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Cost of a plumber in the UK
Use this as a sense-check, not a fixed price list. Actual quotes depend on location, urgency, parts and the scope of work.
Typical hourly ranges
| Trade | Typical UK range |
|---|
| Cleaner | £15–25 / hour |
| Handyman | £25–45 / hour |
| Plumber | £40–65 / hour |
| Electrician | £40–70 / hour |
| Painter & decorator | £25–45 / hour |
| Carpenter | £35–55 / hour |
In the app: Profile → Cost guide for the fuller list.
What changes a plumber’s price
- Emergency / same-day call-outs usually cost more
- Parts (boiler parts, valves, pipework) are often extra
- Access, parking and travel in cities like London
- Whether the job needs Gas Safe registration
How to hire with more confidence
- Describe the job clearly and ask for a written quote
- Compare more than one option when you can
- Prefer staged payments on larger jobs — avoid large upfront cash
- On TradeBridge, swipe local profiles and only chat after a mutual match
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