UK trade pricing, plainly explained

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The 2026 trade rate desk

What UK trades charge

Rate index 2026

The published numbers, put in context.

Compare day-rate guide figures across six core trades, then understand what region, experience and job type can do to the price.

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Published guide span

240 to £500

per day across the six trades below

Lower published figure Higher published figure
Six trades One clear starting point
  1. Electrician£300 to £500
  2. Plumber£320 to £480
  3. Plasterer£300
  4. Carpenter£240 to £360
  5. Bricklayer£240 to £320
  6. Painter£250 to £350

Source: Checkatrade, How much do tradespeople cost? Published guide figures accessed for the 2026 edition.

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Day rates by trade

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These are published guide ranges, not Price The Job survey findings or guaranteed quotes. Use them as a comparison point and read each guide for context.

All six figures above are attributed to the Checkatrade published cost guide. Price The Job has not independently verified them as market medians.

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