PRICE GUIDE · ELECTRICAL · 2026–2027
Data & Network Cabling cost in the UK
£60–£900 per job. Typically £300.
Data and network cabling in a UK home costs £60–£900 per job, about £300 typical for a few Cat6 points with a small patch panel. A single data point is the small end; more points, longer runs, shielded cable and a full cabinet push the price up.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does data & network cabling cost in the UK?
| Low end | £60 | a single data point on an easy route |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £300 | what most people pay |
| High end | £900 | many points with a patch panel |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the electricians and electrical firms near you.
What moves the price
- Number of data points — each Cat6 point adds cable, a faceplate and termination time
- Cable type — Cat6a, Cat7 or shielded cable costs more than standard Cat6
- Cable routes — long runs through floors, lofts and walls take longer than surface trunking
- Patch panel and cabinet — terminating runs in a cabinet adds hardware and labour
- Testing — certified cable testing adds time but proves every network run
- Older homes — solid walls and listed features make hidden cable runs harder
Electrical work prices in the UK are up 6% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Services for maintenance and repair, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical data & network cabling would have cost about £280 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7DO →
WHAT YOU GET
What a data & network cabling booking includes
Takes: Half a day for a few points, a day or more for a full home network. Not included: Routers, switches, Wi-Fi access points and making good decoration are usually priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common data and network cabling jobs
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How to pay less
- Have data cabling run during a rewire or renovation, when floors and walls are already open
- Group several data points in one visit, as a single point carries most of the call-out cost
- Use standard Cat6 unless a specific need justifies more expensive cable
Before you book
- Plan where routers, TVs and desks will go so data points end up in the right places
- Ask whether the quote includes testing, faceplates and a patch panel
- If cable runs outside, ask for external-grade cable in suitable ducting
- Check new sockets or power for network kit are installed by a qualified electrician
Data & Network Cabling cost: questions people ask
£60–£900 per job, about £300 typical. A single data point costs least; many points with a cabinet costs the most.
Half a day for a few points and a day or more for a whole-home network.
Wired connections are faster and more reliable for home offices, TVs and consoles. Wi-Fi access points on cable give the best of both.
Cat6 suits most homes. Cat6a supports faster speeds over longer runs and costs more.
Routers, switches, access points and redecoration are separate. Ask whether faceplates and testing are included.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, read from published UK network cabling costs — a national range, not a quote. Points and routes decide your price.
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