I just want my old taps replaced with new ones, which ive already bought. Any ideas of the price id get charged on average?
these are the taps here:
http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=20001&catalogId=1500000701&langId=-1&searchTerms=beta+classic
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Most likely about 75.00 an hour.Your not telling me much by saying mixing taps whats the number on the box or the name of the product ??knowing that I can give you a better idea.
call plumber in your area and ask him/her. plumbing prices vary from city to city or town to town
Nice Faucet. A Handyman can do this for you, for $10-20 an hour. As Plumber (and Handymen with extensive Plumbing skills) in the US can do it for $20-40. Since it is a quick job, I’d also have them check any older plumbing issues, and replace Washers perhaps flush your water Heater..particularly if they have a minimum charge to come to your house.
You may also be able to do this yourself.
Turn off Hot and Cold Supply Valves first, under the sink,
until done. Use a flashlight to look at the fittings (up to 4) under the sink that clamp the old Faucet in place. Unscrew hoses,clamps, and lift out your old faucet. (Left to Loosen, Right to tighten)
Read your new faucet instructions, and you may be just fine on your own. A friend might do this for you, if you invite them for Dinner and offer Beer or Wine.
Tips: Have a bucket or large bowl in place to catch a little water that may flow from removes hoses.
Wind white plumbers tape over pipe-screw bumps.This helps ensure a drip free connection.
Don’t force or over-tighten fittings. They can break.
Make sure to use all parts in the kit, including the little black or red _washers_ -put them on in the order the instructions direct…and all should work fine.
When all connections are snug, turn on Supply valves, and Test.
Note: if there are leaks at your supply valves, gently try to turn off the Valve at the Supply Main to your house, until they are fixed with new Washers, or replaced. It is normal for older houses to need this done, so take it in stride if it is needed. Good luck!
I doubt you will find any plumber who will do it for less than $100. And very few will tell you how much they charge here on the internet. They will tell you to call your local plumber. But the local plumber likely will tell you that he has to come to give you the price. They charge 50-100 for service call if you do not hire them for the job. So be careful when calling plumbers. They will rip you off if you give them a chance.
Handyman may be a better (cheaper) option.
1st of all go to B and Q as they have those taps for £39:99.
Depending on how assessable to taps are , you will be looking t paying £40 – £100 , get 3 estimates ,
Just changed some exactly the same 2 days ago , took les than a hour .
Good luck
since i dont know u and since its a shower mixer and requires a holder to be put on the wall i would charge £60 (Glasgow) the further south u go it tends to get dearer.
theres not much to it just turning the water off and changing the tap half an hours work.
if u call a company it will be dearer £120+ no doubt.
Go to local Plumb Centre and who would they recommend. Then get a quote