Fees and charges

Guide to estimating the value of building work

Based on the Building Cost Information Service review of Building Prices.

Domestic

Building type

Minimum estimated value £/sqm

single storey one of housing (up to 3 units)

2043

multi storey one of housing (up to 3 units)

2233

semi-detached one of housing (up to 3 units)

1683

terraced one of housing (up to 3 units)

1443

flats 1 to 2 storey

1487

flats 3 to 5 storey

1556

single Storey estate housing (over 3 units)

1534

two storey estate housing (over 3 units)

1316

three storey estate housing (over 3 units)

1416

housing conversions involving major internal work (assume structure intact)

1371

single storey extension

1593

multi storey extension

1753

garages/outbuildings (generally and un-heated)

880

Non-domestic

Building type

Minimum estimated value £/sqm

agricultural storage buildings (generally)

285

factories (generally)

1048

purpose built factories

1083

warehouses/stores

820

offices (generally)

2127

retail warehouses

899

supermarkets

1533

shops

1385

health centres/clinics

2570

care homes

1843

restaurants

2309

general purpose halls

2218

schools (generally)

2535

office conversions involving major work

1079

shop conversions involving major work

563

warehouse/stores conversions involving major work

515

public houses conversions involving major work

1696

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