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loft-conversion-cost | Loft conversion | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/loft-conversion-cost/ | 22,000 | 45,000 | 75,000 | for the project | 6 to 10 weeks on site for a typical dormer | 2026-06 |
resin-driveway-cost | Resin driveway | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/resin-driveway-cost/ | 40 | 55 | 70 | per m² | 1 to 3 days for a typical drive, once any base work is done | 2026-06 |
bathroom-renovation-cost | Bathroom renovation | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/bathroom-renovation-cost/ | 4,000 | 8,000 | 16,000 | for the room | 1 to 2 weeks for a standard family bathroom | 2026-06 |
house-rewire-cost | House rewire | heating | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/house-rewire-cost/ | 2,800 | 5,500 | 9,000 | for the house | 5 to 10 days depending on size | 2026-06 |
garden-room-cost | Garden room | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/garden-room-cost/ | 8,000 | 16,000 | 30,000 | installed | 1 to 3 weeks on site once the base is ready | 2026-06 |
new-boiler-cost | New boiler | heating | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/new-boiler-cost/ | 1,800 | 3,000 | 4,800 | supplied and fitted | 1 day for a straight swap, 2 to 3 days for a conversion or relocation | 2026-06 |
double-glazing-cost | Double glazing | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/double-glazing-cost/ | 400 | 550 | 900 | per window | 1 to 3 days for a whole house | 2026-06 |
house-extension-cost | House extension | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/house-extension-cost/ | 2,000 | 2,500 | 3,200 | per m² | 10 to 16 weeks for a single storey extension | 2026-06 |
ev-charger-installation-cost | EV charger installation | heating | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/ev-charger-installation-cost/ | 800 | 1,050 | 1,900 | installed | Half a day to a day | 2026-06 |
solar-panel-cost | Solar panels | heating | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/solar-panel-cost/ | 5,000 | 7,000 | 12,000 | installed | 1 to 2 days on site | 2026-06 |
new-kitchen-cost | New kitchen | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/new-kitchen-cost/ | 5,000 | 12,000 | 40,000 | supplied and fitted | 1 to 3 weeks depending on spec and any building work | 2026-06 |
underfloor-heating-cost | Underfloor heating | heating | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/underfloor-heating-cost/ | 50 | 90 | 150 | per m² | 1 to 2 days for a single room, longer for a wet system across a floor | 2026-06 |
conservatory-cost | Conservatory | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/conservatory-cost/ | 5,000 | 14,000 | 35,000 | installed | 2 to 5 weeks depending on size and roof type | 2026-09 |
air-source-heat-pump-cost | Air source heat pump | heating | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/air-source-heat-pump-cost/ | 7,000 | 13,000 | 20,000 | before grant | 2 to 5 days on site | 2026-06 |
log-burner-installation-cost | Log burner installation | heating | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/log-burner-installation-cost/ | 1,500 | 2,800 | 5,000 | supplied and fitted | 1 to 2 days | 2026-06 |
garage-conversion-cost | Garage conversion | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/garage-conversion-cost/ | 7,500 | 14,000 | 20,000 | for the conversion | 2 to 4 weeks | 2026-06 |
new-roof-cost | New roof | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/new-roof-cost/ | 4,000 | 8,000 | 16,000 | for the roof | 1 to 2 weeks for a typical house | 2026-06 |
artificial-grass-cost | Artificial grass | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/artificial-grass-cost/ | 40 | 65 | 90 | per m² | 1 to 3 days for a typical garden | 2026-06 |
plastering-cost | Plastering | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/plastering-cost/ | 250 | 600 | 1,000 | per room | 1 to 2 days per room | 2026-06 |
house-rendering-cost | House rendering | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/house-rendering-cost/ | 40 | 65 | 100 | per m² | 1 to 2 weeks for a typical house | 2026-06 |
tarmac-driveway-cost | Tarmac driveway | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/tarmac-driveway-cost/ | 40 | 50 | 65 | per m² | 1 to 3 days for a typical drive | 2026-06 |
block-paving-cost | Block paving | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/block-paving-cost/ | 60 | 85 | 120 | per m² | 3 to 7 days for a typical drive | 2026-06 |
patio-cost | Patio | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/patio-cost/ | 70 | 120 | 220 | per m² | 3 to 7 days | 2026-06 |
bifold-doors-cost | Bifold doors | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/bifold-doors-cost/ | 2,000 | 4,000 | 9,000 | supplied and fitted | 1 to 2 days, longer if the opening is altered | 2026-06 |
