Plumber cost in London (2026)

Prices reviewed November 2026

The typical price in London is £80 to £150 (call-out and first hour). Most plumbing jobs are small, and the price is mostly the call-out and the time on site. Bigger installs are quoted by the job.

💷 Typical plumber prices in London

Typical London prices in 2026. A guide only; your quotes will depend on the job.
Call-out and first hour	£80 to £150
Boiler service	£80 to £120
Unblock a drain	£90 to £250
New bathroom installation	£5,000 to £12,000

What changes the price

The call-out charge and a minimum first hour, which many plumbers apply.
The time of day: evenings, weekends and bank holidays usually cost more.
The parts, such as taps, valves or a cylinder, and who supplies them.
How hard the fault is to reach: boxed-in pipes and tight spaces take longer.
Whether the job involves gas, which needs a Gas Safe registered engineer.

How long it takes

A tap or toilet repair is often done within an hour or two. Replacing a bathroom suite or moving pipework can take several days.

How to pay less

Group small jobs into one visit so you pay one call-out.
Know where your stopcock is, so a leak is contained while you wait.
Ask whether the quote includes parts and any out-of-hours uplift.

Before you hire

Ask for the call-out fee and the hourly rate before they arrive.
For any gas work, ask for their Gas Safe register number and check it on the register.
Ask whether the quote includes parts and VAT.
Ask what guarantee they give on the work.

💬 Questions about plumber costs

How quickly can a plumber come out in London?

For urgent jobs like leaks, many plumbers in London can come the same day. Choose "Urgently, within 48 hours" when you request quotes so they know to prioritise it.

Can a plumber fix my boiler?

Only engineers on the Gas Safe Register can work on gas boilers. When you choose "Boiler or heating", we send your request to Gas Safe registered engineers.

How much does a plumber cost in London?

Expect £80 to £150 for a call-out including the first hour in London. Larger jobs like bathroom installs are quoted by the job.

Why is the first hour the most expensive?

Many plumbers charge a call-out that covers travel and the first hour, then charge less for each extra hour. That is why several small jobs together are better value than separate visits.

Get plumber 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.