// 14 free guides
Trade & Cost Guides
Straight answers to the costing and quantity questions UK tradesmen and their customers search for most — each one links to a free calculator to do the maths for you.
How Much Does a Resin Driveway Cost in 2026?
How much does a resin driveway cost in the UK? 2026 prices per m², total costs for a 2-car drive, what affects the price, and a free resin calculator.
Read guide // Cost GuideHow Much Does Block Paving Cost Per m²?
Block paving cost per square metre in the UK for 2026 — materials vs. installed prices, total cost for a driveway, and a free block paving calculator.
Read guide // Cost GuideHow Much Does a Patio Cost in the UK?
How much does a patio cost in 2026? UK prices per m² for budget and premium patios, total costs, and a free paving slabs calculator.
Read guide // How-ToHow Many Bricks Per Square Metre?
How many bricks per square metre for a UK wall? The standard figure, allowances for wastage, and a free brick calculator for any wall size.
Read guide // How-ToHow Much Concrete Do I Need?
Work out how much concrete you need in m³ for a slab, footing or base, plus how many bags or how to order ready-mix. Free concrete calculator.
Read guide // How-ToHow Many Paving Slabs Do I Need?
Work out how many paving slabs you need for any patio area and slab size, with a cutting allowance. Free paving slabs calculator.
Read guide // How-ToSand & Cement Mortar Mix Ratios and Quantities
The right sand and cement mortar mix ratios for bricklaying, pointing and rendering, plus how much you need. Free mortar mix calculator.
Read guide // BusinessWhat Day Rate Should a Tradesman Charge?
How to set a profitable day rate as a UK tradesman — covering overheads, holidays and profit. Free day rate calculator.
Read guide // ElectricalHow to Size a Cable (BS 7671)
Size a cable correctly to BS 7671: design current, protective device, correction factors (Ca·Cg·Ci·Cf), current-carrying capacity and voltage drop. Free cable size calculator.
Read guide // HeatingWhat Size Radiator Do I Need? (BTU Guide)
How to work out the radiator size (BTU) a room needs — the simple method, what affects it, and a free radiator BTU calculator for any UK room.
Read guide // HeatingWhat Size Combi Boiler Do I Need?
How to choose the right combi boiler kW output for your home — by radiators, bathrooms and hot water demand. Free boiler sizing calculator.
Read guide // Fuel & Running CostsHow to Cut Fuel Costs for Your Work Van (2026)
Fuel is one of the biggest running costs for a UK work van. Practical ways tradesmen can cut diesel and petrol costs in 2026 — plus a free live fuel price checker.
Read guide // Fuel & Running CostsPetrol vs Diesel Van: Which Is Cheaper to Run?
Petrol vs diesel work van running costs compared for 2026 — fuel economy, price per litre, servicing and resale. Plus a free live fuel price checker.
Read guide // Fuel & TaxClaiming Fuel & Mileage on Your Tax Return (UK Sole Trader)
How UK self-employed tradesmen claim van fuel and mileage against tax in 2026 — actual costs vs the simplified mileage rate, what records to keep, and common mistakes.
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