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 2026 and represent typical market prices for competent, insured tradespeople. Always get three quotes for larger projects.
How we calculate these rates →
Plumber
£48–£80/hr
£215–£375/day
Electrician
£48–£92/hr
£210–£415/day
Builder
£27–£47/hr
£190–£370/day
Roofer
£20–£39/hr
£160–£295/day
Plasterer
£37–£58/hr
£160–£290/day
Carpenter
£30–£49/hr
£180–£275/day
Painter & Decorator
£26–£50/hr
£150–£230/day
Tiler
£32–£55/hr
£175–£280/day
Gas Engineer
£53–£89/hr
£240–£400/day
Kitchen Fitter
£38–£57/hr
£210–£315/day
Bathroom Fitter
£37–£59/hr
£215–£335/day
Landscaper
£27–£50/hr
£145–£265/day
Groundworker
£33–£54/hr
£190–£290/day
Scaffolder
£33–£55/hr
£205–£330/day
HVAC Engineer
£48–£76/hr
£225–£360/day