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Sources & Data

74 dated public and industry source records support the UK Home Costs guide and calculator library. Source values and our modelling assumptions are kept separate.

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Source records

Individual records retain publisher, source date and the specific values they support.

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Publishers

Government, official, industry and specialist sources are kept identifiable rather than blended together.

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2026-dated records

Current-year records form the main benchmark layer where recent pricing or statutory data is available.

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Supported cost guides

Every current guide must have a mapped source record before the production build can pass.

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.

A page being updated in 2026 does not automatically make every table on that page a 2026 price record. Where the underlying pricing table is older, we label that age and use a fresher benchmark where available.

74 of 74 source records shown.

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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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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Checkatrade

House Renovation: Cost Breakdown 2026

Published / checked: June 2026

Used for: Whole-house renovation benchmark and contingency guidance

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Checkatrade

Loft Conversion Cost: 2026 UK Price Guide & Breakdown

Published / checked: March 2026

Used for: Loft conversion type benchmarks

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Checkatrade

New Kitchen Cost 2026

Published / checked: March 2026

Used for: Kitchen units, worktops, appliances, fitting and total project benchmarks

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Checkatrade

How Much Does a New Bathroom Cost in the UK?

Published / checked: March 2026

Used for: Bathroom installation and renovation benchmarks

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

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

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GOV.UK / OZEV

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

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Checkatrade

Cost of Installing Laminate Flooring in 2026

Published / checked: June 2026 data

Used for: Laminate supply and fitting, removal and floor-levelling benchmarks

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Checkatrade

Painting and Decorating: Cost Breakdown 2026

Published / checked: June 2026

Used for: Room, whole-property, exterior painting and decorator day-rate benchmarks

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Checkatrade

Air Source Heat Pump Costs in the UK 2026

Published / checked: May 2026

Used for: Air-source heat pump equipment and installation benchmarks

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Checkatrade

Ground Source Heat Pump Cost: 2026 Price Guide

Published / checked: August 2026

Used for: Ground-source heat pump installation benchmarks

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GOV.UK

Boiler Upgrade Scheme — What you can get

Published / checked: Current at September 2026

Used for: Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant values

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GOV.UK

Boiler Upgrade Scheme — Overview and eligibility

Published / checked: Current at September 2026

Used for: England and Wales scheme coverage and eligibility notes

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Checkatrade

Roof Replacement: Cost Breakdown 2026

Published / checked: June 2026

Used for: Gable, hip and flat roof replacement ranges and cost-per-m² benchmarks

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

New Boiler Costs in 2026: Prices & Installation

Published / checked: March 2026

Used for: Combi, system and conventional boiler supply-and-install benchmarks

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Checkatrade

Moving a Boiler: Cost Breakdown 2026

Published / checked: June 2026

Used for: Boiler relocation, controls, filters and pipework allowances

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Checkatrade

Solar Panel Installation: Cost Breakdown 2026

Published / checked: June 2026

Used for: 3–6 kW solar PV and battery storage benchmarks

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Checkatrade

Building a House: Cost Breakdown 2026

Published / checked: June 2026

Used for: New-build cost-per-m² and house-size benchmarks

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Checkatrade

Cost to Plaster a Room: Price Breakdown 2026

Published / checked: June 2026

Used for: Skim plastering, room and day-rate benchmarks

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Checkatrade

Driveway Costs in the UK (2026 prices)

Published / checked: April 2026

Used for: Gravel, tarmac, concrete, block paving and resin cost-per-m² benchmarks

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Checkatrade

Patio Laying: Cost Breakdown 2026

Published / checked: 2026

Used for: Patio cost-per-m², ground preparation and labour benchmarks

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

Garage Conversion Cost 2026: UK Price Guide

Published / checked: May 2026

Used for: Garage conversion totals, cost-per-m² and conversion-type benchmarks

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

House Rendering: Cost Breakdown (UK) 2026

Published / checked: June 2026

Used for: Rendering cost-per-m² and property-size examples

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Checkatrade

Scaffolding Costs: Price Breakdown 2026 (UK)

Published / checked: February 2026

Used for: Scaffolding per-m², weekly and monthly hire benchmarks

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

How Much Does Cavity Wall Insulation Cost in 2026?

Published / checked: July 2026

Used for: Cavity wall insulation benchmarks by property type

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Checkatrade

Electrician Hourly Rates in the UK in 2026

Published / checked: May 2026

Used for: Electrician hourly, day and emergency rate benchmarks

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Checkatrade

Double Glazed Door Cost: Cost Breakdown 2026

Published / checked: June 2026

Used for: Front, French, patio and bifold double-glazed door benchmarks

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Checkatrade

External Wall Insulation Cost: 2026 UK Guide

Published / checked: July 2026

Used for: Installed external-wall insulation cost-per-m² and property-type ranges

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Checkatrade

Ready Mix Concrete: Cost Breakdown 2026

Published / checked: August 2026

Used for: Ready-mix concrete per-m³, delivery, pump hire and full-load benchmarks

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Checkatrade

Plasterboard Installation Cost: UK Breakdown 2026

Published / checked: June 2026

Used for: Plasterboard supply-and-fit rates for walls, ceilings, rooms and whole homes

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

Consumer Unit Replacement Cost Guide

Published / checked: Cost table updated June 2026

Used for: Consumer unit supply, installation, inspection and common complete replacement benchmarks

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

Chimney Repair Cost in the UK (2026 Prices)

Published / checked: Updated April 2026

Used for: Chimney flashing, repointing, caps, liners and stack removal benchmarks

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

Garden Decking: Cost Breakdown 2026

Published / checked: Checked September 2026

Used for: Softwood, hardwood and composite decking project and per-m² benchmarks

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

Drain Unblocking: Cost Breakdown 2026

Published / checked: Updated June 2026

Used for: Drain call-out, rodding, jetting, CCTV survey and relining benchmarks

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

Structural Survey Cost 2026: UK Prices

Published / checked: Updated June 2026

Used for: Structural-survey £500–£1,500 range and £1,000 midpoint

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Checkatrade

Party Wall Surveyor Cost Guide 2026

Published / checked: Updated June 2026

Used for: Party-wall hourly, award and project-type surveyor fee benchmarks

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Planning Portal

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

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Checkatrade

Energy Performance Certificate Cost 2026

Published / checked: May 2026

Used for: Domestic EPC £65–£120 planning range, cost drivers and 10-year validity guidance

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Checkatrade

How Much Does An Asbestos Survey Cost in 2026?

Published / checked: May 2026

Used for: Domestic asbestos management survey and refurbishment / demolition survey benchmarks

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

How Much Does Asbestos Removal Cost in 2026?

Published / checked: April 2026

Used for: Asbestos roof removal, domestic removal per-m² and encapsulation benchmarks

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

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

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Checkatrade

Repointing Costs: Price Breakdown 2026 (UK)

Published / checked: June 2026

Used for: Brick, stone, raking-out, property, chimney, patio and scaffolding repointing benchmarks

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Checkatrade

Floor Screeding: Cost Breakdown 2026

Published / checked: May 2026

Used for: Traditional, reinforced, liquid and fast-drying screed material and labour benchmarks

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MyBuilder

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

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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.