Used power drills in London, England typically sell for £25 to £150 (about $34 to $200). Corded drills barely wear out, so yours sells on completeness and whether the chuck still grips — both easy to demonstrate and rarely mentioned.
Selling a power drill in London
London turns over more second-hand goods than anywhere else in the country, and for a reason that has nothing to do with taste: the sheer density of people moving in, out and across the city. It has a deep vintage and designer resale culture that predates the internet, so buyers here arrive knowing what a fair price looks like and will say so.
Most small handovers happen at a station, because almost everyone is on the Tube or the rail network and almost nobody wants to drive. Driving into the centre means the congestion charge, the ULEZ and somewhere to park, so for anything you can carry, agree a station and a time. Anything sofa-sized needs a van and a realistic loading plan.
Ask which floor the item is on and whether there is a lift before you agree a price. A great deal of London housing is walk-up, and a wardrobe on the fourth floor is a different proposition from the same wardrobe on the ground.
London, in England, has around 8.9 million people, which means a buyer pool big enough that almost anything finds someone, and close enough together that collection is rarely the obstacle. Birmingham, Leeds and Sheffield are close enough that a buyer there may well make the trip for the right thing.
Handing it over in London
Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands. Around Camden, Brick Lane and Peckham are where this sort of thing tends to change hands.
Sell your Power Drill in London, England
Listing is free and there is no commission and no buyer fee, so the price you agree is the price you keep. Most listings take about a minute to put up.
What power drills are worth
What lifts the price
- Undamaged cables with no repairs
- Original case and side handle
What pulls it down
- Worn chucks that slip under load
- Burnt-smelling motors
Working out what yours is worth
- Tighten a bit and test it under load
- Inspect the full length of the cable
Getting it ready
- Test it under load, not just spinning free, and check the chuck grips a bit firmly without slipping.
- Gather the case, chuck key, side handle, depth stop and any bits included.
Photograph
- The chuck close up, with a bit fitted
- The cable, particularly where it enters the body
Put in the description
- Chuck size and whether keyed or keyless
- Whether it has hammer action, reverse and variable speed
Steady all year with a lift in spring as people start projects. Recognised trade brands sell within days; unbranded drills sell slowly.
Listing is free and there is no selling fee, so the whole amount the buyer pays stays with you. You and the buyer agree the handover between yourselves.
Same region (England)
Common questions
Where can I sell a power drill in London?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. Most small handovers happen at a station, because almost everyone is on the Tube or the rail network and almost nobody wants to drive. Driving into the centre means the congestion charge, the ULEZ and somewhere to park, so for anything you can carry, agree a station and a time. Anything sofa-sized needs a van and a realistic loading plan.
Does the chuck still grip properly?
Fit a bit, tighten it and try to twist it out. A slipping chuck is the main wear point on an old drill and buyers test it.
How much is a power drill worth in London?
Most used power drills change hands for £25 to £150 (about $34 to $200). Condition and completeness move that figure more than anything else.
More: selling a power drill across the United Kingdom, what power drills are worth, everything second hand in London, or Tools & DIY in London.
Guide range converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not a quote — sellers set their own price.