Have your plumbing quote checked
Are you sure your plumbing quote is transparent?
Average price range: €100 – €5,000
Plumbing work ranges from a small repair to a complete pipework installation. The risk lies in unclear hourly rates, call-out charges and material mark-ups. QuoteChecker checks whether the quote is specific enough to compare.
Have my plumbing quote checked →What we check
- ✓ Are the hourly rate and the call-out charge clearly stated?
- ✓ Are materials specified, or charged as a mark-up?
- ✓ Is it a fixed price or time-and-materials?
- ✓ Is the correct VAT rate applied (reduced rate on labour for older homes)?
- ✓ Is chasing, breaking out and making-good included?
- ✓ Is there a warranty on the work carried out?
Common red flags
- ⚠ No hourly rate or call-out charge stated
- ⚠ Materials only as a mark-up percentage
- ⚠ No distinction between fixed price and time-and-materials
- ⚠ Making-good after the plumbing work not mentioned
- ⚠ Standard VAT rate applied where a reduced rate may apply
Frequently asked questions
What does a plumber charge per hour?
Typically €50–€90 per hour excluding VAT, plus call-out charges. For larger jobs a fixed price is more common than time-and-materials.
What should a good plumbing quote include?
An hourly rate, call-out charges, a material specification, fixed price or time-and-materials, a VAT breakdown, making-good and a warranty.
How long does the check take?
You receive the report within 24 hours by email.
What does it cost to have my quote checked?
Quick Check from €5, Thorough Check €19, Complete Check €99.
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