Costs & Pricing
Real London tradesperson prices: what jobs cost and why.
How Much Deposit Should You Pay a Tradesperson? (2026 UK Guide)
How much deposit to pay a tradesperson: what Citizens Advice and the Federation of Master Builders recommend, when no deposit is normal, when a bigger one is justified, staged payments and retention, how to pay safely by card or bank transfer, your cancellation rights, and what to do if a trader takes your deposit and disappears.
How Much Does a Power Flush Cost in London? (2026 Prices)
What a power flush costs in London in 2026 by size of home, from flats to five-bedroom houses. Includes a fair quote checklist, the signs your system needs one, how it compares with a chemical flush or magnetic filter, and whether you need one before a new boiler.
How Much Does a Boiler Repair Cost in London? 2026 Prices by Fault
What a boiler repair costs in London in 2026, fault by fault: the diagnosis visit, minor fixes, pumps and diverter valves, circuit boards and heat exchangers. Includes a fair quote checklist, the checks you can safely do yourself, when to repair or replace, and who pays if you rent.
House Extension Cost in London (2026): Rear, Side Return and Wrap-Around
A house extension in London costs roughly £2,300 to £4,500 per square metre to build in 2026, excluding VAT and professional fees. See the cost by extension type, the fees and statutory charges that sit outside the builder quote, the party wall rules on a terrace, and exactly what a fair quote itemises.
Electrician Day Rate in London (2026): What to Pay
A London electrician typically charges £350 to £450 for a standard full day in 2026, rising to £500 to £650 for central or urgent work. See day, half-day, hourly and call-out prices, what common jobs cost, and the NICEIC or NAPIT registration checks that separate a fair quote from a risky one.
Loft Conversion Cost in London (2026): Dormer, Velux, Hip-to-Gable and Mansard Prices
A loft conversion in London costs from around £18,000 for a simple Velux room to £50,000 to £85,000 for a dormer, the most common type, and up to £165,000 for a period mansard in 2026. See scenario-by-scenario prices, planning and party wall rules, VAT, timelines and a fair-quote checklist before you hire a builder.
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Radiator in London? (2026 Prices)
A like-for-like radiator swap in London costs about £180 to £350 all-in during 2026, of which labour is roughly £90 to £220. See scenario prices for moving, adding and whole-house swaps, what a fair quote itemises, why you do not need a Gas Safe engineer, and how VAT is applied.
Tiler Day Rates in London: What Tilers Charge Per Day and Per m² in 2026
An experienced sole-trader tiler in London typically charges £250 to £360 a day, or roughly £35 to £70 per square metre, for standard work in 2026. See how tilers quote by the day and by the metre, what a fair quote includes, why large-format and stone cost more, and the checks to make before you hire.
Repointing Cost in London: Brickwork Prices for 2026
A clear 2026 guide to repointing cost in London, from per-square-metre prices and bricklayer day rates to lime mortar, listed buildings, party walls and how to get a fair quote.
How Much Does a Boiler Service Cost in London? (2026 Prices)
A gas boiler service typically costs £90 to £130 in London in 2026, against a UK average of £79. See what a proper service includes, how it differs from a landlord gas safety certificate, whether boiler cover is worth it, and how to judge a fair quote from a Gas Safe registered engineer.
How Much Does It Cost to Fit a Kitchen in London? (2026 Price Guide)
A clear 2026 guide to what it costs to fit a kitchen in London, from fitter day rates and scenario-tiered prices to VAT, the trades involved, building regulations and how to get a fair quote.
Decorator Day Rates in London: What Painters and Decorators Charge in 2026
A sole-trader decorator in London typically charges £220 to £320 a day, labour only, for standard interior work in 2026, with established firms quoting £320 to £450. See what a day rate includes, how long rooms take to decorate, why London costs more, and the checks to make before you hire.