UK Renovation Cost Guides 2026

£2,000-£12,000

A UK living room renovation typically costs £2,000 to £12,000 in 2026. A cosmetic refresh with paint, lighting and soft furnishings starts around £2,000-£4,000, while a full redesign with new flooring, a quality sofa and built-in storage commonly lands at £6,000-£12,000. Use this itemised guide to budget before you buy.

£1,500-£8,000

A UK bedroom renovation typically costs £1,500 to £8,000 in 2026. A simple refresh with paint, bedding and lighting starts around £1,500-£3,000, while a full transformation with new flooring, a quality mattress and fitted wardrobes commonly lands at £4,000-£8,000. This itemised guide shows what to expect at every budget level.

£8,000-£30,000

A UK kitchen renovation typically costs £8,000 to £30,000 in 2026. A budget refit with flat-pack units and laminate worktops starts around £8,000-£12,000 fitted, a mid-range kitchen from a national supplier lands at £12,000-£20,000, and bespoke or premium kitchens reach £30,000+. This guide itemises every major cost.

£4,000-£12,000

A UK bathroom renovation typically costs £4,000 to £12,000 in 2026. A straightforward like-for-like refit with a standard suite starts around £4,000-£6,000, a mid-range renovation with full tiling and a new shower lands at £6,000-£9,000, and premium refits reach £12,000+. Labour is usually a third to half of the total.

A UK home office renovation usually costs £500 to £10,000 when converting an existing room. A practical work-from-home setup with desk, chair and task lighting starts around £500-£1,500, while a dedicated room with better furniture, storage, flooring, sockets, lighting and acoustic treatment commonly lands at £3,000-£10,000. Use this itemised guide to plan a productive workspace before buying fixed furniture.

£1,500-£9,000

A UK dining room renovation typically costs £1,500 to £9,000 in 2026. A refresh with paint, a new pendant light and accessories starts around £1,500-£3,000, while a complete redesign with a quality table, chairs, sideboard and new flooring commonly lands at £5,000-£9,000. The table and chairs usually take half the budget.

£1,000-£6,000

A UK kids' room renovation typically costs £1,000 to £6,000 in 2026. A budget refresh with paint, bedding and storage starts around £1,000-£2,000, while a full redesign with new bed, wardrobe, desk and flooring commonly lands at £2,500-£6,000. Choosing furniture that grows with the child keeps long-term costs down.

£1,000-£6,500

A UK nursery renovation typically costs £1,000 to £6,500 in 2026. A safe basic baby room with cot, mattress, changing unit, paint, blackout blinds and storage starts at £1,000-£2,500, while a mid-range nursery with a quality nursing chair and coordinated furniture lands around £2,500-£5,000. Premium fitted rooms reach £6,500+.

£1,500-£10,000

A UK patio renovation typically costs £1,500 to £10,000 in 2026. Refreshing an existing patio with furniture, lighting and planters starts around £1,500-£3,000, while a new paved patio with proper sub-base, drainage and landscaping commonly lands at £4,000-£10,000 depending on size and paving choice.

£1,200-£8,000

A UK walk-in wardrobe typically costs £1,200 to £8,000 in 2026. A modular system such as IKEA PAX in an existing box room starts around £1,200-£2,500 fitted out, while bespoke fitted joinery with integrated lighting and an island commonly lands at £4,000-£8,000+. Fitted versus modular is the biggest cost decision.

£1,500-£9,000

A UK utility room fit-out typically costs £1,500 to £9,000 in 2026. Refreshing an existing utility space with shelving, worktop and paint starts around £1,500-£3,000, while a full fit-out with units, sink, plumbing and new appliances commonly lands at £4,000-£9,000. Plumbing and units are the main cost drivers.

£6,000-£20,000

A UK garage conversion typically costs £6,000 to £20,000 in 2026. Converting an attached single garage into a habitable room — insulated, heated, plastered and with the door infilled — commonly lands at £8,000-£15,000, while a basic storage-and-workshop upgrade without full conversion starts around £6,000. Building regulations approval is required for habitable use.