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UK Trade Cost Guides
Guide prices to help homeowners budget before requesting quotes. Actual prices vary by location, materials, access, urgency, job size, VAT, waste removal and specialist requirements.
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These guides answer the most common pricing questions before you post a job or compare local quotes.
Plumber costs
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Roofer costs
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Builder costs
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Bathroom fitter costs
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Kitchen fitter costs
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Driveway installer costs
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Electrician costs
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Boiler installer costs
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Plumbing, heating and emergencies
Use these guides for call-out fees, hourly rates, urgent leaks, boiler work, heating repairs and bathroom-related plumbing. Request more than one quote for planned work, and confirm qualifications for gas or boiler jobs.
Plumber costs
Use the guide to understand likely price factors before asking local trades for a written quote.
Emergency plumber costs
Use the guide to understand likely price factors before asking local trades for a written quote.
Boiler installer costs
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Heating engineer costs
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Bathroom plumbing costs
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Radiator costs
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Roofing, gutters and exterior repairs
Roofing costs depend heavily on access, height, roof type, scaffolding, weather exposure and whether the job is a temporary repair or lasting fix. Compare written scopes before choosing.
Roofer costs
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Flat roof costs
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Emergency roof repair costs
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Guttering costs
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Fascia and soffit costs
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Chimney repair costs
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Building, extensions and structural work
Building quotes should spell out labour, materials, waste, access, payment stages, specialist trades and building-control responsibilities. Multiple quotes are especially useful for larger projects.
Builder costs
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Extension builder costs
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Loft conversion costs
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Garage conversion costs
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Structural engineer costs
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Scaffolding costs
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Electrical and smart-home work
Electrical prices vary by testing, certification, access, making good and whether work is notifiable. Ask whether the electrician is suitably qualified and what certification is included.
Electrician costs
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Rewiring costs
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Consumer unit costs
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EV charger installation costs
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Security system costs
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Kitchens, bathrooms and interiors
Interior project costs change with finish level, hidden defects, plumbing, electrics, tiling, preparation, waste and whether the home is occupied. Compare quotes on the same written scope.
Bathroom fitter costs
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Kitchen fitter costs
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Tiler costs
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Plasterer costs
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Painter and decorator costs
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Flooring costs
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Gardens, driveways and outdoor work
Outdoor prices depend on access, levels, drainage, excavation, sub-base depth, waste, materials and weather. Ask for the preparation detail, not just the surface finish.
Driveway installer costs
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Resin driveway costs
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Block paving costs
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Tarmac driveway costs
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Landscaper costs
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Fencing costs
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Patio costs
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Surveys, planning and professional services
Professional service costs can depend on report depth, drawings, planning complexity, structural calculations and local authority requirements. Ask what deliverables are included.
Architect costs
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Surveyor costs
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Planning consultant costs
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Building control-related guidance
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How to use these cost guides
- Prices are guide figures, not fixed quotes.
- Always compare written quotes for the same scope.
- Check whether VAT is included.
- Ask whether materials are included.
- Ask whether waste removal is included.
- Access, urgency and parking can affect prices.
- Emergency work usually costs more.
- Cheapest is not always best if the scope is vague.
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