| Plumbing service | Typical price (rest of UK) | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Bath installation | £300 – £600 labour | Bath installation cost |
| Drain unblocking | £80 – £250 per job | Drain unblocking cost |
| Dripping tap repair | £50 – £150 per repair | Dripping tap repair cost |
| Leaking pipe repair | £80 – £250 per repair | Leaking pipe repair cost |
| Power flush | £400 – £700 per system | Power flush cost |
| Radiator replacement | £150 – £300 labour (like-for-like) | Radiator replacement cost |
| Saniflo repair | £90 – £250 per repair | Saniflo repair cost |
| Shower installation | £150 – £500 labour | Shower installation cost |
| Tap installation | £60 – £130 labour | Tap installation cost |
| Toilet installation | £100 – £200 labour (like-for-like) | Toilet installation cost |
Figures include VAT where applicable and reflect 2026 market rates. Every price depends on the job and your postcode
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a typical plumbing repair cost?
Most small plumbing repairs cost £50–£250 in 2026: fixing a dripping tap runs £50–£150 (around £100 on average), a leaking pipe repair £80–£250, and drain unblocking £80–£250, with a simple blocked sink or toilet from as little as £30.
What is the most expensive plumbing job?
A central heating power flush at £400–£700 — around £575 for an average home — tops the range, followed by bath installation at £300–£600 in labour outside London and £400–£800 in the capital, because of the pipework and tiling involved.
Why are plumbing prices higher in London?
Higher labour rates, congestion charges and parking push London prices roughly 20–30% above the rest of the UK. Drain unblocking moves from £80–£250 to £100–£350, and a leaking pipe repair from £80–£250 to £120–£350.
How can you pay less for plumbing work?
Fix small faults early — a £50–£150 dripping tap repair is far cheaper than the water damage a failed fitting can cause. Bundle several small jobs such as taps, a toilet swap and a radiator into one visit to pay a single call-out, and book standard hours rather than emergency slots.
Plumber Services Prices London [2026]
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| Monday – Friday | Weekend | Weekend | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appointments | 08:00 - 18:00 | Before/After Working Hours | 08:00 - 17:30 | Before/After Working Hours |
| First half hour* | £61 | £87 | £77 | £87 |
| Subsequent half hours | £49 | £75 | £65 | £75 |
| Half day (4 hours) | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Full day (8 hours) | £569 | --- | --- | --- |
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*Minimum time per appointment is 1 hour. After the first hour, we will charge on a half-hour basis.
**In cases where we need to purchase all the materials necessary for the completion of the job, shopping time and material costs will be added separately on the top of your bill. The standard hourly rate for shopping time is £52.
T&Cs and Minimum Charges apply. When we calculate the price, we also take into consideration the area's dimensions and the time of the appointment. All prices and deals are valid for areas within M25. Deals cannot be combined with any other deals and promotions. Prices are subject to availability. Congestion charges are excluded (when applicable).