UK agricultural input price index: maintenance of buildings
UK agricultural input price index: maintenance of buildings stood at 141.32 in Jul 2026, according to GOV.UK official statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Agricultural prices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Agricultural prices table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
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| Input price index | |||||||||||
| Maintenance of buildings | 141.32 | 141.32 | 141.32 | 141.32 | 141.32 | 140.07 | 139.54 | 139.63 | 139 | 139.45 | |
| Investment goods and services | 133.53 | 133.57 | 133.6 | 133.08 | 132.76 | 132.1 | 132.16 | 131.92 | 132.02 | 132.06 |
Understanding UK agricultural input price index: maintenance of buildings
This series measures the expenditure incurred by agricultural holdings across the United Kingdom for routine repairs, servicing, and material upkeep of existing farm buildings and fixed infrastructure. The scope includes roofing repairs, timber replacement, concrete patching, and general maintenance of agricultural structures, excluding major structural extensions or new capital builds. This focus allows analysts to separate operational upkeep costs from capital investment in new farm infrastructure.
Seasonality can influence maintenance scheduling, with outdoor repair work often concentrated during drier spring and summer months when weather conditions permit construction tasks. Early estimates are subject to administrative revision as contractor invoices and material merchant returns are fully reconciled. When evaluating this index against general residential property maintenance measures, researchers must account for the heavy-duty wear, corrosive environments, and larger structural scales typical of agricultural buildings.
Frequently asked questions
- Are new farm buildings covered by this index?
- No, new builds and major structural extensions are tracked under the capital buildings investment index.
- What materials are typically captured in maintenance costs?
- Timber, roofing sheets, concrete, fasteners, and paints used for structural upkeep are included.
- When does maintenance activity usually peak?
- Repair work is frequently scheduled during drier weather windows in spring and summer months.