What does a plumbing survey cost?

We are in the process of buying an older property and our surveyor has recommended a separate plumbing inspection. What is the usual charge for this? Could someone also explain what I actually get from this? Surveyor wasn't being clear exactly why

Asked by Harry on 12th Sep 2026
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"It’s to look at waste pipes , supply pipes , if they are lead or cast iron on the waste side and lead or copper on the supply side ..

If you have a storage tank or a cylinder and its /there condition

And what if anything needs replaced

£80 is my normal charge for this"
Answered on 12th Sep 2026 - Member since Oct 2020 - report
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