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Damp proofing cost in Scotland
Most homeowners pay £2,000 – £3,300 (mid-range, typical £2,550, including VAT), 2% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Scotland
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | £2,100 £1,650 – £2,750 | £1,067 | £697 |
| Mid-range | £2,550 £2,000 – £3,300 | £1,300 | £823 |
| Premium | £3,000 £2,350 – £3,900 | £1,577 | £911 |
Why prices in Scotland are different
Labour makes up about 61% of a mid-range damp proofing job, around 36 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Scotland cost about 2% more than the national average (official wage data: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, tables 14 and 15), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 2% above the national figure.
Scotland ranks 2 of 11 UK regions for this job, from most to least expensive.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does damp proofing cost in Scotland?
A mid-range job typically costs £2,550 including VAT, with most homeowners paying between £2,000 and £3,300. A basic job is about £2,100 and a premium one about £3,000.
Is damp proofing more expensive in Scotland than the national average?
Scotland: 2% above the national average. Labour makes up about 61% of a mid-range damp proofing job, around 36 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Scotland cost about 2% more than the national average (official wage data: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, tables 14 and 15), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 2% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Scotland?
About 61% at the mid-range level, around 36 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
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