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 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.
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.
How Much Does Underfloor Heating Cost in London? (2026 Prices)
Underfloor heating costs roughly £40 to £120 per m² for electric systems and £85 to £190 per m² for wet systems in London in 2026. Compare electric vs wet prices, running costs, the safety rules on who can legally fit it, and how to judge a fair quote from a trusted local heating engineer.
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.
Exterior House Painting Cost in London: 2026 Price Guide
Repainting the outside of a three-bedroom semi costs roughly £600 to £4,500 including labour and materials, and London sits at the upper end of that band. See what a fair exterior quote itemises, what your borough charges to licence a scaffold on the pavement, when an Article 4 direction stops you painting at all, and why the wrong paint can cause damp in a solid-walled Victorian house.
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.
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.
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.