Cost guide

Our Which? Trusted Traders take you through the cost of roof repairs, explain some of the signs that your roof needs repairing and how to find a good roofer.

A fresh coat of paint is one of the best ways to give your home a new look. We’ve calculated average costs for professionals to paint or wallpaper your room, touch up woodwork or paint the exterior of your home.

We bring you a snapshot of costs for a range of common carpentry projects, from how much to hang a door and fit skirting boards to building bookshelves to fitted wardrobes. Also read our tips to finding a reliable carpenter or joiner near you.

A handyman can tackle a variety of tasks. We take a look at what you can expect a handyman to do, how to hire the right handyman for the job and how much it might cost to complete various jobs.

Plasterers from Which? Trusted Traders give the lowdown on average plastering prices so that you know what to expect for some common plastering jobs. Also read our expert advice on finding a good plasterer in your area and getting plastering quotes.

Find out how much it costs to change locks and the likely charges for calling out an emergency locksmith near you, 24 hours a day.

We’ve asked our Which? Trusted Traders for a rough guide to appliance repair costs, from how much it costs to fix an oven to washing machine repair costs.

We’ve spoken to computer and laptop-repair experts to provide a snapshot of how much laptop screen repair costs, hard-drive replacements and other common laptop and computer repair prices.

Our expert guide to the average cost of some common electrical jobs, from installing a new light to rewiring a house.

We round up the average costs for some common plumbing jobs, from fixing taps to fitting toilets.