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[havasu]

My repipe took the general contractor two days to complete the job. The water heater was about $400, and parts ran him approximately $250, and the rest was labor. Basically he profited about $1000 for his labor each day. Not too bad of pay if you ask me.

 

[pirate]

I have the written quote for $3000. Includes permit.
Are the plumbing goes up into the attic space.
He said they put a new panel on the back of the cabinets, where the pipes come out, after they are done.
Here is a Link to their web site.
http://www.mikedouglassplumbing.com/

 

[SHR]

does anyone else think there is something fishy going on with a repipe and a water heater. there is no way they are re-piping the entire home for $2500. that is if the heater is around $500. i would seriously check there liscense. are they pulling permits? anytime plumbing is altered or a heater is installed you need to get it permitted. if not then watch out. would hate to see you get taken for a ride.

Absolutely make sure you see the permit and follow-up to make sure all inspections are complete prior to paying the bill.

 

[journeyman]

there is also a $500 off coupon on there website for repipes. Make sure you make them use it. and how is he going to make the drops to the fixtures without cutting any drywall. am i missing something. or is he just repiping the attic

 

[johnjh2o]

there is also a $500 off coupon on there website for repipes. Make sure you make them use it. and how is he going to make the drops to the fixtures without cutting any drywall. am i missing something. or is he just repiping the attic

Most homes down here are one story. Holes are drilled in the top plate in the attic and the PEX lines are fished down through the walls. In some cases there may be a fire stop in the way, in that case the dry wall must be cut. But that happens very seldom.