Updated for 2025
Small plumbing jobs are unpredictable — sometimes it’s a 10-minute fix, sometimes it’s 2 hours of dismantling parts. A fair, simple pricing structure helps avoid disputes and keeps your time covered.
1. Standard UK plumbing rates
- Call-out fee: £40–£80
- Hourly rate: £40–£60/h
- Small fixed jobs: £60–£120
- Emergency work: +50–100 %
2. Materials and parts
Typical parts for small jobs:
- Fill valves: £8–£25
- Flush valves: £10–£30
- Isolating valves: £3–£6
- Tap cartridges: £5–£15
- Silicone & consumables: £3–£10
Most plumbers use a 10–25 % material markup.
3. Example job pricing
Replace tap cartridge
- Labour: £40–£60
- Part: £5–£15
Total: £45–£75
Fix toilet fill valve
- Labour: £50–£80
- Part: £10–£25
Total: £60–£105
Leak under sink
- Labour: £40–£60
- Parts/pipe: £5–£20
Total: £45–£80
4. Extras to consider
- Access difficulty
- Corroded fittings
- Travel/parking
- Same-day request
5. Summary
Keep your pricing structured: call-out + labour + parts + optional extras. It keeps things transparent for clients and protects your time.