Published 17 June 2026. Last edited 15 October 2026.
Home Improvement Costs UK 2026: Compare Prices Before You Commit
Independent UK cost guides for conservatories, kitchens, driveways, roofing, windows and more: what each job should cost in 2026, and how to compare installer quotes.
Conservatories & Orangeries
Lean-to, Victorian & orangery prices from £8,000.
Compare prices →Fitted Kitchens
New kitchen costs from £6,000 to £35,000+.
Compare prices →Driveways
Block paving, resin, tarmac & gravel prices per m².
Compare prices →Roofing
New roof & re-roof costs for pitched and flat roofs.
Compare prices →Double Glazing
Window & door replacement prices.
Compare prices →Home Security
Alarms, cameras & smart security.
Compare prices →How to compare quotes
- Get at least three written quotes from installers who work in your area, each one itemised rather than a single total.
- Give every installer the same brief, including materials and access, so the prices are comparable.
- Check what is excluded. Scaffolding, waste removal, making good and VAT are the usual gaps between a cheap quote and a complete one.
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- Block Paving vs Resin vs Tarmac vs Gravel: Which Driveway Is Best?
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