Plumber prices in Manchester
We keep our pricing genuinely transparent. Here are the real, typical ranges for the jobs we do most, so you know roughly what to expect before you pick up the phone.
Nobody likes ringing a plumber and being told they will find out the cost when the engineer arrives. We think you deserve a straight answer, so below is a genuine guide to our prices. These are the ranges most jobs fall into. Once we have seen the work we give you a firm, fixed price, and we never add surprise charges at the end.
| Job | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard call-out and first hour | £70 – £90 | Daytime, weekdays. Covers diagnosis and small jobs. |
| Emergency / out-of-hours call-out | £120 – £180 | Evenings, weekends and bank holidays. |
| Additional labour, per hour | £45 – £60 | After the first hour, charged in 30-minute blocks. |
| Burst pipe or leak repair | £90 – £180 | Depends on access and pipe type. |
| Blocked toilet or sink | £80 – £150 | Most clear within the first hour. |
| Tap or washer replacement | £70 – £120 | Excluding the cost of the tap. |
| Toilet repair (fill or flush valve) | £80 – £140 | Parts usually included for standard cisterns. |
| Annual boiler service | £75 – £99 | Fixed price for a standard gas boiler. |
| Boiler repair | from £90 | Diagnosis first, then a fixed price for the fix plus parts. |
| Gas safety certificate (CP12) | £60 – £90 | One appliance; add £10 – £15 per extra appliance. |
| Power flush (typical home) | £350 – £650 | Depends on radiator count and system size. |
| New combi boiler, supplied and fitted | from £1,800 | Quoted after a free survey; varies by make and complexity. |
Prices include VAT where applicable and cover most straightforward jobs across Greater Manchester. Parts, out-of-hours call-outs and larger installations are quoted separately and always agreed up front. Last reviewed 2026.
What affects the price
A few things move a job up or down the range. The time of day matters: an emergency plumber manchester call-out at 3am costs more than a booked morning visit. Access matters too, since a leak behind tiling or under a concrete floor takes longer to reach than one under a sink. And parts vary, so a simple washer is pennies while a boiler circuit board is not.
For bigger planned work such as boiler installation manchester or a central heating upgrade, we survey the property first and give you a written fixed quote. There is no charge for that survey and no obligation.
Frequently asked questions
What is a typical plumber call out fee in Manchester?
For a standard daytime appointment, expect roughly £70 to £90 for the call-out and first hour, which covers diagnosis and most small jobs. Out-of-hours and emergency call-outs cost more, usually £120 to £180. We always confirm the price before we start.
How much does an emergency plumber cost?
An emergency plumber cost in Manchester generally runs from £120 to £180 for the call-out and first hour outside normal working times, plus parts. The final figure depends on the job and the time of day, and we tell you the price on the phone before we set off wherever we can.
Do you charge just to come out?
For planned work we quote the whole job rather than a bare call-out, so you are not paying twice. For emergencies there is a call-out and first-hour charge because we are turning out at short notice, and that is always agreed with you up front.
Are these prices fixed?
They are honest indicative ranges for straightforward jobs in Greater Manchester. Every property is different, so once an engineer has seen the job we give you a firm price before any work begins. If it turns out bigger than expected, we stop and talk to you first.
Want a price for your job?
Call us and we will give you an honest figure over the phone wherever we can, or arrange a free survey for larger work.