Central Manchester, Salford Quays, and the Northern Quarter attract a premium. The wider suburbs and commuter towns are more price-competitive. All rates are for 2025 and represent typical market prices for competent, insured tradespeople. Always get three quotes for larger projects.
Plumber
£47–£79/hr
£210–£370/day
Electrician
£47–£84/hr
£230–£400/day
Builder
£32–£63/hr
£190–£370/day
Roofer
£37–£68/hr
£190–£370/day
Plasterer
£37–£63/hr
£190–£335/day
Carpenter
£37–£68/hr
£190–£370/day
Painter & Decorator
£26–£53/hr
£160–£295/day
Tiler
£32–£58/hr
£170–£315/day
Gas Engineer
£58–£95/hr
£265–£475/day
Kitchen Fitter
£37–£68/hr
£210–£420/day
Bathroom Fitter
£37–£68/hr
£210–£420/day
Landscaper
£26–£58/hr
£160–£315/day
Groundworker
£37–£68/hr
£210–£420/day
Scaffolder
£37–£68/hr
£210–£420/day
HVAC Engineer
£58–£100/hr
£295–£525/day