Here in the UK we have a rather strange and peculiar system of rates and charges for all sorts of things, including plumbers. This is a guide to the costs of a plumber in the UK. It is not intended to be a definitive guide \u2013 I have used it as a basis for comparison only. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is also not a complete guide to the costs of plumbers \u2013 but it should give you a good idea of what you’ll be spending on a plumber. If this guide helps you make an informed decision about choosing a plumber, then it has served its purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most plumbers in the UK charge hourly rates, irrespective of how long it takes for them to complete the job. You can do the work yourself on a day rate, and pay as you go. I have the following example to make things easy for you. You’ve come to me to repair a leak in the roof and have told me that it’s dry, and therefore you’ll need no further repairs or maintenance for the next six months. You work for a day, do the job and deliver the keys back to me \u2013 a day’s work for \u00a3360 plus VAT (in the UK). I pay you an hourly rate of \u00a3250 plus VAT, which includes expenses and charges. This leaves \u00a3225 for the master lockmaker and other various items, so you make your gross profit of \u00a3175. If I pay you the \u00a3500 that I’ve calculated above, then you’ll make a tidy \u00a3200 for that day’s work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most plumbing projects are relatively small and will only require a call to a plumber. Some jobs, like installing new sinks or toilets, will involve a plumber spending hours of time on site \u2013 so it’s important to know how much they charge for these jobs. Sinks and toilets come with their own hook-up costs, and will sometimes also have a separate bill for the fitting of drainage or a pressure cleaner. Contractors’ costs (UK Guide) You’ll be charged different rates for different types of job and for different types of contractor. However, there are some basic facts that should all be the same: the most common flat-rate is \u00a3150 for fixing a leaky tap (about \u00a3190 including fitting) a plumber will charge around \u00a3250 to install a new pipework a boiler installer should be around \u00a3500.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t