New Town properties, Stockbridge, and Morningside command the highest residential rates. Listed building consents in the Old Town add complexity and cost to renovation projects. All rates are for 2026 and represent typical market prices for competent, insured tradespeople. Always get three quotes for larger projects.
How we calculate these rates →
Plumber
£47–£80/hr
£210–£375/day
Electrician
£48–£89/hr
£210–£395/day
Builder
£26–£49/hr
£185–£360/day
Roofer
£19–£37/hr
£155–£275/day
Plasterer
£36–£59/hr
£160–£290/day
Carpenter
£28–£49/hr
£175–£280/day
Painter & Decorator
£26–£46/hr
£145–£230/day
Tiler
£31–£53/hr
£170–£265/day
Gas Engineer
£52–£87/hr
£230–£405/day
Kitchen Fitter
£36–£57/hr
£205–£315/day
Bathroom Fitter
£36–£58/hr
£210–£330/day
Landscaper
£26–£48/hr
£145–£260/day
Groundworker
£31–£51/hr
£185–£295/day
Scaffolder
£31–£55/hr
£195–£305/day
HVAC Engineer
£46–£72/hr
£215–£355/day