How much does plumbing a house cost about?

Question

My husband and I are looking to buy our first house. we found one that we really like, however it's a new construction house and isn't finished. we don't care about that..we are up for the challenge, it's more along the lines of costs. We have someone who will connect the electrical for free. and we will do all the cosmetic stuff ourselves. The main challenge is all the plumbing. The main pipes are there it just has to be connected to sinks, tubs and toilets.how much do you think this would cost us if we were to do it ourselves? or would it be better to hire a contractor?

Answer 1

If I were in Your Shoes, I would recommend you joining ANGIE's LIST <= membership is pricey but supposely can join for just one month and then just getting quotes from like 3 or more highest rated local plumbing firms. The nice thing about ANGIE's LIST is consumer/resident members do decent job subjectively rating firms for their quality of work and sometimes price on different/various repair services and most give honest opinions so please beware not to select bad apples or ones with lowest grades bec they are crooked and you don't want to do business with them or get quotes from bec in the end.

BTW please keep in mind to get estimate in writing (Oh! very important for you to ask upfront if they charge a price for estimate) but please keep in mind that quality and experience in doing the job right is not always the lowest price...

Hope the Above Info Helps!

Answer 2

just to be on the safe side i would hire someone.and your better off getting estimates.so call around and ask it will be worth it.

Answer 3

You may HAVE to get a plumber to do it.  The house must pass a county building inspection before it's deemed habitable, and the lender might even require that.

Since most of the mains are there, you won't have a lot to do, but plumbers don't come cheap.  

You can call a few and have them give you an estimate.