Household Jobs Costs

Cost of getting household jobs done in the UK

There are many jobs around the house and garden that don't fall into a large category like plumbing or electrician but rather are more niche market like installing TV aerials, un-blocking drains or repairing washing machines. Still it is useful to have an idea of how much these jobs should cost as whilst they are small, they can be expensive and the cost of them will soon add up - especially if you get ripped off!

The table below shows the jobs we have collected information on so far along with the average prices. The links on the left take you to more specific pages on the topic and as always this information is based on user feedback and personal research/experience.

If you have any feedback of your own on the cost of household jobs then please fill out the form below.

Household Prices: Disclaimer
General description Specific description Average Price Units Last Updated
Air conditioning   £2400 per item/job 2009-06-02
Blind fitting Blinds £60 per item/job 2008-06-20
Chimney sweep Labour £35 per hour 2009-09-05
Chimney sweep Labour £58 per item/job 2009-09-30
Drains Clear Blockage £70 per item/job 2008-10-23
Drains Hourly Rate £18 per hour 2005-06-26
Drains Minimum Charge £35 per item/job 2005-06-27
Electrical equipment repair Dishwasher £141 per item/job 2007-10-31
Electrical equipment repair Hourly Rate £15 per hour 2005-06-28
Electrical equipment repair Minimum Charge £25 per item/job 2005-06-29
Electrical equipment repair Washing Machine £56 per item/job 2009-09-21
Flooring   £50 per item/job 2009-10-09
Flooring   £250 per m2 2009-09-25
Flooring Carpet £75 per item/job 2005-06-21
Flooring Wooden £40 per m2 2007-06-29
Handyman Labour £20 per hour 2009-08-22
Handyman Labour £358 per item/job 2009-04-08
Kitchen Install £4875 per item/job 2009-05-01
Removal service   £1200 per item/job 2009-09-04
Tv aerial Install £141 per item/job 2009-10-08
Windows Blinds £15 per item/job 2006-10-15
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