UK Home Renovation Trends & Statistics 2025
The UK home improvement market was valued at £11.2 billion as of 2024 and is projected to reach £16.67 billion by 2033 – an expected rise of almost half (+48.8%) in nine years. With almost seven million UK homeowners intending to renovate their houses by 2027, at an average of £14,000 per project, this pattern of growth looks set to continue for years to come.
With this in mind, Hillarys has compiled the latest UK home renovation trends and statistics for 2025 to show how the UK home improvement market has evolved and what the future may hold for those undertaking property refurbishment projects up and down the country.
Table of contents
Top 10 must-know UK home renovation trends & statistics 2025
Average cost of renovating a house in the UK
UK home improvement budget statistics
Planned UK home renovation statistics
Who is most likely to renovate their home in the UK?
UK home renovation trends and statistics FAQs
Top 10 must-know UK home renovation trends & statistics 2025
- By 2030, annual sales for DIY and decorating in the UK could reach £30.8 billion, representing a rise of 3.4% in the space of six years.
- Sales figures for flooring grew by almost three-quarters (+72.1%) between 2020-25 and more than a quarter (+27.0%) between 2015-25.
- Revenue from the sale of hardware, paint, and glass fell by almost a fifth (-17.2%) between 2020-25 and almost a tenth (-9.1%) between 2015-25.
- According to an analysis of Pinterest data, new bathrooms are one of the most popular home renovation trends for 2025, with 89,000 pins across 376 unique boards.
- Google Trends data reveals that new windows were one of the most commonly searched home renovation trends for 2024, with an average of 73.71 monthly searches.
- 'Kitchen renovation' and 'bathroom renovation' are expected to be the most commonly searched home renovation trends of 2025, with a respective predicted average of 83.25 and 89.81 monthly searches by the end of the year.
- The average cost of renovating a 3-bed house in the UK in 2024 was £76,690.
- More than a sixth (17%) of UK homeowners surveyed by Aviva in 2025 plan to spend between £5,001 and £10,000 on home renovation projects.
- Just over one in five (22%) of those questioned by Keystone Market Research plan to increase their home improvement budget in 2025 by an average of £7,386.
- According to Hafele's 2024 Homes for Living Report, interior decoration (29%) and a new kitchen (23%) were the most common home improvement projects planned by UK homeowners for 2025.
Average cost of renovating a house in the UK
The average cost of renovating a house in the UK will depend on many factors, including:
- Characteristics of the property (e.g. size, age, condition, etc.)
- Complexity/extent of renovation work
- Any complications you come across
- Any structural work required
- Whether you're planning an extension
- Type and quality of materials, fixtures, and finishings being used
- Any decorations being added
- Where you live in the country
- Whether you intend to do the work yourself vs. hire professional help
The following sections outline some typical house renovation costs in the UK. However, the best way to get accurate home renovation prices is to get quotes from local tradespeople and compare the outcomes to find the person who is right for you and your budget.
Typical renovation costs when refurbishing your home in the UK
When it comes to refurbishing your home, there are some typical renovation costs you could incur. But these will depend on what work you plan on doing and the extent of the home improvement project.
For example, the average loft conversion cost is around £45,000 (potentially one of the most expensive home renovation projects). By comparison, the average cost of a house extension could fall anywhere between £26,000 and £34,000, depending on the type of extension and how much work you plan to do.
Overview of typical renovation costs associated with home improvement projects
| Project | Typical house renovation cost |
|---|---|
| Loft conversion | £45,000 |
| Extension | £26,000 - £34,000 |
| Damp | Up to £16,000 |
| New roof | £4,500 - £12,000 |
| New kitchen | £10,000+ |
| Garage conversion | £6,000 |
| Subsidence | £6,000 |
| New bathroom | £6,000 |
| Installing central heating | £4,000 |
| New boiler | £2,700 |
| Fixing rot | £1,000 - £2,000 |
| Woodworm treatment | £450 - £800 |
| Double glazing | £400 - £600 per window |
(Source: HOA)
You may find that some renovation projects don't become an issue. However, should you need to repair damage caused by dampness (for example), the average cost of damp proofing could reach anything up to £16,000. Similarly, the cost of a new roof could vary between £4,500 and £12,000, depending on the extent of the damage and how much work needs to be done.
At the other end of the scale, some home improvements may be relatively cheaper to complete than others. For example, the average woodworm treatment cost usually falls between £400 and £800, with the price to fix rot typically somewhere between £1,000 and £2,000.
Average cost of a full house renovation in the UK
The average cost of a full house renovation in the UK will largely depend on the size of the property and the extent of work being completed.
According to estimates from Sena Furniture, UK house renovation costs could range between £700 and £2,000 per square metre.
That said, the average cost of renovating a house may vary for different property sizes:
- 1-bed apartment (£700 - £1,500 per m², with total renovation typically costing between £20,000 - £40,000)
- 2-bed house (£800 - £1,800 per m², with a full renovation falling somewhere between £35,000 and £60,000)
- 3-bed house (£900 - £2,500 per m², with the average cost of a full renovation around £50,000 - £100,000)
UK average 2-bed house refurbishment cost
According to estimates from Fittra, the average cost of renovating a 2-bed house in the UK could fall between £107,900 and £147,300, depending on the type and scale of any refurbishment taking place.
A loft renovation is likely to be one of the most expensive home renovation projects for a 2-bed house, with the average loft conversion cost sitting around £50,000. Likewise, a kitchen renovation project could prove costly, depending on the extent of the work. As of 2024, the average cost of a new kitchen for a 2-bed house would typically set you back up to £30,000.
Average 2-bed home renovation costs in the UK
| Item | Average cost (+VAT) |
|---|---|
| Loft renovation | £50,000 |
| Kitchen renovation | £12,500 - £30,000 |
| Kitchen extension | £25,000 |
| Wall replastering | £2,000 - £15,000 |
| New roof installation | £4,000 - £12,500 |
| Heating system renovation | £7,000 |
| Full house rewiring | £6,500 |
| Bathroom remodelling | £6,000 |
| Garage renovation | £6,000 |
| Window replacements | £5,000 |
| Knock down walls | £2,500 |
| Gas supply installation | £1,500 |
| Rot repair | £1,500 |
| Woodworm treatment | £400 - £800 |
| Total | £107,900 - £147,300 |
(Source: Fittra)
Similarly, certain renovation tasks may not be on your radar. So, it will only become an incurred cost if it's something you wish/need to complete, such as a garage conversion. In 2024, the average garage conversion cost was £6,000.
At the cheaper end of the scale, the average cost of woodworm treatment for a 2-bed house in the UK stands around £400 - £800 (depending on the extent and the severity). Likewise, the typical cost of rot treatment and the average gas central heating installation cost both sit around £1,500 for a 2-bed property in the UK as of 2024.
How much does a 3-bed house renovation cost?
Based on estimates from Checkatrade, the average cost to renovate a home in the UK in 2024 was £76,690.
However, every house renovation is unique, so the typical price of renovating a house can vary massively. The average cost for a 3-bed house refurbishment could fall anywhere between £43,530 and £110,350, depending on the extent of the work you need to do and any complications you incur on the way.
In terms of individual home renovation projects, one of the most expensive could be the replastering of walls and ceilings (especially if it involves hacking off the existing material). Checkatrade estimates place the price of this somewhere between £16,000 and £32,000 depending on how many rooms need doing, with the average cost at £26,500.
