Tools · Rates
Line up a day rate against a lump-sum quote
Time, materials and optional VAT on one side. A fixed figure on the other. The gap is what you take to the call.
Published timed rates on this directory
Time cost is rate × hours (or day rate × days, where days = hours ÷ hours in a day). Materials are added. VAT, if ticked, is 20% of that sum. If you enter a lump sum, the page shows the difference and the implied hourly rate of that lump sum.
| Listing | Published figure | VAT as written |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Electrical Ltd, London | £125 first hour, then £95 | + VAT |
| Silver Saints, London | £60 first 30 minutes, then £30 per 30 minutes | + VAT |
Those two cards are not a national day rate. Most listings still say a written quote is needed.
Questions about the gap
Is there a typical UK hourly rate on this directory?
No national rate sits here. One London electrical card publishes £125 + VAT for the first hour, then £95 + VAT. One London building card publishes £60 + VAT for the first 30 minutes, then £30 + VAT.
Does a no-call-out note mean the labour is free?
No. Twenty businesses advertise no call-out fee. Labour, parts, night rates and VAT can still be extra. Ask for the price before a van is sent.
Should I compare a lump sum with time-and-materials?
Yes, if both quotes describe the same work. Travel, parking, materials and VAT often sit on only one of the two figures.