Replacing Kitchen Taps

Dick_here

I've been quoted £60 by a plumber to fit replacement kitchen taps (single hole mixer). Fair or too much ? Thanks guys !

bryanb

Seems reasonable if it's a fixed quote, not an estimate where problems may increase the bill. Has plumber seen the job?

SailorSam

It's a simple job to do but he's going to be there an hour, so with a call-out that's what a tradesman would charge.
Personally i'd check it out and see if you do it yourself.
DIY - Plumbing - Changing a Tap

thepalace1

If that includes the replacement Mixer Tap then I would say that is rather reasonable.

If thats just labour only then I would shop-around as you will probably get another plumber for around £40 (45 minute job on average but will charge for the full hour)

LisaW123

That sounds very reasonable to me. I once paid £130 for a plumber to fix a dripping tap. Older and wiser now.

Dick_here

bryanb wrote: »

Seems reasonable if it's a fixed quote, not an estimate where problems may increase the bill. Has plumber seen the job?

Yes he has, said he'd do it for £60, so I assume that's a fixed quote. That's why I was wondering whether to go ahead with him or phone around to see if anyone was likely to be cheaper.

keystone

!!!!!!_here wrote: »

Yes he has, said he'd do it for £60, so I assume that's a fixed quote.

Never assume anything. It only leads to arguments. If anything is unclear such as this - seek clarification, preferably in writing.

That's why I was wondering whether to go ahead with him or phone around to see if anyone was likely to be cheaper.

TBH anyone who quotes (not estimates) lower than that will be needing a hitching rail to secure Dobbin whilst he is inside your property.

Cheers

phill99

£60 is fair, especially if the taps don't have in line isolators and the hot tank has to be drained down.

Dick_here

Put an ad on rated people, got 3 quotes £40, £45, £50. Job done quickly for £40