Updated 27 September 2026
Air bricks cost UK 2026
The going rate for air bricks in 2026 is £60–£200/air brick (labour only). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£60–£200/air brick
Worked example, 6 air brick£685
Time on site2 days
Air bricks calculator
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Market band source: MyBuilder.
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| work | Cut opening through outer leaf | 1.2 h per air brick |
| work | Sleeve the cavity | 0.6 h per air brick |
| work | Bed air brick and make good | 0.5 h per air brick |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air brick each | £5 Plastic air brick — MyBuilder: plastic £5–£10 | £12 Terracotta / clay air brick — MyBuilder: clay £10–£20 | £70 Cast-iron air brick — MyBuilder: £65–£180, period homes |
| Telescopic cavity sleeve each | £8 Plastic sleeve — Keeps the cavity clear | £12 Telescopic underfloor vent — Adjusts to wall depth | £18 Periscope vent — Below-DPC vents |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-27. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Air bricks? new openings · replace existing big effect
- Air brick type? plastic or clay · cast iron
Good practice
- Cast-iron air bricks for period fronts
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Pipes or cables in the way | Cable/pipe detector over the dig line: anything? | Scan before digging or drilling; hand-dig near services |
Questions
How much does air bricks cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is £60–£200/air brick (labour only), from MyBuilder. A worked example of 6 air brick comes to about £602–£1,169 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does air bricks take?
The worked example of 6 air brick takes about 2 working days.
What changes the price of air bricks?
Mainly air bricks, plus any prep found on site: pipes or cables in the way.