East Midlands regional pricing
How Much Does a Builder Cost in Harborough?
Updated prices for . Harborough prices are typically 14% above the national average.
Price summary
Harborough Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Extension | £34,140 | £56,900 | £91,040 |
| Double Storey Extension | £56,900 | £96,730 | £159,320 |
| Loft Conversion | £28,450 | £51,210 | £85,350 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on East Midlands regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Builder Prices in Harborough
Every price adjusted for Harborough using a 1.138x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Extension | £34,140 | £56,900 | £91,040 | 8-12 weeks |
| Double Storey Extension | £56,900 | £96,730 | £159,320 | 12-20 weeks |
| Loft Conversion | £28,450 | £51,210 | £85,350 | 6-10 weeks |
| Garage Conversion | £9,105 | £17,070 | £28,450 | 2-4 weeks |
| Porch Build | £2,845 | £5,120 | £9,105 | 1-2 weeks |
| Garden Wall | £910 | £1,705 | £3,415 | 2-4 days |
| Knock Through Internal Wall | £1,140 | £2,050 | £3,985 | 2-4 days |
| Chimney Breast Removal | £1,365 | £2,275 | £3,985 | 2-4 days |
| Underpinning | £5,690 | £13,655 | £28,450 | 2-4 weeks |
| Damp Proof Course | £570 | £1,365 | £2,845 | 1-3 days |
| New Build Garage | £11,380 | £20,485 | £34,140 | 3-5 weeks |
| Outbuilding or Garden Room | £13,655 | £28,450 | £56,900 | 3-6 weeks |
| Structural Steelwork (RSJ Installation) | £1,140 | £2,050 | £3,415 | 1-2 days |
| Patio or Decking Build | £1,705 | £3,985 | £7,965 | 3-5 days |
Single Storey Extension
Low
£34,140
Average
£56,900
High
£91,040
8-12 weeks
Double Storey Extension
Low
£56,900
Average
£96,730
High
£159,320
12-20 weeks
Loft Conversion
Low
£28,450
Average
£51,210
High
£85,350
6-10 weeks
Garage Conversion
Low
£9,105
Average
£17,070
High
£28,450
2-4 weeks
Porch Build
Low
£2,845
Average
£5,120
High
£9,105
1-2 weeks
Garden Wall
Low
£910
Average
£1,705
High
£3,415
2-4 days
Knock Through Internal Wall
Low
£1,140
Average
£2,050
High
£3,985
2-4 days
Chimney Breast Removal
Low
£1,365
Average
£2,275
High
£3,985
2-4 days
Underpinning
Low
£5,690
Average
£13,655
High
£28,450
2-4 weeks
Damp Proof Course
Low
£570
Average
£1,365
High
£2,845
1-3 days
New Build Garage
Low
£11,380
Average
£20,485
High
£34,140
3-5 weeks
Outbuilding or Garden Room
Low
£13,655
Average
£28,450
High
£56,900
3-6 weeks
Structural Steelwork (RSJ Installation)
Low
£1,140
Average
£2,050
High
£3,415
1-2 days
Patio or Decking Build
Low
£1,705
Average
£3,985
High
£7,965
3-5 days
Regional comparison
How Harborough Compares
Average cost of single storey extension across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Builder Costs in Harborough?
The Midlands has a wide range of housing types, from Victorian terraces and back-to-backs to post-war council estates and modern developments. Harborough and surrounding areas like Solihull and Coventry have a large number of properties of varying ages and conditions. Older properties generally cost more for builder work due to the extra preparation and access challenges they present.
The East Midlands sits slightly below the national average for trade costs, making it one of the more affordable areas for builder work. Labour rates in Harborough are around 14% above the UK average. There's a good supply of qualified professionals across the Midlands, but prices still vary by 30-50% between tradespeople for the same job. Always get multiple quotes.
What you pay for builder work in Harborough depends on the job complexity, materials chosen, and the condition of your property. Older properties with solid walls or limited access can make work more disruptive and expensive. For larger projects, expect to pay £56,900 to £159,320 for double storey extension in Harborough. Material choices also make a significant difference to the total.
When getting quotes in Harborough, aim for at least three from different qualified professionals. Ask each one to visit and assess the work rather than quoting over the phone. A good builder will check the existing conditions, identify potential complications, and give you a detailed breakdown of costs. Be wary of significantly cheaper quotes — they may cut corners on materials or quality. Always check qualifications, insurance and recent reviews.
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