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Eviction Cost UK GuideEviction Cost UK Guide
Estimate realistic eviction costs across notice, court, and enforcement stages before you start.
How Much Does Eviction Cost UK?How Much Does Eviction Cost UK?
Budget between £500 and £3,000+ depending on the route you take. This guide breaks down the real costs landlords usually face from notice through to enforcement.
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Reviewed
21 March 2026
Applies to
UK-wide comparison guide
Current position
This page targets UK search intent, but possession rules differ across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Start here if you need the main guide on this issue. If your situation is narrower or you want the next practical step, go to tenant not paying rent in the UK.
If you want the wider background first, read eviction process in the UK.
Ready to act? The quickest route from here is complete eviction pack for England.
Eviction Cost Summary
Three ways to evict — here's what each costs in total.
- Notice Pack£39.99
- Court fee (N5B)£355
- Bailiff (if needed)£130
Best for: Section 21 where tenant likely to leave
- Complete Pack£89.99
- Court fee£355
- Bailiff (if needed)£130
Best for: Full eviction with court forms included
- Solicitor fees£1,000-2,500
- Court fee£355
- Bailiff (if needed)£130
Best for: Complex cases or contested evictions
You can often save a substantial amount by using the right DIY route instead of handing the whole case to a solicitor from the start.
Detailed Cost Breakdown
Every fee you might encounter during the eviction process.
Court Fees (Fixed by Government)
| Possession claim (N5 or N5B) | £355 |
| County court bailiff warrant (N325) | £130 |
| High Court enforcement writ (N293A) | £66 |
| High Court enforcement officer | ~£300-600 |
| Total court fees (typical) | £485-550 |
Professional Fees
| Landlord Heaven Notice Pack Section 21 + Section 8 notices | £39.99 |
| Landlord Heaven Complete Pack Notices + all court forms + witness statements | £89.99 |
| Solicitor (notice only) Serving eviction notice | £200-500 |
| Solicitor (full eviction) Notice through to possession order | £1,000-2,500 |
| Solicitor (contested) Defended case with multiple hearings | £2,500-5,000+ |
Other Potential Costs
| Process server (notice delivery) | £50-150 |
| Storage of tenant belongings | £100-500 |
| Lock changes | £80-200 |
| Professional cleaning | £150-400 |
| Property repairs/damage | Variable |
Keep costs low with the right route
Notice Only starts from £39.99 and Complete Pack from £89.99, so you can compare the document route against solicitor costs more clearly.
The Hidden Cost: Lost Rent
The biggest eviction cost isn't court fees — it's the rent you lose while waiting.
Example: £1,000/month rent
- 2 months notice period-£2,000
- 2 months court process-£2,000
- 1 month bailiff wait-£1,000
- Total lost rent (5 months)-£5,000
Speed matters
Every month saved in the eviction process is a month of rent saved. For current England cases, Ground 8 now uses 4 weeks notice and requires the higher post-May 2026 arrears threshold.
Learn about faster Section 8 evictionAlternative: Just Want Your Money Back?
If your tenant has already left but still owes rent, you don't need to evict — you need a Money Claim. Court claim costs are often lower than eviction, and you can claim up to £100,000 through Money Claim Online.
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Court-ready documents from £39.99. Save over £1,000 compared to solicitor fees.
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