UK construction material prices were 6.4% higher in August 2026 than a year earlier, according to the latest monthly statistics from the Department for Business and Trade. Steel and pipework led the increases, while concrete, cement and imported timber were slightly cheaper. Brick deliveries ...
Use this brick calculator to work out how many bricks you need for a wall. Enter the length, height and wall type, and it will estimate bricks, mortar, material cost and how long a bricklayer is likely to take. It's based on the standard UK brick size of 215mm x 102.5mm x 65mm with 10mm mortar ...
Fitting a loft ladder in the UK typically costs £200 to £500 for a standard folding or sliding ladder supplied and fitted, with most homeowners paying around £300. If the hatch needs enlarging or a new insulated hatch is fitted at the same time, expect £400 to £900 in total. Electric and bespoke ...
A retaining wall in the UK typically costs £150 to £500 per square metre of wall face, depending on the material, height and how much soil it holds back. A small timber sleeper wall to terrace a garden might cost a few hundred pounds. A tall reinforced concrete wall supporting a driveway can run ...
A new garden wall typically costs £150 to £400 per linear metre for a 1 metre high brick wall in the UK, including foundations and labour. Taller walls, double skin brickwork, natural stone and decorative finishes push the price higher. A 10 metre front garden wall usually costs £1,800 to £4,000 ...
A painter and decorator in the UK typically charges £250 to £350 per day, or £35 to £45 per hour, based on Checkatrade's October 2026 data. A single bedroom repaint usually takes one to two days, so most people pay a few hundred pounds per room in labour, plus paint and materials. ...
A carpenter in the UK typically charges £240 to £450 per day, or £30 to £60 per hour, according to Checkatrade's October 2026 data. It's one of the widest ranges of any trade, because carpentry covers everything from hanging a door to building a staircase. Skilled joiners making bespoke ...
A tiler in the UK typically charges £250 to £350 per day, or around £40 per hour, based on Checkatrade's October 2026 data. Many tilers prefer to price by the square metre, and the rate depends heavily on the type and size of tile, the surface and how much preparation is needed. ...
A roofer in the UK typically charges £280 to £360 per day, or £35 to £45 per hour, based on Checkatrade's October 2026 data. Most roofing work is done by a team of two or more, so a day's labour for a small crew will often be double that figure or more. Scaffolding, materials and waste disposal ...
A plumber in the UK typically charges £40 to £60 per hour, or £320 to £480 per day, according to Checkatrade's October 2026 cost data. Emergency and out of hours work costs more, and London rates sit at the top of the range or above it. Many plumbers also charge a minimum call out fee that ...
