Modern UK home extension showing a mix of red brick and white render exterior, representing rising material costs and construction budgeting.

How Rising Material Costs in the UK Could Blow Your Extension Budget (and How to Protect Yours)

Budgeting, Construction Tips, Home Extensions

Across the UK, homeowners are increasingly facing a harsh reality, their dream extensions are becoming far more expensive than initially planned. Whether it’s timber, steel, or plasterboard, prices have surged dramatically over the past few years. Some materials have even seen cost hikes of more than 50% since 2021. These rising costs aren’t simply a…