Managing the cost of a build project has always been key to the decision-making and planning process, but it’s becoming increasingly challenging to renovate and extend affordably.
Today, an average extension can cost between £1,800 and £2,600 per square metre, plus VAT. So, if extra space is paramount, consider how you can reduce costs on fittings and finishings. And where space isn’t an issue but the established set-up doesn’t work, extending by just a few metres can achieve incredible results.
The style of the addition will also affect the cost. For example, a single-height rather than a double-storey extension could make a bigger impact than you might expect.
Staying on budget is essential to an affordable build, and you could agree to a fixed fee with your builder prior to starting work. Costing up every last detail and working off
