in Nottingham

Current UK benchmark£1,800–£3,000 / m² before VAT
Nottingham modelled range£1,750–£2,900 / m²
Regional factor0.97× · 3% below the national planning baseline

Extension cost by size in Nottingham

Each row multiplies the current £1,800–£3,000 per m² national benchmark by floor area and then applies the same regional factor.

10m² extension£17,450–£29,100
15m² extension£26,200–£43,650
20m² extension£34,900–£58,200
25m² extension£43,650–£72,750
30m² extension£52,400–£87,300
40m² extension£69,850–£116,400
50m² extension£87,300–£145,500

What can change a real Nottingham quote?

  • Floor area and number of storeys
  • London and regional labour rates
  • Steelwork and structural changes
  • Kitchen or bathroom installation
  • Glazing and door specification
  • Finish level, access and contingency

Local planning considerations

Use the regional model as an early budget only; property condition, access and contractor availability can have a larger effect than the regional multiplier.

  • Existing property condition can move refurbishment costs more than the modest East Midlands model adjustment.
  • Groundworks, drainage and level changes should be kept separate on extensions, driveways and landscaping projects.
  • For older homes, allow surveys or opening-up work before treating an online estimate as a firm scope.

How the regional model works

The 0.97× factor places this planning estimate 3% below the national planning baseline. We keep that modelling assumption separate from the dated national benchmark so users can see which part comes from an external source and which part is UK Home Costs modelling.

Sources

Checkatrade

House Extension: Cost Breakdown 2026

Published / checked: June 2026

Used for: Extension cost-per-m² benchmarks and common add-on costs

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Office for National Statistics

Construction output price indices

Published / checked: 13 August 2026

Used for: Construction price trend and update checks

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a house extension cost in Nottingham in 2026?

Our modelled Nottingham planning rate is about £1,750–£2,900 / m², based on the current national £1,800–£3,000 per m² benchmark and the East Midlands regional factor. This is not an observed city-wide quote average.

How much is a 20m² extension in Nottingham?

Applying the same regional model gives about £34,900–£58,200 before VAT for a straight-line 20m² example. Structural work, glazing, kitchens, bathrooms and access can move a real quote outside that range.

Why is the Nottingham estimate different from the UK benchmark?

UK Home Costs applies a 0.97× East Midlands planning factor, placing the model 3% below the national planning baseline. It is our modelling assumption rather than an external city price index.

Does the extension figure include VAT and professional fees?

The national benchmark is stated before VAT. Do not assume architect, structural engineer, planning, building-control, party-wall or specialist survey fees are included unless a contractor quote says so.

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