DAPON Construction

DAPON / PRICE GUIDE / OCTOBER 2026

Building & renovation
price guide.

Find the work you need, check what is included and use the range to plan your budget. Prices are indicative; your written quote confirms the final scope and cost.

Planning ranges, not a quotation. These are indicative DAPON guide rates, informed by published market benchmarks. Final scope, material choices, access and condition can move the price outside the range.
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Extensions & lofts

Supply & build

Single-storey extension

Standard specification; normal foundations, structure, insulation, standard glazing, first/second fix and basic finishes. Excludes kitchen, professional fees, approvals and abnormal groundworks.

£2,800–4,200per m²

Side-return / wraparound extension

Building works and standard materials; complexity and access affect the final quote. Same exclusions as a single-storey extension.

£3,200–4,800per m²

Two-storey extension

Per square metre of total new floor area over both storeys. Standard finish; kitchen, bathroom suites and professional fees excluded.

£2,600–4,000per m²

Rooflight loft conversion

Indicative 20–30 m² conversion with suitable existing roof, stairs, insulation and basic finishes; no bathroom or roof enlargement.

£30,000–45,000per project

Rear dormer loft conversion

Indicative 25–35 m²; structure, dormer, stairs and basic finish. Bathroom, fees and exceptional structural work excluded.

£50,000–75,000per project

Hip-to-gable loft conversion

Indicative 25–35 m²; roof alteration and standard internal finish. Bathroom and professional/statutory fees excluded.

£60,000–85,000per project

Structural opening with steel

Indicative normal-access internal opening up to 3 m; temporary support, steel installation and basic making good. Engineer design, approvals and service diversions extra.

£3,000–6,500per opening

Renovations & bathrooms

Mixed scope

Light refurbishment

Supply and labour for decoration, standard flooring and small repairs. No layout changes, rewiring, new kitchen or bathroom.

£300–600per m²

Full internal refurbishment

Standard internal finish with service renewal and indicative standard kitchen/bathroom allowances; a property-specific schedule is essential. No extension or major structural changes.

£1,000–1,800per m²

Bathroom refit — labour

Typical 4–6 m² room: strip-out, first/second fix, waterproofing application, standard tiling and suite fitting. All products, disposal and electrical work extra.

£4,000–6,500per room

Bathroom refit — supply & fit

Typical 4–6 m² bathroom with standard suite, tiles, waterproofing, consumables and installation. Major pipe relocation, structural repairs and bespoke glass extra.

£8,000–14,000per room

Replace shower tray & enclosure

Labour only, accessible like-for-like replacement; tray, enclosure, tanking materials and remedial tiling extra.

£500–1,000per set

Fit standard kitchen cabinets

Labour for 8–12 pre-assembled units and laminate worktop. Units, worktop, appliances, plumbing, electrical work, tiling and disposal excluded.

£2,200–4,000per kitchen

Flooring & subfloors

Labour only

Lift existing floor finish

Labour to remove one accessible layer; disposal, asbestos and adhesive remediation excluded.

£8–15per m²

Local floorboard repairs & squeaks

Refixing and modest local repairs. New timber, structural joist repairs and widespread levelling extra.

£18–35per m²

Self-levelling compound application

Labour for a prepared sound subfloor and typical 3–5 mm application; primer and compound extra.

£15–25per m²

Fit plywood overlay

Labour, accessible timber subfloor; plywood, fixings and repairs extra.

£15–25per m²

Underfloor insulation & support mesh

Labour after boards are lifted; insulation, mesh, ventilation work and board removal/refitting extra.

£18–30per m²

Fit new structural floorboards

Labour on sound, accessible joists; boards, fixings, lifting and joist levelling extra.

£25–40per m²

Laminate or click LVT fitting

Straight lay in a clear room with prepared subfloor. Flooring, trims, underlay and levelling extra.

£18–28per m²

Engineered timber — straight lay

Labour on prepared subfloor; timber, adhesive/underlay, trims and preparation extra.

£30–45per m²

Engineered timber — herringbone

Labour on prepared subfloor; borders, timber, adhesive and preparation extra.

£45–65per m²

Glue-down LVT fitting

Straight lay labour; LVT, adhesive and subfloor preparation extra.

£25–40per m²

Fit skirting boards

Labour, standard profiles on sound walls; skirting, removal, filling and painting extra.

£8–14per linear m

Plastering & partitions

Labour only

Wall skimming

Labour on sound prepared walls; measured wall surface area, not floor area. Plaster and preparation materials extra.

