spike95 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) I am about to move in to the house that I bought in Spring Branch area. I need a new gas line run from the attic down to where the stove will be, a top mounted kitchen sink and faucet installed, and possibly some toilets and bathroom faucets (not as urgent). I was told by my mom's boyfriend (who is a very experienced home rennovator) that the gas line shouldn't cost more than about $150-200 because there is an existing one in the attic only a few feet from where it needs to come down. I had a company come out to give me a quote, and the guy said about $450 for the gas line and $980 to put in the kitchen sink and faucet! I already have the sink and faucet... he just needed to install it. I will go without before I'll pay that much! I have called another company in the neighborhood that I read was good in another post on here, but they want $50 just to give me an estimate. If their quote is high, then I'm screwed out of my $50. So, does anyone know a good independent plumber with good prices? I've been asking friends, and no one can come up with somebody to do it as a side job for me. I know some people on here will say to just spend the money, but I cannot afford it. I appreciate any help, because I won't be able to cook food until I get this done! Edited October 27, 2008 by spike95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasVines Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I am about to move in to the house that I bought in Spring Branch area. I need a new gas line run from the attic down to where the stove will be, a top mounted kitchen sink and faucet installed, and possibly some toilets and bathroom faucets (not as urgent). I was told by my mom's boyfriend (who is a very experienced home rennovator) that the gas line shouldn't cost more than about $150-200 because there is an existing one in the attic only a few feet from where it needs to come down. I had a company come out to give me a quote, and the guy said about $450 for the gas line and $980 to put in the kitchen sink and faucet! I already have the sink and faucet... he just needed to install it. I will go without before I'll pay that much! I have called another company in the neighborhood that I read was good in another post on here, but they want $50 just to give me an estimate. If their quote is high, then I'm screwed out of my $50. So, does anyone know a good independent plumber with good prices? I've been asking friends, and no one can come up with somebody to do it as a side job for me. I know some people on here will say to just spend the money, but I cannot afford it. I appreciate any help, because I won't be able to cook food until I get this done! call "Joe"....he does not ahve a license, but he seems like a good guy and he has been throughly vetted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbarz Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 there is no shot a permitted gas line install is only $150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 there is no shot a permitted gas line install is only $150.ha ha, you said the magic word "permitted." $400 didn't seem outrageous to me. More important--if hiring a plumber is a financial hardship, home ownership may not be a wise move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goastros Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 The quote you got for the gas line was cheap. I got a quote for moving my gas line less than 10 ft with easy access to it under the house and it was over $1000 because they had to perform a whole house test upon completion (required by the city).The price for installing the sink/faucet is high--you can probably get a handy man to do that for you relatively cheaply--it's not exactly skilled work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) The quote you got for the gas line was cheap. I got a quote for moving my gas line less than 10 ft with easy access to it under the house and it was over $1000 because they had to perform a whole house test upon completion (required by the city).The price for installing the sink/faucet is high--you can probably get a handy man to do that for you relatively cheaply--it's not exactly skilled work. it obviously takes some skill. a permit guarantees nothing unfortunately. if you know the person and have seen their work in the past, that's probably a better guarantee than a permit. Edited October 27, 2008 by musicman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike95 Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 ha ha, you said the magic word "permitted." $400 didn't seem outrageous to me. More important--if hiring a plumber is a financial hardship, home ownership may not be a wise move....and I suppose it's your business to tell me that??? Some people are having a hard time right now. Stocks are in the toilet. Glad you're not having any troubles... Unfortunately, this house has gotten MUCH more expensive than I expected, so yes it is a hardship. I don't have a problem with the $450 so much as the grand for the sink. Why should I bend over and take it dry for those guys when I know I can get a better price? I got in contact with a plumber (licensed with a reputable business and over 30 years of experience) today that said he usually does that same sink install for about $250. He has worked for my in-laws multiple times and his prices are less than half of the quotes they got from John Moore. I had to convince him to come out from Katy to do the job, but he said he's going to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 ...and I suppose it's your business to tell me that??? Some people are having a hard time right now. Stocks are in the toilet. Glad you're not having any troubles... Unfortunately, this house has gotten MUCH more expensive than I expected, so yes it is