Cost guides
Know what a job should cost before you commit. Our 2026 UK cost guides give realistic price ranges and the factors that move the price. Each one names the price guides we checked, so you can see where the numbers come from.
The figures are not fixed, because prices change and sources disagree. Use them as a benchmark, then compare written quotes for your own job.
Available cost guides
- Driveway Cost 2026: Block Paving, Resin and Tarmac
- Electrician Cost UK 2026: Hourly Rates, EICR, Rewiring
- House Extension Cost 2026: UK Prices per Square Metre
- Kitchen Renovation Cost 2026: UK Prices and Breakdown
- Loft Conversion Cost 2026: UK Prices by Type and Size
- New Boiler Cost 2026: UK Replacement Prices Explained
- Plumber Cost UK 2026: Hourly Rates and Call-Out Fees
- Roof Repair Cost 2026: UK Prices for Repairs and Re-roofs
Once you know what to expect, compare real prices. Send us your job and local tradespeople can quote for it. You can then see how their prices compare with the guide.
How we build the ranges
We read several published price guides for each job and note where they overlap. Most guides come from price-comparison, trade or lead-generation sites, because few official sources publish prices. They often disagree, so we show a range and name the outliers rather than pick one number.
We check each guide again when prices move. The date at the bottom of every page shows when we last updated it. Even so, a guide cannot price your job, so use it to judge quotes and not to replace them.
Treat any single number with care, because a quote from a tradesperson who knows your home will always be more accurate than a national average. Use several quotes to find the middle of the range.
Why prices vary so much
The same job can cost very different amounts depending on where you live. Labour in London and the South East usually costs more than elsewhere. Materials, the age of your home and the amount of preparation also move the price.
How to use these guides
Start with the guide for your job and note the typical range. Then request quotes. If a quote sits far outside the range, ask why, because it often means extra work is included or something is missing. Our guide to finding a tradesman you can trust explains the other checks to make.