How Much to Charge for Common Jobs: UK Trade Prices
2026 price ranges for common plumbing, electrical, heating and roofing jobs, plus how callout fees, time of day and region move the number.
- The ranges below are indicative, your real price depends on area, scope and access.
- London and the South East sit at the top of every range; northern regions lower.
- Emergency and out-of-hours work carries a callout charge + premium rate.
- Always price to your own true day rate, not to a list.
This is a starting-point reference for UK tradesmen, not a fixed price list. Use it as a sanity check, then price each job on its actual scope. (Figures are broad 2026 estimates and vary widely by region and job.)
Typical Day & Callout Rates
| Trade | Indicative day rate | Emergency callout (initial) |
|---|---|---|
| Plumber | £200-£350 | £80-£180 |
| Electrician | £200-£350 | £80-£180 |
| Heating engineer | £250-£400 | £85-£200 |
| Roofer | £200-£350 | £100-£250 |
More on callout structures in emergency callout costs.
Indicative Prices for Common Jobs
| Job | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Replace a tap / isolation valve | £90-£180 |
| Clear a blocked drain | £90-£250 |
| Boiler service | £80-£140 |
| Boiler repair (parts vary) | £150-£600+ |
| Replace a consumer unit / fuse board | £450-£900 |
| EICR (domestic) | £150-£350 |
| Fit a domestic EV charger | £800-£1,500 |
| Replace slipped/missing roof tiles | £150-£450 |
| Repoint/repair chimney flashing | £300-£800 |
Region, access (scaffold? loft? live system?), time of day, materials quality and how much diagnosis is involved. Two "same" jobs can differ by hundreds of pounds, which is why you quote the job, not the label.
Don't Anchor to Someone Else's Price
The most common pricing mistake is matching a competitor's headline figure without knowing your own costs. Work out your true day rate first (here's how), then check each job covers it. Underpricing busy days is how tradesmen work hard and still earn little, see what tradesmen actually earn.
Charge Properly for Emergencies
Emergency callouts justify a premium because the customer needs you now, not a cheaper quote next week. Pay-per-job puts those higher-margin calls on your phone. You set the price, and you pay only when the customer confirms they chose you on the call. See heating, plumbing, electrical and roofing.
Emergency trade callouts across the UK
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