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What to charge for a call-out (plumbers and gas engineers)Call-out fees that UK plumbers and gas engineers actually charge in 2026, what the fee should include, and how to say it so nobody argues.How to word a quote so the customer says yes by textThe wording that gets a quote accepted from a phone screen in under a minute, and the three lines that make people ring instead.How much to charge for a consumer unit changeWhat UK electricians charge for a consumer unit change in 2026, what moves the price, and how to quote it so the extras are agreed before you start.
What to charge
Pricing a job so you're not working for nothing — real UK ballparks and the things that move the number.
How much to charge to rewire a housePrices, price factors, how not to under-quote
How much to charge to install a boilerCombi vs system, supply & fit, day rates
How much to charge to plaster a roomPer m², skim vs re-render, the maths
How much to charge to fit a bathroomItemised quotes, deposits, the extras
How much to charge to lay a patio or drivePer m², materials, deposits
Getting paid
The money side — quoting, invoicing, and chasing what you're owed without the awkward phone calls.
How to write a quote that wins the jobWhat to include, how to price, follow-ups
How to write an invoice that gets paid fasterTerms, layout, payment links
How to chase unpaid invoicesStep-by-step, from reminder to small claims
Late payment interest: what you can chargeThe Late Payment Act, explained
Should you take a deposit?When, how much, and how to ask
Quote vs estimate — what's the difference?And why it matters legally
The business side
Tax, going self-employed and staying compliant. These carry real financial consequences, so we're writing them with a qualified reviewer. In the meantime, the plain-English trades glossary explains CIS, retention, the VAT reverse charge and the rest.
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