What does a plumber do?
A plumber installs, repairs and maintains water and gas pipework. Whether it is a dripping tap, a new bathroom or a complete plumbing installation, a skilled plumber makes sure the work is sound and safe.
Typical jobs
- Repairing leaks and pipework
- Installing sanitary ware (shower, bath, toilet)
- Laying or replacing water pipes
- Gas installations and gas leak repairs
- Unblocking drains
- Fitting boilers and water heaters
What does a plumber cost?
What a plumber costs depends on the type of job, how easy it is to reach the pipes, the materials needed and whether it is emergency work outside office hours. Small repairs are often charged per hour or per job, larger installations per project. Ask about the hourly rate, call-out charge and any emergency surcharge up front, and compare several quotes for free through VerbouwPro.
Frequently asked questions about hiring a plumber
What does a plumber do?
A plumber installs, repairs and maintains water and gas pipework. Whether it is a dripping tap, a new bathroom or a complete plumbing installation, a skilled plumber makes sure the work is sound and safe.
What does a plumber cost?
What a plumber costs depends on the type of job, how easy it is to reach the pipes, the materials needed and whether it is emergency work outside office hours. Small repairs are often charged per hour or per job, larger installations per project. Ask about the hourly rate, call-out charge and any emergency surcharge up front, and compare several quotes for free through VerbouwPro.
How do I find a reliable plumber through VerbouwPro?
Post your job on VerbouwPro for free and describe what you need. Tradespeople from your area who work as a plumber respond to your job. Compare their profiles, reviews and KvK (Chamber of Commerce) details, chat with the tradespeople you like and choose who you want to go ahead with. It costs you nothing and there is no obligation.
What work does a plumber usually do?
Common jobs for a plumber include repairing leaks and pipework, installing sanitary ware (shower, bath, toilet), laying or replacing water pipes, gas installations and gas leak repairs and unblocking drains.
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Further reading: guides for anyone looking for a plumber
Blocked drain or sewer: the cause, unblocking it yourself and who does it (and pays)
The kitchen sink no longer drains, the toilet gurgles or water comes up in the shower. How to tell where the blockage is, what you can safely try yourself, when to call a plumber or drain unblocking company, who is responsible for the sewer (you, the landlord or the municipality) and how to avoid rogue emergency services.
Read moreReplacing your central heating boiler: when is it needed, HR boiler or hybrid, and what does the installer do?
Your central heating boiler is getting on, breaks down more often or the engineer warns that parts are hard to get. When is replacement sensible, can you still simply buy a new HR boiler, when is a hybrid heat pump alongside the boiler a good choice, how does the ISDE subsidy work, who is allowed to do the work and what should the installer check and put in the quote?
Read moreRenovating a bathroom: step-by-step plan, waterproofing and who does what
A bathroom renovation is a small space with a lot of tradespeople: demolition worker, plumber, electrician, plasterer, tiler and sealant specialist work one after the other and sometimes alongside each other. The order is decisive, and the step that almost nobody sees, the waterproofing under the tiles, is the step where most leaks start. This step-by-step plan takes the renovation from planning to handover and explains for each step who does the work, which rules apply to ventilation and electrics, and what you record in the quote.
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