East Midlands regional pricing
How Much Does a Builder Cost in Leicester?
Updated prices for . Leicester prices are typically 15% below the national average.
Price summary
Leicester Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Extension | £25,650 | £42,750 | £68,400 |
| Double Storey Extension | £42,750 | £72,675 | £119,700 |
| Loft Conversion | £21,375 | £38,475 | £64,125 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on East Midlands regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Builder Prices in Leicester
Every price adjusted for Leicester using a 0.855x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Extension | £25,650 | £42,750 | £68,400 | 8-12 weeks |
| Double Storey Extension | £42,750 | £72,675 | £119,700 | 12-20 weeks |
| Loft Conversion | £21,375 | £38,475 | £64,125 | 6-10 weeks |
| Garage Conversion | £6,840 | £12,825 | £21,375 | 2-4 weeks |
| Porch Build | £2,140 | £3,850 | £6,840 | 1-2 weeks |
| Garden Wall | £685 | £1,285 | £2,565 | 2-4 days |
| Knock Through Internal Wall | £855 | £1,540 | £2,995 | 2-4 days |
| Chimney Breast Removal | £1,025 | £1,710 | £2,995 | 2-4 days |
| Underpinning | £4,275 | £10,260 | £21,375 | 2-4 weeks |
| Damp Proof Course | £430 | £1,025 | £2,140 | 1-3 days |
| New Build Garage | £8,550 | £15,390 | £25,650 | 3-5 weeks |
| Outbuilding or Garden Room | £10,260 | £21,375 | £42,750 | 3-6 weeks |
| Structural Steelwork (RSJ Installation) | £855 | £1,540 | £2,565 | 1-2 days |
| Patio or Decking Build | £1,285 | £2,995 | £5,985 | 3-5 days |
Single Storey Extension
Low
£25,650
Average
£42,750
High
£68,400
8-12 weeks
Double Storey Extension
Low
£42,750
Average
£72,675
High
£119,700
12-20 weeks
Loft Conversion
Low
£21,375
Average
£38,475
High
£64,125
6-10 weeks
Garage Conversion
Low
£6,840
Average
£12,825
High
£21,375
2-4 weeks
Porch Build
Low
£2,140
Average
£3,850
High
£6,840
1-2 weeks
Garden Wall
Low
£685
Average
£1,285
High
£2,565
2-4 days
Knock Through Internal Wall
Low
£855
Average
£1,540
High
£2,995
2-4 days
Chimney Breast Removal
Low
£1,025
Average
£1,710
High
£2,995
2-4 days
Underpinning
Low
£4,275
Average
£10,260
High
£21,375
2-4 weeks
Damp Proof Course
Low
£430
Average
£1,025
High
£2,140
1-3 days
New Build Garage
Low
£8,550
Average
£15,390
High
£25,650
3-5 weeks
Outbuilding or Garden Room
Low
£10,260
Average
£21,375
High
£42,750
3-6 weeks
Structural Steelwork (RSJ Installation)
Low
£855
Average
£1,540
High
£2,565
1-2 days
Patio or Decking Build
Low
£1,285
Average
£2,995
High
£5,985
3-5 days
Regional comparison
How Leicester Compares
Average cost of single storey extension across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Builder Costs in Leicester?
The Midlands has a wide range of housing types, from Victorian terraces and back-to-backs to post-war council estates and modern developments. Leicester 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 Leicester are around 15% below 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 Leicester 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 £42,750 to £119,700 for double storey extension in Leicester. Material choices also make a significant difference to the total.
When getting quotes in Leicester, 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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