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UK Home Repair and Problem Cost Index

The UK Home Repair and Problem Cost Index is a single sourced table of indicative UK prices for 6 common home and garden problems, covering 20 job types from pest control and damp proofing to Japanese knotweed removal, drain unblocking, roof moss removal and tree surgery. Every range comes from a named public source and is a market reference, not a quote, so always get a written quote for your own job.

20 indicative UK cost ranges across 6 home and garden problem types, each traced to a named published source.

This page consolidates the indicative price ranges we publish across our individual cost guides into one index, so you can scan the whole of UK home and garden problem work in a single table. Each figure is taken from a named public source, principally the Checkatrade public UK trade cost guides, and is clearly an indicative range rather than a quote.

An honest caveat applies to every row: a single exact price rarely exists. Costs vary widely with the severity of the problem, access, the method used and your region. The index exists to help you judge a quote you receive, not to replace one.

The cost index

Problem area Job Typical UK range What drives it Source
Pest control cost Wasp nest removal (one-off) £60 to £120 Single visit; higher for awkward access such as a roof void Checkatrade: pest control cost guide
Pest control cost Mice or rat treatment £100 to £300 Often two or more visits to bait, monitor and proof Checkatrade: pest control cost guide
Pest control cost Bed bug treatment £150 to £500 per room Usually multiple visits; heat treatment costs more Checkatrade: pest control cost guide
Pest control cost Cockroach treatment £100 to £300 Multiple visits to break the breeding cycle Checkatrade: pest control cost guide
Pest control cost Annual contract (multiple pests) £200 to £500 per year For ongoing prevention rather than a one-off problem Checkatrade: pest control cost guide
Damp proofing cost Damp survey (independent) £150 to £400 Worth paying for from someone who does not sell the treatment Checkatrade: damp proofing cost guide
Damp proofing cost Chemical damp proof course (per wall) £300 to £1,000+ Varies with wall length and access Checkatrade: damp proofing cost guide
Damp proofing cost Damp proofing plus replastering (per room) £1,000 to £3,000+ Replastering is often the larger part of the cost Checkatrade: damp proofing cost guide
Japanese knotweed removal cost Survey and management plan £200 to £600 Identifies the extent and sets the treatment approach Checkatrade: Japanese knotweed removal cost guide
Japanese knotweed removal cost Herbicide treatment programme (multi-year) £1,000 to £3,000+ Cheaper but takes several seasons; common for gardens Checkatrade: Japanese knotweed removal cost guide
Japanese knotweed removal cost Excavation and removal £3,000 to £15,000+ Faster, used where the plant must go quickly, e.g. for a sale or build Checkatrade: Japanese knotweed removal cost guide
Drain unblocking cost Simple drain unblock (rodding) £80 to £150 A single accessible blockage cleared by rods Checkatrade: drain unblocking cost guide
Drain unblocking cost High-pressure water jetting £100 to £300 For tougher or partly collapsed blockages Checkatrade: drain unblocking cost guide
Drain unblocking cost CCTV drain survey £100 to £350 To find the cause of a recurring or hidden problem Checkatrade: drain unblocking cost guide
Roof moss removal cost Manual moss removal (scrape and clear) £200 to £700 Varies with roof size, pitch and access Checkatrade: roof cleaning cost guide
Roof moss removal cost Moss removal plus biocide treatment £400 to £1,200+ Treatment slows regrowth after clearing Checkatrade: roof cleaning cost guide
Tree surgery cost Small tree pruning or trimming £100 to £400 Low, accessible trees with little waste Checkatrade: tree surgeon cost guide
Tree surgery cost Crown reduction or thinning £400 to £1,500 Larger trees needing climbing and shaping Checkatrade: tree surgeon cost guide
Tree surgery cost Felling a large tree £1,000 to £3,000+ Size, access and proximity to buildings drive this Checkatrade: tree surgeon cost guide
Tree surgery cost Stump grinding or removal £100 to £500 Usually a separate cost from felling Checkatrade: tree surgeon cost guide

Indicative UK ranges, June 2026. Every range is a market reference drawn from the named source, not a quote. Figures consolidate our published cost guides.

As plain text

The same index as a flat list, so it reads cleanly when quoted or copied. Format is problem area, job, typical UK range, source.

