West Midlands regional pricing
How Much Does a Builder Cost in Tamworth?
Updated prices for . Tamworth prices are typically 8% below the national average.
Price summary
Tamworth Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Extension | £27,540 | £45,900 | £73,440 |
| Double Storey Extension | £45,900 | £78,030 | £128,520 |
| Loft Conversion | £22,950 | £41,310 | £68,850 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on West Midlands regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Builder Prices in Tamworth
Every price adjusted for Tamworth using a 0.918x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Extension | £27,540 | £45,900 | £73,440 | 8-12 weeks |
| Double Storey Extension | £45,900 | £78,030 | £128,520 | 12-20 weeks |
| Loft Conversion | £22,950 | £41,310 | £68,850 | 6-10 weeks |
| Garage Conversion | £7,345 | £13,770 | £22,950 | 2-4 weeks |
| Porch Build | £2,295 | £4,130 | £7,345 | 1-2 weeks |
| Garden Wall | £735 | £1,375 | £2,755 | 2-4 days |
| Knock Through Internal Wall | £920 | £1,650 | £3,215 | 2-4 days |
| Chimney Breast Removal | £1,100 | £1,835 | £3,215 | 2-4 days |
| Underpinning | £4,590 | £11,015 | £22,950 | 2-4 weeks |
| Damp Proof Course | £460 | £1,100 | £2,295 | 1-3 days |
| New Build Garage | £9,180 | £16,525 | £27,540 | 3-5 weeks |
| Outbuilding or Garden Room | £11,015 | £22,950 | £45,900 | 3-6 weeks |
| Structural Steelwork (RSJ Installation) | £920 | £1,650 | £2,755 | 1-2 days |
| Patio or Decking Build | £1,375 | £3,215 | £6,425 | 3-5 days |
Single Storey Extension
Low
£27,540
Average
£45,900
High
£73,440
8-12 weeks
Double Storey Extension
Low
£45,900
Average
£78,030
High
£128,520
12-20 weeks
Loft Conversion
Low
£22,950
Average
£41,310
High
£68,850
6-10 weeks
Garage Conversion
Low
£7,345
Average
£13,770
High
£22,950
2-4 weeks
Porch Build
Low
£2,295
Average
£4,130
High
£7,345
1-2 weeks
Garden Wall
Low
£735
Average
£1,375
High
£2,755
2-4 days
Knock Through Internal Wall
Low
£920
Average
£1,650
High
£3,215
2-4 days
Chimney Breast Removal
Low
£1,100
Average
£1,835
High
£3,215
2-4 days
Underpinning
Low
£4,590
Average
£11,015
High
£22,950
2-4 weeks
Damp Proof Course
Low
£460
Average
£1,100
High
£2,295
1-3 days
New Build Garage
Low
£9,180
Average
£16,525
High
£27,540
3-5 weeks
Outbuilding or Garden Room
Low
£11,015
Average
£22,950
High
£45,900
3-6 weeks
Structural Steelwork (RSJ Installation)
Low
£920
Average
£1,650
High
£2,755
1-2 days
Patio or Decking Build
Low
£1,375
Average
£3,215
High
£6,425
3-5 days
Regional comparison
How Tamworth Compares
Average cost of single storey extension across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Builder Costs in Tamworth?
The Midlands has a wide range of housing types, from Victorian terraces and back-to-backs to post-war council estates and modern developments. Tamworth 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 West Midlands sits slightly below the national average for trade costs, making it one of the more affordable areas for builder work. Labour rates in Tamworth are around 8% 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 Tamworth 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 £45,900 to £128,520 for double storey extension in Tamworth. Material choices also make a significant difference to the total.
When getting quotes in Tamworth, 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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