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Building repairs cost in London (2026)

Prices reviewed November 2026

The typical price in London is £250 to £350 (general builder day rate). Building repairs are usually charged by the day or the job, and the price depends on how serious the problem is.

💷 Typical building repairs prices in London

Typical London prices in 2026. A guide only; your quotes will depend on the job.
General builder day rate£250 to £350
Small plastering job£150 to £450
Repointing brickwork£50 to £100 per m²

What changes the price

  • The type of repair: brickwork, plastering, roofing or damp.
  • The height and access, which can need scaffolding.
  • The cause of the problem, which may need fixing too.
  • Materials, especially for older buildings that need matching.
  • How many repairs are done in one visit.

How long it takes

A small repair, such as pointing a wall or fixing a window opening, often takes a day or two. Structural repairs take longer and may need an engineer's report.

How to pay less

  • Fix small problems early: damp and leaks get more expensive.
  • Ask for a diagnosis, not only a repair, so the cause is solved.
  • Combine several repairs into one booking to save on scaffolding and travel.

Before you hire

  • Ask the builder to find the cause of the damage, not only to patch it.
  • Ask whether a surveyor or structural engineer should look at it first.
  • Ask for photographs of the problem and of the finished repair.
  • Ask whether the repair is guaranteed, and for how long.

💬 Questions about building repairs costs

Will a builder take on a small job in London?

Many will, especially if you describe it clearly. A photo and a few details help builders quote quickly.

Is it charged by the day or by the job?

Small repairs are often a day rate plus materials. Larger ones are priced by the job. Ask for it in writing.

How do I know if damp is serious?

A builder can tell you whether it's condensation, a leak or something deeper, and what it will take to fix.

Why do repairs cost more on older buildings?

Older buildings can need matching bricks, lime plaster or other special materials, and the work is slower. That adds to both materials and labour.

Get building repairs quotes

Use these figures to plan your budget, then compare written quotes for the same work. Your price depends on the job, the size of your home and how soon you need it. Tell us what you need to request up to 3 local quotes; responses depend on availability.

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