Copper Pipe versus plastic - pricing

Smudge01 · 18 Sep 2021

I was quoted by a plumber to supply and fit new 15mm copper pipework throughout my flat, nicely soldered joints etc. I noticed he's run the plastic pipes and speedfits which I understand are fine to use. He said it was too tight under the floorboards to get copper in there so he had no choice.

He now wants paying as per the original quote (for copper), do you think I should be asking for a discount?

ianmcd · 18 Sep 2021

speedfit joints are more expensive than end feed copper fittings, up to yourself if you havent got the job you asked for and were quoted for

Iamchamps · 19 Sep 2021

He should be asking for more count yourself lucky if he sticks to the original price.

gas112 · 20 Sep 2021

in what way did he say it was too tight for copper?

John the plumber · 20 Sep 2021

gas112 said:
in what way did he say it was too tight for copper?

To tight for time so he used plastic for time purposes no dought.

Smudge01 · 20 Sep 2021

I think John's right.

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Copper Pipe versus plastic - pricing

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