Price list · Updated 28 October 2026

Prices for building, flooring & decorating in Ilford

Our starting prices for extensions, loft and garage conversions, renovations, roofing, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and decorating in Ilford, Redbridge and East London.

These are our published starting prices. Every one comes from the matching service page, so the two always agree. The final price depends on size and condition. We measure or survey for free and confirm the price in writing before any work starts.

Price list by service

Builders in Ilford & East London

ItemPriceNotes
Single-storey extensionfrom £2,400 per m²See the extensions page.
Loft conversionfrom £32,000Rear dormers from £55,000.
Garage conversionfrom £18,000With a shower room from £26,000.
Full house renovationfrom £1,000 per m²Kitchen and bathroom priced separately.

House extensions in Ilford & Essex

ItemPriceNotes
Single-storey rear extensionfrom £2,400 per m²Built, plastered and ready to decorate. A 15 m² kitchen extension starts from about £36,000.
Side-return or wrap-around extensionfrom £2,600 per m²More steel and glazing than a simple rear extension.
Two-storey extensionfrom £2,200 per m² of floor areaDrawings, structural design and Building Control fees are quoted separately.

Loft conversions in Ilford & Essex

ItemPriceNotes
Velux (roof-light) loft conversionfrom £32,000No change to the roof shape; good where there is enough head height.
Rear dormer loft conversionfrom £55,000The most common loft in Redbridge terraces and semis.
Hip-to-gable with rear dormerfrom £68,000For semis and end-of-terrace houses with a sloping side roof.
Mansard loft conversionfrom £75,000Usually needs planning permission.

Garage conversions in Ilford & Essex

ItemPriceNotes
Single garage to a habitable roomfrom £18,000Insulated floor, walls and ceiling, new front wall and window, electrics, plastered and decorated.
Garage conversion with a shower roomfrom £26,000Adds drainage, a shower, toilet and basin.

House renovation & full refurbishment in Ilford

ItemPriceNotes
Room paintingfrom £380 per roomWalls and ceiling, two coats.
Room plasteringfrom £450Labour and materials.
Kitchen supplied & fittedfrom £1,950Standard range.
Laminate supplied & fittedfrom £550 per roomLabour and materials.
Full house renovationfrom £1,000 per m²Strip-out, first and second fix, plastering and decorating. Kitchen and bathroom priced separately.

Roofing & flat roofs in Ilford & Essex

ItemPriceNotes
Flat roof replacement (EPDM or GRP)from £110 per m²Strip the old covering, repair the deck where needed, new waterproof covering.
Pitched re-roof, terraced housefrom £9,500Scaffolding included.
Roof repairsfrom £350Slipped tiles, flashing and small leaks.

Garden rooms & outbuildings in Ilford & Essex

ItemPriceNotes
Insulated garden roomfrom £18,000Base, frame, insulation, windows and doors, electrics, finished inside.
Garden office with shower roomfrom £28,000Adds water, drainage, shower, toilet and basin.

Basement & cellar conversions in East London

ItemPriceNotes
Cellar conversion (existing cellar)from £1,800 per m²Waterproofing, insulation, electrics and finishes. Lowering or underpinning priced after survey.

Shop & commercial fit-outs in East London

ItemPriceNotes
Shop or office refitfrom £500 per m²Partitions, ceilings, lighting, flooring and decorating.
Restaurant or takeaway fit-outfrom £800 per m²Extraction and gas work by registered contractors, quoted separately.

Plastering & skimming in Ilford

ItemPriceNotes
Room plasteringfrom £450Labour and materials included.

Plumbers in Ilford & East London

ItemPriceNotes
Plumbing call-out (first hour)from £95Leaks, taps, toilets and showers. Parts extra.
Bathroom suite refitfrom £6,500Strip-out, new suite, tiling and plumbing.

Tiling & tile shop in Ilford

ItemPriceNotes
Porcelain & ceramic tilesfrom £15.40 per m² + VATUp to £59.90 per m² + VAT depending on size and finish.

