Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Jun 12, 2009 1:31 pm Howdy Long time reader, first time poster..... and all that.... Doing a reno/extension through a builder and the plumber has gone back to him stating we need a new Boundary Trap and verticle pipe. All the plumbing is new throughout the house, with a new main sewer up to the trap point. Now he's given me a quote of $2100 to put the new trap and inspection pipe in, which I think is excessive, considering its only 7 bits of pipe and a bag of cement. (The area is already dug up, just need to give the go ahead), so there isnt a cost of excavation, digging. I really dont think I should be liable for the cost simply because the house is 90 years old, and he basically told me that most of the time, these needs replacing (1 week before), I think he should have covered this in his original costings with the builder, because he already knew it had to be replaced. Anybody have any suggestions or experience with this type of added cost or even if $2100 is reasonable for this type of thing. Thanks Bob Re: Boundary Trap and shaft pipe 2Jun 12, 2009 5:39 pm Seems a bit over the top, if its already excavated. Most plumbers charge between $70 and $80 an hour. If its exacavated theres more than likely less than a day's work, if hes just renewing the boundary trap and riser. 150mm fittings cost on average $25 to $50 each, so you do the math. He may be allowing for contingencies, such as the junction on the main cracking....which in Sydney Water's area is the responsibility of SW, but they require the plumber to excavate the entire way around the pipe, which can get expensive. Ask him for a breakdown on costs. Ask him, how long he expects it to take and work it out from there. If you have a floor waste, turn on your sink and put your ear down to the central floor waste and listen. If you can hear water running then they all connect there. If you… 10 12109 You should be able to encase the sewer but you will need it designed and approved and access to lot 580 to do the work 2 17163 ask the surveyor for clarification would be the logical approach 1 20133 |