East Midlands regional pricing
How Much Does a Builder Cost in Chesterfield?
Updated prices for . Chesterfield prices are typically 9% below the national average.
Price summary
Chesterfield Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Extension | £27,150 | £45,250 | £72,400 |
| Double Storey Extension | £45,250 | £76,925 | £126,700 |
| Loft Conversion | £22,625 | £40,725 | £67,875 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on East Midlands regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Builder Prices in Chesterfield
Every price adjusted for Chesterfield using a 0.905x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Extension | £27,150 | £45,250 | £72,400 | 8-12 weeks |
| Double Storey Extension | £45,250 | £76,925 | £126,700 | 12-20 weeks |
| Loft Conversion | £22,625 | £40,725 | £67,875 | 6-10 weeks |
| Garage Conversion | £7,240 | £13,575 | £22,625 | 2-4 weeks |
| Porch Build | £2,265 | £4,075 | £7,240 | 1-2 weeks |
| Garden Wall | £725 | £1,360 | £2,715 | 2-4 days |
| Knock Through Internal Wall | £905 | £1,630 | £3,170 | 2-4 days |
| Chimney Breast Removal | £1,085 | £1,810 | £3,170 | 2-4 days |
| Underpinning | £4,525 | £10,860 | £22,625 | 2-4 weeks |
| Damp Proof Course | £455 | £1,085 | £2,265 | 1-3 days |
| New Build Garage | £9,050 | £16,290 | £27,150 | 3-5 weeks |
| Outbuilding or Garden Room | £10,860 | £22,625 | £45,250 | 3-6 weeks |
| Structural Steelwork (RSJ Installation) | £905 | £1,630 | £2,715 | 1-2 days |
| Patio or Decking Build | £1,360 | £3,170 | £6,335 | 3-5 days |
Single Storey Extension
Low
£27,150
Average
£45,250
High
£72,400
8-12 weeks
Double Storey Extension
Low
£45,250
Average
£76,925
High
£126,700
12-20 weeks
Loft Conversion
Low
£22,625
Average
£40,725
High
£67,875
6-10 weeks
Garage Conversion
Low
£7,240
Average
£13,575
High
£22,625
2-4 weeks
Porch Build
Low
£2,265
Average
£4,075
High
£7,240
1-2 weeks
Garden Wall
Low
£725
Average
£1,360
High
£2,715
2-4 days
Knock Through Internal Wall
Low
£905
Average
£1,630
High
£3,170
2-4 days
Chimney Breast Removal
Low
£1,085
Average
£1,810
High
£3,170
2-4 days
Underpinning
Low
£4,525
Average
£10,860
High
£22,625
2-4 weeks
Damp Proof Course
Low
£455
Average
£1,085
High
£2,265
1-3 days
New Build Garage
Low
£9,050
Average
£16,290
High
£27,150
3-5 weeks
Outbuilding or Garden Room
Low
£10,860
Average
£22,625
High
£45,250
3-6 weeks
Structural Steelwork (RSJ Installation)
Low
£905
Average
£1,630
High
£2,715
1-2 days
Patio or Decking Build
Low
£1,360
Average
£3,170
High
£6,335
3-5 days
Regional comparison
How Chesterfield Compares
Average cost of single storey extension across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Builder Costs in Chesterfield?
The Midlands has a wide range of housing types, from Victorian terraces and back-to-backs to post-war council estates and modern developments. Chesterfield 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 East Midlands sits slightly below the national average for trade costs, making it one of the more affordable areas for builder work. Labour rates in Chesterfield are around 9% 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 Chesterfield 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 £45,250 to £126,700 for double storey extension in Chesterfield. Material choices also make a significant difference to the total.
When getting quotes in Chesterfield, 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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