UK construction cost index: repair and maintenance
UK construction cost index: repair and maintenance stood at 168.1 in Aug 2026, according to GOV.UK official statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Construction output and materials table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2021 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Construction output and materials table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction cost index (2015=100) | |||||||||||
| Repair and maintenance | 168.1 | 167.4 | 166.8 | 164.1 | 162.6 | 160.2 | 159 | 158.6 | 158.8 | 158.4 | |
| All construction work | 166.9 | 166.3 | 165.7 | 163.9 | 161.7 | 159 | 157.1 | 156.6 | 155.9 | 156.1 |
Understanding UK construction cost index: repair and maintenance
Evaluating the shifting cost of inputs dedicated specifically to restorative, remedial, and maintenance tasks on existing structures throughout the United Kingdom, this index focuses on upkeep rather than fresh development. It covers materials and trade labour deployed for keeping buildings operational, omitting the heavier plant hire and bulk material supplies needed for brand-new foundations. This separates it from sibling cost indices that track large-scale commercial or civil engineering projects.
Users should examine twelve-month changes to bypass regular seasonal maintenance intervals and weather-related disruptions that periodically affect trade labour availability. Early estimates of material price adjustments frequently undergo routine revisions as suppliers submit late trade survey returns. Comparing this index against finished property prices or new-build cost gauges illuminates how expenditure priorities shift between preservation and expansion across the built environment.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific activities does this index price?
- It measures price changes for materials and labour involved in repairing, maintaining, and altering existing buildings across the United Kingdom.
- How does maintenance pricing differ from new-build construction costs?
- Maintenance work relies heavily on smaller quantities of localised materials and responsive trade labour, avoiding the bulk supply chains typical of new structures.
- Are seasonal patterns visible in this repair index?
- Yes, exterior maintenance often fluctuates with weather conditions, making annual comparisons more reliable than month-to-month movements.