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 — from the size and materials of the job to where in the country you live — so you can walk into every quote conversation with a fair benchmark already in hand.

Every guide below covers the same ground: typical price ranges by job type, what pushes a quote higher or lower, and where regional rates differ across England, Wales and Scotland. None of the figures are fixed, since they're a starting point for comparison rather than a substitute for a written quote from a vetted local tradesperson.

Available cost guides

Once you know roughly what to expect, the next step is comparing real prices. Get up to 5 free quotes from vetted local tradespeople and see how they stack up against the guide range.

Why prices vary so much

The same job can cost noticeably different amounts depending on where you live, because labour rates in London and the South East tend to run higher than the rest of the UK. Materials, the age and condition of your property, and how much preparatory work is needed all move the price too — which is exactly why our guides give ranges rather than single figures, and why comparing several real quotes matters more than trusting any one number in isolation.

How to use these guides

Start with the guide for your job, note the typical range, and then request quotes so you can see how the real prices compare. If a quote sits well outside the range in either direction, that's worth a conversation before you commit, since it usually means either extra work has been scoped in or something important has been left out. Because every tradesperson we match you with has already been vetted, you can spend your time comparing price and fit rather than worrying about who's reliable.