7 BILLS TRACKED
Hernia repair
From a small umbilical hernia to a serious diaphragmatic one, the cost spans hundreds to thousands depending on type.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
| Year | Region | Practice | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Corporate / chain | Umbilical hernia repair (standalone) - affordable chainAnimal Trust published price for umbilical hernia. | £419 | — | source |
| 2026 | West Midlands (Staffordshire, Cannock area) | Independent / charity | Umbilical hernia repair (standalone)Warren House Veterinary Centre published price list. | £675 | — | source |
| 2026 | West Midlands (Staffordshire, Cannock area) | Independent / charity | Inguinal hernia repairWarren House Veterinary Centre published price list. | £820 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Corporate / chain | Perineal hernia repair - affordable chainAnimal Trust published price for perineal hernia. | £1,019 | — | source |
| 2026 | West Midlands (Staffordshire, Cannock area) | Independent / charity | Perineal hernia repair - unilateralWarren House Veterinary Centre; bilateral listed separately. | £2,050 | — | source |
| 2026 | West Midlands (Staffordshire, Cannock area) | Independent / charity | Perineal hernia repair - bilateralWarren House Veterinary Centre published price list. | £2,600 | — | source |
| 2026 | West Midlands (Staffordshire, Cannock area) | Independent / charity | Diaphragmatic hernia repair (laparoscopic or open)Warren House Veterinary Centre published price list; most expensive hernia tier. | £2,750 | — | source |
Common questions
How much does hernia repair cost in the UK?
Across 7 real UK prices, the median is £1,019, with bills running from £419 to £2,750. These are real prices people paid or that practices published, not estimates.
Why do hernia repair prices vary so much?
It depends on where you are, who owns the practice, and exactly what is included. The Competition and Markets Authority found corporate-owned practices charged 18.3% more on average than independents, and vet prices rose 63% between 2016 and 2023.
Is hernia repair cheaper at an independent vet?
Often, yes. The CMA's 2026 review found independent practices averaged 18.3% less than the six large corporate groups for comparable work. From September 2026 every practice must publish a price list, so comparing a few nearby is worth it.
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Methodology: prices here are published list prices, bills people reported in public posts or submitted directly, and survey averages. Each row says which it is, with a link to the source where one exists. We never estimate and no sponsor can touch a number. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix or remove it fast.