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How much does a RAMS cost?

Compare consultant fees, in-house labour cost, and AI-generated RAMS for your trade and project. Honest UK 2026 pricing, no signup required.

Your project profile

Most UK contractors produce 10-50 per year. Average is around 24 (2 per month).

Your estimated costs

Consultant
per RAMS
GBP 450
GBP 5,400 per year
In-house
labour cost per RAMS
GBP 180
GBP 2,160 per year
Complys AI builder
unlimited RAMS
GBP 99/mo
GBP 1,188 per year
Annual savings vs consultant
Save GBP 4,212 per year switching from consultant to Complys AI builder.
Disclaimer: Estimated UK 2026 figures based on industry-typical pricing. Your actual costs depend on consultant rates, in-house staff salaries, project specifics, and market conditions in your area.

UK RAMS pricing in 2026

RAMS pricing in the UK varies significantly based on three factors: who writes it, how complex the work is, and how fast you need it.

Consultant-written RAMS

Independent H&S consultants typically charge GBP 250-500 per RAMS for standard activities, GBP 500-800 for complex or multi-trade work. Day rates run GBP 400-700, with most RAMS taking 1-2 days from briefing to delivery.

In-house RAMS

If you have an in-house competent person, the cost is their time. Typical labour cost: 4-8 hours at GBP 25-50 per hour = GBP 100-400 per RAMS. Hidden costs include training, software licenses, and the opportunity cost of taking the writer away from billable work.

AI-generated RAMS

AI tools like Complys produce trade-specific, project-specific RAMS in 30 seconds. Cost ranges from free (Complys 90-day trial) to GBP 99 per month for unlimited Growth Plus tier. The output requires review and minor customisation but the core content is HSE-aligned.

Questions answered

How much does a RAMS cost in the UK?+

Typically GBP 150-800 depending on complexity, writer (consultant vs in-house) and turnaround time.

Are RAMS consultants worth the cost?+

Yes when you have no in-house competence, when work is unusual, or when a contract specifically demands consultant-prepared RAMS. For routine work, in-house or AI tools are usually adequate.

How long does writing a RAMS take?+

Consultants 1-3 days. In-house 4-8 hours. AI-generated 30 seconds plus 5-10 minutes review.

Are AI-generated RAMS HSE-compliant?+

Yes if the system uses current UK legislation and trade-specific hazards. Always review AI output before using it on a real project.

Can the same RAMS be used for multiple projects?+

No - RAMS must be project-specific. Generic RAMS reused across projects fail HSE inspections and main contractor pre-start reviews.

How often do RAMS need updating?+

Whenever scope changes, after near-misses, or as a minimum at 12-month intervals on long projects.

RAMS in 30 seconds, not 3 days

Complys generates trade-specific, project-specific RAMS in 30 seconds. References current UK legislation. Branded PDF export. Free 90-day trial.