How sources are used
We use official statistics and statutory schedules where the figure is regulated or published by government, and recent UK industry cost guides for practical market planning benchmarks. Calculator outputs then apply the assumptions described in our methodology, including regional adjustments where relevant.
74 of 74 source records shown.
Construction output price indices
Published / checked: 13 August 2026
Used for: Construction price trend and update checks
House Extension: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: June 2026
Used for: Extension cost-per-m² benchmarks and common add-on costs
House Renovation: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: June 2026
Used for: Whole-house renovation benchmark and contingency guidance
Loft Conversion Cost: 2026 UK Price Guide & Breakdown
Published / checked: March 2026
Used for: Loft conversion type benchmarks
New Kitchen Cost 2026
Published / checked: March 2026
Used for: Kitchen units, worktops, appliances, fitting and total project benchmarks
How Much Does a New Bathroom Cost in the UK?
Published / checked: March 2026
Used for: Bathroom installation and renovation benchmarks
UK loft and cavity wall insulation cost guidance
Published / checked: Checked September 2026
Used for: Loft insulation property benchmarks and cavity wall per-m² costs
Electric Car Charger Installation Cost in 2026
Published / checked: April 2026
Used for: £1,000 typical home installation, charger supply-only costs, trenching benchmarks and installation cost drivers
Changes to electric vehicle chargepoint grant schemes from 1 April 2026
Published / checked: Updated 7 July 2026
Used for: Current 75%-of-cost grant rules, £500-per-socket maximum and 31 March 2027 scheme end date
Cost of Installing Laminate Flooring in 2026
Published / checked: June 2026 data
Used for: Laminate supply and fitting, removal and floor-levelling benchmarks
Painting and Decorating: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: June 2026
Used for: Room, whole-property, exterior painting and decorator day-rate benchmarks
Air Source Heat Pump Costs in the UK 2026
Published / checked: May 2026
Used for: Air-source heat pump equipment and installation benchmarks
Ground Source Heat Pump Cost: 2026 Price Guide
Published / checked: August 2026
Used for: Ground-source heat pump installation benchmarks
Boiler Upgrade Scheme — What you can get
Published / checked: Current at September 2026
Used for: Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant values
Boiler Upgrade Scheme — Overview and eligibility
Published / checked: Current at September 2026
Used for: England and Wales scheme coverage and eligibility notes
Roof Replacement: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: June 2026
Used for: Gable, hip and flat roof replacement ranges and cost-per-m² benchmarks
Double Glazing Costs in the UK in 2026
Published / checked: May 2026
Used for: Replacement window ranges by window type and whole-house double glazing benchmarks
How Much Does It Cost to Rewire a House in the UK?
Published / checked: June 2026
Used for: Full-house rewiring benchmarks by property size
New Boiler Costs in 2026: Prices & Installation
Published / checked: March 2026
Used for: Combi, system and conventional boiler supply-and-install benchmarks
Moving a Boiler: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: June 2026
Used for: Boiler relocation, controls, filters and pipework allowances
Solar Panel Installation: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: June 2026
Used for: 3–6 kW solar PV and battery storage benchmarks
Building a House: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: June 2026
Used for: New-build cost-per-m² and house-size benchmarks
Cost to Plaster a Room: Price Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: June 2026
Used for: Skim plastering, room and day-rate benchmarks
Driveway Costs in the UK (2026 prices)
Published / checked: April 2026
Used for: Gravel, tarmac, concrete, block paving and resin cost-per-m² benchmarks
Patio Laying: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: 2026
Used for: Patio cost-per-m², ground preparation and labour benchmarks
How Much Does a Garden Room Cost in 2026?
