Quote templates for plumbers
Practical plumbing quote examples for the Irish market, with materials, unit prices, and detailed labour.
Hot water cylinder installation quote
Swapping out an old hot water cylinder is one of the most common call-outs for Irish plumbers. Here's a detailed example for a 210L unvented cylinder:
- Unvented hot water cylinder, 210L, 1 unit at €650
- 22mm copper pipe, 6m at €4.50/m
- Pressure and temperature relief valve kit, 1 unit at €45
- Tundish and discharge pipework, 1 set at €35
- Immersion heater element (dual), 1 unit at €38
- Pipe insulation, 6m at €2.20/m
- Flux, solder, and fittings, 1 set at €18
- Removal and disposal of old cylinder, 1 service at €40
- Labour, 5 hrs at €55/hr
Materials total: €826 | Labour: €275 | Total excl. VAT: €1,101
With Prummo, just dictate: "unvented cylinder 210 litres at 650 euros, 6 metres of 22mm copper pipe at 4.50 per metre, pressure relief valve at 45 euros..." and the quote builds itself.
Bathroom renovation quote
Bathroom renovations pull in a lot of materials. A clear quote avoids arguments down the line:
- Close-coupled WC with soft-close seat, 1 unit at €195
- Pedestal wash hand basin and taps, 1 unit at €145
- 900x900 shower tray, 1 unit at €175
- Basin mixer tap, 1 unit at €75
- Thermostatic shower valve with rail kit, 1 unit at €165
- 1¼" bottle trap, 1 unit at €10
- 15mm copper pipe, 12m at €3.80/m
- 32mm PVC waste pipe, 6m at €4.20/m
- 15mm isolation valves, 4 units at €8 each
- Silicone sealant and jointing compound, 1 set at €22
- Labour, 3 days at €330/day
Materials total: €864.20 | Labour: €990 | Total excl. VAT: €1,854.20
Emergency repair and call-out quote
Emergency repairs are quick but frequent:
- Call-out and diagnosis, 1 service at €60
- WC cistern mechanism replacement (complete), 1 unit at €32 + 45 min at €55/hr
- Copper pipe leak repair (cut and solder joint), 1 service at €85
- Kitchen mixer tap replacement, 1 unit at €65 (materials) + 30 min at €55/hr
- Drain/trap unblocking, 1 service at €75
Total: €347.75
Even on a €70 or €100 repair, sending a proper quote through WhatsApp instead of a text message shows you're running a serious business. The client keeps your number for the next job.
Tips for plumbing quotes in Ireland
Always separate materials from labour. The client wants to see how much the cylinder costs versus how much the fitting costs, not one number with no explanation.
For bathroom jobs, add a line for "waste removal and disposal". If you don't, the client assumes it's included and you'll be having that conversation at the end of the job, not before it.
For jobs over €1,000, offer a 30% deposit paid by bank transfer to your IBAN before you order materials. It protects your cash flow and confirms the client is serious.
Charging a call-out fee for diagnosis values your time properly. If the client goes ahead with the job, deduct it from the total quote, since most Irish plumbers already do this and clients expect it.
Frequently asked questions
Should I charge a call-out fee for emergency jobs?
Yes. A call-out fee of €45 to €90 is standard practice around Ireland and filters out timewasters. You can deduct it from the total if the client proceeds with the repair.
What VAT rate applies to plumbing work?
Most plumbing labour on an existing home qualifies for the reduced 13.5% VAT rate rather than the standard 23% rate, provided materials make up less than two-thirds of the total job value. Always confirm the correct treatment with your accountant or on Revenue.ie before issuing the quote.
How should I price plumbing labour?
Most Irish plumbers charge €50 to €80 an hour outside Dublin and €65 to €120 an hour in Dublin and the Greater Dublin Area, or a day rate of roughly €300 to €450. Emergency and out-of-hours call-outs typically carry a premium of €50 to €130 on top.