Plumber in Ulu Bedok

Reputable plumbers warrant their labour — commonly 3-12 months on repairs, longer on installations — separate from the manufacturer's warranty on parts. Get the warranty stated on the invoice. A plumber who won't put any guarantee in writing is telling you something.

Tap or valve replacement: 30-60 minutes. Toilet replacement: 1-3 hours. Unblocking a drain: 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on severity. Water heater replacement: half a day. Bathroom re-piping: one to several days. Plumbers usually charge minimum call-outs, so batching several small fixes into one visit is the cheapest way to buy their time.

A call-out fee covers the plumber's travel and the first period on site (often 30-60 minutes). It is standard practice in most countries, especially for emergency and after-hours work. What varies is whether it is credited against the job if you proceed — ask this before booking, and get the fee stated up front.

Plumbers handle supply pipes, fixtures, and internal waste pipes. Drainage specialists handle underground drains, sewers, jetting, and camera surveys. For a recurring underground blockage or collapsed drain, a drainage firm with a jetting rig and CCTV camera is usually cheaper and faster than a general plumber.

It depends on the country and the type of work. Many countries license plumbing as a trade or restrict specific work — gas, drinking-water connections, hot-water systems — to registered plumbers. Even where general plumbing is unlicensed, hiring someone insured and registered protects you if the repair fails and causes water damage.

Per-job pricing dominates: clearing a choke runs S$60-S$180, fixing a leaking pipe from about S$140, and replacing a toilet from about S$420 including labour and parts. Emergency dispatch runs S$150-S$350. Off-peak months (January-March) can be ~15% cheaper; nights, weekends, and public holidays carry roughly a 50% premium.

Any work on the potable water service — new pipes, relocating pipes, water heater connections to supply — legally requires a PUB Licensed Water Service Plumber. Simple repairs like changing a tap or clearing a choke don't require the licence, but using a licensed firm gives recourse.