Price guide · checked 25 October 2026
What a plumber costs in Limerick
Last updated: October 2026
No Limerick plumber we found publishes a full rate card, so here's what Limerick price guides and plumbers elsewhere in Munster publish, to hold a quote against. We collected 32 prices that plumbers and Irish price guides publish, from 9 sources. Every source is listed at the bottom of this page.
Key points
- Weekday hourly rate: €60–€150 as published (three sources).
- Call-out fee in normal hours: €70–€150 (three sources).
- Emergency or out-of-hours call-out: €100–€350; out-of-hours labour €90–€225 an hour.
- Many prices don't say if VAT is included. Always ask for the price with VAT.
The short answer
We couldn't find a plumber based in Limerick who publishes a fixed rate card. These ranges combine plumbersinireland.ie's Limerick pages (a referral site: on its emergency and drain pages the figures are the same as on its Dublin pages), a Limerick boiler firm's starting prices, and what plumbers in Ennis and Cork and a Cork price guide publish, checked 25 October 2026. They're Limerick and Munster figures, not a national average, but none of them is a Limerick plumber's own rate card.
Published weekday hourly rates run €60–€150 across three sources: plumbersinireland.ie (guide), Limerick: €60–€100/hour, VAT not stated (source); Central Clare Plumbing Company, Ennis, Co. Clare: €85/hour, VAT not stated (source); HomePros.ie (guide), Cork: €75–€150/hour, incl. VAT (source). Prices are as published, so ask for the price with VAT.
Published call-out fees in normal hours run €70–€150: plumbersinireland.ie (guide), Limerick page, same figures as its Dublin page: €70–€120, incl. VAT (source); plumbersinireland.ie (guide), Limerick: €80–€150, VAT not stated (source); Crowley Plumbing, Cork City & Suburbs: €80–€150, VAT not stated (source). plumbersinireland.ie (guide) says a call-out fee "covers travel and the first 30 to 60 minutes of labour". Ask what it covers before anyone comes out.
Ranges are as published. Some sources include VAT and some don't say; each price below shows which.
What common jobs cost
| Job | Published prices | VAT | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unblock a drain, normal hours | €80–€150 | Incl. VAT | 1 |
| High-pressure drain jetting | €180–€350 | Incl. VAT | 1 |
| CCTV drain survey | €200–€400 | Incl. VAT | 1 |
| Toilet repair (overflowing or blocked) | €150–€400 | Mixed | 2 |
| Repair a burst or leaking pipe | €150–€2,000 | Mixed | 3 |
| Replace an immersion element | €120–€250 | Incl. VAT | 1 |
| Replace an immersion thermostat | €80–€160 | Incl. VAT | 1 |
| Leaking cylinder or immersion repair | €150–€400 | Not stated | 1 |
| Power flush | €400–€700 | Incl. VAT | 1 |
| Boiler repair (gas: RGI only) | from €120 | Not stated | 1 |
| New or combi boiler, fitted (gas: RGI only) | €2,200–€3,200 | Not stated | 2 |
How we built this
- We read 9 web pages on 25 October 2026: 3 on 3 businesses' own websites, and 6 on two Irish price-guide websites.
- We recorded 32 prices, each with the exact words on the page, whether VAT is included, and a link to the page it came from. The sources are listed at the bottom of this page.
- Every price is shown as published. We haven't added VAT or estimated anything.
- The job ranges use every published price for that job, rate cards and guides together, so they're wider than the headline figures.
Only one Limerick business we found, Limerick Boilers, publishes any prices, and only starting prices for boiler work. The rest come from plumbers in Ennis and Cork, a Cork price guide, and a referral site's Limerick pages, some of which repeat its Dublin figures. Prices change, so treat these as a benchmark to hold a quote against, not a quote.
Listing a business here doesn't mean it's the plumber we pass your job to. We show their prices so you can compare.
Cite this guide
You are welcome to quote these figures. Please name Plumber Limerick and link to this page.
