Are you suffering from a leak in the bathroom or kitchen, or is a drain clogged in your home? A plumber will often help you get rid of your problem within 1-2 hours. Curious about plumber costs? On Renoca you can find prices for the different problems your plumber solves.
What are the average plumber costs?
A plumber costs between £40 and £60 per hour. Many plumbers are self-employed and set this price themselves, so the hourly rate varies a lot. For the most common projects, plumbers often use fixed prices per project of £ 85 to £ 160. Check the overview below for plumber prices per project.
| Work | Cost per project, incl. | Repair roof gutter | £ 150 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sewer unblocking | £ 150 |
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Price examples of plumber costs
Check out the 3 price examples to see what the plumber does for the above prices.
Small jobs: Do you hire a plumber for small jobs in your home, such as central heating maintenance? Then the average cost for this is around £75, often based on hourly wages and use of (cleaning) materials. Your plumber will check your central heating boiler to make sure it is still working properly and clean it. Small jobs also include checking and cleaning a gas heater or boiler.
Average jobs: The most common jobs are unblocking the drain, toilet, sink and shower drain, for example. When we speak of a total blockage, it is not possible to solve it yourself and it is wise to seek the professional help of a plumber. The average cost of clearing a clog is £90.
Great work: The most expensive project a plumber does is unblocking the sewer with a pressure washer. This pressure washer has a long cable and a special nozzle so that the clog is cleared in places you cannot reach directly. The average cost for a plumber when unclogging the sewer is around £300.
How does the price breakdown of plumber costs look like?
What choices determine plumber costs?
The cost of a plumber varies from project to project and from plumber to plumber. See how your choices affect the price.
Choice 1: Plumber
Because plumber prices are mostly based on the plumber’s hourly rate, small projects logically cost less than larger projects. The cost of a plumber per hour is on average £50. In the overview below, see how long a project takes on average:
| Work | Time |
|---|---|
| Cv maintenance | 30 min. |
| Correcting leakage | 30 min. |
| Drain unclogging | 1 hour |
| Repairing roof gutter | 2 hours |
| Rrain unclogging | 2.5 hours |
Choice 2: ZZP’er or a plumbing company
Whether a plumber works as a ZZP’er or with a plumbing company affects the level of costs. Employed plumbers charge standard rates for the work they do. Self-employed plumbers set their own prices and therefore vary greatly in cost. By requesting plumber quotes, you can quickly see the difference in price. Read reviews to make sure you choose the right plumber, and request quotes for both options to get the best deal.
Choice 3: What time of day
Most plumbers work between 8am and 6pm. For this, they charge their standard labour rate of £50 an hour on average. It sometimes happens that you need a plumber immediately, is in the evening or just very early in the morning. This affects the labour rate. On average, a plumber charges an extra £25 per hour if he works after 6pm or before 8am. And plumber also offers a maintenance contract. This costs on average £8 per month, for which you get complete service from your plumber, any time it is needed.
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