Consumer Pricing Information
NEW - Have you seen our car tax page giving a break down of what you will need to pay. You can even search our database to find out which tax band your car is in.
Whatprice.co.uk has been developed for you, the consumer. The goal of Whatprice is to provide the public with a platform to share information about the cost of living in the UK.
It's not easy to get someone in to do work in your house or garden. Many people pay too much money for electrical, plumbing or building work. Whatprice is designed to help people share experiences on how much their home improvements or repairs cost, so you have a better idea what a fair price is.
| Home Categories | Details of Home Category | Example Home Pricing Page | Example Home Article Page |
| Building | Costs and advice on making building improvements and repairs to your home | Building Prices | How to Build a Wooden Staircase |
| Conservatory | This section looks at all aspects of buying a conservatory, from how to get the right price all the way through to maintaining your Conservatory temperature in summer and winter | Conservatory Prices | Conservatory Furniture or Conservatory Blinds |
| Decorating | Example prices for common decorating jobs as well as a whole host of decorating articles | Room Painting Calculator | 10 Cheap Decorating Ideas |
| Electrician | Prices for electrical jobs and electrician charges around the house | Electrician Prices | Electrical Safety Cord |
| Household | Articles give helpful advice on some common household maintenance issues as well as pricing information on many household maintenance jobs. | Household Refurbishment | Installing Hardwood Flooring |
| Plumbing | Plumbing prices and help in a plumbing emergency | Plumbing Prices | Repairing Frozen Pipes |
| Security | Security tips for keeping your home safe and secure | Security Prices | Home Security Cameras |
| Utilities | Prices on gas, electricity and water bills | Typical Electricity Bills | Reduce Your Phone Bills |
| Home Forum | Home Improvement Forum | Double Glazing Cost | Amusing DIY |
Our latest articles can be found below.
| Article title | About the article | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Finance | There are a number of occasions and situations where you may require some professional financial help to assist with dealing with complex financial affairs such as tax returns, large purchases, or per... | 2009-01-05 |
| Keeping Chickens For Eggs | Keeping chickens can be rewarding in more ways than one. Not only do you get a regular supply of fresh eggs and fertilizer, but they can be very entertaining, and some make wonderful children's pets. ... | 2008-09-02 |
| Chocolate Brownie Recipe | These chocolate brownies really are to die for! An American girlfriend gave me the recipe 20 years ago now, and every time I make them people rave over them! I have also made an alternative recipe to ... | 2008-08-26 |
| Aromatherapy for Children | I don't know if it is the aromatherapy oils, the ritual of spraying her room before she goes to sleep or a combination of the both but thankfully this has worked! We are now back to having a full nigh... | 2008-08-23 |
| Real Estate | Oh wouldn't it be lovely to have more money! A thought that nearly everyone on this earth has daily no doubt! Well here is my financial fantasy! And let's be honest - probably a common fantasy of man... | 2008-08-21 |
| Controlled Crying | I have just read the article that I wrote back in 2005 about my baby's sleep problems. It is amazing how much one forgets about these enormous issues as time goes by and your child gets older! The mem... | 2008-08-21 |
| Conservatory Pleated Blinds | What are pleated conservatory blinds, what do they look like, what features to look out for and how much roughly will pleated blinds cost to install ni my conservatory?... | 2008-07-28 |
| Car Maintenance Prices | Automobile parts and servicing. Contains prices (including fitting) for common replacement parts on cars. Also will include servicing costs, car rental, valeting, break-down cover and other vehicle re... | 2008-06-12 |
| Regional Gas Prices | Is there a North/South divided when it comes to utility bills and in particular gas prices?... | 2008-04-20 |
| Regional Electricity Prices | SO where is the cheapest place to live in the UK for electricity supply?... | 2008-04-17 |
| UK Gas & Electricity Bills | How much does the cost of dual fuel gas and electricity bills vary in different parts of the country and with different size properties... | 2008-04-15 |
| Custom PC | Buying a PC can be a daunting task, with some many different options out there and so many different places selling the humble PC. This article simply describes the steps I went through when looking f... | 2008-04-13 |
| Lupus | What is Lupus?... | 2008-04-13 |
| Hair Straightening Products | Advice on ways of straightening hair, as well as more detailed information on how to chemically straighten hair at home.... | 2008-04-06 |
| Shelving Issues | Advice on how to go about securely fitting new shelves in your home to provide you with extra storage space.... | 2008-04-06 |
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Date Added: Sunday 3rd August 2008
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Ada
Date Added: Monday 19th November 2007
"Very helpful. Could a web site be set up to challenge the exorbitant charges?"
JH Duncan
Date Added: Saturday 6th October 2007
"How fantastic to find a site that clearly tells you how much money to put aside for those jobs that really need doing! I don't need to worry about being ripped off now! Thank you!"
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