wet-room-cost | Wet room | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/wet-room-cost/ | 5,000 | 9,000 | 16,000 | for the room | 1.5 to 3 weeks | 2026-06 |
wood-flooring-cost | Wood flooring | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/wood-flooring-cost/ | 55 | 90 | 150 | per m² | 1 to 3 days for a typical room | 2026-06 |
loft-insulation-cost | Loft insulation | heating | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/loft-insulation-cost/ | 300 | 900 | 3,000 | for the house | A few hours to a day | 2026-06 |
cavity-wall-insulation-cost | Cavity wall insulation | heating | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/cavity-wall-insulation-cost/ | 400 | 1,200 | 3,500 | for the house | Half a day to a day | 2026-06 |
external-wall-insulation-cost | External wall insulation | heating | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/external-wall-insulation-cost/ | 90 | 120 | 160 | per m² | 1 to 3 weeks | 2026-06 |
decking-cost | Decking | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/decking-cost/ | 60 | 120 | 220 | per m² | 2 to 5 days | 2026-06 |
fencing-cost | Fencing | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/fencing-cost/ | 60 | 90 | 140 | per metre | 1 to 3 days | 2026-06 |
porch-cost | Porch | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/porch-cost/ | 3,000 | 7,000 | 18,000 | for the project | 1 to 3 weeks | 2026-06 |
new-staircase-cost | New staircase | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/new-staircase-cost/ | 1,000 | 2,500 | 9,000 | supplied and fitted | 1 to 3 days, longer for bespoke | 2026-06 |
garage-door-cost | Garage door | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/garage-door-cost/ | 600 | 1,200 | 2,500 | supplied and fitted | Half a day to a day | 2026-06 |
guttering-cost | Guttering | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/guttering-cost/ | 30 | 50 | 90 | per metre | 1 to 2 days | 2026-06 |
fascias-and-soffits-cost | Fascias and soffits | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/fascias-and-soffits-cost/ | 50 | 80 | 130 | per metre | 1 to 3 days | 2026-06 |
composite-door-cost | Composite door | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/composite-door-cost/ | 1,000 | 1,500 | 2,500 | supplied and fitted | Half a day to a day for a straight door swap into the same opening. | 2026-06 |
air-conditioning-cost | Air conditioning | heating | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/air-conditioning-cost/ | 1,500 | 2,800 | 7,000 | supplied and fitted | 1 day for a single room split, 2 to 3 days for a multi-room system | 2026-06 |
conservatory-roof-replacement-cost | Conservatory roof replacement | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/conservatory-roof-replacement-cost/ | 2,000 | 6,500 | 12,000 | supplied and fitted | 1 to 2 days for a glass or polycarbonate swap, 3 to 5 days for a solid tiled roof | 2026-06 |
asbestos-removal-cost | Asbestos removal | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/asbestos-removal-cost/ | 200 | 1,500 | 6,000 | per job | Half a day for a small item, 1 to 2 days for a garage roof, longer for a ceiling or licensed job. | 2026-06 |
flat-roof-replacement-cost | Flat roof replacement | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/flat-roof-replacement-cost/ | 60 | 90 | 130 | per m² | 1 to 2 days for a small garage or extension roof, 2 to 3 days for GRP or a larger roof. | 2026-09 |
gutter-cleaning-cost | Gutter cleaning | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/gutter-cleaning-cost/ | 50 | 100 | 200 | per job | Most homes take 1 to 3 hours, so a single visit. Larger or high-access properties can take half a day. | 2026-06 |
asbestos-survey-cost | Asbestos survey | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/asbestos-survey-cost/ | 200 | 300 | 600 | per survey | A few hours on site for a typical house, with the report in 2 to 5 working days once samples are analysed. | 2026-06 |
roof-cleaning-cost | Roof cleaning | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/roof-cleaning-cost/ | 300 | 500 | 1,000 | per job | Half a day to a day for most houses, longer for large or steep roofs. | 2026-06 |
roof-repair-cost | Roof repair | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/roof-repair-cost/ | 150 | 500 | 2,000 | per job | A few hours for slipped tiles, half a day to a day for a leak, 1 to 2 days for a larger section. | 2026-06 |
velux-window-cost | Velux window | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/velux-window-cost/ | 750 | 1,400 | 2,000 | per window, supplied and fitted | Half a day to a day for a straight swap, 1 to 2 days for a new opening. | 2026-06 |
concrete-driveway-cost | Concrete driveway | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/concrete-driveway-cost/ | 70 | 85 | 120 | per m² | 2 to 3 days for a small drive, 5 to 7 days for a large one, plus curing time before use. | 2026-06 |
