Im in Ireland and am having a new water tank installed in my bathroom. Nothing high powered, just a cylindrical tank. I dont know the first thing about what this should cost. There wont be any lifting of fllorboards or going up into attics or anything. Anybody out there who can give me a realistic estimate? Thanks
2006-09-02 05:23:02 · 10 answers · asked by Rachel Maria 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I work for a plumbing merchant, it depends on the size of the tank you require, standard sizes start at 900x450mm, 1050x450mm, 1200x450mm all copper, pre lagged, indirect ( heated via boiler) or direct( heated via immersion heater). To a plumber at trade prices the smaller size start approx £125 rising to as much as £160 depending on your plumbers influence, also due to large increase in copper prices. Of course it could be that you require a special made cylinder due to the application, costs may then vary, but around the £200 mark. As long as it is a straight replacement, a plumber should change the unit within a few hours. Plumbers prices vary, a one-man band may start at around £20 an hour rising to £40-45 an hour for a larger company due to overheads. Some advice would be to go to a recognised Plumbers Merchant, I.E Plumb Center, City Plumbing or PTS, ask the kind or rude gentlemen behind the counter for a recommended plumber that uses them, they will usually give you a good one so you come back for a bathroom suite one day. While your there, ask what they would charge you for that particular cylinder, sometimes its worth a try, you may get trade prices! In total if its a straight swap, do not pay more than £300 for supply and fit of a 900x450mm and no more than £500 for the largest.
2006-09-02 22:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by Recidivist 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably irrelevant, given that I am in the UK, but I paid £120 to have a new water-tank fitted (including the tank). It was one of those newer sealed plastic ones, so no rust or airborne bacteria can enter it.
My advice with plumbers, as with builders, electricians etc, is to employ someone that has been recommended to you by a friend. Word of mouth is the most reliable endorsement. Bad reputations spread faster than good, so at least you'll know who to avoid if nothing else!
2006-09-02 12:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mention that you are in Ireland in which case it will be a copper cylinder to hold the hot water. These are now metric and it would have to be installed b y a professional and not a "hic" builder. Because of heat loss these cylinders are being made with integral foam insulation. I estimate about 600 euros, but check with your insurance company. You MAY be able to make a claim if it was not your fault.
2006-09-02 16:04:04 · answer #3 · answered by xenon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call 3 plumbers around and get them to give you a quote, pick the one you want.
2006-09-02 12:28:44 · answer #4 · answered by bambam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt this is different than here (United States) -- you can shop around by having local plumbers give you estimates.
2006-09-02 12:25:13 · answer #5 · answered by Christopher C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are going to get ripped off if you dont know a friend of
a plumber. From the latin plumbus, ie lead
2006-09-02 20:06:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean a hot water cylinder, to existing pipework probaby £300-£400.00 best to get 3 quotes, NOT estimates.
2006-09-02 13:05:51 · answer #7 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only the plumber is help you.
2006-09-02 12:26:21 · answer #8 · answered by nipi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we had the same job done,cost £357
2006-09-02 12:25:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not talk to a carpenter.
2006-09-02 20:26:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