Pricing Guide

UK Home Repair Cost Guide 2026

Know the fair price before you get a quote. This guide covers real 2026 pricing for 40+ home services across the UK — so you can spot whether a quote is reasonable, expensive, or suspiciously cheap.

12 min read·Updated April 2026·UK pricing (inc. VAT where stated)

Important: Prices vary significantly by region (London and South East are typically 20–40% higher than UK average), property type, and job complexity. Use these ranges as a benchmark — always get a written quote before committing to work.

Plumbing

Service	Typical Range	Unit	Notes
Plumber (hourly rate)	£80–£120	per hour	London and South East are 20–40% higher
Leaky tap repair	£75–£150	per job	Includes callout; parts extra if tap needs replacing
Toilet repair (running/cistern)	£80–£150	per job	Replacing the cistern mechanism is a common fix
Drain unblocking	£80–£150	per job	Severe blockages requiring jetting cost more
Burst pipe emergency repair	£150–£300	per job	Emergency rates; complexity-dependent

Gas and Heating

Service	Typical Range	Unit	Notes
Boiler service (annual)	£80–£120	per service	Required annually by most insurers and manufacturers
Boiler repair (common faults)	£150–£400	per job	PCB replacement at the higher end
New boiler installation	£2,000–£3,500	supplied and fitted	Combi boiler with standard installation
Landlord gas safety cert (CP12)	£60–£100	per certificate	Required annually for all rental properties
Power flush	£300–£500	per system	Price scales with number of radiators
Smart thermostat installation	£150–£300	supply and fit	Hive, Nest, or Honeywell — typically pays back in 2 years

Electrical

Service	Typical Range	Unit	Notes
Electrician (hourly rate)	£45–£80	per hour	Higher in London and South East
New plug socket installation	£80–£150	per socket	Single socket; more for double or USB sockets
Fuse box replacement	£500–£900	per job	Modern consumer unit with RCDs
EV charger installation	£800–£1,200	supply and fit	OZEV grant reduces cost by up to £350
Ceiling fan installation	£100–£200	per fan	More complex if new ceiling junction box needed

Cleaning

Service	Typical Range	Unit	Notes
Domestic cleaner (hourly)	£15–£20	per hour	London typically £18–£25/hr
Standard clean (3-bed home)	£60–£100	per clean	3–4 hours for a typical 3-bedroom home
Deep clean (3-bed home)	£200–£350	per job	Includes inside appliances, baseboards, and all surfaces
End of tenancy clean (2-bed flat)	£150–£280	per job	Letting agency standard; includes oven and kitchen deep clean
Window cleaning (3-bed semi)	£40–£70	per clean	Exterior only; interior adds 50%

Building and Renovation

Service	Typical Range	Unit	Notes
Plastering (per room skim)	£250–£450	per room	Bedroom-sized room; ceiling adds cost
Kitchen fitting (labour only)	£1,500–£3,000	per kitchen	Excludes units and worktops
Bathroom fitting (labour only)	£2,000–£4,000	per bathroom	Full renovation inc. plumbing and tiling
Tiling (per m² labour)	£30–£50	per m²	Large format and stone tiles cost more to lay
Roof repair (tiles)	£300–£700	per job	Patch repair; scaffolding not included

Gardening and Outdoor

Service	Typical Range	Unit	Notes
Gardener (hourly)	£20–£40	per hour	Includes equipment; travel charge may apply
Lawn mowing (average garden)	£30–£60	per visit	Bi-weekly or monthly recurring plans cheaper
Hedge trimming	£60–£150	per job	Depends on hedge length and height
Tree removal (small)	£300–£600	per tree	Small tree under 5m. Large trees significantly more
Patio installation (per m²)	£80–£150	per m²	Natural stone at the higher end; concrete flag cheaper

Security and Technology

Service	Typical Range	Unit	Notes
Locksmith (callout)	£75–£150	per callout	Daytime rate; out-of-hours higher
CCTV installation (4 cameras)	£600–£1,200	supply and fit	Wired professional system; wireless DIY much cheaper
Burglar alarm installation	£300–£800	supply and fit	Wireless systems at lower end
Solar panel installation (4kW)	£6,000–£9,000	supply and fit	MCS-certified; VAT at 0%

How to Get the Best Price

Get three quotes minimum. For any job over £500, contact at least three providers. This establishes the market rate for your specific job, creates competitive pressure, and reveals any outliers — both suspiciously cheap and unjustifiably expensive.

Specify the same scope in each quote. Make sure each provider is quoting for the same materials, brand specifications, and scope of work. Comparing an inclusive quote to a materials-excluded quote is meaningless.

Ask what is not included. "Labour from £500" is meaningless without knowing what material costs, waste disposal, or permit costs come on top. Ask directly: "Is this the full cost? What would cause it to change?"

Use pricing guides as a sanity check only. Regional variations, material cost changes, and job complexity mean that a quote 30% above the guide average may still be completely reasonable. The purpose of a pricing guide is to catch extreme outliers — not to dictate the price.

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