UK trade rate calculator
Builder Labour Cost Calculator
Estimate builder labour by days or hours, materials allowance and postcode-aware regional pricing. Use the result as a labour planning range before comparing fixed or itemised local quotes.
Enter a postcode to set the cost region automatically.
Estimated builder labour labour budget
£394 – £394Typical planning estimate £394 including your materials/extras allowance. The rate band comes from the sourced UK guide; the regional adjustment is a UK Home Costs planning-model assumption. Fixed quotes are usually easier to compare for clearly defined work.
Benchmark basis: April 2026 builder benchmark around £400/day; self-employed builder around £40/hour and experienced builder on demanding work around £50/hour. Cross-trade source: Checkatrade Tradesperson Costs in 2026, April 2026. Materials, parking, call-outs, specialist equipment and VAT arrangements can vary. See sources →