The Loacally blog
Getting things sorted at home.
Practical, no-nonsense help for your London home. What jobs really cost, which trade you actually need, and how to hire someone you can trust.
New Boiler Cost in London (2026): Combi, System and the Full Breakdown
A clear 2026 guide to what a new boiler costs in London. Combi, system and conversion prices, what a fair quote should include, the legal essentials, and how to find a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR Explained: What an Electrical Safety Certificate Costs in London and When You Need One (2026)
A clear 2026 guide to the EICR, the electrical safety certificate. What it covers, who legally needs one in London, what it costs, what the C1 to C3 codes mean and how to find a registered electrician.
Emergency Plumber Cost in London 2026: Call-Out Rates & What to Do First
What an emergency plumber costs in London in 2026, from call-out fees and out-of-hours rates to common job prices, plus exactly what to do first when a pipe bursts or the heating fails.
How Much Does It Cost to Rewire a House in London? (2026 Guide)
A complete 2026 guide to house rewiring costs in London, from prices by property size and electrician day rates to Part P rules, timescales, period homes and how to get a fair quote.
How Much Does It Cost to Decorate a Room in London? (2026)
A clear 2026 guide to what it costs to decorate a room in London, from painter day rates and per-room prices to ceilings, woodwork, wallpaper and how to get a fair quote.
How to Find a Trusted Tradesperson in London
Six practical checks before hiring a plumber, electrician, decorator or handyman in London: the registers to verify, deposit limits, insurance, written quotes and the red flags that should make you walk away.
Loacally opens its founding cohort: 100 places for London tradespeople
Loacally has opened its founding cohort: 100 places for London tradespeople across our first 10 boroughs. Free through the pilot, a £19 per month founder rate locked from public launch, no per-lead fees, and every application reviewed by hand.
Fuse Box Upgrade Cost in London: What to Expect
What a fuse box (consumer unit) upgrade costs in London in 2026, what Part P and the 18th Edition require, the certificates you should receive, and how to choose a registered electrician.
Cost to Replace a Bathroom Tap in London: 2026 Guide
What a London plumber charges to replace a bathroom tap: labour and all-in price ranges, what affects the bill, how long the job takes, and the checks that protect you before you book.
What Lead Generation Really Costs a London Tradesperson in 2026
Lead fees, subscriptions, credits or word of mouth: what each channel really costs a London tradesperson in 2026, and how to compare them on cost per won job rather than cost per lead.
How Much Does a Handyman Cost Per Hour in London? (2026)
A handyman in London charges around £45 to £65 an hour in 2026, though the first hour usually costs £80 to £90 with the minimum charge. See day rates, per-job prices, the work that needs a registered electrician or Gas Safe engineer, and how to get a fair quote.
How Much Does It Cost to Tile a Bathroom in London? (2026)
Tiling a medium London bathroom costs about £2,000 to £3,500 all-in in 2026, with labour at £40 to £60 per m² for walls. This guide breaks down prices per square metre by tile type, day rates, tanking and removal costs, what a fair quote includes, and how long the job takes.