Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Inspect property and proposed route and locate existing water supply and stopcock

• Mark underground services and agree route before digging

• Dig trenches or use sectional excavation as needed and lay suitable supply pipe and fittings

• Install stopcock and isolation valves and connect to existing supply or outdoor tap

• Pressure test, flush and disinfect the new run and check for leaks

• Reinstate trenches, compact backfill and tidy surfaces and provide as‑laid notes

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most straightforward garden water pipe installs (short run with good access) take 2–4 hours; longer runs, obstructed routes or jobs requiring a mains connection typically take 1–2 days. Factors that extend time include locating buried services, tree roots and hard landscaping, need for permits or traffic management, poor access or adverse weather and time for pressure testing and disinfection

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Do you have experience installing garden water runs and working near buried services

• What pipe material and diameter will you use and why

• Will you locate and mark other buried services before digging and provide a safe system of work

• Do you include pressure testing, disinfection and a written record on completion

• How will you reinstate hard landscaping and what extra charge applies if surfaces are damaged

• What warranty do you offer on pipework and labour

How to Avoid Surprises

• Clear the proposed route and remove obstacles such as pots and garden furniture

• Provide off‑street parking or confirm where the van can park

• Mark the position of known underground services and the internal stopcock for the plumber

• Check access to the mains connection point and confirm any council or utility permits required

• Make the household aware and secure pets during works