How much does smart home installation cost in the UK?
Most smart home & tech setup jobs in the UK cost between $50 and $150. The median is $100.
We do not yet have enough completed smart home & tech setup 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
Video doorbells, smart thermostats, Wi-Fi, home networking.
Typical jobs and what they go for
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Video doorbell replacing an existing wired bell | £60 to £110 |
| Doorbell plus two cameras and app setup | £140 to £250 |
| Smart thermostat with a new wiring centre | £180 to £320 |
What changes the price for smart home & tech setup
- Existing wiring. A video doorbell replacing a wired bell is quick. One with no existing wiring needs a transformer or a battery unit.
- Number of devices. Each additional camera or sensor is quick once the first is done and the app is set up.
- Wi-Fi coverage. Devices at the edge of the network are the usual reason an install takes twice as long.
- Mounting height. Anything above ground floor outside needs ladder work and more care.
What is usually included
- Mounting, connecting and app setup
- Showing you how to use it
And what is usually not
- The devices themselves
- New power supplies needing an electrician
- Wi-Fi upgrades
- Ongoing subscriptions
The one thing that saves the most money
Check your Wi-Fi signal where the device will go before booking. Most failed smart-home installs are a coverage problem, not a fitting problem, and no amount of installer time fixes it.
Get real prices for your job
Post it free and get fixed-price offers from verified smart home & tech setup taskers in the UK. You only pay when the work is done.
Post a smart home & tech setup taskBrowse smart home & tech setup taskers in the UKWhat this costs on Taskerama
| On a $100 task | Through the marketplace | Your own client |
|---|---|---|
| Poster pays | $119.95 | $100 |
| Tasker receives | $76 | $96.90 |
| Platform fees | $43.95 | $3.10 |
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 smart home installation cost in the UK?
$50 to $150 for most jobs, with a median of $100. We do not yet have enough completed smart home & tech setup 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 smart home installation 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.