Plumber Limerick (2026). What a plumber costs in Limerick: 2026 prices. Last updated October 2026. https://plumberlimerick.ie/plumber-prices-limerick
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<a href="https://plumberlimerick.ie/plumber-prices-limerick">What a plumber costs in Limerick: 2026 prices</a> (Plumber Limerick)Every published price, by job
Plumbers' own prices first, then price guides. Prices are as published. "Not stated" means the page doesn't say whether VAT is included.
Call-out fees and minimum charges
What plumbers charge to come out, and the least they bill for the first hour. three prices.
| Who publishes it | Job | Price | VAT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley PlumbingCork City & Suburbs | Call-out fee, standard hours (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm)From their Cork emergency cost FAQ, not a fixed rate card. | €80–€150 | not stated | site |
| plumbersinireland.ie (guide)Limerick page, same figures as its Dublin page | Call-out fee, standard hoursSame figure as the site's Dublin page. | €70–€120 | incl. VAT | site |
| plumbersinireland.ie (guide)Limerick | Call-out feeCovers travel and the first 30 to 60 minutes of labour, the guide says. | €80–€150 | not stated | site |
Hourly rates, weekday daytime
Labour rates for normal working hours, Monday to Friday. three prices.
| Who publishes it | Job | Price | VAT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Clare Plumbing CompanyEnnis, Co. Clare | Hourly rate, first hour (Mon–Fri 8am–5pm)Read from their rate table. Confirm by phone. | €85/hour | not stated | site |
| plumbersinireland.ie (guide)Limerick | Hourly rate | €60–€100/hour | not stated | site |
| HomePros.ie (guide)Cork | Hourly rate (standard hours) | €75–€150/hour | incl. VAT | site |
Out-of-hours and emergency rates
Evenings, nights, weekends and emergency call-outs. nine prices.
| Who publishes it | Job | Price | VAT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Clare Plumbing CompanyEnnis, Co. Clare | Weekend hourly rate, first hour (Saturday 8am–1pm) | €95/hour | not stated | site |
| Central Clare Plumbing CompanyEnnis, Co. Clare | Emergency work, hourly rate | €100/hour | not stated | site |
| Crowley PlumbingCork City & Suburbs | Emergency hourly rate | €100–€180/hour | not stated | site |
| Crowley PlumbingCork City & Suburbs | Emergency call-out, evenings and weekends | €150–€250 | not stated | site |
| Crowley PlumbingCork City & Suburbs | Emergency call-out, nights and bank holidays | €200–€350 | not stated | site |
| plumbersinireland.ie (guide)Limerick page, same figures as its Dublin page | Out-of-hours hourly rateSame figure as the site's Dublin page. | €90–€150/hour | incl. VAT | site |
| HomePros.ie (guide)Cork | Emergency call-out feeThe guide says its source review is pending. | €100–€200 | incl. VAT | site |
| HomePros.ie (guide)Cork | Out-of-hours hourly rate (evenings/weekends) | €115–€225/hour | incl. VAT | site |
| plumbersinireland.ie (guide)Limerick page, same figures as its Dublin page | Emergency call-out, out of hoursSame figure as the site's Dublin page. | €130–€250 | incl. VAT | site |
Toilets, cisterns and ballvalves
Toilets that run, won't flush, overflow, or need replacing. two prices.
| Who publishes it | Job | Price | VAT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley PlumbingCork City & Suburbs | Toilet repair or blocked drainLabour included, parts extra. | €150–€350 | not stated | site |
| HomePros.ie (guide)Cork | Toilet repair, overflowing toilet | €150–€400 | incl. VAT | site |
Blocked sinks and drains
Unblocking sinks and drains, inside and outside. three prices.
