The London Home Repair Index
What things actually cost in London
Most price pages are marketing. These are honest bands with their basis stated on every page — and as London Heroes jobs complete, real first-party data replaces the research, per service, automatically.
Plumber call-out
£60–£120per hour
typical: £85
Most London plumbers charge between £60 and £120 per hour, with a typical rate around £85.
Based on London market research, updated July 2026. First-party London Heroes data will replace this as jobs complete.
Boiler repair
£150–£400per repair
typical: £240
A typical London boiler repair costs £150–£400 including parts, with most common faults (diverter valves, pumps, PCB sensors) landing around £240.
Based on London market research, updated July 2026. First-party London Heroes data will replace this as jobs complete.
Boiler service
£80–£150per service
typical: £110
An annual boiler service in London typically costs £80–£150, with most around £110.
Based on London market research, updated July 2026. First-party London Heroes data will replace this as jobs complete.
EICR (electrical safety report)
£150–£350per report
typical: £220
An EICR for a typical London flat costs £150–£250; a 3–4 bedroom house £200–£350.
Based on London market research, updated July 2026. First-party London Heroes data will replace this as jobs complete.
Drain unblocking
£90–£250per job
typical: £140
Clearing a blocked drain in London typically costs £90–£250.
Based on London market research, updated July 2026. First-party London Heroes data will replace this as jobs complete.
Electrician call-out
£55–£110per hour
typical: £75
London electricians typically charge £55–£110 per hour, around £75 on average, with small fixed jobs (replace a socket, fit a light fitting) commonly quoted at £80–£150..
Based on London market research, updated July 2026. First-party London Heroes data will replace this as jobs complete.
Landlord gas safety certificate (CP12)
£60–£120per certificate
typical: £85
A landlord gas safety certificate (CP12) in London typically costs £60–£120 for a property with a boiler and hob.
Based on London market research, updated July 2026. First-party London Heroes data will replace this as jobs complete.
Handyman
£40–£80per hour
typical: £55
London handyman rates typically run £40–£80 per hour, around £55 on average, with many offering half-day (£150–£250) and full-day (£280–£450) rates that work out cheaper for a list of small jobs..
Based on London market research, updated July 2026. First-party London Heroes data will replace this as jobs complete.
Prices are guides, not quotes — access, parts, urgency and property quirks all move the number. On London Heroes you always approve the actual price before work starts.