Plumbers will again be required whether you are building from new or adding an extension. The plumber looks after all the water works, bathroom fittings and sanitary ware. Plumbers also look after heating although some plumbers specialize in gas heating and others oil heating systems and then again there are plumbers who look after all types of heating systems.
Plumbers deal with the following fixtures and fittings
- showers
- loos/toilets
- sinks
- baths
- associated surface drainage
On the heating and cooking area
- gas boilers
- fitting radiators
- water heaters
- gas appliances, cookers, ovens, hobs
Maintenance Plumbers and repairmen are specialist in their particular area and will normally carry a range of spare parts.
Plumbers who carry out work dealing with gas are required to be registered with RGI the Register of Gas Installers. If you are looking for a plumber you can check out the RGI website http://www.rgii.ie/
The SEAI Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland have a grant available under the Home Energy Saving Scheme, the grant covers the upgrade of an old boiler to a high efficiency Gas or Oil fired boiler with heating controls upgrade http://www.seai.ie/Grants/Home_Energy_Saving_Scheme/homeowner/
