How much does plumbing work cost in the UK?
Most plumbing jobs in the UK cost between $60 and $250. The median is $155.
We do not yet have enough completed plumbing tasks in the UK to publish real price data, so the figures below are our editorial estimate from market rates. They will be replaced with platform data as soon as we have enough jobs.
What you get for that
Leaks, taps, toilets, radiators, small plumbing jobs.
Typical jobs and what they go for
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Fix a dripping tap or replace a cartridge | £70 to £130 |
| Replace a toilet or fit a new tap | £120 to £250 |
| Trace and fix a leak with access work | £200 to £450 |
What changes the price for plumbing
- Call-out versus planned. Emergencies, evenings and weekends carry a premium. A planned visit is much cheaper for the same work.
- Access to the pipework. Boxed-in pipes or a bath panel that has been tiled over turn a 30-minute job into a half day.
- Parts. Cartridges and washers are pennies. A replacement tap or thermostatic valve is the bulk of the bill.
- Whether it is notifiable. Anything on a gas appliance is not plumbing and legally needs a Gas Safe registered engineer.
What is usually included
- Labour, usually with a minimum charge
- Small consumables and seals
- Testing afterwards
And what is usually not
- Parts and fittings
- Anything on a gas appliance
- Making good tiles or plaster
- Out-of-hours premium unless quoted
The one thing that saves the most money
Photograph the tap or valve and the pipework under it before posting. A plumber who knows the part in advance can bring it, which turns two visits into one.
Get real prices for your job
Post it free and get fixed-price offers from verified plumbing taskers in the UK. You only pay when the work is done.
Post a plumbing taskBrowse plumbing taskers in the UKWhat this costs on Taskerama
| On a $155 task | Through the marketplace | Your own client |
|---|---|---|
| Poster pays | $184.95 | $155 |
| Tasker receives | $117.80 | $150.30 |
| Platform fees | $67.15 | $4.70 |
Every fee is shown on the offer before you accept it, so the total above is the total you pay. All fees.
Common questions
How much does plumbing work cost in the UK?
$60 to $250 for most jobs, with a median of $155. We do not yet have enough completed plumbing tasks in the UK to publish real price data, so the figures below are our editorial estimate from market rates. They will be replaced with platform data as soon as we have enough jobs.
What makes plumbing work more expensive?
Size and access are the two biggest factors, followed by urgency. Same-day and weekend work carries a premium, and anything above ground-floor level or requiring specialist equipment costs more. Materials, waste disposal and parking are often quoted separately, so check what is included.
How do I get an accurate price?
Post the job with photos, measurements and access details, and you will get fixed-price offers rather than estimates. Posting is free and there is no booking fee, so comparing three or four offers costs you nothing.
Should I pay per hour or a fixed price?
A fixed price for the whole job puts the risk of it overrunning on the tasker rather than on you. That is why every offer on Taskerama is a fixed total.