Published / checked: June 2026
Used for: Mini garden room, office pod, assembly, base and glazing benchmarks
Garage Conversion Cost 2026: UK Price Guide
Published / checked: May 2026
Used for: Garage conversion totals, cost-per-m² and conversion-type benchmarks
How Much Does a Conservatory Cost in the UK? 2026 Prices
Published / checked: June 2026
Used for: Lean-to, Victorian, Edwardian and orangery conservatory benchmarks
House Rendering: Cost Breakdown (UK) 2026
Published / checked: June 2026
Used for: Rendering cost-per-m² and property-size examples
Scaffolding Costs: Price Breakdown 2026 (UK)
Published / checked: February 2026
Used for: Scaffolding per-m², weekly and monthly hire benchmarks
Skip Hire Costs in the UK: Pricing Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: June 2026
Used for: Mini, midi and builder skip weekly hire ranges and permit allowances
How Much Does Cavity Wall Insulation Cost in 2026?
Published / checked: July 2026
Used for: Cavity wall insulation benchmarks by property type
Electrician Hourly Rates in the UK in 2026
Published / checked: May 2026
Used for: Electrician hourly, day and emergency rate benchmarks
Double Glazed Door Cost: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: June 2026
Used for: Front, French, patio and bifold double-glazed door benchmarks
External Wall Insulation Cost: 2026 UK Guide
Published / checked: July 2026
Used for: Installed external-wall insulation cost-per-m² and property-type ranges
Ready Mix Concrete: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: August 2026
Used for: Ready-mix concrete per-m³, delivery, pump hire and full-load benchmarks
Plasterboard Installation Cost: UK Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: June 2026
Used for: Plasterboard supply-and-fit rates for walls, ceilings, rooms and whole homes
Tradesperson Costs in 2026: Day & Hourly Rates UK
Published / checked: April 2026
Used for: Bricklayer, carpenter, roofer, tiler, kitchen fitter, labourer and landscaper rate benchmarks
Builder Day Rates 2026: Hourly & Daily Costs UK
Published / checked: Updated April 2026
Used for: Builder day-rate, experienced-builder hourly and self-employed builder hourly benchmarks
Plumber Costs in the UK: 2026 Price Guide
Published / checked: Updated June 2026
Used for: Plumber hourly, day, emergency hourly and call-out fee benchmarks
Flat Roof Replacement Costs in 2026
Published / checked: Updated February 2026
Used for: Flat roof total and per-m² benchmarks for felt, EPDM, GRP, asphalt and other systems
Underfloor Heating Cost: 2026 UK Price Guide & Breakdown
Published / checked: Updated March 2026; cost tables checked June 2026
Used for: Electric and wet underfloor heating installation costs per m² and whole-property ranges
Consumer Unit Replacement Cost Guide
Published / checked: Cost table updated June 2026
Used for: Consumer unit supply, installation, inspection and common complete replacement benchmarks
How Much Does Garden Landscaping Cost in 2026?
Published / checked: Updated May 2026; cost table updated June 2026
Used for: Landscaping, grass, levelling, paving, decking and garden brickwork benchmarks
Damp Proofing Costs in the UK (2026 Prices)
Published / checked: Updated April 2026
Used for: Injection damp proofing, physical damp proof course, tanking and survey costs
Chimney Repair Cost in the UK (2026 Prices)
Published / checked: Updated April 2026
Used for: Chimney flashing, repointing, caps, liners and stack removal benchmarks
Building a Brick Wall: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: Updated May 2026
Used for: Single-skin, double-skin and cavity wall costs plus material and labour benchmarks
Garden Decking: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: Checked September 2026
Used for: Softwood, hardwood and composite decking project and per-m² benchmarks
Fence Panel Installation Cost Breakdown
Published / checked: Page updated June 2025; pricing table last updated February 2025
Used for: Fence installation cost drivers and older benchmark cross-check only; current 2026 fitted-rate figures use the August 2026 MyBuilder source
RSJ Cost Guide 2026: How Much Does an RSJ Beam Cost?
