What jobs tend to cost.

Sources used as a steer: Checkatrade cost guides (updated through 2026) and typical South-West trade rates. Parts, access, parking and out-of-hours work change the number. VAT is not assumed in every line — we will say if it applies.

Attendance

Item	Guide
Standard daytime attendance / first hour	£60–£90
Hourly rate after that (general maintenance)	£45–£60
Day rate	£280–£375
Emergency / out-of-hours call-out (first hour)	£100–£180
Night, Sunday or bank holiday premium	typically 1.5–2× daytime

Water & leaks

Job	Guide
Dripping tap (washer / cartridge)	£70–£130
Simple leaking pipe / small uPVC repair	£100–£200
Blocked sink or toilet (straightforward)	£80–£150
Leaking radiator	£140–£300

Make-safe & security

Job	Guide
Emergency boarding-up	from £200
Regain entry / lock work (standard hours)	£90–£130
Out-of-hours lock / secure	£100–£200
uPVC door repair	£45–£300
Blown double-glazed unit (per window, supply & fit varies)	£55–£145 labour steer

Outside & planned

Job	Guide
uPVC gutter repair	about £30 / m
Single gutter length leak on a semi	£120–£180
Gutter joint repair	£60–£90
Fence repair (small panel / post)	from £40
Decorating / painting	£180–£200 / day typical
Landlord annual maintenance budget (rule of thumb)	about 1% of property value / year