Should I pay a plumber hourly or get a fixed quote?

For small jobs (under 2 hours), hourly is fine. For anything bigger, bathroom, boiler, heating, get a fixed quote. It protects you from overruns and lets you compare quotes fairly.

Do plumbers charge for quotes?

Most plumbers provide free quotes for standard jobs. For complex work requiring detailed site surveys (e.g., full heating system design), a small fee (€50-€100) is reasonable and usually offset against the final price.

How do I check if a plumber is RGI registered?

Visit the RGII website (rgii.ie) and search by name or registration number. Only RGI-registered plumbers can legally carry out gas work in Ireland.

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Plumber Rates Ireland 2026: Hourly, Daily + Job Rates

Plumber Rates Ireland 2026: Hourly rate €50 to €80. Day rate €300 to €450. Callout/emergency €80 to €150 first hour. Common job prices: boiler replacement €3,500 to €5,500, boiler service €80 to €120, bathroom plumbing €2,500 to €4,500, cylinder replacement €800 to €1,200, radiator installation €250 to €400, toilet replacement €200 to €350. Dublin rates 15-25% higher. Only RGI-registered plumbers can do gas work legally in Ireland.

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