How much is it to fit a gas hob? A relatively simple job on a kitchen island so no crawl about dinghy corners. There was a six inch extention required to the existing pipe under the floorboards and then some copper piping with about 4 elbows from the floor into the appliance. Job done. But charged £240.
2007-06-22 12:04:38 · 7 answers · asked by delderek 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No hole to cut in the worktop - that was all done.
Invoice said
3 metres 15mm copper pipe
1 x 15 mm female adaptor
1 x 15 mm gas isolator
4 x 15 mm elbows
2 x 15 mm unions.
2 hours labour.
The guys that were fitting my kitchen reckon that he tested the pipe and there was a leak. He took ages to find it and when he eventually did it was leaking from one of his own joints. That, it would appear, is why he took so long.
2007-06-22 12:52:44 · update #1
I think you've been done - the materials shouldn't have cost more than £20 inc. VAT, that's retail, not trade. So you've got to be looking at £90 per hour labour excl. VAT.
Get someone to give the guy a call, and ask what his hourly rate is.
That said, if you've paid, there's not a lot you can do.
2007-06-22 18:56:27 · answer #1 · answered by Paul D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Less than a tenner for the materials from what you have said. Was there a hole to cut in the worktop? If there was then you were still being generous if you had given £100. It shouldn't have taken that long to do.
Sorry but you have had the wide brimmed hat wearers in, 3m of 15 mm pipe even from (exp.) DIY shop £9. Female adaptor? Pass. Gas isolator? Pass. 4 elbows, no more than £4. 2 unions (which I would take to be straight connectors), no more than £2
If there was a gas leak, and it was coming from one of his own joints, then believe me, HE IS NOT A PLUMBER.
I will stick with my earlier estimate of less than £100
Sorry mate , but you have been 'done'
2007-06-22 12:34:51 · answer #2 · answered by mal g 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cost of electricity is higher than gas so take it into consideration.Electric is cleaner what with the ceramic hobs and fan assisted ovens that cook faster and more evenly than a gas cooker.Cost off a gas or electric cookers are about the same. We have electric cooker with all the above mentioned and find it better for self and the wife. Belling cost £320.
2016-05-17 23:00:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-11-08 21:12:19 · answer #4 · answered by ✔ Sandy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought a gas hob & electric oven from Comet & they charged £120 to fit them both.
2007-06-24 03:07:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is that in London? Either way very expensive, I'd pay top whack £100 for that in Cardiff.
2007-06-22 12:12:42 · answer #6 · answered by petew1000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you were overcharged
u should always check for tightness first
before any work is carried out
80.00/90.00 max
2007-06-23 06:04:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