a hardship. I don't have a problem with the $450 so much as the grand for the sink. Why should I bend over and take it dry for those guys when I know I can get a better price? I got in contact with a plumber (licensed with a reputable business and over 30 years of experience) today that said he usually does that same sink install for about $250. He has worked for my in-laws multiple times and his prices are less than half of the quotes they got from John Moore. I had to convince him to come out from Katy to do the job, but he said he's going to do it.Perhaps he can do the gas line ? Save you some bucks on that also ? Toilets are kinda easy to tell you the truth. Just make sure you don't skimp on the wax ring purchase. I walked a single 40 yr. old mother of 2 through it while on the phone. You can look up the directions online for toilet installs. This will save you a couple of Hunskies right there.See, take a look here:http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores...catalogId=10053 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike95 Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 I talked to one of my new neighbors and got the number of his plumber. He came out yesterday and quoted me $140 for the gas line instead of the $450 the other guy said. He also told me where to get a better deal on the toilets and higher quality faucets than I got at Home Depot. I'm probably going to have him install one toilet for the time being and I'll install the other one as soon as I get some time to do it. He also told me that the sink I got wouldn't even work with the countertop in my kitchen and told me multiple options to save money there as well. I knew that other company was a rip off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJB857 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I talked to one of my new neighbors and got the number of his plumber. He came out yesterday and quoted me $140 for the gas line instead of the $450 the other guy said. He also told me where to get a better deal on the toilets and higher quality faucets than I got at Home Depot. I'm probably going to have him install one toilet for the time being and I'll install the other one as soon as I get some time to do it. He also told me that the sink I got wouldn't even work with the countertop in my kitchen and told me multiple options to save money there as well. I knew that other company was a rip off.I don't have an opinion on the specifics here but we recently used a plumber named Tuan, with Texan Plumbing, and we were VERY happy with his work ethic and problem solving skills. he can be reached at 713 856 7074 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike95 Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 I don't have an opinion on the specifics here but we recently used a plumber named Tuan, with Texan Plumbing, and we were VERY happy with his work ethic and problem solving skills. he can be reached at 713 856 7074Thank you for your suggestion AJB857. I will keep him in mind if I can't get this guy back out in the future. Incidentally, he wound up only charging me $130 for the gas line. He figured out a nice simple way to do it that didn't even require getting in the attic. I had him install a toilet and bathroom faucet, including new shut off valves and water lines, while he was at it. I am strapped for time and working on moving in, so it was worth paying to have those done. I'll probably handle the next toilet install myself, but glad I've got one done so I can use that bathroom. All totalled, it was $365 including parts. That's $85 less than the other company wanted just to do the gas! Glad I got some different estimates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Thank you for your suggestion AJB857. I will keep him in mind if I can't get this guy back out in the future. Incidentally, he wound up only charging me $130 for the gas line. He figured out a nice simple way to do it that didn't even require getting in the attic. I had him install a toilet and bathroom faucet, including new shut off valves and water lines, while he was at it. I am strapped for time and working on moving in, so it was worth paying to have those done. I'll probably handle the next toilet install myself, but glad I've got one done so I can use that bathroom. All totalled, it was $365 including parts. That's $85 less than the other company wanted just to do the gas! Glad I got some different estimates.You might want to have the work checked out by a house inspector. I am sure you had one inspect the entire house when you purchased it, maybe ask that guy to come back and inspect the work that was done, it is worth it to not have something go wrong and end up costing more later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Thank you for your suggestion AJB857. I will keep him in mind if I can't get this guy back out in the future. Incidentally, he wound up only charging me $130 for the gas line. He figured out a nice simple way to do it that didn't even require getting in the attic. I had him install a toilet and bathroom faucet, including new shut off valves and water lines, while he was at it. I am strapped for time and working on moving in, so it was worth paying to have those done. I'll probably handle the next toilet install myself, but glad I've got one done so I can use that bathroom. All totalled, it was $365 including parts. That's $85 less than the other company wanted just to do the gas! Glad I got some different estimates.so.... how did he do it?flipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber2 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Call Moore and get less! I can't believe that outfit is still in business. They have been overcharging for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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