South East
Service Costs in Reading
Compare prices for services in Reading. Prices adjusted for local cost of living.
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Prices adjusted with Reading's 1.09x cost multiplier.
Plumber
14 services Fix a Leaking Tap £55 – £220
Unblock a Drain or Toilet £80 – £275
Install a Bathroom Suite £820 – £2,185
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Electrician
14 services Full House Rewire (3-Bed) £3,825 – £8,745
Consumer Unit Replacement £490 – £1,310
Add a Double Socket £85 – £275
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Boiler & Gas Engineer
14 services New Combi Boiler Installation £1,640 – £4,920
New System Boiler Installation £1,860 – £5,465
Boiler Relocation £545 – £1,640
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Builder
14 services Single Storey Extension £32,790 – £87,440
Double Storey Extension £54,650 – £153,020
Loft Conversion £27,325 – £81,975
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Roofer
14 services Replace Roof Tiles (per m2) £85 – £300
Full Roof Replacement (3-Bed Semi) £6,010 – £15,300
Flat Roof Repair £165 – £1,095
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Locksmith
14 services Emergency Lockout (Daytime) £65 – £165
Emergency Lockout (Night or Weekend) £110 – £275
Change Front Door Lock £85 – £220
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Painter & Decorator
14 services Paint a Room (Single) £220 – £710
Paint Entire House Interior (3-Bed) £1,200 – £3,825
Exterior House Painting £1,640 – £6,560
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Kitchen Fitter
14 services Full Kitchen Installation (Medium) £3,280 – £8,745
Kitchen Unit Replacement (Full Set) £2,185 – £6,010
Worktop Installation (Laminate) £220 – £875
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Bathroom Fitter
14 services Full Bathroom Renovation £4,920 – £13,115
Install a Shower Enclosure £655 – £1,695
Install a Bath £545 – £1,530
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Carpenter
14 services Fit an Internal Door £75 – £220
Fit an External Door £165 – £435
Fit a Staircase £1,640 – £6,010
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Landscaper
14 services New Lawn (Turf) £545 – £1,310
Artificial Grass Installation £1,640 – £5,465
Garden Paving / Patio £1,530 – £5,465
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Plasterer
14 services Plaster a Room (Walls) £435 – £1,095
Plaster a Ceiling £275 – £710
Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster) £330 – £710
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Tiler
12 services Bathroom Wall Tiling £435 – £1,310
Bathroom Floor Tiling £275 – £820
Kitchen Splashback Tiling £165 – £545
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Flooring Specialist
12 services Laminate Flooring (Per Room) £330 – £985
Engineered Wood Flooring £545 – £1,640
Solid Hardwood Flooring £875 – £2,735
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Pest Control
13 services Rat Treatment £130 – £385
Mouse Treatment £110 – £330
Wasp Nest Removal £55 – £140
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Tree Surgeon
12 services Tree Removal (Small) £165 – £600
Tree Removal (Medium) £435 – £1,310
Tree Removal (Large) £985 – £3,280
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Drain Specialist
12 services Blocked Drain Clearance £65 – £275
CCTV Drain Survey £100 – £490
Drain Relining (Per Metre) £75 – £165
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Damp Proofer
12 services Rising Damp Treatment (Per Wall) £275 – £1,095
Damp Proof Course Injection £545 – £2,735
Condensation Treatment £165 – £875
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Fence Builder
12 services Panel Fence Installation (Per Panel) £110 – £240
Close Board Fence Installation £100 – £195
Picket Fence Installation £65 – £140
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Paving & Driveway Specialist
12 services Block Paving Driveway £3,825 – £9,290
Tarmac Driveway £2,185 – £6,010
Gravel Driveway £1,095 – £3,280
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Removal Company
12 services Local Move (1-Bed Flat) £275 – £655
Local Move (2-Bed House) £435 – £1,040
Local Move (3-Bed House) £655 – £1,530
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Skip Hire
12 services Mini Skip (2 Yard) £85 – £220
Midi Skip (4 Yard) £140 – £305
Builder's Skip (6 Yard) £195 – £435
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Scaffolder
12 services Single House Scaffold (2 Storey) £655 – £1,530
Scaffold for Chimney Work £385 – £875
Scaffold for Roof Access £765 – £1,965
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Chimney Sweep
12 services Standard Chimney Sweep £65 – £140
Chimney Sweep with Smoke Test £85 – £165
Bird Nest Removal £95 – £220
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Gutter Specialist
12 services Gutter Cleaning (Terraced House) £55 – £120
Gutter Cleaning (Semi-Detached House) £75 – £165
Gutter Cleaning (Detached House) £110 – £220
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Window Cleaner
12 services Exterior Window Clean (3-Bed House) £15 – £45
Interior and Exterior Clean (3-Bed House) £35 – £85
Conservatory Roof Clean £110 – £275
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Aerial & Satellite Installer
12 services TV Aerial Installation £165 – £330
Satellite Dish Installation £140 – £330
Aerial Repair and Realignment £55 – £140
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CCTV Installer
12 services 2-Camera CCTV System £385 – £765
4-Camera CCTV System £655 – £1,530
8-Camera CCTV System £1,310 – £2,735
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Alarm Installer
12 services Wireless Burglar Alarm £330 – £875
Wired Burglar Alarm £545 – £1,310
Smart Alarm System £435 – £1,200
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Demolition Contractor
12 services Garage Demolition £1,095 – £3,825
Internal Wall Removal (Non-Load-Bearing) £435 – £1,640
Chimney Breast Removal £1,310 – £3,825
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Car Mechanic
12 services MOT Test £60 – £60
Full Car Service (Major) £220 – £545
Interim Service (Minor) £110 – £275
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Car Body Repair
12 services Bumper Repair £110 – £385
Bumper Replacement £330 – £1,095
Scratch Repair £85 – £385
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Dentist
12 services NHS Check-Up (Band 1) £30 – £30
NHS Filling (Band 2) £80 – £80
NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3) £355 – £355
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Cosmetic Dentist
12 services Teeth Whitening (In-Office) £330 – £875
Home Whitening Kit £190 – £490
Porcelain Veneers (Per Tooth) £765 – £1,530
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Solicitor
12 services Conveyancing (Buying) £875 – £2,405
Conveyancing (Selling) £545 – £1,420
Divorce (Uncontested) £545 – £2,735
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Family Solicitor
12 services Child Custody / Arrangements £2,185 – £16,395
Prenuptial Agreement £985 – £3,280
Financial Settlement £2,735 – £16,395
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Vet
12 services Dog Vaccination (Annual Booster) £45 – £125
Cat Vaccination (Annual Booster) £40 – £110
Neutering (Dog) £220 – £545
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Dog Groomer
12 services Full Groom (Small Dog) £25 – £55
Full Groom (Medium Dog) £40 – £75
Full Groom (Large Dog) £60 – £110
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Wedding Venue
12 services Country House Venue £5,465 – £16,395
Hotel Venue £3,280 – £10,930
Barn Venue £3,280 – £12,025
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Wedding Photographer
12 services Full Day Coverage £1,095 – £3,280
Half Day Coverage £545 – £1,640
Engagement Shoot £110 – £385
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Wedding Caterer
12 services Sit-Down Meal (Per Head) £55 – £140
Evening Buffet (Per Head) £15 – £45
Canape Reception (Per Head) £10 – £35
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How Reading Compares
Reading service costs are 9% above the national average.
National Average 1.00x
Reading 1.09x
Cost multipliers are based on ONS regional data and local cost-of-living indices. A multiplier of 1.09x means service costs in Reading are typically 9% higher than the national average.
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