How Much Does a Plumber Cost in Birmingham?

How much does a plumber cost in 2026?

You’ll either be quoted by the hour, or for a day rate. For specific projects, like replacing a boiler, you should expect an all-inclusive fee.

Hourly rates can vary from £35 per hour up to £60 per hour. For a day rate, this could translate to £240 per day up to £350 per day. You should also expect to be charged for materials, which should be agreed upfront to avoid any surprises.

Emergency plumbing work typically costs more, as this will incur an emergency callout fee. An emergency callout will typically cost around £70 to £95, and then an hourly rate for labour. If your callout is out of hours or over the weekend, this can increase the hourly rate to as much as £150 to £250 per hour.

How much should I pay for a callout?

We offer a free callout service as this is the best way to ensure that the customer can make an informed choice without pressure. If you’ve paid for the callout, you’re going to feel obligated to stick with the same company, even if you feel the fee is too high. By offering a free callout, you’ll choose to work with us because you can see we offer the best service, not because you feel obligated to do so.

Should I pay by the day or by the hour?

This all depends on the scale of the job. If you’re looking for help with a broken tap, this would typically be billed on an hourly rate, since it shouldn’t take too long to complete. But for a larger job, like a full bathroom refit, you can expect to receive an all-inclusive quote covering the parts and labour.

For tasks like boiler services, or Gas Safety Certificates, this will usually be charged as a flat fee. Your Gas Safe engineer will report back if any work is required, and this will be invoiced separately.

Remember that the price quoted often won’t include VAT, so be prepared for this to be added to your quote.

Should I shop around for the best quote?

Chasing the lowest quote can land you in trouble if you choose a less experienced plumber or one with very limited availability. Instead, focus on the quality of the service and then reputation of the company.

It would also be unwise to shop around for a plumber during an emergency, as your main focus should be on addressing the issue at hand. In this instance, focus on finding a plumber offering round the clock support, with evening and weekend callouts.

What is the average cost for common plumbing issues?

Here are some common plumbing tasks, and the average cost you can expect to pay, according to Checkatrade.

Unblocking a toilet – £75 to £150

Repairing a burst pipe – £50 to £200

Installing a radiator – £150 to £180

Fixing a leak – £77 to £128

Replacing a water tank – £360 to £450