Expert pricing breakdowns, practical cost data and plain-English QS guidance for UK builders, contractors and homeowners.
A complete breakdown of extension costs per m² — from single-storey rears to double-storey builds. Regional pricing, the hidden costs, and what actually drives your budget.
Read the full guide →Budget, standard and high-spec build rates per square metre, a worked example, regional variation and what the £/m² figure leaves out.
What each type of loft conversion actually costs in 2026, including structural steel, building regs, and the costs most people forget to budget for.
Integral, double and detached garage conversions priced for 2026 — what's involved, building regs, and when a conversion isn't worth it.
Tiered cost tables for bathroom and kitchen refits, where the money actually goes, and the hidden costs that blow renovation budgets.
What steel actually costs in 2026 — per tonne, per beam, installed. Detailing, fabrication and installation rates, and what to watch when pricing metalwork.
BOQs explained without the jargon — what they are, why they matter, what goes in them, and how they protect your profit margin on every job.
Prelims demystified — what they cover, fixed vs time-related costs, typical percentages of contract value, and why under-pricing them kills margin.
The practical method for pricing construction work — from take-off to markup. Stop guessing and start winning tenders with numbers you can stand behind.
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