Published / checked: Updated August 2026
Used for: RSJ beam supply, installation and steel cost benchmarks
Boiler Service Costs in the UK (2026 Price Guide)
Published / checked: Updated April 2026; cost table last updated March 2026
Used for: Gas, oil and electric boiler one-off service costs plus boiler-cover benchmarks
Air Conditioner Installation: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: Updated August 2026; cost table last updated May 2026
Used for: Wall-mounted and ducted air-conditioning unit, installation and electrical-work benchmarks
Cost to Build a Garage in 2026
Published / checked: Updated 2026; cost table last updated May 2026
Used for: Single and double garage build costs with flat or pitched roofs
How Much Does Gutter Replacement Cost in 2026?
Published / checked: Checked September 2026
Used for: Typical whole-house gutter replacement, uPVC per-metre and leaf-guard benchmarks
Radiator Replacement: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: Cost table last updated June 2026
Used for: Radiator removal, replacement, relocation and common supply-and-fit radiator benchmarks
Central Heating Installation Cost in the UK in 2026
Published / checked: Updated May 2026
Used for: Gas, oil and electric central-heating installation ranges plus common pipework allowances
Garage Door Replacement: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: Cost table last updated August 2026
Used for: Garage door type benchmarks and typical replacement installation labour
Drain Unblocking: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: Updated June 2026
Used for: Drain call-out, rodding, jetting, CCTV survey and relining benchmarks
CCTV Drain Survey: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: 2026 guide; cost table last updated May 2024
Used for: Basic, full-report and large-property CCTV drain survey planning ranges
Power Flush Cost in 2026
Published / checked: Updated May 2026; cost table last updated June 2026
Used for: Domestic power-flush benchmarks by property size and radiator count
House Survey Cost 2026
Published / checked: Updated 2026; cost table last updated June 2026
Used for: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 house-survey average UK benchmarks
Structural Survey Cost 2026: UK Prices
Published / checked: Updated June 2026
Used for: Structural-survey £500–£1,500 range and £1,000 midpoint
Party Wall Surveyor Cost Guide 2026
Published / checked: Updated June 2026
Used for: Party-wall hourly, award and project-type surveyor fee benchmarks
A guide to fees for Planning Applications in England
Published / checked: 1 April 2026
Used for: Statutory England planning application fees including householder applications, prior approval, conditions and amendments
Energy Performance Certificate Cost 2026
Published / checked: May 2026
Used for: Domestic EPC £65–£120 planning range, cost drivers and 10-year validity guidance
How Much Does An Asbestos Survey Cost in 2026?
Published / checked: May 2026
Used for: Domestic asbestos management survey and refurbishment / demolition survey benchmarks
Structural Engineer Costs UK: 2026 Prices
Published / checked: June 2026
Used for: Structural engineer project, hourly, inspection, report, RSJ calculation and load-bearing wall benchmarks
Load-bearing Wall Removal: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: March 2026
Used for: Single, double and large-opening wall removal benchmarks plus engineer and building-control allowances
How Much Does Asbestos Removal Cost in 2026?
Published / checked: April 2026
Used for: Asbestos roof removal, domestic removal per-m² and encapsulation benchmarks
How much does an architect cost to hire?
Published / checked: Cost table updated January 2025 · checked September 2026
Used for: Architect percentage fees, hourly rates, planning-application drawings, technical drawings and full-service domestic project benchmarks
Roof Repair Costs: Price Breakdown 2026 (UK)
Published / checked: June 2026 data
Used for: Flat, pitched, slate, ridge, valley and flashing roof-repair benchmarks plus access-cost guidance
Repointing Costs: Price Breakdown 2026 (UK)
Published / checked: June 2026
Used for: Brick, stone, raking-out, property, chimney, patio and scaffolding repointing benchmarks
Floor Screeding: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: May 2026
Used for: Traditional, reinforced, liquid and fast-drying screed material and labour benchmarks
Fence Panel Cost Guide for 2026
Published / checked: 21 August 2026
Used for: Installed fencing benchmarks by type: lap £70–£100/m, close-board £90–£130/m, slatted £100–£150/m, composite £130–£200/m, metal £120–£180/m; standard labour £40–£60 per panel
Price updates
High-intent guides are reviewed against newer source records, scheme changes and material construction-price changes. Production price records retain their source date so an older benchmark cannot silently become a current-year figure.