South West regional pricing
How Much Does a Solicitor Cost in Bristol?
Updated prices for . Bristol prices are typically 7% above the national average.
Price summary
Bristol Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conveyancing (Buying) | £860 | £1,505 | £2,365 |
| Conveyancing (Selling) | £540 | £915 | £1,400 |
| Divorce (Uncontested) | £540 | £1,615 | £2,690 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on South West regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Solicitor Prices in Bristol
Every price adjusted for Bristol using a 1.075x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conveyancing (Buying) | £860 | £1,505 | £2,365 | 8-12 weeks |
| Conveyancing (Selling) | £540 | £915 | £1,400 | 8-12 weeks |
| Divorce (Uncontested) | £540 | £1,615 | £2,690 | 4-6 months |
| Divorce (Contested) | £5,375 | £16,125 | £32,250 | 12-24 months |
| Writing a Will (Simple) | £160 | £270 | £430 | 1-2 weeks |
| Writing a Will (Complex or Mirror) | £325 | £540 | £1,075 | 2-4 weeks |
| Probate Application | £1,615 | £2,690 | £5,375 | 3-12 months |
| Power of Attorney | £325 | £590 | £1,075 | 8-12 weeks to register |
| Employment Tribunal Claim | £1,615 | £5,375 | £16,125 | 6-12 months |
| Personal Injury Claim (No Win No Fee) | £0 | £0 | £0 | 6-18 months |
| Immigration Application | £860 | £2,150 | £4,300 | 2-6 months |
| Commercial Lease Review | £540 | £1,075 | £2,150 | 1-3 weeks |
Conveyancing (Buying)
Low
£860
Average
£1,505
High
£2,365
8-12 weeks
Conveyancing (Selling)
Low
£540
Average
£915
High
£1,400
8-12 weeks
Divorce (Uncontested)
Low
£540
Average
£1,615
High
£2,690
4-6 months
Divorce (Contested)
Low
£5,375
Average
£16,125
High
£32,250
12-24 months
Writing a Will (Simple)
Low
£160
Average
£270
High
£430
1-2 weeks
Writing a Will (Complex or Mirror)
Low
£325
Average
£540
High
£1,075
2-4 weeks
Probate Application
Low
£1,615
Average
£2,690
High
£5,375
3-12 months
Power of Attorney
Low
£325
Average
£590
High
£1,075
8-12 weeks to register
Employment Tribunal Claim
Low
£1,615
Average
£5,375
High
£16,125
6-12 months
Personal Injury Claim (No Win No Fee)
Low
£0
Average
£0
High
£0
6-18 months
Immigration Application
Low
£860
Average
£2,150
High
£4,300
2-6 months
Commercial Lease Review
Low
£540
Average
£1,075
High
£2,150
1-3 weeks
Regional comparison
How Bristol Compares
Average cost of conveyancing (buying) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Solicitor Costs in Bristol?
Bristol has a diverse population with varying needs and budgets, all of which directly affect solicitor costs. The local market, competition between providers, and demand levels in the area all influence what you will pay. Prices tend to be higher in areas with greater demand and fewer providers.
Bristol solicitor costs are 7% above the UK average, reflecting the local cost of living and market conditions. Despite regional variation, prices can still differ by 30-50% between providers for the same service, making it worth comparing multiple options.
Several factors affect what you will pay for solicitor services in Bristol. The scope and complexity of what you need is the biggest driver, followed by the provider's experience and reputation. Premium or specialist options will cost more. For the most involved services, expect to pay £5,375 to £32,250 for divorce (contested) in Bristol.
When getting quotes in Bristol, compare at least three different providers. Ask for a detailed breakdown of what is included in the price. Always check SRA registration, reviews and fee structures before instructing.
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