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Underpinning cost in North West
Most homeowners pay £9,700 – £16,200 (mid-range, typical £12,500, including VAT), in line with the national average.
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Price levels in North West
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | £9,400 £7,350 – £12,200 | £1,825 | £6,005 |
| Mid-range | £12,500 £9,700 – £16,200 | £2,190 | £8,188 |
| Premium | £16,800 £13,100 – £21,900 | £2,921 | £11,100 |
Why prices in North West are different
Labour makes up about 21% of a mid-range underpinning job, around 96 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in North West cost about 2% less 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 in line with the national figure.
North West ranks 4 of 11 UK regions for this job, from most to least expensive.
Next to it in the price ranking
| Underpinning cost in London | £12,800 |
| Underpinning cost in Scotland | £12,600 |
| Underpinning cost in East | £12,500 |
| Underpinning cost in South East | £12,500 |
| Underpinning cost in East Midlands | £12,400 |
| Underpinning cost in North East | £12,400 |
| National average | £12,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does underpinning cost in North West?
A mid-range job typically costs £12,500 including VAT, with most homeowners paying between £9,700 and £16,200. A basic job is about £9,400 and a premium one about £16,800.
Is underpinning more expensive in North West than the national average?
North West: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 21% of a mid-range underpinning job, around 96 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in North West cost about 2% less 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 in line with the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in North West?
About 21% at the mid-range level, around 96 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
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