Essential Extension Costs in Leicestershire: My Personal Budgeting Secrets

H1: Essential Costs in Leicestershire: My Personal Budgeting Secrets

The true cost of an extension in Leicestershire is never just the builder's final quote. Over my 17 years in this industry, I’ve seen budgets fail because homeowners miss the 'soft costs.' I offer total transparency.

Cost Category	What I Help You Budget For	Robert Drague's Advantage
Design Fees	My Architectural Design Services 5\%-15% of build	I am dual-qualified; my fee covers the precision of design and the practicality of construction guidance.
Statutory Fees	Planning Permission, Building Regulations, Water Authority checks.	I manage the submissions and ensure fees are correct for your local Leicestershire authority.
Pre-Build Costs	Measured Building Surveys, Structural Engineer fees.	I source and vet the best local professionals, guaranteeing data accuracy for your House Extension Design.
The Contingency	10\% to 15\% of the total build cost.	My carpentry knowledge minimises site surprises, meaning your contingency is less likely to be fully spent.

My Design and Build model ensures your design is priced as I draw it, giving you confidence in your budget from the earliest stage.