Ecclesall Road, Nether Edge, and the western suburbs command higher residential rates. The city centre and student areas see consistent demand for HMO conversion and refurbishment work. All rates are for 2025 and represent typical market prices for competent, insured tradespeople. Always get three quotes for larger projects.
Plumber
£41–£68/hr
£180–£315/day
Electrician
£41–£72/hr
£200–£340/day
Builder
£27–£54/hr
£160–£315/day
Roofer
£32–£59/hr
£160–£315/day
Plasterer
£32–£54/hr
£160–£290/day
Carpenter
£32–£59/hr
£160–£315/day
Painter & Decorator
£23–£45/hr
£135–£250/day
Tiler
£27–£50/hr
£145–£270/day
Gas Engineer
£50–£81/hr
£225–£405/day
Kitchen Fitter
£32–£59/hr
£180–£360/day
Bathroom Fitter
£32–£59/hr
£180–£360/day
Landscaper
£23–£50/hr
£135–£270/day
Groundworker
£32–£59/hr
£180–£360/day
Scaffolder
£32–£59/hr
£180–£360/day
HVAC Engineer
£50–£86/hr
£250–£450/day