AI trade estimates for Edinburgh
Scotland · Postcodes: EH (Edinburgh and Lothians) · Regional rate adjustment: ×1.10
Edinburgh AI trade estimates. From Georgian New Town flats to Old Town tenements, get a detailed indicative quote that respects Edinburgh's premium trade rates and listed-building requirements.
How Edinburgh trade pricing works
Edinburgh is Scotland's most expensive city for trades, particularly in the New Town and Stockbridge where listed-building restoration is the norm. Rates are notably above Glasgow and approach Manchester levels. Listed-building consent (Historic Environment Scotland) is required for any work to A or B-listed properties — most Georgian New Town flats fall in this category.
Common jobs we estimate in Edinburgh
- ✓Sash and case window restoration (listed-building compliant)
- ✓Period plumbing in Georgian flats with original cast-iron
- ✓Boiler installation in B-listed properties (subject to consent)
- ✓Stone cleaning and repointing
- ✓Tenement common-stair maintenance
Typical trade rates in Edinburgh
Indicative only — exact prices vary by job complexity, materials, and access.
| Trade | Typical rate / job range |
|---|---|
| Plumber | £55/hr — £200–£430 typical callout |
| Gas Engineer | £65/hr — £700–£1,600 boiler swap |
| Electrician (SELECT) | £52/hr — £170–£380 minor works |
| Joiner / Listed-building specialist | £300/day — £600–£4,500 |
Listed property restoration requires specialist trades — not every plumber or electrician is suitable for category-A listed work. Our AI flags listed-building concerns where photos suggest a heritage-protected property.
How it works in Edinburgh
- 1. Upload 1–6 photos of the problem and describe it briefly.
- 2. Pay £4.99 for the AI to analyse and a human admin to review.
- 3. Receive a detailed PDF estimate adjusted for Edinburgh regional rates within ~30 minutes.
- 4. A verified local Edinburgh tradesperson accepts your job. You contact them via the platform.
- 5. Trade visits, gives a final on-site quote, and you pay them directly off-platform.
Sign up as a verified Edinburgh tradesperson. We charge a flat £5.99 lead fee when you accept a job — no commission, no subscription.
List your services →Frequently asked questions about Edinburgh estimates
Our AI applies a Edinburgh-specific regional multiplier to base UK trade rates. The estimate range we show already reflects local pricing — you're not getting an inflated London estimate or an unrealistically low rural rate.
The AI estimate is indicative based on photos only. If the trade discovers hidden damage on-site (rotted timber behind tiles, corroded pipework inside walls, etc.), they will quote separately for the additional work. You decide whether to proceed.
Yes. Every Edinburgh tradesperson on the platform has passed our verification — ID check, public liability insurance with minimum £2,000,000 cover, and trade-specific certifications where applicable (Gas Safe for gas, NICEIC/NAPIT or SELECT for notifiable electrical work, F-Gas for refrigeration, etc.).
No. The £4.99 fee covers our AI processing, human admin review, and PDF generation — it isn't a deposit or commission on the actual work. Membership at £89 for 5 years removes per-estimate fees if you'll use it across 3 properties.