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Cost for this?
Sep 3rd, 2006, 12:55pm
 
Hi All

I wanted to get an idea on how much the following would cost

Installation of 3 x WC's, 1 x Shower\Jacuzzi, 1 x Vanity Unit with Wash Basin, 2 x extractor fans, 1 x Water Pump supplying all the bathrrosm with 3 bar, 2 x Heat Rails.....

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Bathroom one - Bath \ Jacuzzi, WC, Vanity Unit, Extractor Fan - all the items barring the wash basin will be in the same places

Bathroom 2 - En Suite - New Shower tray and SHower in Wall, WC and Wash Basin

Bathroom 3 Cloak Room - WC and Washbasin (waste pipe is next to a wall so a gap needs to be made and fed to the side waste pipe)

What should I be paying for the above for TIME and Tools?...Ill provide the materials......and how long would you say?.....Ive been told 5 days....but I want an idea on what you guys charge/pay then I can tell you what I got quoted.....oh and its via a Fully Qualified Plumber with 25 yeasr exp.

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Re: Cost for this?
Reply #1 - Sep 3rd, 2006, 1:47pm
 
Not really possible to price without seeing the job, and depends on the job as well.

Are there builders involved, is the job part of a re-furbishment, and not an in and out job, who does the builders work and making good, tiling etc.

A job like this could be spread over sev eral months with other work going on.

5 days if the job is ready with no hold ups or agro, alterations etc would be tight, but obviously the guy has seen the job and reckons he can do it in that.

Day rate for the average small plumber, would be around the £250 mark, plus materials and VAT, but you could double that depending on the area, parking etc

I will say it's not always best for you to supply the materials, most plumbers use the profit from supplying the materials to guarantee the job, in this case if you supply and you get faulty materials, then it would be chargable, and that includes returning and waiting time if the day is lost.
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Reply #2 - Sep 3rd, 2006, 2:11pm
 
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The materials etc are all top quaslity and have been seen by the plumbers..and its the ones he uses as well.....an theres no buidlers etc...its a simple..

Component install of all the stuff......the tiling etc will be done parralel or inbetween......
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Reply #3 - Sep 3rd, 2006, 2:32pm
 
Forget top quality, there's no such thing anymore  Shocked

Even the best will come out of shape, damaged, not matching colours, etc you name it.

That also applies to taps, wastes and fittings.

Are you looking at concealed fittings, chrome wastes, the list is endless.

Tiling, will this be done after carcass or will he have to remove the sanitaryware and re-fit afterwards.

As I said earlier a good plumber, for a quality job would be looking for £250 ish a day plus materials, parking etc. in London you could double that, unless you find an east European and take your chances.

Remember on this type of job, is very rare you can go in and finish without waiting for other trades, the tiler being the main man to get the finish spot on.
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Reply #4 - Sep 3rd, 2006, 2:34pm
 
Yeh I hear ya...its a kosher Plumber....and he comes highly rated b my builder.....coordination with tiler will be a must....but he has quoted me £1700
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Reply #5 - Sep 3rd, 2006, 2:37pm
 
Where are you located, and what has he included.

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Reply #6 - Sep 3rd, 2006, 2:42pm
 
Essex, installation of the above
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Reply #7 - Sep 3rd, 2006, 2:45pm
 
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Yes but does it include pipe, fittings, and VAT
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Re: Cost for this?
Reply #8 - Sep 3rd, 2006, 2:55pm
 
This little lot took neary a week, messing about untill the client was happy, including changing the tiles, because the enclosure didn't fit.

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Reply #9 - Sep 25th, 2006, 7:27pm
 
What's that non-IP rated accessory in zone 2 there scruff?  You're slacking...   Undecided

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Reply #10 - Sep 26th, 2006, 11:55am
 
I see you have fitted the new Hover Bog 2000, where did you find one of those?  Grin
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Re: Cost for this?
Reply #11 - Oct 1st, 2006, 11:48am
 
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