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QUICK GUIDE COST VARIATIONS BY REGION

Your exact extension costs will vary depending on where you’re planning to build. You can expect to pay more in labour if you’re in a city centre or similarly high-value area, for instance - but the financial returns may well be greater. To get a clear picture, the best option is to source project-specific quotes from local builders and trades. But here’s a rough guide to regional variations:

Whenever you take on a major home building project such as an extension, one of the first things you’ll want to figure out is just how much it’s likely to cost. Every build is different, of course, so the answer will depend on a host of considerations - including the size, number of storeys, type of roof structure, the quality of materials and finishes you want to specify, location and more.