Replacing Single Lever Mixer Tap

Steely_Dan_Man

The single lever mixer tap in the kitchen needs replacing. We only need a very basic replacement as kitchen will be refitted later this year. Only complication seems to be that the isolation valve on the hot pipe will not fully shut. I have been quoted £250 to supply and fit the new mixer which was a lot more than I was expecting given that I can get the mixer for c.£30 in Screwfix. Am I missing something here ?

jayyar66

Sounds excessive, even allowing for a dodgy hot water isolation valve! I would expect any half decent plumber or competent DIY'er to take 1 - 2 hours to do that, maybe 3 at a push, if it's a real PITA.
Have you specified you only want a cheap replacement tap?

phill99

jayyar is right. Its over priced. Should be £150 ish, even if he's VAT registered you should still only paying £180. You need to get other quotes.

Peter-W_2

Unless you know what tap it is it might be a fair price. A decent Franke tap would be best part of £100 at least. And if he's not seen the installation he could be factoring in it could be a proper awkward job, some sink taps are a b***er to get to.