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How much for plumber to install solar system

  • 16-06-2013 11:15pm
    #1
    canhefixit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 636 ✭✭✭


    I am looking to get an idea as to what a plumber would charge to install a system, labour only as I would supply the whole system?

    Before I call a few and get quotes be nice if someone could give a heads up first.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Dtp79
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,097 ✭✭✭Dtp79


    canhefixit wrote: »
    I am looking to get an idea as to what a plumber would charge to install a system, labour only as I would supply the whole system?

    Before I call a few and get quotes be nice if someone could give a heads up first.

    Thanks

    Every job is different. Distance of pipework route, hotpress work needed to be done, roof work. A straightforward job would usually be finished in 1 day for 2 men


  • #3
    ccsolar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 423 ✭✭ccsolar


    You should be looking to pay around €700

    Day 1.
    Erect scaffolding
    Change cylinder in hotpress
    Assemble panels for fitting.

    Day 2.
    Fit panels to roof
    Pipe to hotpress
    Fit pumping station, controller and heat dump.
    All electrical wiring
    Commissioning and sign off
    Remove scaffolding and all rubbish.

    It's a 2 man job
    Cc


  • #4
    canhefixit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 636 ✭✭✭canhefixit


    ccsolar wrote: »
    You should be looking to pay around €700

    Day 1.
    Erect scaffolding
    Change cylinder in hotpress
    Assemble panels for fitting.

    Day 2.
    Fit panels to roof
    Pipe to hotpress
    Fit pumping station, controller and heat dump.
    All electrical wiring
    Commissioning and sign off
    Remove scaffolding and all rubbish.

    It's a 2 man job
    Cc

    Thank you appreciate that.


  • #5
    shane0007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,677 ✭✭✭shane0007


    ccsolar wrote: »
    You should be looking to pay around €700

    Day 1.
    Erect scaffolding
    Change cylinder in hotpress
    Assemble panels for fitting.

    Day 2.
    Fit panels to roof
    Pipe to hotpress
    Fit pumping station, controller and heat dump.
    All electrical wiring
    Commissioning and sign off
    Remove scaffolding and all rubbish.

    It's a 2 man job
    Cc
    Completely agree with CC. 2 man job for 2 days.


  • #6
    corkplumber
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 259 ✭✭corkplumber


    700 euro would be a good price. as the erection and removal of scaffolding is a two man job in itself. HSA have guidlines.

    700 for the plumbing labour only. i would suggest.


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  • #7
    shane0007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,677 ✭✭✭shane0007


    Yes I would agree. For that client is providing every fitting, copper, insulation, galvanised strapping, slate vents or lead.

    Labour would also be subject to VAT @ 13.5%.


  • #8
    corkplumber
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 259 ✭✭corkplumber


    shane0007 wrote: »
    Yes I would agree. For that client is providing every fitting, copper, insulation, galvanised strapping, slate vents or lead.

    Labour would also be subject to VAT @ 13.5%.

    subject to survey shane007. also with the client supplying materials. guaranteed to cost him more. Also if hes applying for the grant via the contractor. I do not know many that would take on the job with the client supplying.

    As experience tells me. When clients are supplying things do not work out very well, time wise. Id personally be putting a price in for 2 men per day. Taking it from there. Delays can cost the client not me.


  • #9
    shane0007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,677 ✭✭✭shane0007


    corkplumber wrote: »
    subject to survey shane007. also with the client supplying materials. guaranteed to cost him more. Also if hes applying for the grant via the contractor. I do not know many that would take on the job with the client supplying.

    As experience tells me. When clients are supplying things do not work out very well, time wise. Id personally be putting a price in for 2 men per day. Taking it from there. Delays can cost the client not me.

    Aye, I done one before & I never heard as many swear words coming from client's mouth over price of fittings & copper, etc.

    The other consideration is earth bonding in 10mm from hot press to fuse board. Another SEAI stipulation. Separate spur also required, so a good bit of electrics also.

    As I say I don't mind labour only but as long as the client realises how much material goes into an install. They soon realise the price for supply & install was not so high after all!


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