UK construction material prices rose 7.2% in the year to September
Source: Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, "Building materials and components statistics: October 2026", published 4 November 2026.
What the source says
Construction material prices for all work increased 7.2% annually and 0.6% monthly in September 2026. Repair and maintenance material prices increased 6.2% annually.
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Material costs are still rising across UK construction, with repair and maintenance inputs climbing a little more slowly than the all-work index. For overlays and refurbishment, price the next job at current quotes, not last year's rates.
Our reading of the release, not a statement from the source. Checked against the release on 10 Nov 2026.
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