Trade Rates in London — 2025 Prices

How much do tradespeople charge in London? Hourly rates, day rates, and job cost examples across all 15 trades. London rates run 30–50% above the national average. Van Congestion Charge fees, central London parking, and premium postcode demand all push prices up.

Central London postcodes (EC, WC, SW1, W1) command an additional premium on top of the already elevated London baseline. Many tradespeople add a zone surcharge for inner-borough work. All rates are for 2025 and represent typical market prices for competent, insured tradespeople. Always get three quotes for larger projects.

Plumber
£63–£105/hr
£280–£490/day
Electrician
£63–£112/hr
£310–£530/day
Builder
£42–£84/hr
£250–£490/day
Roofer
£49–£91/hr
£250–£490/day
Plasterer
£49–£84/hr
£250–£450/day
Carpenter
£49–£91/hr
£250–£490/day
Painter & Decorator
£35–£70/hr
£210–£390/day
Tiler
£42–£77/hr
£225–£420/day
Gas Engineer
£77–£126/hr
£350–£630/day
Kitchen Fitter
£49–£91/hr
£280–£560/day
Bathroom Fitter
£49–£91/hr
£280–£560/day
Landscaper
£35–£77/hr
£210–£420/day
Groundworker
£49–£91/hr
£280–£560/day
Scaffolder
£49–£91/hr
£280–£560/day
HVAC Engineer
£77–£133/hr
£390–£700/day

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