Heating engineers
Boiler breakdown
£90
typical, weekday call-out fee (repair and parts extra)
£60£120
VAT not stated · 8 October 2026
Boiler repair
£300
typical, per repair
£120£750
ex VAT · October 2026
Boiler replacement
£3,000
typical, per job, supply and install
£2,500£4,000
VAT not stated · October 2026
Boiler service
£100
typical, per service
£80£120
ex VAT · October 2026
Central heating repair
£210
typical, per repair
£120£300
VAT not stated · 8 October 2026
Emergency boiler repair
£325
typical, per repair, out of hours
£250£400
VAT not stated · 8 October 2026
Gas safety certificate (CP12)
£80
typical, fixed price
£60£90
ex VAT · October 2026
Heat pump installation
£12,000
typical, per install, before grant
Typical price only
VAT not stated · 12 August 2026
Power flush
£575
typical, per system (7–10 radiators)
£400£700
inc VAT · 30 September 2026
Plumbers
Blocked drain
£100
typical, per job
£50£200
VAT not stated · 2 September 2026
Emergency plumber
£110
typical, call-out fee
£100£120
VAT not stated · June 2026
Leak repair
£300
typical, per job, incl. call-out, labour and materials
£100£500
ex VAT · 1 May 2026 (survey November 2025)
Tap replacement
£95
typical, per tap, labour only (you supply the tap)
£60£130
VAT not stated · 30 September 2026
Toilet repair
£190
typical, per job, incl. call-out, labour and materials
£80£300
ex VAT · 1 May 2026 (survey November 2025)
Water heater repair
£180
typical, per job, element replacement
£150£320
VAT not stated · 10 September 2026
Electricians
Consumer unit (fuse box) upgrade
£525
typical, per job, including materials and labour
£350£750
VAT not stated · 1 October 2026
EV charger installation
£1,000
typical, per install
Typical price only
VAT not stated · April 2026
Electrical inspection (EICR)
£180
typical, per inspection
£150£250
VAT not stated · 12 August 2026
Electrician
£390
typical, per day
£300£480
VAT not stated · 21 August 2026
Emergency electrician
£235
typical, emergency call-out
£120£350
inc VAT · 24 September 2026
Lighting installation
£100
typical, per light fitting
£50£150
inc VAT · 24 September 2026
Rewiring
£6,500
typical, per project
£2,500£12,500
VAT not stated · 7 September 2026
Roofers
Chimney repair
£825
typical, per job
£450£1,200
VAT not stated · 8 October 2026
Fascias and soffits
£150
typical, per linear metre
Typical price only
VAT not stated · December 2025
Flat roofs
£135
typical, per m², EPDM rubber
£110£160
VAT not stated · 13 October 2026
Gutter repair and cleaning
£210
typical, per job
£75£350
ex VAT · 8 May 2026 (survey November 2025)
Roof repair
£240
typical, per job (1–6 tiles)
£75£400
ex VAT · 8 May 2026 (survey November 2025)
Builders
Brickwork
£640
typical, per job
£530£750
VAT not stated · 7 October 2026
Garage conversions
£15,000
typical, per project (about 16m²)
£10,000£20,000
ex VAT · May 2026
Garden rooms
£21,000
typical, per project (12m², mid-range)
£18,000£24,000
VAT not stated · 21 August 2026
General building work
£275
typical, per day (one general builder)
£150£400
VAT not stated · 21 August 2026
Home extensions
£2,400
typical, per m² (20m² single-storey extension)
£2,000£2,800
VAT not stated · June 2026
Loft conversions
£50,000
typical, per project
£27,500£75,000
VAT not stated · March 2026
Locksmiths
Plasterers
Painters and decorators
Carpenters and joiners
Handymen
Damp and mould specialists
Bathroom fitters
Tilers
Flooring fitters
Window and door fitters
Driveway and pavings
Fencers
Architects and planning specialists
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