  • Pest control cost: Wasp nest removal (one-off), £60 to £120 (Source: Checkatrade: pest control cost guide)
  • Pest control cost: Mice or rat treatment, £100 to £300 (Source: Checkatrade: pest control cost guide)
  • Pest control cost: Bed bug treatment, £150 to £500 per room (Source: Checkatrade: pest control cost guide)
  • Pest control cost: Cockroach treatment, £100 to £300 (Source: Checkatrade: pest control cost guide)
  • Pest control cost: Annual contract (multiple pests), £200 to £500 per year (Source: Checkatrade: pest control cost guide)
  • Damp proofing cost: Damp survey (independent), £150 to £400 (Source: Checkatrade: damp proofing cost guide)
  • Damp proofing cost: Chemical damp proof course (per wall), £300 to £1,000+ (Source: Checkatrade: damp proofing cost guide)
  • Damp proofing cost: Damp proofing plus replastering (per room), £1,000 to £3,000+ (Source: Checkatrade: damp proofing cost guide)
  • Japanese knotweed removal cost: Survey and management plan, £200 to £600 (Source: Checkatrade: Japanese knotweed removal cost guide)
  • Japanese knotweed removal cost: Herbicide treatment programme (multi-year), £1,000 to £3,000+ (Source: Checkatrade: Japanese knotweed removal cost guide)
  • Japanese knotweed removal cost: Excavation and removal, £3,000 to £15,000+ (Source: Checkatrade: Japanese knotweed removal cost guide)
  • Drain unblocking cost: Simple drain unblock (rodding), £80 to £150 (Source: Checkatrade: drain unblocking cost guide)
  • Drain unblocking cost: High-pressure water jetting, £100 to £300 (Source: Checkatrade: drain unblocking cost guide)
  • Drain unblocking cost: CCTV drain survey, £100 to £350 (Source: Checkatrade: drain unblocking cost guide)
  • Roof moss removal cost: Manual moss removal (scrape and clear), £200 to £700 (Source: Checkatrade: roof cleaning cost guide)
  • Roof moss removal cost: Moss removal plus biocide treatment, £400 to £1,200+ (Source: Checkatrade: roof cleaning cost guide)
  • Tree surgery cost: Small tree pruning or trimming, £100 to £400 (Source: Checkatrade: tree surgeon cost guide)
  • Tree surgery cost: Crown reduction or thinning, £400 to £1,500 (Source: Checkatrade: tree surgeon cost guide)
  • Tree surgery cost: Felling a large tree, £1,000 to £3,000+ (Source: Checkatrade: tree surgeon cost guide)
  • Tree surgery cost: Stump grinding or removal, £100 to £500 (Source: Checkatrade: tree surgeon cost guide)

Methodology and sources

Every figure in this index is taken from a named published source and consolidated from our individual cost guides, each of which cites its own source. The bulk of the ranges come from the Checkatrade public UK trade cost guides, which aggregate real quotes from vetted tradespeople and are widely cited as a market reference. Each problem area also links to the relevant trade body or gov.uk page for context, such as the Property Care Association for damp or the gov.uk guidance on Japanese knotweed and on tree preservation orders.

We do not fabricate figures. The "typical UK range" column restates the published range for that job; we never introduce a new number that is not in the source. Where a job has no reliable published range, it is left out of the index rather than estimated. Every range is indicative and is a market reference, not a quote: the real cost of your job depends on its severity, access, method and region, so always get a written quote from a qualified tradesperson. Last updated June 2026; we re-check the underlying guides on a regular cadence.

Frequently asked questions

What is the UK Home Repair and Problem Cost Index?

It is a single sourced table that brings together the indicative UK price ranges we publish across our individual cost guides, covering pest control, damp proofing, Japanese knotweed removal, drain unblocking, roof moss removal and tree surgery. Each row shows the typical published range and links to the named source it comes from.

Are these figures a quote for my job?

No. Every figure is an indicative market range, not a quote. Real costs depend on the severity of the problem, access, the method used and your region. Use the index to judge a quote you receive, then always get a written quote from a qualified tradesperson for your specific job.

Where do the numbers come from?

Each range is drawn from a named public source, principally the Checkatrade public UK trade cost guides, which aggregate quotes from vetted tradespeople, alongside the relevant trade body or gov.uk page for context. We never invent a figure: if a range cannot be sourced, it is left out rather than estimated.

How often is the index updated?

We re-check the underlying published cost guides on a regular cadence and update the table when the published ranges change. The "last updated" date reflects the most recent substantive change to the figures, not an automated rebuild.

Cite this page

Source: HomesAndHedge, UK Home Repair and Problem Cost Index, https://homesandhedge.co.uk/data/uk-home-repair-cost-index/ (accessed June 2026). Underlying ranges: Checkatrade public UK trade cost guides and the named trade bodies listed above.

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Oliver Mackman

Editor, HomesAndHedge

Oliver Mackman is the editor of HomesAndHedge and is accountable for its editorial standards and sourcing. He ensures every claim is backed by a named source such as the Property Care Association, the RHS, the NHS or gov.uk, and that the site is clear about when a job needs a qualified professional.

Last reviewed: 14 June 2026