Our own research into what UK firms charge, based on the prices they publish. Each study covers hundreds of firms, gives average prices nationally and by region, tracks how the same firms' prices have changed where we can, and comes with the data to download. Our methodology page explains how we collect and check the prices.
Our own survey of chimney sweep prices: an average of £70 to sweep one chimney, the same for a stove or an open fire at two in three firms that list both, and £140 to clear a bird's nest. Plus what CCTV checks cost.
Our own survey of gutter cleaning prices: an average of £80 to clear the gutters of a semi-detached house, £60 for a terrace and £99 for a detached house. Plus why half of firms only give a starting price, and what extras cost.
Our own survey of scaffold tower hire prices: an average of £114 a week for a tower with a 4.2 m platform and £72 for a 2.2 m tower, including VAT. Plus day and weekend rates, and why two "4.2 m" towers aren't always the same size.
Our own survey of skip hire prices: an average of £322 for an 8 yard builder's skip and £159 for a 2 yard mini skip, including VAT. Plus every size, prices by region and what firms charge for a permit.
Our own survey of EICR prices: an average of £200 from an electrician for a 3-bed house, or £129 from a landlord-certificate company. Plus prices by size of home and how they've moved since 2021.
Our own survey of the prices heating firms publish: a standard boiler service costs £95 on average, with the South East dearest. Plus how prices have moved since 2019.