Extensions cost in Derby

2026 prices for Derbyshire · East Midlands

Extensions in Derby typically costs between £28,500 and £114,000, with most homeowners landing near £71,250. Local pricing sits about 5% below the UK average. Competitive local trade market and lower business overheads make this one of England's better-value regions.

DERBY PRICE RANGE

£28,500£114,000

UK average £2,200 per m² · Derby index 95

Typical timeline12–24 weeks
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Extensions prices in Derby by finish level

FINISH LEVELDERBY COSTWHAT'S INCLUDED
Budget£28,500 £43,000Entry-level materials, existing layout retained
Mid-range£41,500 £62,000Better fittings, some layout change
Premium£55,500 £83,500High-specification materials and full redesign
LABOUR IN DERBY

£39,188

About 55% of a typical Derby job, at East Midlands day rates.

MATERIALS

£32,062

Materials pricing is broadly national — this is where specification, not location, drives your total.

What affects extensions cost in Derby

Industrial-era terraces near the centre and large 1960s–1980s estates in Mickleover and Oakwood. Straightforward access on most plots keeps labour time down.

  • Drainage runs needing diversion
  • Party wall agreements with neighbours
  • Poor ground conditions requiring deeper foundations

Rules in Derby

Building control and planning applications for extensions work in Derby go through Derby City Council. Confirm before booking whether your property sits in a conservation area, is listed, or is covered by an Article 4 direction — each removes permitted development rights and changes the approval route.

Serving DE1, DE3, DE22, DE23 and the surrounding Derbyshire area.

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