Average installed costs for 17 of the most common UK home improvement and energy jobs, researched from current 2026 trade and cost-guide data. Free to cite with a link to Look Into.
This index brings together typical UK prices for the most-requested home improvement projects in 2026. Figures are installed costs including labour unless stated, and reflect national averages, London and the South East typically run 15–40% higher. Use them as a planning guide, then get exact quotes for your home.
| Project | Budget | Typical | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| New combi boiler | £1,800 | £2,400 | £4,500 |
| Air source heat pump (before £7,500 grant) | £10,000 | £12,000 | £14,000 |
| Solar panels (4kW system) | £5,500 | £6,500 | £8,000 |
| Solar battery storage | £3,000 | £4,000 | £5,000 |
| EV charger installation | £800 | £1,000 | £1,500 |
| Double glazing (full house, uPVC) | £4,000 | £5,000 | £6,000 |
| New fitted kitchen | £6,000 | £14,000 | £35,000 |
| New bathroom | £2,500 | £7,000 | £15,000 |
| Conservatory | £8,000 | £15,000 | £30,000 |
| Orangery | £25,000 | £40,000 | £80,000 |
| Single-storey extension (per m²) | £2,200 | £2,700 | £3,200 |
| Loft conversion | £20,000 | £45,000 | £75,000 |
| New roof (3-bed semi) | £6,500 | £9,000 | £14,500 |
| Flat roof (EPDM) | £2,500 | £4,000 | £6,000 |
| New driveway (per m²) | £20 | £80 | £150 |
| Straight stairlift | £2,000 | £3,000 | £4,000 |
| Walk-in bath | £2,000 | £4,000 | £6,000 |
Key UK home improvement statistics for 2026
UK home improvement spending has grown faster than inflation for three years running. These are the market figures behind the cost table above, drawn from ONS household expenditure data and published industry market research.
- Market value: £11.2 billion (2024), projected to reach £16.67 billion by 2033, a compound annual growth rate of 4.28%.
- Median renovation spend: £21,440 in 2024, up 26% year on year from £17,000.
- Planned renovations: around 7 million UK homeowners plan to renovate by 2027, budgeting about £14,000 each.
- Average household spend on repair, maintenance and improvement: £41.80 a week (ONS, 2022-23), roughly 21% of all housing spend.
- Total UK repair, maintenance and improvement spend: £60 billion a year.
Frequently asked questions about UK home improvement costs
How much does the average UK home renovation cost in 2026?
The median UK renovation spend was £21,440 in 2024, up 26% year on year, and homeowners currently planning work budget around £14,000. Individual projects range from £2,500 for a small bathroom to £75,000 and above for a loft conversion.
How big is the UK home improvement market?
The UK home improvement market was worth about £11.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach £16.67 billion by 2033. Across all housing repair, maintenance and improvement, UK households spend roughly £60 billion a year.
What is the most expensive common home improvement?
Loft conversions are the most expensive common home improvement at £20,000 to £75,000, followed by extensions at £2,200 to £3,200 per square metre. A high-end fitted kitchen reaches about £35,000.
What is the cheapest way to add value to a home?
The cheapest ways to add value to a UK home are energy efficiency measures such as insulation and a modern boiler, refreshing rather than replacing a kitchen or bathroom, and adding off-street parking. Several energy measures also carry grants, which the 2026 home energy grants guide sets out in full.
Notes & methodology
- Figures are compiled from leading UK cost guides and trade sources, June 2026.
- “Typical” reflects the most common mid-range spend; budget and high-end show the realistic spread.
- Several energy measures qualify for grants (e.g. the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme) that reduce the figures shown.
- Extension and driveway costs are per square metre; multiply by your project size.