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Honest Cost Guides — Updated 2026

Building Cost Guides — London 2026

Real figures from real London projects. Not national averages, not ranges designed to impress. What each type of project actually costs, what's included, what isn't, and what changes the price.

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Loft Conversion Cost London 2026

From £22,000

Velux, dormer, hip-to-gable, L-shaped and mansard conversion costs — what they include, what they don't, and the eight factors that move the price.

Velux from £22kDormer from £35kL-Shaped from £55kMansard from £70k
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House Extension Cost London 2026

From £35,000

Rear extensions, side returns, wrap-arounds, kitchen extensions and double-storey — real London prices with a breakdown of what's included and what changes the figure.

Side Return from £35kRear from £45kWrap-Around from £65kDouble-Storey from £80k
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House Refurbishment Cost London 2026

From £20,000

Partial refurbs, full flat renovations, and complete Victorian terrace transformations — what each level includes and the six factors that drive the final figure.

Partial from £20k2-bed flat from £25k3-bed terrace from £70kLarge house from £120k
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Kitchen Renovation Cost London 2026

From £8,000

Kitchen replacements, full renovations, structural openings, and kitchen-plus-extension — honest 2026 prices with clear inclusions and exclusions.

Replacement from £8kFull reno from £15kWith opening from £20kWith extension from £30k
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Bathroom Renovation Cost London 2026

From £6,000

Small refresh, full renovation, and luxury bathroom fit-out — what's included at each level, what client-supplies, and what changes the price.

Small refresh from £6kFull reno from £10kLuxury from £16k
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Garage Conversion Cost London 2026

From £15,000

Single and double garage conversions in London — what's included, planning and Building Regs requirements, what en-suites add, and whether it adds value to your property.

Single garage from £15kDouble garage from £25k+ En-suite from £28k
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HMO Conversion Cost London 2026

From £40,000

3-bed to 6-bed HMO conversions in London — fire safety requirements, en-suite options, licensing obligations, and the investment case for HMO over single-let.

3-bed from £40k5-bed with en-suites from £75k6-bed from £90k
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Structural Alterations Cost London 2026

From £1,200

Wall removals, steel beam installations, chimney breast removals, and structural openings in London — what each type costs, what's included, and the compliance you can't skip.

Non-structural wall from £1,200Load-bearing + RSJ from £3,500Chimney breast from £1,800Structural opening from £4,500
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