Home Improvement Costs in 2026
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61 home improvement cost guides
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Most popularNew Boiler
Combi, system, and heat-only boiler prices. Gas Safe requirements explained.
£1,500 – £3,500
View guideNew Kitchen
Flat-pack to bespoke - what each level really costs, fitted.
£5,000 – £25,000
View guideNew Bathroom
Budget refresh to premium wet room. Labour breakdown included.
£3,500 – £9,000
View guideHouse Extension
Single storey, double storey, side return and wrap-around costs.
£20,000 – £65,000
View guideHigh ROILoft Conversion
Velux, dormer, hip-to-gable and mansard - costs and planning guide.
£25,000 – £60,000
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New Roof
Tile, slate, flat roof and felt replacement prices by property type.
£5,000 – £14,000
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Double Glazing
uPVC, aluminium and timber window costs. Per-window and whole-house prices.
£3,000 – £8,000
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New Driveway
Gravel, tarmac, block paving and resin costs with planning guidance.
£2,000 – £8,000
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Central Heating
Full system installation, new radiators, and power flush costs.
£3,000 – £6,500
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Plastering
Skim coat, full replaster and dot-and-dab - per room and day rate prices.
£200 – £1,200
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NewInsulation
Loft, cavity wall, external wall, and floor insulation - costs, grants, and energy savings.
£300 – £22,000
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NewElectrical Work
Rewiring, fuse boards, sockets, lighting, EV chargers and EICR certificates.
£80 – £6,000
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NewDamp Proofing
DPC injection, tanking, rising damp treatment and damp survey costs.
£350 – £6,000
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NewConservatory
Lean-to, Victorian, Edwardian, orangery - full costs by style, size, and material.
£5,000 – £40,000
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NewGarage Conversion
Single, double, integral and detached - costs, Building Regs, and ideas.
£8,000 – £30,000
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NewHeat Pump
Air source, ground source, and hybrid heat pump costs. Grants up to £7,500 explained.
£8,000 – £35,000
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NewLandscaping
Garden design, turfing, clearance and full redesign - costs by garden size.
£2,000 – £15,000
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NewDecking
Softwood, hardwood, and composite decking - per m² prices and full deck costs.
£1,200 – £8,000
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NewPatio
Sandstone, porcelain, block paving - material costs per m² and full installation.
£1,500 – £10,000
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NewPainting & Decorating
Per-room, whole-house, and exterior painting costs. Day rates and wallpapering.
£200 – £7,000
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NewFencing
Panel, close board, composite, and metal fence costs - per metre and full garden.
£750 – £5,000
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NewSolar Panels
3kW to 6kW system costs, battery storage, grants, and payback periods.
£5,500 – £12,000
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NewUnderfloor Heating
Electric and water-based systems - per m² costs, running expenses, and retrofit options.
£1,800 – £10,000
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NewGarden Rooms & Offices
Insulated garden rooms, home offices, and studios - costs by size and specification.
£8,000 – £40,000
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NewReplacement Windows
uPVC, aluminium, and timber windows - per-window and whole-house replacement costs.
£3,000 – £14,000
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NewRendering
Cement, silicone, monocouche, and pebbledash rendering - costs per m² and full house.
£2,000 – £9,000
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NewGuttering & Fascias
uPVC, aluminium, and cast iron guttering - replacement costs per metre and full house.
£500 – £3,500
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NewPlumbing
Hourly and day rates, plus prices for every common plumbing job - taps, toilets, pipes, and more.
£40 – £450/day
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NewNew Staircase
Refurbs, replacements, and custom builds - softwood, oak, glass, and spiral staircase costs.
£500 – £8,000+
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NewSkip Hire
Mini, midi, builders, and large skip prices. Permit costs and what you can and can't put in.
£150 – £500
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NewFront Doors
Composite, uPVC, timber, and aluminium front door costs - supply and fitting.
£600 – £3,500
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NewChimney Removal
Breast removal, full stack demolition, and capping - costs and structural considerations.
£1,000 – £5,000
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NewLog Burner
Wood burner and multi-fuel stove installation costs, including flue lining and hearth.
£1,500 – £5,000
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NewScaffolding
Scaffolding hire costs by property type, height, and duration - including permit fees.
£250 – £2,500
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NewAir Conditioning
Split system, multi-split, and portable air conditioning costs for UK homes.
£1,200 – £5,000
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NewWater Softener
Water softener supply and installation costs - salt-based, electric, and magnetic systems.
£400 – £2,000
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NewElectric Gates
Swing, sliding, and bi-fold electric gate costs - supply, installation, and automation.
£2,000 – £8,000
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NewDrainage
Drain unblocking, CCTV surveys, repairs, and new drainage installation costs.
£75 – £4,000
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NewUnderpinning
Mass concrete, mini-piled, and resin injection underpinning costs for subsidence repairs.
£5,000 – £30,000
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NewAsbestos
Asbestos survey, testing, removal, and disposal costs - licensed and non-licensed work.
£150 – £5,000
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NewArtificial Grass
Artificial lawn installation costs and what to expect.
£60 – £100/m²
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NewBurglar Alarms
Home alarm system costs and installation guide.
£250 – £2,500
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NewCarpet Cleaning
Professional carpet cleaning prices per room.
£25 – £60/room
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NewCCTV
CCTV installation costs for UK homes.
£300 – £2,500
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NewConcrete
Concrete laying and foundations costs.
£65 – £120/m³
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NewEnd of Tenancy Cleaning
Professional end of tenancy cleaning prices.
£150 – £450
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NewHot Tubs
Hot tub installation costs and running expenses.
£3,000 – £15,000
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NewHouse Renovation
Full house renovation costs room by room.
£20,000 – £100,000+
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NewOven Cleaning
Professional oven cleaning service prices.
£45 – £100
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NewPatio Doors
Bifold and sliding patio door costs.
£1,200 – £6,000
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NewPest Control
Pest removal and treatment costs by type.
£80 – £500
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NewSmart Home
Smart home installation and automation costs.
£500 – £10,000
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NewStairlifts
Stairlift installation costs for straight and curved stairs.
£2,000 – £6,000
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NewStructural Survey
Structural survey costs and when you need one.
£400 – £1,500
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NewWheelchair Ramps
Wheelchair ramp installation costs and DFG grants.
£500 – £5,000
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NewWoodworm
Woodworm treatment costs and signs to look for.
£500 – £5,000
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NewBi-fold Doors
Aluminium, uPVC and timber bi-fold door prices
£2,500 – £11,000
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NewFlooring
Carpet, laminate, vinyl, engineered wood, and tile flooring costs.
£8 – £100 per m²
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NewGarden Wall
Brick, stone, and rendered garden wall prices by height and length.
£800 – £5,000
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NewTiling
Wall and floor tiling costs for bathrooms, kitchens, and more.
£25 – £80 per m²
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NewGarage Doors
Roller, sectional, up-and-over, and side-hinged door prices.
£400 – £2,500
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Useful reads before you start
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BlogHow to Find a Good Contractor
What to check, what to ask, and the red flags that should make you walk away.
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BlogHow to Save Money on Home Improvements
Practical ways to reduce costs without cutting corners on quality or safety.
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