PRICE GUIDE · MARKETING, DESIGN & TECH · 2026–2027
Computer Setup & Installation cost in the UK
£40–£120 per job. Typically £75.
Computer setup and installation in the UK usually costs £40–£120 per job, with about £75 typical for setting up a new PC or laptop. The number of devices, data transfer, software and printers, home or office visit and travel decide the price.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does computer setup & installation cost in the UK?
| Low end | £40 | a single laptop setup |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £75 | what most people pay |
| High end | £120 | a home office with data transfer and printers |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the agencies and freelancers near you.
What moves the price
- Number of devices — setting up one laptop costs less than a home office with a printer, router and two computers
- Data transfer — copying files, photos and email from an old computer adds time
- Software and accounts — installing programs, security software and email accounts adds to the setup
- Networking — Wi-Fi, printers and network storage take longer to configure than a single computer
- On-site or drop-off — a technician visiting your home or office charges for travel
- Old equipment — wiping and recycling an old computer safely is an extra task
WHAT YOU GET
What a computer setup & installation booking includes
Takes: A single computer setup usually takes one to two hours; a small office takes longer. Not included: Software licences, new hardware, large data transfers, network cabling and disposal of old equipment are usually priced separately.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common computer setup and installation jobs
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How to pay less
- Have passwords, accounts and the Wi-Fi details ready before the computer setup visit
- Ask for a fixed price for the whole computer setup rather than an open hourly rate
- Do the simple steps yourself and book help only for data transfer or networking
Before you book
- Back up the old computer before the setup so nothing is lost in the transfer
- Ask how your old device will be wiped and recycled under the WEEE rules
- Have software licences and logins to hand for the technician doing the computer setup
- Agree the price and what the computer setup includes in writing
Computer Setup & Installation cost: questions people ask
Usually £40–£120 per job in the UK, with about £75 typical. A single laptop sits at the bottom, and a home office with data transfer and printers sits at the top.
One to two hours for a single computer, longer for several devices or a large data transfer.
Old electrical equipment should be recycled properly under the WEEE rules. Make sure the drive is securely wiped first so your personal data cannot be recovered.
Some setup, such as software and email, can be done remotely. Physical installation and networking usually need a visit.
Software licences, new hardware, large data transfers, cabling and disposal of old equipment are commonly separate.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK computer service price surveys. They show the national range per job, not a quote.
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