Plumbing Cost Guide: How Much Do Plumbers Charge?

Water is essential to every modern home and whenever we experience problems with it, we always need the aid of a plumber. Plumbing services aren’t cheap, but they’re well worth it in the long run, as they can save you a lot of money in property damage and water expenses. That’s why it’s good to have a basic idea of prices for different plumbing jobs and why little leaks might end up costing more than anticipated.

So, if:

Your plumber only stayed 10 to 15 minutes, but charged as if he stayed longer;
He didn’t seem to do much, even though he managed to fix the problem;
You wonder whether you can fix the problem yourself next time,

Then, read along!

When should I hire a plumber?

Generally, plumbers work on everything related to the water flow of your home. That includes fixing burst pipes, replacing tanks and fittings. Whenever you encounter a water-based problem, no matter how big or small, that’s when you need this kind of specialist.

Some very common situations which you might have already encountered include:

Leaking pipes or taps
Low water pressure in the bathroom and kitchen
A clogged toilet or siphon
Constantly dripping traps

Plumbers fix leaks, repair water heaters, unblock clogged pipes, and install sump pumps, among many other tasks. See what plumbing work Fantastic Services can help you with.

How much do plumbers charge in the UK

This price varies depending on numerous factors. Usually, Fantastic Services would charge you £98 for the first hour. The minimum time for each appointment is 1 hour. After that, you are charged on a half-hour basis, meaning £46 for each following half-hour. It also depends on when your appointment is set up. Time slots from 18:00 to 22:00 are slightly more expensive than 8:00 to 18:00. Appointments on weekends can cost a bit more, as well.

Basically, a lot of factors can contribute to the final price. Such as:

Where you live within the M25 area
Whether you have parking space available
The time of day and whether it’s the weekend
The type of replacement parts required for the job
The nature of the actual job

In a nutshell, the final price will be calculated based on time, labour, materials, and VAT.

Plumbers cost guide

Job	Price for labour	Time to do the job
Repairs
Repair leak from waste pipe or trap	£98	1h
Repair leak from a tap or exposed shower mixer	£98	1h
Repair leak from burst pipe	£144	1h+
Replacement
Replace sink taps or mixer tap	£98	1h
Replace taps or mixer tap on basin	£98	1h
Toilet flush mechanism – Close Coupled Toilet	£98	1h
Unblock
Kitchen sink	£144	1h+
Toilet	£144	1h+
External drain	£144	1h+
Pipework	£144	1h+
Basins	£144	1h+
Bathtub	£144	1h+
Shower tray	£144	1h+
Saniflo	£144	1h+
Waste disposal unit	£144	1h+
Urinal	£144	1h+
Fittings
Integrated/built in dishwasher	£144	1h+
Integrated/built in washing machine	£144	1h+
Free standing dishwasher	£98	1h
Members of our Fantastic Club get preferential booking slots and rates
We also offer other benefits such as exclusive seasonal deals, up to 15% OFF your 1st non-hourly service, deals by partnering brands and much more. Call us today. Learn more about Fantastic Club.

Professional plumbing services by Fantastic services

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Takeaways

Do not postpone taking care of problems with your water flow.
Quality plumbing services are not cheap, but are well worth it.
The final price you pay depends on how long it takes, where you live, and what kind of materials the job requires.

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