Simple, honest pricing. What you see is what you pay.
Every price on this page includes 21% IVA. No hidden extras. No surprises on the invoice. And before I start any work, I'll always confirm the cost with you first.
Why the price includes IVA: Spanish law adds 21% IVA to labour and materials, and plenty of quotes leave it off until the end, which makes them look cheaper than they are. €100 plus 21% IVA comes to €121, so €121 is the number I show you, because it's the number you'll actually pay.
Which rate applies to your job?
Urgency decides it first. A burst pipe, a flood, no water, or a leak you can't stop is an emergency, so it goes on the emergency rate. If it isn't urgent and it lands on a Saturday or Sunday, that's the weekend rate. Everything else, Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17:00, is standard. Work before 09:00 or after 17:00 goes on the emergency rate too, and so do public holidays.
One job only ever falls into one of those. And whichever it is, you get the price before I start.
Residential pricing
For homes, apartments, and villas.
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00, for non-urgent work
Extra time is charged in 30-minute increments after the first hour.
Saturday and Sunday, 09:00 to 17:00, for non-urgent work
Extra time is charged in 30-minute increments after the first hour.
Any urgent job: a burst pipe, a flood, no water, a leak you can’t stop. Also work before 09:00 or after 17:00, and public holidays.
Emergency jobs are always prioritised.
Property management & rentals
For holiday lets, Airbnb and Booking.com properties, landlords, and property management companies looking after several homes.
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00, for non-urgent work
Extra time is charged in 30-minute increments after the first hour.
Saturday and Sunday, 09:00 to 17:00, for non-urgent work
Extra time is charged in 30-minute increments after the first hour.
Any urgent job: a burst pipe, a flood, no water, a leak you can’t stop. Also work before 09:00 or after 17:00, and public holidays.
Emergency jobs are always prioritised, especially with guests in the property.
Why rental properties are priced differently
A holiday-let isn't quite a normal home job, even though the property itself is still someone's house. The person calling me is often running it as a business, managing cleaners, keyholders, and guests, sometimes across more than one property.
Guests want problems sorted fast. A blocked toilet or a leak during someone's stay can cost real money: a lost booking, a bad review, a refund. So these jobs are priced a little above standard residential, to reflect that extra urgency.
But it's still a home, not a shop or an office. That's why the rate sits below commercial, not at it.
Commercial pricing
For restaurants, bars, hotels, shops, and offices.
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00, for non-urgent work
Saturday and Sunday, 09:00 to 17:00, for non-urgent work
Any urgent job: a burst pipe, a flood, no water, a leak you can’t stop. Also work before 09:00 or after 17:00, and public holidays.
Commercial emergencies are prioritised because of the impact on your business.
Materials
If a job needs parts, a handling charge covers sourcing, transport, and the warranty on what's fitted. 21% for residential jobs. 40% for commercial. IVA applies on top, same as labour.
Typical costs
A rough guide, so you know roughly what to expect before you call:
- Fixing a leaking tap or toilet: usually within the first hour
- Unblocking a sink or drain: normally 1 to 2 hours
- Installing a new water heater: from €300 plus parts, depending on the model
- Full bathroom installation: priced after I've seen the job and given you a proper quote
These are guides, not quotes. Every job gets a real price before work starts.
If you need to cancel
If you cancel a confirmed appointment with less than 24 hours' notice, or I can't get access when I arrive, an abortive fee applies: €60.50 for residential, €90.75for commercial, both include IVA. I'd rather you never needed to know that. But it's fair to say it upfront.
Payment and guarantee
- Payment methods: cash, card, bank transfer, or Bizum
- You'll get a full invoice with IVA for every job
- 12-month guarantee on all my labour, and manufacturer warranties apply on any parts fitted
Why it's worth it
You're not just paying for a call-out. You're getting a UK-trained plumber who turns up when he says he will, speaks English, gives you the real price before starting, and stands behind the work for a year afterwards. That's what these prices actually cover.
Questions about a specific job? Call me: +34 600 080 298
Work with a property manager or letting agency?
I also work directly with letting agents and property managers across the coast, handling maintenance and repairs for the homes they look after. If that's you, get in touch and we can sort out a working arrangement that suits how your agency operates.
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