Hello,
Since my wife and I will soon be homeowners and want to do a lot of the work ourselves, we learned about a plumber through an acquaintance who sells installation materials for self-installation.
The process works as follows: he delivers all the materials needed for a fixed price, including everything required, plus a brief instruction. The installation is done by ourselves.
When everything is completed, he comes to inspect the work and carries out the necessary inspections. If everything is approved, he then orders the water meter.
The reason my wife and I are considering this is that it could save us a fair amount of money.
What do you think about this?
Since my wife and I will soon be homeowners and want to do a lot of the work ourselves, we learned about a plumber through an acquaintance who sells installation materials for self-installation.
The process works as follows: he delivers all the materials needed for a fixed price, including everything required, plus a brief instruction. The installation is done by ourselves.
When everything is completed, he comes to inspect the work and carries out the necessary inspections. If everything is approved, he then orders the water meter.
The reason my wife and I are considering this is that it could save us a fair amount of money.
What do you think about this?
T
TimoWiesbaden22 May 2013 17:03Hello! So, I also installed the water pipes myself... It’s important to have seen how it’s done first... Because soldering is a tricky task... If you do it wrong, you’ll end up with damp walls later on 😉
How much would he charge for it?
Don’t you have a friend or acquaintance who could do it for you as a favor?
How much would he charge for it?
Don’t you have a friend or acquaintance who could do it for you as a favor?
Hey TimoWiesbaden,
so the cost should be around 2000 including the water meter application and everything I need approximately.
The piping system will be a multilayer composite pipe, it should be plastic, which as a layperson is hard to get.
He will show me how to do it, and I will carry out the work.
so the cost should be around 2000 including the water meter application and everything I need approximately.
The piping system will be a multilayer composite pipe, it should be plastic, which as a layperson is hard to get.
He will show me how to do it, and I will carry out the work.
Hi,
the appropriate pipes and fittings have been available online for years—Google is your friend. Make sure to check for DVGW approval or the equivalent certificate from the EU manufacturer’s country.
You should only do the installation yourself if you have at least a rough understanding of the subject. Otherwise, any cost savings can quickly be wiped out by expensive repairs of the concealed pipes, not to mention consequential damage. The plumber won’t be able to inspect all components and connections thoroughly afterwards or detect hidden faults. And an initial pressure test does not reveal what will happen in five years.
I have installed three bathrooms myself using plastic pipes and screw fittings, but I also have a professional trade background that includes making tight pipe connections.
the appropriate pipes and fittings have been available online for years—Google is your friend. Make sure to check for DVGW approval or the equivalent certificate from the EU manufacturer’s country.
You should only do the installation yourself if you have at least a rough understanding of the subject. Otherwise, any cost savings can quickly be wiped out by expensive repairs of the concealed pipes, not to mention consequential damage. The plumber won’t be able to inspect all components and connections thoroughly afterwards or detect hidden faults. And an initial pressure test does not reveal what will happen in five years.
I have installed three bathrooms myself using plastic pipes and screw fittings, but I also have a professional trade background that includes making tight pipe connections.