PUB licensed plumber price in Singapore
A typical pub licensed plumber job in Singapore costs $80–$250 (labour per job, unit extra). The exact price depends on what is found on site, and is confirmed with you before any work starts.
Typical price
$80–$250labour per job, unit extraTypical job time
1–3 hours
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Price breakdown
| Item | Typical (SGD) |
|---|---|
| Storage water heater replacement, labourUnit extra. Old unit removal $30–80; new power point by an LEW $250–450 if needed | $150–$250 |
| Toilet bowl replacement, labour onlyLike-for-like, bowl extra | $80–$150 |
| Toilet bowl supply and install, basic | $150–$500 |
| Exposed water pipe leak repair | $80–$200 |
| Concealed pipe leak, one short sectionExcludes retiling | $250–$600 |
Ranges are based on public price lists and quotes in Singapore. They are a guide, not an offer.
What changes the price
- Whether the new unit fits the old connection points, or pipes and outlets need moving.
- Who supplies the unit, and whether removing the old one is included.
- Electrical work such as a new power point, which needs a Licensed Electrical Worker.
- Concealed pipes that have to be abandoned and re-run as exposed piping.
- Older fittings that are seized, or bowls set in cement.
- Time of day. After-hours visits carry a surcharge.
What is included
Usually included
- Transport
- Labour for the licensed work
- Standard materials such as connectors, tape and sealant
- Testing
- Certificate of Satisfactory Completion to PUB, for water service works
Usually extra
- The heater, toilet bowl or pipes, unless quoted as supply and install
- Electrical work by a Licensed Electrical Worker
- Hacking and retiling
- GST, if the quote is before tax
HDB vs condo vs landed
HDB
Most licensed jobs in HDB flats are like-for-like swaps with short pipe runs, which keeps them at the lower end. Concealed pipe work costs more.
Condo
Similar to HDB for the work itself. Heaters above false ceilings and lift bookings for bulky units can add time.
Landed
Longer pipe runs and several bathrooms mean re-piping and pipe repairs often cost more than in flats.
PUB licensed plumber price: common questions
Does a licensed plumber cost more than a handyman?
For licensed work the comparison does not really apply, because engaging an unlicensed person for it is an offence. Compare licensed quotes with other licensed quotes. For jobs that do not need a licence, such as changing a tap, any plumber's or handyman's quote is a fair comparison.
What does a new power point for a water heater cost?
If there is no suitable point, a Licensed Electrical Worker has to add one, typically $250–450. That is separate from the plumbing labour, so ask whether a quote includes it.
More about pub licensed plumber
Symptoms, causes and what the job involves: PUB licensed plumber.
- Storage water heater installation price$150–$250
- Toilet bowl installation and replacement price$150–$500
- Water pipe leak repair price$80–$200
- Re-piping and new piping price$1,500–$5,000
- Concealed pipe leak price$250–$600
- Instant water heater installation price$120–$280
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