Pre-filled for builders: Higher tool and equipment costs reflecting general building work. Adjust to match your actual costs.
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What is the average builder day rate in the UK?
General builder day rates in the UK range from £180 to £260 per day, with London and the South East commanding £240–£360/day. Builders with specialist skills — structural work, historic buildings, passive house construction — command premium rates.
Builder day rates by region (2025)
| Region | Typical Day Rate | Typical Hourly Rate |
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| London | £240–£360 | £48–£72 |
| South East | £210–£310 | £42–£62 |
| South West | £185–£270 | £37–£54 |
| Midlands | £180–£260 | £36–£52 |
| North England | £165–£240 | £33–£48 |
| Wales | £155–£230 | £31–£46 |
| Scotland | £165–£245 | £33–£49 |
| Northern Ireland | £150–£220 | £30–£44 |