Cost guide
How much does a plumber cost?
Plumbing prices split into three buckets: emergency call-outs charged by the hour, planned replacements priced per item, and full re-pipes priced by the day.
- Typical day rate
- £280–£420
- Smallest job
- from £90
- Priced jobs
- 5
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What each job costs
| Job | Unit | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Replace a tapSeized old fittings and awkward basin access add an hour. | per tap | £90–£160 |
| Swap a radiatorCheaper when the new radiator matches the existing pipe centres. | per radiator | £180–£320 |
| Fit a new toiletConcealed cisterns cost more than close-coupled units. | per toilet | £200–£380 |
| Trace and fix a leakAdd £150–£400 if floors or plaster have to come up. | per visit | £120–£300 |
| Bathroom first fix pipeworkMoving the soil stack is the single biggest cost driver. | per bathroom | £900–£1,600 |
Ex VAT. South East baseline — the calculator adjusts for your region.
Keeping the cost down
- Ask whether the price includes parts — many quotes are labour only.
- Bundle small jobs into one visit; you pay one call-out, not three.
- For anything gas-related, insist on a Gas Safe registration number.
Common questions
- What does an emergency plumber cost at night?
- Expect a £90–£180 call-out covering the first hour, then £60–£95 an hour. Weekend and bank-holiday rates sit at the top of that range.
- Is a minimum charge normal?
- Yes. Most plumbers charge a one-hour minimum even for a ten-minute fix, because travel and parking are real costs.
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