West Midlands regional pricing
How Much Does a Builder Cost in Telford and Wrekin?
Updated prices for . Telford and Wrekin prices are typically 10% below the national average.
Price summary
Telford and Wrekin Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Extension | £26,910 | £44,850 | £71,760 |
| Double Storey Extension | £44,850 | £76,245 | £125,580 |
| Loft Conversion | £22,425 | £40,365 | £67,275 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on West Midlands regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Builder Prices in Telford and Wrekin
Every price adjusted for Telford and Wrekin using a 0.897x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Extension | £26,910 | £44,850 | £71,760 | 8-12 weeks |
| Double Storey Extension | £44,850 | £76,245 | £125,580 | 12-20 weeks |
| Loft Conversion | £22,425 | £40,365 | £67,275 | 6-10 weeks |
| Garage Conversion | £7,175 | £13,455 | £22,425 | 2-4 weeks |
| Porch Build | £2,245 | £4,035 | £7,175 | 1-2 weeks |
| Garden Wall | £720 | £1,345 | £2,690 | 2-4 days |
| Knock Through Internal Wall | £895 | £1,615 | £3,140 | 2-4 days |
| Chimney Breast Removal | £1,075 | £1,795 | £3,140 | 2-4 days |
| Underpinning | £4,485 | £10,765 | £22,425 | 2-4 weeks |
| Damp Proof Course | £450 | £1,075 | £2,245 | 1-3 days |
| New Build Garage | £8,970 | £16,145 | £26,910 | 3-5 weeks |
| Outbuilding or Garden Room | £10,765 | £22,425 | £44,850 | 3-6 weeks |
| Structural Steelwork (RSJ Installation) | £895 | £1,615 | £2,690 | 1-2 days |
| Patio or Decking Build | £1,345 | £3,140 | £6,280 | 3-5 days |
Single Storey Extension
Low
£26,910
Average
£44,850
High
£71,760
8-12 weeks
Double Storey Extension
Low
£44,850
Average
£76,245
High
£125,580
12-20 weeks
Loft Conversion
Low
£22,425
Average
£40,365
High
£67,275
6-10 weeks
Garage Conversion
Low
£7,175
Average
£13,455
High
£22,425
2-4 weeks
Porch Build
Low
£2,245
Average
£4,035
High
£7,175
1-2 weeks
Garden Wall
Low
£720
Average
£1,345
High
£2,690
2-4 days
Knock Through Internal Wall
Low
£895
Average
£1,615
High
£3,140
2-4 days
Chimney Breast Removal
Low
£1,075
Average
£1,795
High
£3,140
2-4 days
Underpinning
Low
£4,485
Average
£10,765
High
£22,425
2-4 weeks
Damp Proof Course
Low
£450
Average
£1,075
High
£2,245
1-3 days
New Build Garage
Low
£8,970
Average
£16,145
High
£26,910
3-5 weeks
Outbuilding or Garden Room
Low
£10,765
Average
£22,425
High
£44,850
3-6 weeks
Structural Steelwork (RSJ Installation)
Low
£895
Average
£1,615
High
£2,690
1-2 days
Patio or Decking Build
Low
£1,345
Average
£3,140
High
£6,280
3-5 days
Regional comparison
How Telford and Wrekin Compares
Average cost of single storey extension across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Builder Costs in Telford and Wrekin?
The Midlands has a wide range of housing types, from Victorian terraces and back-to-backs to post-war council estates and modern developments. Telford and Wrekin 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 West Midlands sits slightly below the national average for trade costs, making it one of the more affordable areas for builder work. Labour rates in Telford and Wrekin are around 10% 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 Telford and Wrekin 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 £44,850 to £125,580 for double storey extension in Telford and Wrekin. Material choices also make a significant difference to the total.
When getting quotes in Telford and Wrekin, 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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