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2026 Price Guide
Plumbing prices, 2026
| Job | Typical 2026 cost |
|---|---|
| Call-out / small repair | £80 – £180 |
| Hourly rate | £40 – £60 |
| New / refit bathroom | £3,000 – £7,000 |
| Full house re-pipe | £3,500 – £6,000 |
Gas boiler and hob work must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Full detail in the plumbing cost guide.
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FAQs · 2026
Plumbing cost questions
UK plumbers typically charge £40–£60 an hour in 2026, with a call-out from around £80. A new bathroom runs £3,000–£7,000 and a full house re-pipe £3,500–£6,000.
Emergency and out-of-hours call-outs typically cost 30–60% more than a booked job. Turn off your stopcock first and describe the problem clearly to get the right help fast.
Any work on gas boilers, hobs or gas pipework must legally be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer. General plumbing such as taps, leaks and bathrooms does not require it.
Small repairs are often under an hour; a new bathroom or boiler swap takes one to several days. Your plumber gives a time estimate with the quote.
Yes — every plumber we match you with is vetted, and gas engineers are checked on the Gas Safe Register. You get up to three quotes to compare.
Last reviewed June 2026. Plumbing figures reflect 2026 UK labour rates and typical job prices; emergency and out-of-hours rates are higher. This calculator gives a budgeting estimate, not a quote. Editorial standards: /editorial-standards. See all free calculators or the cost guide hub.