Consumer Pricing Information
Whatprice.co.uk has been developed for you, the consumer. The goal of Whatprice is to provide the public with a platform to share information about the cost of living in the UK.
It's not easy to get someone in to do work in your house or garden. Many people pay too much money for electrical, plumbing or building work. Whatprice is designed to help people share experiences on how much their home improvements or repairs cost, so you have a better idea what a fair price is.
| Home Categories | Details of Home Category | Example Home Pricing Page | Example Home Article Page |
| Building | Costs and advice on making building improvements and repairs to your home | Building Prices | How to Build a Wooden Staircase |
| Conservatory | This section looks at all aspects of buying a conservatory, from how to get the right price all the way through to maintaining your Conservatory temperature in summer and winter | Conservatory Prices | Conservatory Furniture or Conservatory Blinds |
| Decorating | Example prices for common decorating jobs as well as a whole host of decorating articles | Room Painting Calculator | 10 Cheap Decorating Ideas |
| Electrician | Prices for electrical jobs and electrician charges around the house | Electrician Prices | Electrical Safety Cord |
| Household | Articles give helpful advice on some common household maintenance issues as well as pricing information on many household maintenance jobs. | Household Refurbishment | Installing Hardwood Flooring |
| Plumbing | Plumbing prices and help in a plumbing emergency | Plumbing Prices | Repairing Frozen Pipes |
| Security | Security tips for keeping your home safe and secure | Security Prices | Home Security Cameras |
| Utilities | Prices on gas, electricity and water bills | Typical Electricity Bills | Reduce Your Phone Bills |
| Home Forum | Home Improvement Forum | Double Glazing Cost | Amusing DIY |
Our latest articles can be found below.
| Article title | About the article | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DIY Conservatory | Building a self build conservatory is actually quite a straight-forward task and if you are a competent DIY enthusiast you will find adding a new conservatory to your home is relatively easy and not a... | 2010-08-29 |
| Conservatory Cleaning | In order to keep your conservatory in tip top condition, you will need to clean it. ... | 2010-08-29 |
| Electric fireplaces (with real looking flames) | Electric fireplaces create a cosy atmosphere in any home. This article explains the advantages of electric fireplaces and how to maintain them.... | 2010-08-22 |
| Flat roofs (on houses and extensions) | Many homes have flat roofs but do you know what materials it takes to make one. Our article explains what materials to use and what to look for in a contractor. ... | 2010-08-22 |
| Pump Assisted Showers (power shower) | This article explains what a power shower is, how it works and what types are available.... | 2010-08-22 |
| Dental Insurance Compared | Our secret shopper has been comparing dental insurance policies. The cost, policy benefits and the ease of getting a quote have all been compared. ... | 2010-08-15 |
| Planning Permission For Conservatories and Other Extensions | Adding a conservatory or extension to your home can dramatically increase its value. Our article explains the rules and regulations you need to follow when extending your home. ... | 2010-08-14 |
| Extractor Fans in Bathrooms | An extractor fan can ensure that rooms remain mould and mildew free. Our article will help you to choose, install and maintain a bathroom extractor fan. ... | 2010-08-14 |
| Cleaning out the drains (rodding, chemicals, water jets) | This article explains the different methods you can try if you have a drain blockage in your home. ... | 2010-08-14 |
| Decorative Paint Effects | This article exlains how to prepare your home for painting and then the tehniques required to produce graining, marbling, stencilling and broken colour paint effects.... | 2010-08-14 |
| Soundproofing a Room | This article covers the building regulations you need to follow and the method you can use to soundproof a room in your home. ... | 2010-08-12 |
| Identifying and Dealing with Asbestos | Asbestos is extremely bad for your health. This article explains why it is so bad for you, how to recognise it and how to go about safely removing it. ... | 2010-08-12 |
| What is an Electrical Consumer Unit? | Most people know what a fuse box is but do you know what it does? This article explains what an electrical consumer unit is and how it works.... | 2010-08-08 |
| Repointing a Wall | This article explains what repointing is, the best way to go about it and which materials to use. ... | 2010-08-08 |
| Tiling a Kitchen | Tiling is a great way to make a kitchen look more stylish whilst still allowing walls to be easily cleaned. This article explains how to prepare your walls, the equipment needed and how to go about t... | 2010-08-08 |
| Maintaining and Repairing a Cistern | By understanding how a toilet cistern works you can ensure yours stays in good working order. Our article explains how to maintain and repair your cistern.... | 2010-08-08 |
| Vinyl Flooring | Vinyl flooring makes a hardwearing and stylish flooring for any home. This article explains which flooring is best to use, how to install it and how to maintain any flooring. ... | 2010-08-08 |
| Cavity Wall Insulation | With many firms encouraging homeowners to get cavity wall insualtion its important that homeowners have all the facts. This article explains the benefits, the potential problems and what you should l... | 2010-08-08 |
| Reducing your water bill | With everything costing more it helps if you can make savings on your household bills. Read our top tips for saving money on your water bill. ... | 2010-08-01 |
| Pet Insurance | Pet insurance can be confusing. This article explains the benefits of pet insurance as well as what you can expect to pay. ... | 2010-08-01 |
| Games to play on horseback with children | If you have small children you will know that they don't always have the longest attention span even if they are horseridng. Our article gives you some ideas for fun games to play with your kids whil... | 2010-08-01 |
| Repairing a Tiled Roof | Replacing a broken tile is very easy and can be done by anyone with little or no experience. This article describes the tools you will need and the best way to go about repairing your roof. ... | 2010-08-01 |
| House Selling | Five years ago I wrote a blog on ‘buying my house'. Well the time has now come to sell the house and move on, so here is my blog on ‘selling my house'... | 2010-08-01 |
| Draining and Cleaning a Central Heating System | Many common central heating system problems can be fixed simply by draining and cleaning your system. This article covers how to correctly drain a system and how you can go about giving your central ... | 2010-07-21 |
| Reducing Your Electricity Bill | Electricity bills are increasing astronomically every year. Our article gives you some top tips on how you can reduce and even eliminate your electricity bill.... | 2010-07-21 |
| Reducing Your Gas Bill | Utilities prices are increasing rapidly every year. Our article gives you some top tips for reducing your gas bill. ... | 2010-07-21 |
| Renewable Energy at Home | This article covers the different types of renewable energy and how you can make your home more energy efficient.... | 2010-07-18 |
| Security Alarms | Burglary can happen to anyone at any time. This article explains how to make your home more secure by using a security alarm and other steps you can take to prevent being a victim of crime.... | 2010-07-18 |
| The Ambiance of Colours | Colours can make or break a room. This article explains how colours can affect moods and the best colours to use in different rooms in your home. ... | 2010-07-18 |
| The Essence of Scents in Your Home | Smells can trigger memories and emotions. This article explains how to use different scents in your home to create a different atmosphere.... | 2010-07-18 |
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Date Added: Thursday 22nd April 2010
"do the figures shown include the materials"
paul
Date Added: Monday 15th June 2009
"great website :) very good at finding things"
billi bates
Date Added: Sunday 19th October 2008
"Does the comment system work now? -- yes but the editors are slow :)"
Ali
Date Added: Sunday 3rd August 2008
"Great article!SUPER "
Ada
Date Added: Monday 19th November 2007
"Very helpful. Could a web site be set up to challenge the exorbitant charges?"
JH Duncan
Date Added: Saturday 6th October 2007
"How fantastic to find a site that clearly tells you how much money to put aside for those jobs that really need doing! I don't need to worry about being ripped off now! Thank you!"
Laura Perry
