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Underpinning cost in Wales
Most homeowners pay £9,650 – £16,100 (mid-range, typical £12,400, including VAT), 1% below the national average.
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Price levels in Wales
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | £9,350 £7,300 – £12,200 | £1,784 | £6,005 |
| Mid-range | £12,400 £9,650 – £16,100 | £2,141 | £8,188 |
| Premium | £16,700 £13,100 – £21,800 | £2,855 | £11,100 |
Why prices in Wales are different
Labour makes up about 21% of a mid-range underpinning job, around 96 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Wales cost about 4% 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 1% below the national figure.
Wales ranks 9 of 11 UK regions for this job, from most to least expensive.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does underpinning cost in Wales?
A mid-range job typically costs £12,400 including VAT, with most homeowners paying between £9,650 and £16,100. A basic job is about £9,350 and a premium one about £16,700.
Is underpinning more expensive in Wales than the national average?
Wales: 1% below the national average. Labour makes up about 21% of a mid-range underpinning job, around 96 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Wales cost about 4% 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 1% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Wales?
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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