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What are typical callout charges for tradesmen?
I've had a couple of quotes recently where there's a callout fee before any work is even started. Is this standard across most trades? What's a reasonable amount?
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"Call out and 1st hour, usually between £85.00 - £120.00 depending on the job."
Answered on 20th Apr 2026 - Member since Jun 2025 -
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"Hi Carol
For the first hour £90-£130 and £45.00 per hour after that, all depends on the job
Hope this helps"
For the first hour £90-£130 and £45.00 per hour after that, all depends on the job
Hope this helps"
Answered on 20th Apr 2026 - Member since Aug 2023 -
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"Standard call out fee is £45 for emergency call out , I don’t charge for looking at the job before hand"
Answered on 20th Apr 2026 - Member since Mar 2023 -
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