£14–22per m²

Ceiling skimming

Labour on sound prepared ceiling; plaster, mesh, overboarding and access equipment extra.

£17–27per m²

Ceiling reinforcing mesh

Additional labour before skimming; mesh and structural crack repairs extra. Not a substitute for a sound ceiling.

£5–9per m²

Bonding coat & wall skim

Labour on suitable substrate; materials, hacking off and damp treatment extra.

£23–38per m²

Plasterboard to walls / ceiling

Labour on existing sound framing; boards, fixings, insulation and skim extra.

£15–25per m²

Timber stud partition

Labour for framing and boards to both faces, measured once on elevation. Materials, insulation, doors, services and skim extra.

£45–70per m² wall

Small plaster patch repair

Labour for a small accessible repair up to 1 m²; materials and decoration extra.

£120–250per visit

Painting & decorating

Labour only · 18 tasks

Walls — two finish coats

Labour on sound prepared wall surfaces. Paint and significant preparation extra.

£9–15per m²

Ceilings — two finish coats

Labour on sound prepared ceiling, normal height. Paint and preparation extra.

£10–17per m²

Strip wallpaper

Labour to remove one standard layer; disposal, lining and underlying repairs extra.

£5–10per m²

Prepare and paint internal door

Both faces of a standard door; frame, paint, stripping and major repairs extra.

£65–110per door

Prepare and paint skirting

Labour, light preparation and two coats; paint and stripping extra.

£5–9per linear m

Bedroom repaint package

Alternative to per-m² painting: typical 12 m² floor area, 2.4 m ceiling, walls and ceiling, light preparation. Paint and woodwork extra; do not add wall/ceiling rates again.

£450–750per room

Staircase preparation & painting

Labour for a standard straight 12–14 step flight including balustrade. Paint, carpet removal and structural repairs extra.

£700–1,300per flight

Filling & sanding before painting

Labour for minor surface defects on otherwise sound walls. Filler, abrasive materials, major cracks, full skim and stripping extra.

£5–10per m²

Mist coat to new plaster

Labour to apply one suitable first coat to fully dried plaster. Paint and finish coats extra; not a substitute for surface repairs.

£3–5per m²

Local stain-blocking coat

Labour for one coat on a dry, repaired substrate. Primer extra; active damp, leak repair and mould remediation excluded.

£4–7per m²

Paint door frame & architrave

Labour for both sides of one standard internal frame: light preparation and two coats. Paint, stripping and repairs extra.

£35–60per opening

Paint timber window — one face

Labour on one accessible face of a standard timber window, light preparation and two finish coats. Paint, stripping, rot repairs and access equipment extra.

£80–140per window face

Paint standard radiator

Labour for accessible in-situ radiator, preparation and two suitable coats. Paint, removal and refitting extra.

£60–100per radiator

Hang standard wallpaper

Labour on prepared walls, standard-width paper and straightforward repeat. Paper, adhesive, stripping, lining, murals and complex matching extra.

£12–22per m²

Hang lining paper

Labour on a prepared substrate. Lining paper, adhesive, stripping, repairs and decorative finish extra.

£6–10per m²

Exterior masonry painting

Labour for two coats on sound, accessible masonry. Paint, pressure washing, repairs, scaffolding and permits extra; suitable weather required.

£15–25per m²

Front-door repaint — exterior face

Labour, local preparation and two finish coats on a sound standard timber door. Frame, paint, full stripping, glazing and repairs extra.

£180–300per door face

Hall, stairs & landing repaint

Labour for walls and ceilings of a typical two-storey house, up to 60 m² of paintable surface, light preparation. Paint, doors, skirting, staircase woodwork and specialist access extra. Do not combine with the same per-m² tasks.

£900–1,600per project

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Tiling & waterproofing

Labour only

Standard wall / floor tiling

Ceramic/porcelain up to 600 × 600 mm, straight layout, prepared substrate. Tiles, adhesive, grout, trims and preparation extra.

£40–60per m²

Large-format / patterned tiling

Labour; specification and lifting requirements may increase price. All materials and substrate work extra.

£60–90per m²

Wet-area tanking application

Labour; compatible waterproofing system and substrate preparation extra.

£18–28per m²

Remove existing tiles

Labour; disposal and substrate repairs extra.

£15–25per m²

Renew bath / shower silicone

Labour to remove and replace accessible seals; sealant and leak remediation extra.

£100–180per visit

Plumbing & electrical

Labour unless stated

Plumbing — planned work

Weekdays, one-hour minimum; parts, parking and emergency attendance extra. Gas work excluded.

