How Much Do Tradespeople Cost in Hull? 2026 Price Guide
Typical 2026 prices for electricians, plumbers, builders, plasterers and roofers in Hull and East Yorkshire, with what affects the price and how to compare quotes.
Prices for tradespeople in Hull are generally at or a little below the national average. That makes the North of England cheaper than London and the South East, where published guides add 20% to 30% on most jobs.
This guide gives typical 2026 price ranges for the jobs Hull homeowners ask about most. It is written by David Stark, who runs East Yorkshire Renovations in Hull.
Where these prices come from
There is no official price list for tradespeople in Hull. The ranges below are drawn from published 2026 UK price guides, including Trade2Base, Best Builders, Whito and Fantastic Services. Where a guide gives a figure for Yorkshire or the North, we use it.
Treat every figure as a guide, not a quote. Sources disagree, many are trade or lead-generation sites, and your job will have its own details. Last checked: October 2026.
How much does an electrician cost in Hull?
An electrician in Yorkshire and the Humber typically charges £40 to £55 an hour, or £240 to £340 a day.
Most fixed wiring work falls under Part P of the Building Regulations, so use an electrician registered with a scheme such as NICEIC or NAPIT. Find one through our electricians in Hull directory.
How much does a plumber cost in Hull?
Plumbers typically charge £40 to £70 an hour, with call-out fees of £60 to £120 that often cover the first hour.
Boiler and gas work must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer. See plumbers in Hull and gas engineers in Hull.
How much does a builder cost in Hull?
A general builder in the North of England typically charges £230 to £360 a day, with labourers at £110 to £160 and skilled tradespeople at £185 to £280.
Day rates suit small or uncertain jobs. For larger projects, ask for a fixed price against a written specification. Our guides on what a fair builder's quote looks like and how to hire a builder in Hull explain how to compare quotes. Browse builders in Hull.
How much does a plasterer cost in Hull?
Plastering one room typically costs £450 to £850, depending on its size and condition.
Taking off old plaster, treating damp and repairing the walls underneath usually cost extra. See plasterers in Hull.
How much does a roof repair cost in Hull?
Most roof repairs cost between £150 and £1,000, though bigger jobs can reach £2,500 or more.
Be especially careful with unsolicited offers to fix your roof. Our guide to common trade scams in Hull explains the warning signs. See roofers in Hull.
Why quotes vary so much
Two quotes for the same job can be hundreds of pounds apart. The usual reasons are:
Ask each trader to quote against the same written specification, and be cautious of any price far below the rest.
How to get a fair price
Ready to compare? Browse tradespeople in Hull and contact businesses directly.
About the author
David Stark runs East Yorkshire Renovations in Hull and publishes Hull Trades, a free directory of local tradespeople.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an electrician cost in Hull?
Expect to pay roughly £40 to £55 an hour or £240 to £340 a day for an electrician in Yorkshire and the Humber, based on published 2026 UK price guides. An EICR (electrical safety report) typically costs £150 to £300, a consumer unit replacement £450 to £700, and a full rewire of a 3-bed house £4,000 to £5,500. Prices vary with access, property size and the amount of making good needed.
How much does a plumber cost in Hull?
Published 2026 UK guides put plumbers at about £40 to £70 an hour, with call-out charges of £60 to £120 that often include the first hour. Evening, weekend and bank holiday work usually costs 1.5 to 2 times the normal rate. A boiler service is typically £80 to £120 and a boiler replacement £1,800 to £4,000 depending on the boiler and the work involved.
How much does a builder cost per day in Hull?
Published 2026 guides put a general builder at roughly £230 to £360 a day for the North of England, with labourers at £110 to £160 and skilled tradespeople at £185 to £280. Northern England is generally at or slightly below the national average, and prices are usually quoted before VAT where the builder is VAT-registered.
How much does a single-storey extension cost in Hull?
Published 2026 guides put the build cost of a single-storey extension at around £1,800 to £3,000 per square metre across the UK, with the North and Midlands towards the lower end. That usually excludes VAT, professional fees, kitchens, bathrooms and landscaping, so a 20 square metre extension can easily total £40,000 to £60,000 or more once everything is included.
How much does it cost to plaster a room?
Plastering a single room typically costs £450 to £850 in published 2026 UK guides, depending on size, or roughly £25 to £45 per square metre to re-plaster and £15 to £25 per square metre to skim a sound wall. A plasterer's day rate is about £150 to £280. Removing old plaster or repairing damp is normally extra.
Why do quotes from Hull tradespeople vary so much?
Quotes vary because of differences in scope, materials, access, the age and condition of the property, whether VAT is included, and how busy the tradesperson is. Always compare like for like by asking each trader to price the same written specification, and be cautious of any quote far below the others.