Need Plumber for installation of washing machine pipes/drain pipe (how much, washer)

[luvnyc]

How much is the going rate for this for a licensed plumber? I'm in Brooklyn.

I need to convert under the kitchen sink pipes that would hook up to washer and also install a drain pipe.

Hot/cold each have turn off valve.

Thanks in advance.

[trochlearIV]

Not sure but I would get 2-3 estimates and compare.
plumbers are very expensive.

[luvnyc]

Originally Posted by trochlearIV

Not sure but I would get 2-3 estimates and compare.
plumbers are very expensive.

Thanks for the advice.

Oh I know they're expensive, but I'm hoping I can get a nice break. I just want to be prepared.

[chet everett]

A licensed plumber working for a union shop in NYC will be charging more than $100/hr and that is probably at least two hours of billable labor plus parts.

Technically this does not involve making modifications to the plumbing on the side of the pipes that feed other uses so you probably do not need a permit and you could save a lot of dough using a qualified remodeler or even an adequately insured handy man...

The parts to do this are available from companies like Oatey & Dyerbox. Depending on what kind of valves (I really like the single handle cutoff for both hot & cold) you use the parts should be under $100. Probably also a good idea to invest in a drip pan for under the washer and appropriate vent connections for dryer.

[luvnyc]

Thanks Chet for your response.

That range is good I don't want to go over $300.00 including parts. I could also buy the parts as long as the plumber lets me know exactly what to buy. I would assume that Lowe's would carry them. I've never heard of Oatey & Dyerbox. Are they here in NY?

I was planning to get a drip pan but reading through the owner's manual of the washer says that vibration may occur if not leveled right so we'll see.

I haven't gotten the dryer yet but the next call will be to an qualified electrician. Mo money, mo money, mo money, ho hum.

Now if I could get away with using a handyman for this I might just do it. That would be great if as you say it does not involve making modifications to the plumbing on the side of the pipes that feed other uses doesn't need a permit.

[fincaeskimo]

I have a similar question about making a connection for washer and dryer that would be outside
of the kitchen wall and would use the hot and cold water from the the sink connection and to
drain the washer to the same sink drainner, but also to get an electric connection out. Then
I have to build a little room for the washer and dryer. It sounds crazy but is a house that is beautiful
except that there is no laundry room or connection, buy is for sale on good price here in Miami.
I think it can be couple of thousands because it involves drilling the wall, electric connection, water
connection and water drain... give me an idea how much could be. Thank you.

[luvnyc]

Fin,

Now I wouldn't know how much the work you want done would cost but I'm replying just to say we had this type of set up in the house I grew up in.

A closet right outside the bathroom was converted to house a washer.

My mother's handyman friend did the work. Depending on how your bathroom is situated this could be a very easy set up. Our tub was just on the other side of the closet so the same drain pipe was used for the washer and of course hot/cold connectors extended up for the hoses.

I think if you state the out lay of your bathroom and what state you reside maybe you'll get a faster response.

Being that it was a friend who did the work didn't cost much and also the house was old so cosmetics weren't a real concern. So if you could get a handyman (who knows what they're doing of course) for the job you could save some money, you'll more than likely run into cost with carpentry work.