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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 | Types of Furniture for conservatories |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Gas Prices | Is there a North/South divided when it comes to utility bills and in particular gas prices?... | 2008-04-20 |
| Regional Electricity Prices | SO where is the cheapest place to live in the UK for electricity supply?... | 2008-04-17 |
| UK Gas & Electricity Bills | How much does the cost of dual fuel gas and electricity bills vary in different parts of the country and with different size properties... | 2008-04-15 |
| Custom PC | Buying a PC can be a daunting task, with some many different options out there and so many different places selling the humble PC. This article simply describes the steps I went through when looking f... | 2008-04-13 |
| Lupus | What is Lupus?... | 2008-04-13 |
| Hair Straightening Products | Advice on ways of straightening hair, as well as more detailed information on how to chemically straighten hair at home.... | 2008-04-06 |
| Shelving Issues | Advice on how to go about securely fitting new shelves in your home to provide you with extra storage space.... | 2008-04-06 |
| Tax Bookshop | Buy tax guides or read Taxcafe articles... | 2008-03-28 |
| Anti Stain Cover | A discussion on one persons personal experiences on what is and isn't covered by those 'peace of mind' warranties you are offered when buying sofa's and chairs.... | 2008-03-18 |
| The Budget | Information on this year's budget and what measures the Chancellor has brought into effect. Including increased duty tax on fuel and tobacco, increase car tax on gas guzzling cars and the potential of... | 2008-03-12 |
| Duty on Alcohol | With the 2008 Budget in public view, the increase in duty on alcohol which Chancellor Darling announced is something that will now be under scrutiny; will it help eliminate the binge-drinking culture ... | 2008-03-12 |
| Surgery Abroad | A collection of the most common surgeries and how much they would cost if you were to opt to have them performed abroad instead of privately in the UK.... | 2008-03-06 |
| Private Treatment | Article listing the costs of various procedures under private health insurance which will provide you with treatment when you want it.... | 2008-03-06 |
| Bonsai Art | Information about the history of bonsai and how it has become so popular in the Western World.... | 2008-03-03 |
| Bonsai Growing | Advice on the options available for growing your own bonsai, including growing from seed and taking cutting from existing plants you may already have at home. ... | 2008-03-03 |
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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