gravel-driveway-cost | Gravel driveway | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/gravel-driveway-cost/ | 35 | 65 | 90 | per m² | 1 to 2 days for a single driveway, 2 to 3 days for a larger or double area. | 2026-06 |
imprinted-concrete-driveway-cost | Imprinted concrete driveway | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/imprinted-concrete-driveway-cost/ | 80 | 100 | 130 | per m² | 3 to 4 days for a small drive, 5 to 6 days for a two-car drive including curing. | 2026-06 |
upvc-door-cost | uPVC door | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/upvc-door-cost/ | 700 | 1,100 | 2,200 | supplied and fitted | Half a day for a like-for-like front or back door, around a day for French or patio doors. | 2026-06 |
driveway-cleaning-cost | Driveway cleaning | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/driveway-cleaning-cost/ | 80 | 250 | 400 | per job | Half a day for a small drive, a full day for a large one or if sealing is added. | 2026-06 |
boiler-service-cost | Boiler service | heating | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/boiler-service-cost/ | 70 | 90 | 160 | for a service | A standard service takes about 30 to 60 minutes, and you get the report the same day. | 2026-07 |
boiler-repair-cost | Boiler repair | heating | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/boiler-repair-cost/ | 120 | 300 | 800 | for the repair | Most repairs are done in a single visit of one to two hours, though sourcing an unusual part can add a day or two. | 2026-07 |
skip-hire-cost | Skip hire | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/skip-hire-cost/ | 70 | 220 | 450 | per skip, per week | Delivery is usually next day or within two to three working days, with a standard hire of one to two weeks. | 2026-07 |
epc-cost | EPC certificate | heating | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/epc-cost/ | 35 | 60 | 120 | for the certificate | The assessment visit takes about 45 to 60 minutes, with the certificate usually lodged within 24 to 72 hours. | 2026-07 |
gas-safety-certificate-cost | Gas safety certificate | heating | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/gas-safety-certificate-cost/ | 45 | 80 | 150 | for the certificate | The check takes about 30 minutes for a single appliance and up to an hour for a home with several, with the CP12 certificate issued the same day. | 2026-07 |
eicr-cost | EICR | heating | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/eicr-cost/ | 100 | 200 | 450 | for the inspection | The inspection takes about 2 to 3 hours for a flat or small house and 4 to 7 hours for a larger home. The written report is usually emailed within a few days, sometimes within 24 to 72 hours. | 2026-07 |
radiator-replacement-cost | Radiator replacement | heating | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/radiator-replacement-cost/ | 110 | 180 | 350 | per radiator | A straight like-for-like swap takes roughly 1 to 2 hours per radiator. | 2026-07 |
loft-boarding-cost | Loft boarding | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/loft-boarding-cost/ | 300 | 750 | 2,200 | supplied and fitted | Half a day to two days depending on size and access | 2026-07 |
chimney-breast-removal-cost | Chimney breast removal | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/chimney-breast-removal-cost/ | 1,500 | 2,800 | 6,000 | for the job | 3 to 7 days depending on how much is removed | 2026-07 |
turfing-cost | Turfing | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/turfing-cost/ | 10 | 18 | 30 | per m² | A typical lawn is laid in a day, then establishes over 2 to 4 weeks | 2026-07 |
french-doors-cost | French doors | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/french-doors-cost/ | 1,100 | 1,800 | 4,000 | supplied and fitted | 1 day for a like-for-like replacement, longer if the opening is widened | 2026-07 |
floor-screeding-cost | Floor screeding | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/floor-screeding-cost/ | 15 | 22 | 35 | per m² | A day to lay; then it must dry before flooring, roughly a day per mm for the first 50mm | 2026-07 |
repointing-cost | Repointing | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/repointing-cost/ | 20 | 32 | 50 | per m² | A few days for one elevation; a week or more for a full house | 2026-07 |
tree-removal-cost | Tree removal | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/tree-removal-cost/ | 150 | 800 | 3,000 | per tree | A few hours for a small tree; a day or more for a large one | 2026-07 |
spray-foam-removal-cost | Spray foam removal | heating | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/spray-foam-removal-cost/ | 1,500 | 2,800 | 6,000 | for the job | 1 to 3 days depending on roof size and foam type | 2026-07 |