£65–85per hour

Replace accessible tap

Labour, like-for-like change; tap, valves, difficult isolation and pipe alterations extra.

£120–180per tap

Replace WC

Labour, like-for-like floor-standing WC; suite, disposal and pipe alterations extra.

£220–350per WC

Replace radiator

Labour, like-for-like location; radiator, valves and extensive pipe changes extra.

£180–300per radiator

Electrical — planned work

Weekdays, one-hour minimum; parts extra. Suitability and required certification agreed with the appointed electrician.

£60–85per hour

Replace socket / switch

Labour, like-for-like accessible existing point; accessory and wiring repairs extra. One-hour minimum applies per visit, not in addition.

£70–110per point

Add socket to existing circuit

Labour subject to circuit assessment; materials, certification scope and decoration itemised in quote.

£120–200per point

Replace light fitting

Labour for accessible like-for-like fitting on a sound circuit; fitting and access equipment extra.

£80–140per fitting

Three-bedroom house rewire

Labour and standard wiring/accessories for a typical empty 80–100 m² house; final circuit schedule required. Decorative fittings, plastering and decorating extra.

£5,000–8,000per house

Carpentry & bespoke furniture

Scope shown per item

Hang internal door

Labour in a sound existing lining; door, hinges, latch, handles and decoration extra.

£110–170per door

Fit architrave

Labour both sides of one standard opening; trim and decoration extra.

£45–75per doorway

Repair squeaky staircase

Labour for accessible local fixing; materials, opening up and structural repairs extra.

£250–550per flight

Fitted wardrobe — standard

Supply & fit, up to 2.4 m high: standard board interior, simple doors, shelves and hanging rails. Complex drawers, lighting and premium finish extra.

£1,200–1,800per linear m

Fitted wardrobe — painted bespoke

Supply & fit, up to 2.4 m high: painted fronts and standard interior. Curves, veneers, specialist hardware and complex internals extra.

£1,800–2,600per linear m

Pair of alcove cabinets & shelves

Supply & fit, up to 1.2 m wide per alcove; standard painted design. Lighting, stone and unusually deep cabinetry extra.

£2,800–4,800per pair

Bespoke media cabinetry

Supply & fit, typical 3 m run. TV, fireplace, stone, electrical alterations and specialist lighting extra.

£3,500–6,500per set

Under-stairs storage

Supply & fit, typical 2–3 m run with standard hinged or pull-out storage; complex stairs and premium finishes extra.

£2,200–4,200per set

Bespoke kitchen cabinetry

Supply & installation of a typical 8–12-unit kitchen. Worktops, appliances, plumbing, electrics, demolition and decoration excluded.

£12,000–22,000per kitchen

Site preparation & day rates

Labour only unless stated

Remove non-load-bearing partition

Labour after confirmation that wall is non-structural. Service isolation, disposal and making good extra.

£45–75per m² wall

Kitchen strip-out

Labour for 8–12 units; licensed service disconnection, waste disposal and asbestos work extra.

£450–800per kitchen

Bathroom strip-out

Labour for typical 4–6 m² room; safe service isolation and disposal extra.

£500–850per room

Skilled builder / carpenter

One person, up to 8 hours on site, ordinary weekday work. Materials, plant, parking and disposal extra.

£300–380per day

Decorator / plasterer

One person, up to 8 hours on site. Materials, specialist access and parking extra.

£280–350per day

Labourer

One person, up to 8 hours on site; specialist trades and equipment excluded.

£180–220per day

General building minimum visit

Up to two hours for suitable minor building tasks. Materials and parking extra; specialist plumbing/electrical minimums separate.

£120–180per visit

What changes the total?

  • Materials are additional wherever a rate says labour only.
  • Parking, permits, access equipment, waste removal and specialist disposal are additional unless explicitly included.
  • Design, structural engineering, surveys, planning and building-control fees are outside the construction guide rates.
  • Gas work, asbestos removal, major drainage diversions and unexpected structural repairs require separate specialist quotations.
  • Trade rates assume normal weekday access. Minimum visits apply to small standalone jobs.
  • Keep a separate contingency for unknown work. For early budgeting, 10–15% is a useful starting allowance, with more for uncertain existing conditions.
  • Electrical and other regulated work must be scoped with the appropriately qualified specialist; agree qualification and certification requirements with the appointed specialist.
About these guide prices

Checked 6 October 2026. The figures are proposed commercial ranges, not copied quotations or guaranteed market averages. Rates for individual preparation tasks include estimating judgement. Published benchmarks used for comparison:

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