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UK Service Price Guide
How much have UK service costs risen? The Gera Service Price Index (GSPI) tracks ONS CPIH inflation for 25 service types across 12 UK regions. Domestic services: GSPI 141.2 — up 41.2% since 2015. Real ONS data, updated monthly.
How much have UK service costs risen since 2015?
As of January 2026, the ONS CPIH index for domestic and household services stands at 141.2 (2015=100), meaning costs in this category have risen 41.2% since 2015, per ONS CPIH01 data (OGL v3.0). The Gera Service Price Index (GSPI) tracks 25 service types across 12 UK regions using real ONS inflation and labour cost data.
Service inflation by category (ONS CPIH, January 2026)
CP0432 · COICOP 04.3.2
Services for maintenance and repair of the dwelling
110.6 (2015=100)
CP0431 · COICOP 04.3.1
Materials for maintenance and repair of the dwelling
132.4 (2015=100)
CP0562 · COICOP 05.6.2
Domestic services and household services
141.2 (2015=100)
CP0533 · COICOP 05.3.3
Repair of household appliances
123.8 (2015=100)
Most inflation-affected services since 2015
| Service type | CPIH code | GSPI (Jan-26) | YoY change | Since 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular house cleaning | CP0562 | 141.2 (2015=100) | +4.1% | +41.2% |
| End of tenancy cleaning | CP0562 | 141.2 (2015=100) | +4.1% | +41.2% |
| Garden maintenance | CP0562 | 141.2 (2015=100) | +4.1% | +41.2% |
| Window cleaning | CP0562 | 141.2 (2015=100) | +4.1% | +41.2% |
| Ironing and laundry services | CP0562 | 141.2 (2015=100) | +4.1% | +41.2% |
| Rubbish removal and skip hire | CP0562 | 141.2 (2015=100) | +4.1% | +41.2% |
| Pest control services | CP0562 | 141.2 (2015=100) | +4.1% | +41.2% |
| Building materials and supplies | CP0431 | 132.4 (2015=100) | +0.2% | +32.4% |
| Painting and decorating | CP0431 | 132.4 (2015=100) | +0.2% | +32.4% |
| Flooring installation and repair | CP0431 | 132.4 (2015=100) | +0.2% | +32.4% |
Compare service costs by region and category
Explore GSPI values and ONS ASHE labour cost context across UK regions and service types.
Labour cost context (ONS ASHE 2025) for this service type across all 12 UK regions. Sorted by indicative hourly rate context (low → high).
Hourly context = ONS ASHE 2025 median annual pay for the primary trade occupation ÷ 1,760 hrs. Not a quote. Regional cells marked * use the national median (ONS-suppressed).
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the Gera Service Price Index (GSPI)?
- The GSPI is a named inflation index for UK marketplace service categories, set equal to the ONS CPIH sub-index value for the relevant COICOP category (2015=100). A GSPI of 141.2 (domestic services, January 2026) means domestic service costs have risen 41.2% since 2015. Data sourced from ONS CPIH01 API (OGL v3.0). It is an inflation index, not a price quote.
- Which service category has seen the most inflation since 2015?
- Domestic and household services (CPIH category 05.6.2) have seen the highest inflation, with a GSPI of 141.2 in January 2026 — a rise of 41.2% since 2015. Dwelling maintenance materials (04.3.1) follow at 132.4 (+32.4% since 2015).
- Do service costs vary by UK region?
- Yes. ONS ASHE 2025 data shows significant regional variation in trade occupation earnings (the primary driver of service labour costs). London has the highest median earnings for most trades — for example, electricians earn a national median of £39,647 but £40,864 in London. The GSPI itself is a UK national index (ONS CPIH covers Great Britain), so regional context is provided via ASHE labour data rather than a regional CPIH.
- Where does the GSPI data come from?
- The GSPI is computed from two ONS open datasets: (1) CPIH01 — the Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs, sub-indices for repair/maintenance/domestic services (OGL v3.0, no key required, available at api.beta.ons.gov.uk/v1/datasets/cpih01); and (2) ASHE 2025 — Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, Tables 14.7a and 15(4).7a, median gross annual pay by trade occupation and region (OGL v3.0). Full formula at https://geramarket.com/uk-service-price-guide/methodology/gera-service-price-index.
- Is the GSPI a price quote?
- No. The GSPI is an ONS inflation index (2015=100). It shows how much costs in a service category have risen since 2015, not what a specific job will cost. Labour cost context figures (derived from ASHE hourly rates) are indicative only. To get real quotes for your area, use the GeraMarket waitlist.
Contains public sector information published by Office for National Statistics and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: ONS Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) (January 2026, published 17 June 2026).
Methodology and data sources
- Gera Service Price Index (GSPI) methodology — full reproducible formula, CPIH COICOP mapping, ASHE labour cost derivation.
- UK property sold prices by postcode district — Land Registry Price Paid Data, 600 postcode districts.
- UK business vitality by area — ONS Business Demography 2024, 300+ local authorities.