house-cladding-cost | House cladding | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/house-cladding-cost/ | 40 | 60 | 90 | per m² | A few days to over a week depending on the size of the house | 2026-07 |
kitchen-island-cost | Kitchen island | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/kitchen-island-cost/ | 500 | 2,000 | 6,000 | supplied and fitted | A day for a freestanding island; longer if plumbing or electrics are added | 2026-07 |
structural-engineer-cost | Structural engineer | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/structural-engineer-cost/ | 250 | 750 | 3,000 | for the work | A few days to a couple of weeks for the calculations | 2026-07 |
party-wall-agreement-cost | Party wall agreement | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/party-wall-agreement-cost/ | 150 | 1,000 | 2,500 | for the agreement | Allow two months from serving notice before work starts | 2026-07 |
architect-cost | Architect | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/architect-cost/ | 1,200 | 3,500 | 9,000 | for an extension | A few weeks for drawings; months if they run the whole project | 2026-07 |
dropped-kerb-cost | Dropped kerb | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/dropped-kerb-cost/ | 800 | 1,500 | 5,000 | for the crossing | 1 to 3 days on site, once the council application is approved | 2026-07 |
carpet-fitting-cost | Carpet fitting | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/carpet-fitting-cost/ | 15 | 25 | 40 | per m² | A room in an hour or two; a whole house in a day | 2026-07 |
walk-in-shower-cost | Walk-in shower | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/walk-in-shower-cost/ | 1,000 | 2,000 | 6,000 | supplied and fitted | 2 to 5 days depending on spec | 2026-07 |
power-flush-cost | Power flush | heating | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/power-flush-cost/ | 300 | 500 | 1,000 | for the system | Half a day to a day depending on system size | 2026-07 |
orangery-cost | Orangery | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/orangery-cost/ | 15,000 | 25,000 | 60,000 | installed | 4 to 10 weeks on site | 2026-07 |
bathroom-tiling-cost | Bathroom tiling | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/bathroom-tiling-cost/ | 40 | 70 | 120 | per m² | 2 to 4 days for a typical bathroom | 2026-07 |
house-painting-cost | Painting and decorating | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/house-painting-cost/ | 150 | 1,800 | 5,000 | for the job | A room in a day or two; a whole house over one to two weeks | 2026-07 |
japanese-knotweed-removal-cost | Japanese knotweed removal | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/japanese-knotweed-removal-cost/ | 1,000 | 3,000 | 15,000 | for the job | A treatment programme runs 2 to 3 years; excavation is days | 2026-07 |
underpinning-cost | Underpinning | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/underpinning-cost/ | 5,000 | 15,000 | 60,000 | for the job | A few weeks to a couple of months depending on scale | 2026-07 |
woodworm-treatment-cost | Woodworm treatment | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/woodworm-treatment-cost/ | 500 | 1,000 | 4,000 | for the job | A day or two for treatment; longer if timber is replaced | 2026-07 |
basement-conversion-cost | Basement conversion | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/basement-conversion-cost/ | 10,000 | 50,000 | 150,000 | for the project | A few weeks for a simple conversion; months for a dig-out | 2026-07 |
granny-annexe-cost | Granny annexe | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/granny-annexe-cost/ | 30,000 | 60,000 | 150,000 | installed | A few weeks for a modular garden annexe; months for a brick build | 2026-07 |
laminate-flooring-cost | Laminate flooring | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/laminate-flooring-cost/ | 20 | 30 | 45 | per m² | A room in a day; a whole floor over a day or two | 2026-07 |
lvt-flooring-cost | LVT flooring | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/lvt-flooring-cost/ | 30 | 45 | 70 | per m² | A room in a day; longer for patterned or glue-down work | 2026-07 |
quartz-worktop-cost | Quartz worktop | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/quartz-worktop-cost/ | 1,200 | 2,500 | 6,000 | supplied and fitted | Templating happens once your cabinets are in place, then the quartz is cut and polished over about one to two weeks, with fitting taking half a day to a day. | 2026-07 |
granite-worktop-cost | Granite worktop | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/granite-worktop-cost/ | 900 | 2,200 | 5,500 | for a fitted kitchen | Templating takes about an hour once your kitchen units are fitted. The granite is then cut and fitted around 1 to 2 weeks later, and the fitting itself takes half a day to a full day depending on the size of the kitchen. | 2026-07 |
electric-gates-cost | Electric gates | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/electric-gates-cost/ | 3,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 | supplied and fitted | Most installs take one to three days on site once the gates are ready, though bespoke metal gates can take four to eight weeks to fabricate first. | 2026-07 |
consumer-unit-replacement-cost | Consumer unit replacement | heating | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/consumer-unit-replacement-cost/ | 450 | 600 | 900 | fitted, including certificate | Most swaps take about half a day to a full day. If testing uncovers faults that need fixing first, it can run into a second day. | 2026-07 |
secondary-glazing-cost | Secondary glazing | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/secondary-glazing-cost/ | 200 | 375 | 750 | per window | Each window is measured on one visit and fitted a few weeks later once the unit is made. Fitting takes under an hour per window, so a whole house is usually done in a day or two. | 2026-07 |
sash-window-cost | Sash window | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/sash-window-cost/ | 250 | 1,200 | 3,000 | per window | A single replacement sash window is usually fitted in half a day to a day. A draught-proofing overhaul takes a few hours per window and is often done same day. | 2026-07 |
bay-window-cost | Bay window | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/bay-window-cost/ | 1,500 | 2,400 | 5,500 | supplied and fitted | A straight bay swap is usually a one-day job; allow an extra day if the head support or sill has to be rebuilt. | 2026-07 |
triple-glazing-cost | Triple glazing | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/triple-glazing-cost/ | 450 | 800 | 1,600 | per window supplied and fitted | A single window is swapped in a few hours. A full house of 8 to 10 windows takes 2 to 3 days on site, after a wait of about 3 to 4 weeks for the frames to be made from survey. | 2026-07 |
electric-shower-installation-cost | Electric shower installation | interiors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/electric-shower-installation-cost/ | 180 | 350 | 900 | supplied and fitted | A straight replacement takes about 2 to 3 hours. A new install with fresh cable and pipework can take most of a day. | 2026-07 |
steel-beam-installation-cost | Steel beam (RSJ) | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/steel-beam-installation-cost/ | 1,200 | 2,000 | 6,000 | supplied and fitted | A single beam is usually 2 to 4 days on site; a wider knock-through with more making good runs 4 to 7 days. Allow extra time beforehand for the engineer's calculations and the building control notice, which are separate. | 2026-07 |
stud-wall-cost | Stud wall | building | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/stud-wall-cost/ | 450 | 900 | 1,800 | for a partition wall | A single stud wall usually takes one to two days: about a day to build and board it, then time for the skim to be applied and dry before you decorate. | 2026-07 |
stump-grinding-cost | Stump grinding | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/stump-grinding-cost/ | 90 | 150 | 300 | per stump | A single stump is usually ground out in 20 to 60 minutes once the machine is in position, while a garden full of stumps or awkward access can take up to half a day. | 2026-07 |
tree-surgeon-cost | Tree surgeon | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/tree-surgeon-cost/ | 150 | 500 | 1,800 | per tree | Most single-tree jobs take half a day to a full day. Large trees or several trees can run to two days or more, with the date agreed after the quote. | 2026-07 |
hedge-cutting-cost | Hedge cutting | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/hedge-cutting-cost/ | 60 | 120 | 600 | for a standard trim | A small hedge takes an hour or two; a long or tall boundary hedge can be a full day for one or two people. Most domestic jobs are finished in a single visit. | 2026-07 |
pergola-cost | Pergola | outdoors | https://costwiseuk.co.uk/pergola-cost/ | 900 | 3,500 | 12,000 | supplied and fitted | A timber or aluminium pergola is usually built in one to two days. A large louvered structure, especially one wired for lights or heaters, can take three to four days. | 2026-07 |
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UK Home Improvement Costs 2026 (155 jobs, with regional breakdowns)
Independent guide prices for the 155 most-searched UK home-improvement jobs, from a new boiler or loft conversion to a resin driveway or double glazing, published by Costwise. Each job carries a realistic "from", "typical" and "up to" price in GBP, the pricing unit, a typical on-site timeline, and the month its figures were last reviewed, plus a regional breakdown.
Files
uk_home_improvement_costs.csv — one row per job (n=155).
| column | meaning |
|---|---|
| slug | stable job id, also the page path on costwiseuk.co.uk |
| job | job name |
| category | building / heating / outdoors / interiors |
| url | the full guide for that job (methodology, cost table, calculator) |
| from_gbp / typical_gbp / up_to_gbp | UK-average guide price band, GBP |
| unit | what the price covers (e.g. "for the project", "per m² fitted") |
| typical_timeline | typical time on site |
| prices_reviewed | month the figures were last reviewed (YYYY-MM) |
uk_regional_costs_long.csv — tidy long format, one row per job x region (n=620). Regions and multipliers vs the UK average: Midlands / East (UK average) ×1, London ×1.2, South East / South West ×1.05, North / Scotland / Wales ×0.97. Figures are the UK-average band scaled by the multiplier and rounded to guide-price steps, matching the regional tables published on each Costwise guide.
Methodology and provenance
These are researched guide prices, not a statistical survey. Each price band is built from current UK supplier and installer pricing, industry cost data and published market figures, then sense-checked against what real jobs of that type cost. Prices are reviewed and dated (see prices_reviewed; this release spans June to September 2026) and only changed when the underlying figures move, never cosmetically. Regional figures apply the same multipliers used by the Costwise cost calculator. The multipliers were benchmarked in September 2026 against ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2025 median pay for skilled construction and electrical trades, job-weighted into the four regions, with a stated allowance for London and South overheads; the working is on the methodology page. Full methodology: https://costwiseuk.co.uk/how-we-price/
Guide prices describe a typical job, not a quote: any individual job varies with property, spec and access.
Licence and citation
CC BY 4.0. Free to use in articles, research and analysis. Please credit "Costwise" and link to https://costwiseuk.co.uk. Suggested citation:
Costwise, UK Home Improvement Cost Index 2026, https://costwiseuk.co.uk DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21159943
Media enquiries, tailored data pulls or on-the-record quotes: https://costwiseuk.co.uk/for-journalists/ (contact@costwiseuk.co.uk).
Updates
Reviewed periodically; the live canonical version of this data is at https://costwiseuk.co.uk/costwise-cost-data.csv and https://costwiseuk.co.uk/cost-index/. Every mirror (Zenodo https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21159943, Kaggle, Hugging Face, Figshare) is refreshed after each price review, and the Zenodo concept DOI above always resolves to the newest version.
Version history
- v3, 2026-09-03: 155 jobs. Regional multipliers revised on 3 September 2026 after a benchmark against ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2025 median pay for skilled construction and electrical trades: London 1.30 to 1.20, South East and South West 1.15 to 1.05, Midlands and East 1.00, North, Scotland and Wales 0.92 to 0.97. Every row of uk_regional_costs_long.csv moved. Five guides added since v2, including the drainage cluster; each row now carries its own review month instead of one date for the set.
- 2026-08-10 (v2 refresh): 150 jobs; regional file 600 rows; category map corrected to the one the site uses.
- 2026-07-20 (v2): 150 jobs, up from 56.
- 2026-07 (v1): 56 jobs, 224 regional rows.
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