South West · Dorset

Tradespeople Costs in Dorchester (2026)

Dorchester sits at 1.00× the UK average for trade work — in line with the national benchmark. Below you'll find current prices for every major trade across Dorchester, covering postcodes DT1.

1.00×vs UK avg
21kPopulation
54Services priced

Heating & Boilers in Dorchester

Boiler Replacement £1,800 – £3,500 per boiler installed Boiler Service £80 – £150 per annual service Underfloor Heating Installation £75 – £200 per m² Radiator Replacement £150 – £450 per radiator Power Flush £400 – £900 per system Air Source Heat Pump Installation £8,000 – £16,000 per system installed Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) £60 – £120 per certificate Smart Thermostat Installation £150 – £400 per thermostat Full Central Heating Installation £3,500 – £8,000 per system Immersion Heater Replacement £180 – £380 per element Hot Water Cylinder Replacement £900 – £2,200 per cylinder Gas Fire Installation £400 – £1,200 per fire Chimney Sweep £55 – £120 per chimney Wood Burner Installation £1,800 – £4,500 per stove Oil Boiler Installation £2,500 – £5,500 per boiler

Electrical in Dorchester

EV Charger Installation £800 – £1,600 per charge point Consumer Unit (Fuse Box) Replacement £450 – £900 per unit Full House Rewire £3,500 – £9,000 per property Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) £125 – £300 per property Light Fitting Installation £60 – £200 per fitting Downlight/Spotlight Installation £40 – £80 per spotlight Double Socket Installation £70 – £180 per socket Electric Shower Installation £250 – £550 per shower unit

Plumbing in Dorchester

Bathroom Installation £4,500 – £12,000 per bathroom Kitchen Tap Replacement £80 – £200 per tap Toilet Installation £200 – £550 per toilet Blocked Drain Clearance £80 – £250 per callout Water Leak Repair £90 – £350 per leak Water Softener Installation £450 – £1,200 per unit CCTV Drain Survey £150 – £400 per survey

Building & Construction in Dorchester

Kitchen Installation £6,500 – £20,000 per kitchen Loft Conversion £30,000 – £75,000 per conversion Single Storey Extension £1,800 – £3,200 per m² Plastering (Per Room) £400 – £1,200 per room Wall & Floor Tiling £35 – £90 per m² Flooring Installation £25 – £80 per m² Roof Replacement £5,000 – £14,000 per roof

Cleaning in Dorchester

End of Tenancy Clean £150 – £450 per property Carpet Cleaning £30 – £80 per room Oven Cleaning £55 – £130 per oven Window Cleaning £15 – £45 per visit Gutter Cleaning £70 – £180 per property

Landscaping & Gardens in Dorchester

Garden Landscaping £3,500 – £15,000 per garden Patio Installation £80 – £220 per m² Decking Installation £120 – £280 per m² Garden Fence Installation £50 – £130 per metre Tree Surgery / Removal £200 – £1,500 per tree

Pest Control in Dorchester

Rat Infestation Treatment £120 – £350 per treatment course Mice Pest Control £100 – £280 per treatment course Wasp Nest Removal £60 – £150 per nest Bed Bug Treatment £180 – £700 per property

Locksmiths in Dorchester

Lock Replacement £90 – £250 per lock Emergency Lockout Service £70 – £220 per callout uPVC Door Lock Mechanism Repair £140 – £320 per door