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Real UK Home Improvement Costs 2026
Independent price guides, free calculators, and quotes from vetted local tradespeople — all built around real 2026 UK market data.
18 home improvement cost guides
Click any project to see real UK prices, regional variations, and a free calculator.
Loft Conversion
from £30,000
House Extension
from £35,000
Roof Replacement
from £5,500
Driveway
from £2,500
Plastering & Rendering
from £400
Cutting Walls
from £2,200
Boiler Replacement
from £2,100
Loft Insulation
from £450
Conservatory Solid Roof
from £4,500
Kitchen Replacement
from £8,000
Bathroom Replacement
from £4,500
Toilet Replacement
from £350
Solar Panels
from £6,500
EV Charger Installation
from £850
Gutter Replacement
from £600
Veranda
from £3,500
Fence Replacement
from £900
Electrical Survey
from £150
How it works
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1
Pick your project
Choose from 18 home improvement categories — loft conversions to EV chargers.
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Get a cost estimate
Use our free calculator — adjust for size, spec, region, and extras.
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Compare local quotes
Get 3 free quotes from vetted local tradespeople — no obligation.
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Common questions
Are the prices on this site accurate?
Our prices are guide ranges based on 2026 UK market data, supplier list prices, and labour rates published by trade associations. Actual quotes vary by location, materials, complexity, and contractor. Always get at least three quotes.
Do you charge for the calculators or quotes?
No. Every cost guide, calculator, and quote-comparison request is free. We earn a commission when readers connect with vetted tradesperson networks — that never affects what you pay.
How often are prices updated?
Prices are reviewed monthly against supplier lists (B&Q, Wickes, Howdens, Travis Perkins, Screwfix) and trade-rate surveys. We log every change so you can see the trend over time.
Will you share my details with anyone?
Only if you request quotes — in which case your project details are passed to vetted tradespeople (typically via Checkatrade, MyBuilder, or Bark partnerships). We never sell email addresses. See our Privacy Policy for full detail.
Are these prices for England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland?
Our base prices reflect the UK average. Every calculator and guide has a regional multiplier — London and the South East are typically 25–35 % higher, the North and Wales 10 % lower. Northern Ireland varies by trade and is documented per page.