Cost guides
Honest, up-to-date price guides for hiring local professionals — what jobs typically cost, what drives the price, and how to get an accurate quote. Ranges are indicative; the surest way to know your price is to post the job and compare real quotes from verified pros.
A plumber typically charges £40–£80 per hour, or a £50–£100 call-out for small jobs; emergency call-outs run £80–£150 plus parts. Bigger jobs are usually quoted as a fixed price — a boiler install is often £1,500–£3,500. Actual prices vary by location and complexity, so it pays to compare a few quotes.
Read the guideAn electrician typically charges £40–£70 per hour, or a £50–£100 call-out for small jobs. Fixed-price work is common: a new consumer unit (fuse board) is often £350–£700, and a full rewire £3,000–£6,000+. Rates vary by region and how much access and certification a job needs.
Read the guideA domestic cleaner typically charges £15–£30 per hour. A regular clean of a small home runs about £40–£90, a one-off deep clean £120–£300, and an end-of-tenancy clean £150–£400 depending on size. Prices vary by location, home size and how much detail the clean involves.
Read the guidePainters and decorators usually charge £150–£250 per day, or roughly £3–£10 per m². Repainting a single room is often £250–£600, and a whole house interior £2,000–£5,000. Prep work, ceiling height and paint quality all move the price, so compare quotes for your specific job.
Read the guideA handyman typically charges £30–£60 per hour, with a minimum call-out of about £40–£80 for short jobs; a half-day is often £120–£200 and a full day £200–£350. Small jobs like TV mounting or flat-pack assembly usually cost £40–£120. Rates vary by area and job complexity.
Read the guideFurniture assembly typically costs £30–£80 per item, or about £30–£50 per hour, with a minimum call-out around £40–£60. A flat-pack wardrobe (like an IKEA PAX) is often £80–£200, a bed £40–£90, and a desk or bookcase £30–£70. Prices depend on the item's size and how many you need built.
Read the guideHow we price these guides. Figures are indicative typical UK/EU ranges for guidance only — not fixed prices. Actual costs vary by location, job complexity and the professional you choose. On FieldPro you compare real quotes and pay securely, with the payment released only when the job is done.