Kitchen plumbing in Yeovil

Is kitchen plumbing right for your Yeovil kitchen?

Landlords in Somerset often ask for every appliance to have its own isolation valve, so a tenant can stop a leak quickly without turning off the whole property.

A radiator under the window or on the only long wall is a familiar problem in Yeovil kitchens; moving it clears space for a full run of base units. Homes right across Yeovil are covered, as are nearby places such as Sherborne, Glastonbury and the villages in between.

What does kitchen plumbing in Yeovil include?

Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:

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

What should you budget for kitchen plumbing in Yeovil?

The figures below are guide prices for Yeovil, 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.

What should you budget for kitchen plumbing in Yeovil?
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%.

Kitchens in homes around Yeovil

You will find Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, stone cottages and post-war estate houses throughout Somerset. 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.

Steep streets and controlled parking in Bath, upper-floor flats without lifts and narrow village lanes can each make delivering worktops slower. 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.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Yeovil

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.

Before you book kitchen plumbing in Yeovil

If your Yeovil home is on a water meter, a slow drip shows up on the bill, so look under the sink a week after the fit.
In a flat in Yeovil, check your lease before moving the sink, as moving services usually needs the freeholder's written consent.
Ask for an access point on the waste near the sink, so a future blockage can be cleared without taking a unit out.
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 Yeovil

How much does kitchen plumbing cost in Yeovil?

For connecting the sink, dishwasher and washing machine, budget around £210 to £520 including VAT in Yeovil. That reflects typical costs in the South West; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Which parts of Yeovil do you work in?

All of them. Our Somerset coverage takes in the whole of Yeovil, including the BA20 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Sherborne. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.

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.

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.

Also covering nearby towns

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