Kitchen plumbing in Wells

What prompts kitchen plumbing in Wells?

Plenty of Wells kitchens still have the sink where it was put decades ago, and moving it under the window or into an island is a common reason to call a plumber.

When a kitchen in Wells goes from a closed room to an open-plan space, the sink and dishwasher often move to a new wall with new waste runs. Wells sits about 17 miles south-west of Bath, and our Somerset coverage takes in everything in between.

What we cover for kitchen plumbing in Wells

The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Wells covers:

Waste pipes laid to a steady fall, with an access point for clearing blockages
Redundant pipes cut back to the live supply and capped, then a full leak check
Dishwasher and washing machine supplies, with waste connections through suitable traps
Isolation valves on each tap and appliance feed for quick shut-off
Radiators moved or replaced so they clear the new units
A survey of the stopcock, supply pipes, waste route and drain connection

Guide prices for kitchen plumbing in Wells

The figures below are guide prices for Wells, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South West. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Prices across the South West are broadly in line with UK averages.

Guide prices for kitchen plumbing in Wells
Typical project	Guide price
Sink, dishwasher and washing machine connectionsSupplies, valves and wastes in the new layout	£210–£520
Sink relocated, or new supplies for a boiling water tapNew pipe and waste runs	£410–£1,000
Waste run across a solid concrete floorChasing, pipework and reinstating the floor	£620–£1,500
Radiator moved or replacedDrain down, new pipework and refill	£260–£520

Guide ranges cover labour, pipework, fittings, valves and traps; the sink, tap and appliances themselves, any gas work and any building control or building warrant fees are not included. Prices include VAT at 20%.

House types around Wells and what they mean for a kitchen

Across Somerset you will often find Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, stone cottages and post-war estate houses, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Georgian townhouses in Bath often have kitchens at lower-ground level or in flats on upper floors, while Victorian terraces in Taunton and Yeovil tend to have a narrow back galley.

Somerset's mains water is mostly hard, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common, and a filter or softener can help keep them working well. Steep streets and controlled parking in Bath, upper-floor flats without lifts and narrow village lanes can each make delivering worktops slower.

Regulations for kitchen work in Wells

In England, kitchen pipework and fittings must meet the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, which cover suitable materials, backflow protection and preventing waste or contamination of the supply. Connecting a sink to an existing waste or stack is routine, but a new connection to an underground drain, or a change to how waste water is discharged, involves building control. Gas pipework to a hob or cooker is separate work for a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Bath is a World Heritage city with many listed buildings, and homes in Exmoor National Park or conservation areas may need consent for new vents or internal changes.

Tips before you start

Ask for an access point on the waste near the sink, so a future blockage can be cleared without taking a unit out.
Measure the cupboard under your sink before buying a boiling water tap for your Wells kitchen, as the tank and pipework need clear space.
In a flat in Wells, check your lease before moving the sink, as moving services usually needs the freeholder's written consent.
Check your water pressure suits the tap you want, particularly a boiling water tap or a tall spray tap; the tap's instructions give its minimum.

Questions about kitchen plumbing in Wells

How much does kitchen plumbing cost in Wells?

Kitchen plumbing in Wells typically costs £210 to £520 including VAT for connecting the sink, dishwasher and washing machine, based on prices in the South West. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Can you measure up in Wells before quoting?

Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Wells. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.

What plumbing does a boiling water tap need?

A boiling water tap needs a cold supply to a tank under the sink, usually through a filter, plus an electrical socket or spur for the tank. Some models also take hot and cold feeds for the mixer side. The tank uses cupboard space, so the sink unit is planned around it, and the tap's minimum water pressure is checked against your supply.

What happens to the old pipes during a kitchen refit?

Pipes that will no longer serve anything are cut back to the nearest live pipe and capped, rather than left as long dead ends behind the new units. Water sitting in an unused length of pipe can go stale, and a forgotten joint can leak where nobody will see it. Old wastes are removed or sealed so they cannot let drain smells back into the room.

When does kitchen plumbing need building control?

Most kitchen plumbing does not. Replacing a sink, adding appliance connections and rerouting supply pipes inside the kitchen are routine. A new connection to an underground drain, or a change in how waste water is discharged, needs building control approval in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, or a building warrant in Scotland. Every fitting must also meet the water fittings rules for your nation.

Also covering nearby towns

We also carry out kitchen plumbing in these towns near Wells: