Average Hourly Rates On average you can expect a plumber in London to charge around £50 per hour. That equates to a day rate of around £350. Hourly rates are used if the job is expected to take just a couple of hours or less. Most smaller jobs such as fixing a leaking tap or blocked sink will come into this category.

Most plumbers in the UK are self-employed and invest in all the equipment needed for their profession themselves; this includes everything from tools, transport, insurance, to various overhead expenses. It also includes the continuous education and training, so that you receive the best service.

Mullins was apprenticed to a local plumber at age 15. In 1979, he founded Pimlico Plumbers operating from a basement in Pimlico. He is known for his collection of plumbing-themed number plates, used on the company's vehicles, and worth around £1.5 million.