Trade Rates in Glasgow — 2025 Prices

How much do tradespeople charge in Glasgow? Hourly rates, day rates, and job cost examples across all 15 trades. Glasgow rates are competitive compared to Edinburgh and the UK average, with a large and well-established trade workforce across Greater Glasgow.

The West End, Southside, and city centre carry higher rates than the outlying areas. Social housing and commercial contracts sustain consistent work volumes. All rates are for 2025 and represent typical market prices for competent, insured tradespeople. Always get three quotes for larger projects.

Plumber
£43–£71/hr
£190–£335/day
Electrician
£43–£76/hr
£210–£360/day
Builder
£29–£57/hr
£170–£335/day
Roofer
£33–£62/hr
£170–£335/day
Plasterer
£33–£57/hr
£170–£305/day
Carpenter
£33–£62/hr
£170–£335/day
Painter & Decorator
£24–£48/hr
£145–£265/day
Tiler
£29–£52/hr
£150–£285/day
Gas Engineer
£52–£86/hr
£240–£430/day
Kitchen Fitter
£33–£62/hr
£190–£380/day
Bathroom Fitter
£33–£62/hr
£190–£380/day
Landscaper
£24–£52/hr
£145–£285/day
Groundworker
£33–£62/hr
£190–£380/day
Scaffolder
£33–£62/hr
£190–£380/day
HVAC Engineer
£52–£90/hr
£265–£475/day

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