Extension cost calculator for UK builders.
Break the extension into costs before quoting the lump sum.
Plan the main cost buckets for a UK extension: groundworks, structure, roof, first fix, second fix, preliminaries, overhead, margin, and variations.
What this page helps you decide.
Plan the main cost buckets for a UK extension: groundworks, structure, roof, first fix, second fix, preliminaries, overhead, margin, and variations. Groundworks, brickwork, steel, roof, windows, first fix, second fix, and finishes all behave differently on margin.
Source note: Prepared from QuoteBuild product workflows and UK trade quoting patterns. Use it as a practical structure, then confirm local labour, supplier prices, VAT treatment, measurements, and site-specific risk before sending a client quote.
Estimate the extension price
Use square metres and sensible allowances to rough out the job before doing a full quote.
Inputs
Example: a 32m2 extension with preliminaries, contingency, margin, and VAT.
Instant result
Estimated job cost
£85,536
£7,200 prelims, £6,336 contingency
Quote before VAT
£100,932
£15,396 profit
Client total inc VAT
£121,119
Approx price per m2 ex VAT
£3,154
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Split structure from finish
Groundworks, brickwork, steel, roof, windows, first fix, second fix, and finishes all behave differently on margin.
Add preliminaries and risk
Skips, scaffolding, welfare, access, weather, parking, delays, and design changes should not come out of profit by accident.
Plan staged payments early
A clear payment schedule protects cash flow and makes the client approval process easier once the quote is accepted.
Build the quote from the real cost buckets.
Step 1
Break the extension into structural, services, finishing, and preliminary sections.
Step 2
Add labour, materials, subcontractors, hire, waste, and access costs.
Step 3
Set margin, contingency, exclusions, and staged payment assumptions before sending.
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Use it to plan the first price. QuoteBuild helps turn the same estimate into a quote, payment stages, variations, and live margin tracking.
Keep pricing the job properly.
Quick answers.
Can a calculator replace a site visit?
No. It is a pricing structure, not a survey. Use it to avoid missing cost buckets, then confirm assumptions on site.
Why quote extensions in sections?
Sections make it easier to spot missing costs, explain the price to the client, and track overruns once work starts.
Who is this calculator for?
It is for UK builders and trade businesses checking a real job before they create a saved estimate or client quote.
What should I check before relying on the result?
Check the live scope, measurements, supplier prices, labour allowance, VAT position, access, waste, exclusions, payment terms, and any likely client changes before sending the quote.
How does QuoteBuild help after this page?
QuoteBuild turns the same pricing structure into a saved job with quote packs, client links, staged payments, variations, invoices, photos, live costs, and margin tracking.