Plumbing Expenses in Commercial Properties

In this guide, we’ll break down the different expenses you can expect to pay for plumbing in commercial properties.

Types of commercial plumbing expenses

Commercial plumbing is a specialist field, with prices for installing, maintaining and repairing plumbing systems being higher than the price for domestic plumbing. However, these prices will generally reflect the scale of the plumbing, as well as the different specialist equipment that may need to be used. 

Listed below are some of the most common expenses you can expect to see with commercial plumbing:

General wear and tear 

General wear and tear includes the type of repairs you could expect to see from any kind of plumbing system. This can include issues such as:

• Leaking taps
• Broken pipes 
• Blocked pipes and drains
• Grease trap maintenance 

Depending on the scale of the issue and what your commercial plumber finds, these types of jobs may be a sign of a bigger issue. 

Installing new fittings and fixtures 

As your commercial business grows, your plumbing system may need to be upgraded. This may mean expanding your public toilets, improving your water pressure or simply replacing broken taps. If you are thinking of adding any new fixtures, you should discuss with a commercial plumber about your needs, highlighting what areas you think should be upgraded.

Boiler installation or replacement

Just like in a residential property, you will likely need to have a commercial boiler installed, replaced or repaired at some point. This won’t be a regular expense like maintenance, however, it will likely be an investment that your business will have to make every 15 years or so.