Trade rates vary significantly across the UK — a plumber in London charges 30–50% more than one in Sheffield or Liverpool. The pages below break down rates city by city, for every major trade. Whether you’re a homeowner looking for a benchmark or a tradesperson checking your local market, these are your numbers.
Choose a City
London
Greater London
15 trades ›
Manchester
Greater Manchester
15 trades ›
Birmingham
West Midlands
15 trades ›
Leeds
West Yorkshire
15 trades ›
Bristol
South West
15 trades ›
Liverpool
Merseyside
15 trades ›
Edinburgh
Scotland
15 trades ›
Glasgow
Scotland
15 trades ›
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
15 trades ›
Nottingham
East Midlands
15 trades ›
National Rate Guides (All UK)
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