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.
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.
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.
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.
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.