TradesHero — Co. Wicklow
Plumber in Arklow, Co. Wicklow
Arklow homeowners use TradesHero to find RGI-registered plumbers for pre-winter boiler servicing, emergency leaks, and bathroom refits across Arklow and out towards Avoca and Rathdrum. Every plumber listed carries verified public liability insurance and current gas-safe certification — straightforward, risk-free quotes.
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- No obligation
- Compare multiple quotes
- RGI-registered only
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What Arklow homeowners hire plumbers for
- Boiler service & annual certification
- Emergency burst pipe callout
- Bathroom or en-suite installation
- Central heating & radiator work
- Hot press cylinder replacement
- Leak detection & repair
What to check before hiring a plumber in Arklow
RGI-registered registrationIn Ireland, every plumber should be RGI-registered and gas-safe certified. Always ask for their registration number before work starts.
Public liability insuranceMinimum €2.6m PLI is standard. TradesHero verifies this before any trade can quote.
Written quoteAlways get a written, itemised quote — verbal estimates are not binding.
- Get at least 3 quotes before committing — prices vary significantly in Arklow
- Check online reviews on TradesHero and Google before inviting anyone to quote
- Never pay more than a 20–30% deposit upfront for larger jobs
- Ask if they've done similar work locally in Avoca or Rathdrum
- Confirm scaffold and skip costs are included in your written quote
Plumber costs in Arklow — 2026 price guide
Emergency callouts outside standard hours typically carry a surcharge of €40–€80. Wicklow rates are generally in line with national averages.
Call-out charge€65 – €90
Hourly rate€65 – €85
Boiler service€120 – €180
Boiler replacement€2,200 – €3,800
Bathroom fit-out€3,000 – €8,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber cost in Arklow?+
In Arklow and nearby areas like Avoca and Rathdrum, a plumber typically charges €65 – €90 as a call-out and €65 – €85 per hour for labour. Emergency callouts outside standard hours typically carry a surcharge of €40–€80. Wicklow rates are generally in line with national averages. Posting a free job on TradesHero gives you multiple quotes to compare side-by-side with no obligation.
Are the plumbers on TradesHero in Arklow verified and insured?+
Yes. Every plumber listed on TradesHero in Arklow is independently verified for public liability insurance and is gas-safe certified before they can appear on the platform or receive any job leads. You can see their verification badge, customer reviews, and experience level on their profile before you invite them to quote — no blind trust required.
How quickly can I get a quote from a plumber in Arklow?+
Most jobs posted on TradesHero in Arklow receive their first response within a few hours, with 2–3 quotes typically arriving within 24 hours. If your job is urgent — a no-power situation, a burst pipe, or storm damage — mark it as urgent and available plumbers covering Arklow and Avoca are notified immediately. Posting is free and takes under two minutes.