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.
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.