What things cost, honestly
Wide, honest, typical UK ranges for 2026: enough to sanity-check any quote before you say yes. Every guide tells you what moves the price and the questions worth asking.
Annual boiler service
£70 to £120
per service
An annual service keeps the manufacturer warranty valid, catches small faults before they strand you in January, and takes under an hour.
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Boiler repair
£150 to £450
typical repair
Most common boiler repairs (ignition parts, sensors, diverter valves, pumps) land between £150 and £450 including parts.
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Emergency plumber call-out
£80 to £180
first hour
Out-of-hours emergency plumbing typically runs £80 to £180 for the first hour, then £60 to £120 per hour after. Overnight and holiday rates sit at the top.
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Radiator replacement
£150 to £350
per radiator
A like-for-like swap (same size, same pipe positions) typically costs £150 to £350 per radiator including a standard panel radiator.
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Electrician call-out
£45 to £90
per hour
Qualified electricians typically charge £45 to £90 per hour, with minimum charges of £80 to £160 covering the first visit.
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Consumer unit replacement
£450 to £950
supplied and fitted
Replacing an old fuse box with a modern consumer unit with RCD protection typically costs £450 to £950 supplied, fitted and certified.
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Washing machine repair
£90 to £190
typical repair
Common repairs (drain pump, door lock, brushes, belt) typically cost £90 to £190 including parts and labour.
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Tap replacement
£60 to £160
fitted (tap extra)
A plumber typically charges £60 to £160 in labour to swap a kitchen or basin tap, on top of the tap itself (£25 to £150+ depending on your taste).
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