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any idea how much to chage main stopcock

stopcockleaking2310
stopcockleaking2310 Posts: 11 Forumite
edited 6 April 2013 at 1:27PM in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
I was told £200+ by a 'nasty' plumber (long story).

By the way, he claimed he charge £60 for hourly pay and just told me roughly the quote.

After seeing some YouTube domestication, I thought it just a roughly 20 mins works with proper tools and skills.




this plumber sound it looks like a hugh job - a bit like re-arrange the whole house pipe.

Any idea the market reasonable price for
1) change the stopcock completly
or
2) just put up a new top bits (the washer parts) and put some white thread round the tap

thanks.

ps : sorry I should put this to the 'is this quote fair?' sub-forum. I just put the same thread over there. But I don't know how to closed this one. Sorry to you all
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  • Mr_Ted
    Mr_Ted Posts: 1,067 Forumite
    SEE THE OTHER POST and I doubt the plumber was "nasty" just probably telling you what is necessary but you dont believe him because you want it done cheaper?
    THAT ISNT ALWAYS POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • GlynD
    GlynD Posts: 10,883 Forumite
    The guy's off his rocker. I'd expect such a job to cost around £50.

    Then again I'm no expert so I'd wait to see what someone who knows what they're talking about says.
  • Portly_Pig
    Portly_Pig Posts: 117 Forumite
    GlynD wrote: »
    The guy's off his rocker. I'd expect such a job to cost around £50.

    Then again I'm no expert so I'd wait to see what someone who knows what they're talking about says.

    Have you seen the picture?
  • GlynD
    GlynD Posts: 10,883 Forumite
    Portly_Pig wrote: »
    Have you seen the picture?

    No I haven't. Does it indicate an extra complication on the job?
  • mart.vader
    mart.vader Posts: 714 Forumite
    GlynD wrote: »
    No I haven't. Does it indicate an extra complication on the job?

    Here it is :

    http://s1151.photobucket.com/user/mkys/media/DSCF0578-Copyjoints.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1

    Is it soldered straight onto the pipe ? Can't see the nuts.
  • GlynD
    GlynD Posts: 10,883 Forumite
    mart.vader wrote: »
    Here it is :

    http://s1151.photobucket.com/user/mkys/media/DSCF0578-Copyjoints.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1

    Is it soldered straight onto the pipe ? Can't see the nuts.

    Is the pipe made of lead?

    Honestly I'd be taking a quote from another plumber. I had much the same when I asked a guy to wire a socket for me. He quoted me £400. He was out the door in 30 seconds.
  • fto
    fto Posts: 588 Forumite
    Could you claim off your house insurance?
  • boingsaidzebedee
    boingsaidzebedee Posts: 176 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 6 April 2013 at 6:12PM
    Thought it could be lead but does look like both sides are copper.
    Scratch it with a knife to make sure.
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    It is copper not lead lead both sides, the guy needs five minutes with and angle grinder and he can fit a new valve. Ok lets pay him a 1/2 hour.

    Yes, the water authority valve has to be done down, but if there is an issue there it is their responsibility not yours
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    GlynD wrote: »
    Is the pipe made of lead?

    Honestly I'd be taking a quote from another plumber. I had much the same when I asked a guy to wire a socket for me. He quoted me £400. He was out the door in 30 seconds.

    You gave him 29 seconds too long
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
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