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Electrical & Plumbing Costs UK
UK rewiring, consumer unit, electrician, plumber and EV charger cost guides.
Understand common electrical and plumbing project costs before comparing itemised local quotes. Every guide links back to dated source records and, where appropriate, a live calculator or regional planning example.
Electrical & Plumbing guides
Cost guide
House rewire
Plan a UK full-house rewire budget including circuits, sockets, consumer unit, testing and making good.
£4,000–£12,000View guide →Cost guideConsumer unit replacement
Typical UK fuse box and consumer unit replacement costs, including installation and electrical inspection allowances.
Around £485 for a 10-way RCBO unit installedView guide →Cost guideElectrician hourly rate
Typical UK electrician hourly rates, day rates, emergency charges and common call-out costs.
£45–£60 per hourView guide →Cost guidePlumber hourly rate
Typical planning ranges for UK plumber hourly charges and common additional costs.
£45–£90 / hourView guide →Cost guideEV charger installation
Typical UK home EV charger costs, installation extras and current grant support for eligible households.
Around £1,000 installedView guide →