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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.