Updated 27 September 2026
Replace a lintel cost UK 2026
The going rate for replace a lintel in 2026 is £650–£1,000 (supply & fit, ex scaffold). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£650–£1,000
Worked example, 1 job£657
Time on site1 days
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Market band source: Checkatrade.
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| work | Prop and needle the wall | 1.5 h |
| work | Cut out old lintel and brickwork | 3 h |
| work | Bed new lintel, rebuild and point | 7 h |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel lintel each | £60 Pressed steel lintel — BookaBuilder: installation £300–£800 | £110 Catnic / IG cavity lintel — Galvanised, insulated | £180 Heavy-duty long-span lintel — Wider openings |
| Acrow props and strongboys (hire) job | £30 2 props + strongboys, 1 week — Temporary support while the lintel is out | £40 4 props + strongboys — Standard window opening | £50 Needles and props — Wide openings |
| Facing bricks (per m² of wall) brick | £1 Machine-made facing brick — Checkatrade: common £650–£1,500 per 1,000 | £1 Standard facing brick — BookaBuilder: facings £500–£900 per 1,000 | £1 Handmade / stock facing — BookaBuilder: handmade over £1,500 per 1,000 |
| Mortar (per m² of wall) per m² | £4 Site-mixed 4:1 + plasticiser — MyJobQuote: sand, cement and plasticiser | £6 Coloured mortar / washed sand — Better joint colour | £8 Premixed silo mortar — Consistent colour |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-27. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Opening width? up to 1.2m · 1.2–2.1m · over 2.1m big effect
- Wall finish? brick · rendered
- Height of work? ground floor · 2 storeys · 3 storeys big effect
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Stepped or diagonal cracks | cracks following the mortar in a staircase pattern, or through bricks | Stepped cracks can mean movement: get it assessed before pointing over |
Questions
How much does replace a lintel cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is £650–£1,000 (supply & fit, ex scaffold), from Checkatrade. A worked example of 1 job comes to about £563–£815 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does replace a lintel take?
The worked example of 1 job takes about 1 working days.
What changes the price of replace a lintel?
Mainly opening width, height of work, plus any prep found on site: stepped or diagonal cracks.