Costs of relocating a gas pipeline
The relocation of a new gas pipeline costs an average of €480. However, it can vary from €100 to €1,500. Most homeowners spend between €250 and €850. Per m², consider a budget of around €15 to €25 for new and replacement lines, including labour, pipes and materials. You will typically pay a plumber between €60 and €75 per hour for the work. Although renewal and replacement costs vary by location, complexity and the type of pipe installed.
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Switching from electric to propane or natural gas, or adding appliances to your current system requires additional piping. Even adding a single appliance to a home with existing pipes may require new piping if the current pipes are too small. It's a cheap investment for an efficient way to heat your home or run heaters, boilers and even dryers. Always discuss installation options with your master plumber or gas fitter.
Cost of moving a gas pipe
The average cost of relocating or repairing gas pipes is €480 or €100 to €1,500. The average cost per metre of gas pipe is €20, although this cost can of course rise depending on the complexity of the installation. For example, digging a trench and laying gas pipelines in a straight line is much cheaper than horizontal directional drilling required to lay new pipelines under an existing driveway, road or other structure. There are two aspects to installing and repairing pipes: labour and materials.
Labour costs for gas piping
A plumber costs on average between €60 and €75 per hour. They are best qualified to install any type of pipe. Labour prices for installing or repairing lines can be within the standard contractor price, with sometimes very high hourly rates.
Moving and repairing pipes is a dangerous job that requires a lot of knowledge and experience, and this is reflected in a contractor's estimate. These costs can also vary depending on the location. Some plumbers may not charge as much for labour and may do minor repairs to hoses. However, large projects are likely to require more specialised labour with a higher price tag.