Bathroom sink, how much to fit?

plumb1_2

Skiduck wrote:

This thread has taught me something, monkeys can use computers.

:rotfl: :T

Skiduck

plumb1 wrote:

Well i am commentating, and IMO £150 is cheap.
To fit a glass bowl whb to a high standard, the pipes should be sunk in the wall(if not CP pipes used were exposed).
And as for the waste this too should be in CP pipe were exposed( cost £30 min) and again chased in the wall.
All chaseings plastered, then retiled, plus the bracket should be bolted to the wall and not mearly screwed( bolts £4)

If you want a DIY job pay £100, if you want a profesinal job £300

That would be the best way, and as you say the chaseing and plastering would add more labour to the job - I didn't even account for the chrome waste when I first replied.
The antogonist doesn't appear to have a grasp on reality, which is a shame for the OP as they just wanted a question answered.
other questions need answering too
What type of wall is it?
Is the OP wanting a smart install or just an install - my experiences with glass basins, you have to make it a perfect install and what the customer wants, rather than just fixing the thing to the wall, giving them hot and cold water and a waste outlet.

Dealmad

Thanks for the comments , i had no clue how much it would be ...I am a student so £150 i thought was a bit steep but if it is the going rate then i will manage as i really do want a nice looking bathroom as i have tons of plans and i know it will not be cheap , as long as its done to a good standard

I really don't want an argument about prices etc i just wanted a rough guide on how much it could cost , so not sure why Andybez38 had to make an issue about it i dont know

So if i opted for a non glass sink would it work out cheaper?

Skiduck

Dealmad wrote:

Thanks for the comments , i had no clue how much it would be ...I am a student so £150 i thought was a bit steep but if it is the going rate then i will manage as i really do want a nice looking bathroom as i have tons of plans and i know it will not be cheap , as long as its done to a good standard

I really don't want an argument about prices etc i just wanted a rough guide on how much it could cost.

So if i opted for a non glass sink would it work out cheaper?

definately, my advice to you for a great looking bathroom refurb would be a cheap plain white suite, bath or shower and something like mermaid panels instead of tiles, decent bathroom halogens. Getting ahead of myself a bit, but bear it in mind - but yep, a normal basin with pedestal would be the cheapest option.

Alot of people tend to spend too much on the procelain to get a great look - but a cheap suite can look fantastic with the right decor and accessories - think about it, how well can you see the style in white porcelaine? As long as it is in your style, anything can go with your decor.

ajsdoc

What a painful thread. I think Plumb1 and Skiduck give good advice. I'd easily expect to pay around the £150 mark - can't expect skilled people to work for nothing.

Skiduck

ajsdoc wrote:

What a painful thread. I think Plumb1 and Skiduck give good advice. I'd easily expect to pay around the £150 mark - can't expect skilled people to work for nothing.

sorry, partly my fault for putting up with him and deviating from the OP's original question and getting into an argument about net worth - I didn't want to sit back and be accused of being a "rogue trader" nor a "robin hood" (I dunno why he chose robin hood as he stole from the rich and gave to the poor , evidently.)
So appoligies to the OP and anyone reading about the stupid hijacking of debate.

BobProperty

Andybez38 wrote:

How long to fit a basin then? The customer will have existing pipework, all you got to do is bend a bit of chrome pipe / join to existing a couple of drill holes for the sink fittment and whallah!!! even OP has said £150 is too high and would not bother, and i dont think i would pay that either. (robbin hood)

Do let me know how you do this? (without the chroming looking bobbins after you've done it, just in case you didn't understand the question). Having seen a couple of these "designer" glass washbasins recently, the other thing I can guarantee with them is that the chromed waste doesn't fit anything else and you have to use a compression fitting to connect them up. Customers (can't understand why ) don't like their nice chrome pipework going into fat plastic compression fittings where they can be seen.
So "all" you have to do is remove the old washbasin, change the pipework so that it's now hidden until it turns into chrome (supply and waste)(oh and no funny little bends in the chrome please, it's all on show and will have to be absolutely vertical/horizontal), assemble the washbasin, hang it on the wall (no doubt, not many are floor standing), connect up the pipework and check and test it all. Then ruin the look by cross-bonding the pipes (:D)

BobProperty

Andybez38 wrote:

I've also learnt that plumbers will charge what they think they can get away with.

News for Andy, News for Andy - that's how businesses work.