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Pipe

With easy access No visible access Low High Low High Pipe repair £100 £150 £200 £300 When they are working, your pipes are a very simple system of moving water around your house, whether for drinking, washing or heating. But when they go wrong they can be a real pain, with the cost of repairing […]

Planting

Up to 10m 10m-20m More than 20m Low High Low High Low High Planting £200 £350 £300 £550 £350 £750 Planting is obviously one of the joys of having a garden and a gardener or landscape gardener will be able to help you plan exactly what you want to plant, where to plant and when […]

Appliance

With easy access No visible access Low High Low High Appliance repair £50 £100 £100 £200 Your washing machine, dishwasher or even your tumble dryer can all need the attention of a plumber at some point in their lifespan. Although your plumber is more likely to be called out to deal with leaks caused by […]

Water tank

With easy access No visible access Low High Low High Water tank repair £100 £200 £200 £400 If your loft contains a water tank then there is every chance that it may leak or develop corrosion at some point, which can be a major problem. The usual fault this type of tank develops is down […]

Weeding a garden

Up to 10m 10m-20m More than 20m Low High Low High Low High Weeding your garden £50 £100 £50 £100 £50 £150 It can be backbreaking, but weeding is one of the most important jobs that you can do in the garden. Done properly, it will mean your garden is looking great and keep your […]

Laying turf

Up to 10m 10m-20m More than 20m Low High Low High Low High Laying turf £200 £450 £300 £700 £450 £1,000 Creating a new lawn for your garden can really finish off a home and will even increase the value if you are looking to sell. You can do this yourself, but if you want […]

Lawn mowing and edging

Up to 10m 10m-20m More than 20m Low High Low High Low High Lawn mowing and edging £50 £100 £50 £100 £50 £150 Not only does a lawn look attractive, but it is practical and useful too, providing run-off for rain water, attracting wildlife and giving you somewhere for children and pets to run around. […]

Painting a bathroom

Good condition Average condition Poor condition Low High Low High Low High Painting a bathroom £75 £188 £115 £280 £150 £375 Many brands offer special moisture-resistant paints and your painter may recommend that you use these when having your bathroom decorated. They should also be able to advise you on how many tins of paint […]

Removing hedges and bushes

Up to 10m 10m-20m More than 20m Low High Low High Low High Removing hedges £100 £250 £150 £300 £250 £450 Always first ask your gardener before you decide upon moving any hedges or bushes, as there may be legal considerations to take into account. These can be issues of protection under the law (as […]

Maintaining hedges

Up to 10m 10m-20m More than 20m Low High Low High Low High Hedge trimming £50 £100 £100 £150 £100 £200 Having your hedges trimmed regularly keeps your garden and your property looking neat and tidy, but it also keeps your hedges and bushes healthy and stops any potential problems with the plants. Getting your […]