House repair cost guide

When it comes to house repair costs, there are so many different projects that fall under that umbrella that it’s hard to give one single cost. The variety of repair jobs covers the spectrum from structural repairs like spalling brick repair, ceiling damage or dry rot, to more superficial projects like fence repair or domestic appliance repair.

In this guide, we look at some of the most common house repair jobs in the UK and how much they cost, on average. We’ll also look at the average property maintenance cost.

All prices included in this article are meant as a guide – for accurate prices we always recommend speaking to local tradespeople for quotes in your area.

How much does the average house repair cost?

The average cost of standard house maintenance and repair work in the UK is around £848 per year. Though this can, and will, vary considerably depending on your property, its condition and where you live in the country.

Here are some of the most common repair jobs that would fall under standard maintenance:

• Recarpeting
• Repainting
• Gutter cleaning
• Roof tile replacement
• Electrical repairs
• Fixing plumbing or pipework

For more about the prices of standard maintenance work, check out our property maintenance cost guide.

Common house repair costs

Dry rot repair costs

Dry rot repair can vary massively, depending on the extent of the problem. The average cost can range from £75 to £9,000+, so it’s worth getting in an expert to review the dry rot problem in your home as soon as possible. More details available in our dry rot repair cost guide.

Spalling brick repair costs

If you’ve noticed spalling bricks then you’ll want to get them repaired sooner rather than later. The cost of repairing slapping brickwork is around £12 to £26 per brick. See more in our spalling brick repair cost guide.

Roof repair costs

The cost of roof repair is another one that varies massively, depending on the type of roof, its condition, and where you live in the country. As a guide, if you have issues with the roof of your home, you can expect to pay somewhere in the region of £100 to £180 per m2. Find out more about the costs in our roof repair cost guide.

Ceiling repair costs

Ceiling repair is a really important repair job, and the average price you can expect to pay is anywhere between £200 to £1,550, depending on the type of repair that’s required. Check out prices in our guide to ceiling repair costs.

Other house repair costs

• uPVC door repair – £42 to £305 
• Fence repair – £40 to £1,800+
• Repair a blown window – £55 to £145 per window
• Drain repair – £850
• Boiler repair – £100 to £500
• Appliance repair – £90 to £200

Home repair cost estimator

To calculate the cost of your home repairs, you’ll need to first confirm what repair work you actually need to do. Because of the variety of home repairs, the costs vary considerably based on a number of key factors, including the type of repairs, the extent of damage, the complexity of work to be done, and the type and quality of materials needed.

It’s also important to take into consideration the cost of any prep work or post-repair work needed, such as plastering, painting or decorating. And one of the other big factors is where you live – because some areas of the country are more expensive than others.

Home repair quote

When planning a budget and asking for quotes, we always recommend obtaining at least three quotes from our trusted tradespeople for each type of home repair work needed.

Our request a quote feature is perfect for getting home repair quotes. You post details about the job you want doing and we’ll send it out to local tradespeople in your area. Try it out!

House repair hourly rates

There are a number of different tradespeople who’ll be involved in house repair work. Here are the rates of some of the most popular:

• Plumber – £40 to £60 per hour
• Electrician – £45 per hour
• Handyman – £45 to £60 per hour
• Carpenter – £20 to £40 per hour
• Roofer – £18 to £25 per hour
• Painter and decorator – £180 to £200 per day