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.
Carpenter Day Rates in London: What You Should Pay in 2026
A carpenter in London typically charges £250 to £350 a day for labour in 2026, with around £300 the working midpoint for an experienced general carpenter. Bespoke joiners charge more. See hourly rates, what common carpentry jobs cost, what a fair quote itemises, and the checks to make before you hire.
How Much Does a Plumber Cost Per Hour in London? (2026)
A plumber in London typically charges £40 to £60 an hour for scheduled weekday work in 2026, or around £350 a day. See what common jobs cost, what a fair quote itemises, when the law requires a Gas Safe registered engineer, and how to compare quotes properly.
EV Charger Installation Cost in London (2026 Prices)
A home EV charger in London costs around £900 to buy and install in 2026, with most jobs between £500 and £1,200. This guide tiers the price by cost driver, explains the Gov.uk grants of up to £500 for flats, renters and on-street parking, covers the Part P and safety rules, and shows what a fair quote includes.
How Much Does Roof Repair Cost in London? (2026 Guide)
What a roof repair costs in London in 2026, with dated price ranges for tile, ridge and flat-roof work, what pushes the bill up, and how to get a fair quote from a trusted local roofer.
Finding a Trusted Tradesperson in Camden: A Homeowner's Guide (2026)
How to hire a trusted tradesperson in Camden in 2026: the checks that matter (Gas Safe, NICEIC or NAPIT, TrustMark), how to compare quotes, and the local rules that catch homeowners out, from conservation areas and Article 4 directions to listed buildings and the Party Wall Act.
How Much Does a Bathroom Renovation Cost in London? (2026)
A full bathroom renovation in London costs about £8,000 to £12,000 all-in in 2026, with labour usually £3,000 to £6,000. This guide tiers the prices by scope, breaks down the four trades and the fittings, sets out the rules on electrics, gas and waterproofing, and shows what a fair quote includes.
How Much Does It Cost to Plaster a Room in London? (2026)
A clear 2026 guide to what it costs to plaster a room in London, from plasterer day rates and skimming prices to re-plastering, plasterboard, drying times and how to get a fair quote.
The London Trade Costs Index 2026: What Tradespeople Charge
A fully-sourced index of what London tradespeople charge in 2026, across plumbing, electrical, handyman, decorating and tiling work. London runs roughly 15 to 50 per cent above the national average, and every figure is cited to a public source.
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.