Pipe fitting Cost Calculator
Pipework is charged either by the hour or as a fixed price for a defined run. In Q3 2026 a pipe-fitter charges about £45–£90 an hour, moving or extending pipework for a kitchen or bathroom costs £400–£1,200, and repiping a whole house is typically…
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How this calculator works
Every figure in this calculator is the one published in the cost table on our pipe fitting guide. Pick the option that matches your job and the calculator returns that published range, adjusted for your region - it does not model anything the guide does not already say.
That is deliberate. A calculator whose rates drift from the page it sits under is worse than no calculator, because two numbers on the same site disagree.
What it cannot know: access, the condition of what is already there, and anything structural. Those are what separate three real quotes from each other.
Published pipe fitting costs (2026)
| Option | Typical 2026 cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| London | £342–£610 | |
| South East | £314–£560 | |
| East of England | £294–£525 | |
| South West | £286–£510 | |
| Midlands | £280–£500 | |
| North West | £269–£480 | |
| Yorkshire & North East | £263–£470 | |
| Wales | £263–£470 |
These are the figures from our pipe fitting cost guide.
Pipe fitting calculator — FAQs
The clearest triggers are lead supply pipework, galvanised steel that has furred up and dropped your flow, repeated pinhole leaks in old copper, or a full renovation where walls and floors are open anyway. Doing it during a renovation is far cheaper than as a standalone job.
Both are compliant and both last. Copper is more rigid, tolerates heat better and looks better where pipes are visible; push-fit plastic is quicker to install in awkward runs, which is why it dominates on hidden work. Many installers mix the two by location.
It is not compulsory in most cases, but it is strongly advised — and many water companies replace their portion free or at reduced cost if you replace yours, so ask before you book the work.
Non-urgent work is typically 1–3 weeks out. Emergency leak repair is same-day, at a higher call-out rate.
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