Relocating Pipes - How Much?

[nssimpson]

Hi all

How much would you expect a plumber to charge to sink the three pipes that loop round to under the floor plus move the two floor to ceiling pipes to behind the stud wall (I will replace the plasterboard myself).

Those electrical wires will need to be relocated under the floor once the board is cut to relocate the pipes.

Background info:
The cupboard that used to house the hot water tank was a huge waste of space. I moved the stud wall to create more space in the bedroom to fit a wardrobe. That's why these pipes are now in the middle of the floor.

 

[nssimpson]

Is £210 a typical price?

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

If you've been quoted £210 to do that then rip their hand off!

 

[nssimpson]

They've been great with other stuff TBH. I was just on the fence as to whether it's a job I should sort myself.

 

[nssimpson]

If you've been quoted £210 to do that then rip their hand off!

So out of interest what would you expect to pay?

 

[Scally-Ho]

The price quoted is dependent on where the pipes are fed from and where they terminate. Only the quoting professional will know what difficulties could be ahead and how many man hours will be spent completing the work. It certainly looks to be a strange arrangement and these days £210 buys very little from time served tradesmen.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Open vented to combi.

Pay them, cheap price.

Andy

 

[nssimpson]

Open vented to combi.

Pay them, cheap price.

Andy

I've given them the go ahead.

The tank was removed years ago so I think it's a relatively simple job for a professional. Maybe messy if they have to go up the loft.