Home Cost Guides & Quotes
Welcome to the Cost Shed... home to numerous online home improvement price guides and a place to get free quotes from local trusted tradesmen.
Inside you'll find a variety of guides for all home renovation categories including electricals, security, windows and outdoor projects.
You'll also find a super-easy way to apply online to compare free no-obligation quotes from local approved companies near you.
The Cost Guides
If you're looking to carry out any home improvement work we're sure you'd like to know some more information and get an idea of prices too.
Our free online price guides cover all aspects of a job including project details, factors that affect the costs, average prices, DIY approaches and how to get free quotes. We've covered all popular jobs and add guides frequently.
Your Free Quotes
If you're ready to proceed with your project, and have decided to hire a professional to undertake it then the Cost Shed website can help.
We have access to a leading UK network of local, fully-approved and rated tradesmen and you can get yourself some free quotes to compare by simply completing an online form. It's a great way to save time and money.
Dry Stone Walling Costs
If you're looking for a boundary wall that is rustic, sturdy and has been proven effective for centuries then there are few...
Post and Rail Fencing Costs
From fencing in livestock to marking boundaries a post and rail fence is a popular, attractive and functional choice of fence...
Patio Repointing Costs
With such seasonal use UK patios are often neglected during the colder months. The inclement British weather can take it's...
Power Flush Costs
Power flushing your system is a simple way to maximise the efficiency of your heating system. In this guide we'll discuss...
Rubber Roofing Costs
An affordable, durable and cost-effective option for all flat roofs, rubber roofing is used widely throughout the UK.
Bow Window Costs
Not to be confused with bay windows, bow windows are a style of window that compliments every style of property whether...
Chimney Cowl Costs
Getting your chimney capped, or installing a cowl is a simple and cost-effective way to prevent numerous issues caused by both moisture...
House Underpinning Costs
If you've noticed signs of subsidence, or have been advised by a surveyor to carry out underpinning then read our guide to saving on costs...
Drain Relining Costs
Having a drain relined is a convenient and cost-effective way to repair any damaged drains. Our guide will tell you all you need to know including...
Pebbledash Removal Costs
No longer as fashionable as it used to be... pebbledash removal companies are transforming the appearance of properties across the UK. Read...
Laying Parquet Flooring
From oak and walnut to herringbone and chevron... learn everything you need to know about installing parquet flooring in your home including...
Tree Removal Costs & Free Quotes
Need a tree removed safely and efficiently? Our guide will show you average costs, hat causes the prices to change and how to get free quotes...
Garden Hedge Removal Costs
If you've got a hedgerow you would like removed and don't know where to start, read our cost guide for further information, average...
Moving a Staircase Costs & Quotes
Planning to move the staircases of your home or office? Well, this could improve the design of your interior by creating a more open...
Average Moss Removal Costs & Quotes
If your roof is covered in unsightly moss, our cleaning guide will provide you with further information, average prices and free quotes...
Outdoor Electrical Socket Installation
Looking to do more in your garden? Whether its for a lawnmower, exterior lighting or even a hot-tub our 2025 guide to exterior...
Tree Stump Removal Costs & Free Quotes
If you've got a troublesome tree stump in your garden that is difficult to remove... our free guide will help you understand the various...
How Much Do Resin Driveways Cost?
Resin driveways have become hugely popular in the UK, and our 2025 guide will help you understand everything involved...
Air Conditioning Installation Costs and Quotes
Anyone looking to maintain stable temperatures in their home will definitely need to know what the costs of air conditioning are like...
Window Cleaning Costs & Quotes
Has dirt accumulated on your windows that it has started forming a thin layer of film on them? Are your windows not satisfactorily...
How Much Does a Tarmac Driveway Cost?
Does your driveway need resurfacing? Laying tarmac not only improves the appearance of your driveway but also increases its lifespan...
Suspended Ceiling Costs
A suspended ceiling is a secondary ceiling installed below the existing one. A metal grid is first fixed above the existing tiles in a hanging...
Woodworm Treatment Costs
Read our updated guide to treating woodworm in your home or workplace for in-depth information and how to save on prices by comparing...
Professional Carpet Cleaning
Professional carpet cleaning is not a costly maintenance practice and the price involved mainly depends on the level of cleaning work done...
Bed Bugs Treatment Costs & Free Quotes
Bed bugs are small, oval-shaped, red-brown colored insects that live in confined spaces on furniture and beddings. Even if bed bugs are not...
Average Wasp Nest Removal Costs
Only found in late summer, a mature wasp nest will house an entire colony of hundreds or even thousands of individual wasps. DIY wasp...
Average Zinc Roofing Costs & Quotes
A zinc roof offers the advantages of being highly versatile and extremely durable. This guide will explore these and other benefits of using Zinc roofing...
Electric Shower Installation Costs & Quotes
A new electric shower can be invigorating, and doesn't have to cost as much as you think. Our 2025 guide to electric shower installation...
Block and Beam Flooring - Costs & Quotes
Our 2025 guide to block and beam flooring covers detailed information and free quotes for this popular flooring option in both homes...
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Costs & Quotes
Getting your electrical equipment safety checked is vital. Our 2021 guide to PAT Testing Costs will help you to understand what is involved...
Blown Window Repair Costs in 2025
If you're noticing condensation on the inside of your double or triple glazing then your glass unit is blown. Our guide to blown window...
Replacing Wooden Floorboards - Costs & Free Quotes
Does your home smell musty, but there are no signs of mold or mildew on the walls and the carpets? Your interior wooden floor may...
New Radiator Installation Costs for 2025
Radiators are an essential household item that most homeowners don’t give a second thought to, until such time as they malfunction...
Orangery Costs & Free Quotes
Ever wondered what the average cost of an Orangery was? Still not quite sure the difference between an orangery and a conservatory?
Brickwork Repointing Costs & Free Quotes
As you may know, bricks and mortar when combined create sturdy foundations for any building work. Pointing is...
How Much Does Skip Hire Cost?
A significant part of home or office upkeep involves waste management. It is sensible that you find an efficient way of...
The Cost of Block Paving
Since it first became popular in the eighties, block paving has been a staple of suburban neighbourhoods. While it...
How much does it Cost to Install Artificial Grass?
Artificial grass is manufactured from plastic and the main advantage of having it installed is that it saves a lot of...
How much does it Cost to Install an RSJ?
An RSJ is a rolled steel joist, steel lintel, beam or girder, and while many types of these units are available...
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Latest News - 1st July 2025
It's the Summer, and the kids are off school so maybe not the time for relaxing... but a good time to hire the professionals for some home improvements! Whether it's making the most of the weather and renovating the garden, giving the garage an overhaul (or even converting it!) or catching up on the painting and decorating you've been putting off. We have professionals ready and waiting to give you some free quotes so you can make the most of the time off whilst still getting the work done.