Installing feeds for a washing machine

soomagoo

Hi all,


We've had a quote of £450 for a plumber to do the following:
Install hot and cold water feeds for a sink
Install cold feed for a washing machine
Install waste for both
Install tumble dryer vent (to external wall)
Replace a toilet


There are existing hot/cold feed and a waste pipe within about 2m of the new location - does this price seem about right? We are providing the toilet and tumble drier vent.


Any thoughts appreciated, thanks
Sue.

Plumber90

Has he said how long he thinks it will take and where I'm the country do you live?

soomagoo

Hiya,


I'm in Reading, and he said a day.


Thanks,
Sue.

Mr.Generous

£200 a day labor for a skilled plumber, £100 for an assistant / apprentice / laborer. materials / copper tube / valves / traps and all consumables about £60 max, say a £10 to collect and deliver, so I would say if 1 man job (and it sounds like it) a bit expensive. I'd take that like a flash for £250 if you were local.

soomagoo

Gut feeling was that it seemed a little steep, that breakdown is really useful-thank you!

jakemillspaek

I personally would be OK with the £450.
You may get it a bit cheaper if a plumber is looking for work.
At £450 is it worth the hassle?

booty40uk

At that price, your "plumber" is on £400 a day

jakemillspaek

People tend to ignore he has to quote for the work.A visit I assume.
He is then on the obligation to source materials.We don't know how far away he lives.How many quotes does he not win?Who pays for these?
He is entitled to a bit of cake,he has to do his accounts and probably pay an accountant.
He has to get regular work EVERY day or that £400 is slashed.
People must open their eyes.
Then the problem is getting paid and associated worry.
It really isn't time to quibble over a few £.