UK Trade Rates 2026

Hourly rates, day rates, and typical job prices for every major UK trade. Updated for 2026 with regional breakdowns and a free calculator to find your own minimum rate.

All figures are 2026 UK averages. London and South East rates typically run 30–50% above the national average. Rates cover labour only unless stated.

£45–£75/hr | £200–£350/day

Plumber Rates UK

Hourly rates, day rates, call-out fees, and prices for common plumbing jobs.
£45–£80/hr | £200–£360/day

Electrician Rates UK

Electrician rates by region, plus prices for rewires, consumer units, and EV chargers.
£150–£280/day

Builder Rates UK

Builder day rates and project costs for extensions, conversions, and new builds.
£150–£280/day

Roofer Rates UK

Roofer day rates and job costs for repairs, replacements, and flat roofs.
£50–£90/hr | £220–£380/day

Gas Engineer Rates UK

Gas Safe engineer rates for boiler installs, services, and repairs.
£165–£255/day

Groundworker Rates UK

Groundworker day rates for drainage, foundations, and civil engineering work.
£150–£250/day

Plasterer Rates UK

Plasterer rates per day, per room, and per square metre.
£120–£240/day

Carpenter Rates UK

Carpenter and joiner day rates for first and second fix, bespoke joinery, and fitting.
£120–£220/day

Painter and Decorator Rates UK

Painter and decorator rates per day and per room for 2026.
£120–£220/day

Tiler Rates UK

Tiler rates per square metre and per day for floor and wall tiling.
£150–£280/day

Bathroom Fitter Rates UK

Bathroom fitter day rates and full installation costs for 2026.
£150–£250/day

Kitchen Fitter Rates UK

Kitchen fitter rates and installation costs for supply-only and supply-and-fit.
£120–£250/day

Landscaper Rates UK

Landscaper day rates and project costs for garden design and hard landscaping.
£180–£300/day

Scaffolder Rates UK

Scaffolding hire and erection costs for domestic and commercial projects.
£45–£80/hr | £200–£350/day

HVAC Engineer Rates UK

HVAC engineer rates for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and heat pump installation.

Rates by city: See how rates vary across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, and more. View rates by city ›

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