Flooring shop & carpet fitters in Ilford

ItemPriceNotes
Carpetfrom £7.99 per m² + VAT (£9.59 inc VAT)Other ranges £8.99, £9.99 and up to £18.99 per m² + VAT.
8mm waterproof laminate£19.99 per m² + VAT (£23.99 inc VAT)Laminate supplied and fitted from £550 per room, labour and materials included.
LVT luxury vinyl tile£26.60 per m² + VAT (£31.92 inc VAT)100% waterproof rigid core in oak effects.
Porcelain & ceramic tilesfrom £15.40 per m² + VATUp to £59.90 per m² + VAT depending on size and finish.

Kitchen fitters in Ilford

ItemPriceNotes
Standard kitchensupplied & fitted from £1,950Units, worktops and fitting.
Complete kitchenfrom £2,850With hob, oven, extractor, sink and plumbing.

Bathroom fitters in Ilford & East London

ItemPriceNotes
Full bathroom refitfrom £6,500Strip-out, new suite, tiling, plumbing, ready to use. Tiles from £15.40 per m² + supplier VAT.
Shower room / en-suitefrom £5,500Small rooms with a shower instead of a bath.

Painters & decorators in Ilford

ItemPriceNotes
Room paintingfrom £380 per roomWalls and ceiling, two coats, labour and materials included.
Room plasteringfrom £450Labour and materials included.

Property maintenance for landlords & letting agents in East London

ItemPriceNotes
Room paintingfrom £380 per roomWalls and ceiling, two coats.
Laminate supplied & fittedfrom £550 per roomLabour and materials included.
Carpetfrom £7.99 per m² + VATFitting quoted after measuring.

Starting prices. We are not VAT registered, so no VAT is added to our labour. Prices marked + VAT are material prices: the VAT is what our supplier charges us, passed on at cost. Fitting, underlay and grippers for carpet are quoted separately after a free measure.

Big jobs: confirmed after a free survey

Extensions, loft, garage and basement conversions, full renovations and roofing have starting prices above, but every one depends on the building, the structure, access, Building Regulations and the finish you choose. We survey for free and confirm the price in an itemised written quote. Drawings, structural design and council fees are listed separately.

Planning an extension or loft? Read our guide: Do I need planning permission in Redbridge?

What is included in a free quote

  • A visit to measure the room or survey the building, at a time that suits you.
  • Advice on materials, with samples from our flooring and tile shop.
  • A written quote that lists labour, materials and any preparation work.
  • A clear note of anything not included, such as appliances or items you supply.
  • No obligation. You can compare our quote with others.

Comparing flooring? See our guide: Carpet vs laminate vs LVT vs tiles: costs per m².

Questions people ask

How much is carpet per m² in Ilford?

Carpet at our Ilford shop starts at £7.99 per m² + VAT. Fitting, underlay and grippers are quoted after a free measure.

How much does it cost to paint a room?

Room painting starts from £380 per room, including labour and materials for walls and ceiling in two coats.

How much is a kitchen supplied and fitted?

Standard kitchens are supplied and fitted from £1,950. A complete kitchen with hob, oven, extractor, sink and plumbing starts from £2,850.

How much does an extension or loft conversion cost?

Single-storey rear extensions start from £2,400 per m². Loft conversions start from £32,000, and rear dormers from £55,000. Every job is confirmed after a free survey with a written itemised quote.

Do you charge VAT?

We are not VAT registered, so no VAT is added to our labour. Where a price says + VAT, that is the VAT our supplier charges us on the materials, passed on at cost.

Is the quote free?

Yes. Measuring, surveys and written quotes are free and there is no obligation.

Visit or contact us

SK Design & Construct Ltd, 6 Spurway Parade, Woodford Avenue, Ilford IG2 6UU. Call or WhatsApp 07774 944042 or email info@skdesignconstructltd.com. Registered in England and Wales, company number 16582978.