Leak in pipes above boiler

Patrick2010

We have a boiler fitted on the wall in the kitchen and recently noticed water on the worktop underneath. The pump is mounted vertically above the boiler, as in that one valve is above the pump and the other underneath. The water seemed to be coming from the upper valve and leaking down the pump.
The pump was sticking a bit anyway (it was in a few years) so I thought it might be worth having the valves and pump changed at the one time.
Rang around a few places and explained my problem. Agreed a price with one company, 300 euro to replace pump and valves.
Guy came out and did the job, I wasn't there but my wife said he seemed thorough. Anyway pump working fine but again the next morning there was water on the worktop again, coming from the same place.
Rang the guy and explained the problem. He turned up 3 hours late, demanded to see the receipt and agressively pointed out he only changed for the pump not valves, despite me reminding him that was what we agreed and he knew the main issue was the leak. He wanted more money to fix it but we were glad to see the back of him.
When the heating is on theres no leak at all, I've put paper towels around the valves and they're completely dry. It seems the leak only happens when the heat is off for some time.
Anyone any ideas what it could be or can recommend a good plumber in the D6/14/16 area?
Thanks

SmallBalls

Pump valves need to be changed, simple as that.
No point trying a quick fix as it'll eventually start leaking again.

I'm northside based so cant really help there, but I'm sure someone will.
Good luck

(for 300 euro any decent plumber would of done the valves aswell, imo)

aujopimur

Make sure the valves are replaced with good quality spindle type valves.(Sambra Fyffe on similar)

Patrick2010

Thanks lads, any idea what would be a fair price for the job?

heinbloed

The OP asks:

Thanks lads, any idea what would be a fair price for the job?

The price for the job was already paid as far as I understand this thread.
The incompetent plumber who exchanged the pump - but was paid to fix the leaks - has still not done his job. But charged €300.-

So threaten him with a court case, this might speed up things. Contact the consumer organisation as well.

Patrick2010

Yeah, we thought about taking it further but really prefer to see the back of him. His attitude when he came back gave the impression of a guy with a screw loose (no pun intended). Wouldn't listen to any discussion, got his phone out to ring the guards to say he was being held in the house (he was in about 3 minutes at this stage).
Wasn't a lone operator either, works for a reasonably well known company, get the impression from a little digging that he owns it.

Marcanthony

Patrick2010 wrote: »

We have a boiler fitted on the wall in the kitchen and recently noticed water on the worktop underneath. The pump is mounted vertically above the boiler, as in that one valve is above the pump and the other underneath. The water seemed to be coming from the upper valve and leaking down the pump.
The pump was sticking a bit anyway (it was in a few years) so I thought it might be worth having the valves and pump changed at the one time.
Rang around a few places and explained my problem. Agreed a price with one company, 300 euro to replace pump and valves.
Guy came out and did the job, I wasn't there but my wife said he seemed thorough. Anyway pump working fine but again the next morning there was water on the worktop again, coming from the same place.
Rang the guy and explained the problem. He turned up 3 hours late, demanded to see the receipt and agressively pointed out he only changed for the pump not valves, despite me reminding him that was what we agreed and he knew the main issue was the leak. He wanted more money to fix it but we were glad to see the back of him.
When the heating is on theres no leak at all, I've put paper towels around the valves and they're completely dry. It seems the leak only happens when the heat is off for some time.
Anyone any ideas what it could be or can recommend a good plumber in the D6/14/16 area?
Thanks

Thats is down right disgracefull. Name and shame him with friends and family. Small country word gets around. Call our office Insured Repairs Limited on 1890 929870 and we will arrange to have a maintainance man (plumbing dept) call to your property and fix free of charge.

Patrick2010

Many thanks for the offer Marcanthony but I got a local plumber to sort out the problem. Took his time on the job, made sure everything was working ok, no leaks. Only sorry I didn't research the first guy better the first time as I've seen some reviews of him on the Goldenpages website that echo my own experience.

AverageJoe82

Well 300 is alot for the job, as a plumber myself and a good pump and valves should not set you back no more than 100 and it is no more than 1 hours work, from draining the system, installing the new pump and valve's to filling the system up. should of been no more than 170 for the job, think you got ripped off mate

DGOBS

Average, don't forget your inhibitor!! add another 30!