| Who publishes it | Job | Price | VAT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| plumbersinireland.ie (guide)Limerick page, same figures as its Dublin page | Blocked drain, standard hoursSame figure as the site's Dublin page. | €80–€150 | incl. VAT | site |
| plumbersinireland.ie (guide)Limerick | High-pressure drain jetting | €180–€350 | incl. VAT | site |
| plumbersinireland.ie (guide)Limerick | CCTV drain survey | €200–€400 | incl. VAT | site |
Leaks and burst pipes
Finding leaks and repairing pipes. three prices.
| Who publishes it | Job | Price | VAT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley PlumbingCork City & Suburbs | Burst or leaking pipe repairLabour included, parts extra. | €200–€600 | not stated | site |
| plumbersinireland.ie (guide)Limerick page, same figures as its Dublin page | Burst pipe repairSame figure as the site's Dublin page. | €150–€400 | incl. VAT | site |
| HomePros.ie (guide)Cork | Burst pipe repair | €500–€2,000 | incl. VAT | site |
Immersions and hot water cylinders
Immersion elements, thermostats, switches and cylinders. four prices.
| Who publishes it | Job | Price | VAT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley PlumbingCork City & Suburbs | Leaking cylinder or immersion repairLabour included, parts extra. | €150–€400 | not stated | site |
| plumbersinireland.ie (guide)Limerick | Immersion thermostat replacement | €80–€160 | incl. VAT | site |
| plumbersinireland.ie (guide)Limerick | Immersion element replacement | €120–€250 | incl. VAT | site |
| plumbersinireland.ie (guide)Limerick | Dual immersion upgrade | €300–€550 | incl. VAT | site |
Radiators and central heating
Radiators, heating pumps, balancing and power flushing. two prices.
| Who publishes it | Job | Price | VAT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| plumbersinireland.ie (guide)Limerick | Magnetic filter fitted (central heating) | €120–€220 | incl. VAT | site |
| plumbersinireland.ie (guide)Limerick | Power flush (system up to 10 radiators) | €400–€700 | incl. VAT | site |
Boilers (RGI-registered installers only)
Gas boiler services and new boilers. Only an RGI-registered installer may do gas work. three prices.
| Who publishes it | Job | Price | VAT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick BoilersLimerick | Boiler repairStarting price. | from €120 | not stated | site |
| Limerick BoilersLimerick | New boiler installationStarting price. | from €2,500 | not stated | site |
| plumbersinireland.ie (guide)Limerick | Combi boiler fitted | €2,200–€3,200 | not stated | site |
Replacing the boiler rather than repairing it? Our sister site's guide to combi boiler installation costs compares installers' published prices across Ireland, including Limerick Boilers.
What's included, and watch the VAT
- Call-out fees work differently. plumbersinireland.ie (guide) says a call-out fee in Limerick "covers travel and the first 30 to 60 minutes of labour" (source). Ask what yours covers before anyone sets off.
- Parts and materials. Crowley Plumbing says its job prices include labour, with parts extra (source). Some prices are labour only and some include parts, so check which you're being quoted.
- Emergency rates depend on the hour. Crowley Plumbing in Cork publishes three call-out bands: €80 to €150 in standard hours, €150 to €250 on evenings and weekends, and €200 to €350 at night and on bank holidays (source). Central Clare Plumbing in Ennis charges emergency work at €100 an hour (source).
- Watch the VAT. Of the 32 prices here, 15 don't say whether VAT is included, 17 include it. We haven't added VAT to anything: every price is shown as published. Always ask for the price including VAT.
Questions people ask
How much does a plumber charge per hour in Limerick?
We couldn't find a plumber based in Limerick who publishes a fixed hourly rate, so we compare Limerick price guides with what plumbers and a price guide in Ennis and Cork publish. Published weekday hourly rates run €60–€150 across three sources: plumbersinireland.ie (guide), Limerick: €60–€100/hour, VAT not stated (source); Central Clare Plumbing Company, Ennis, Co. Clare: €85/hour, VAT not stated (source); HomePros.ie (guide), Cork: €75–€150/hour, incl. VAT (source). Prices are as published, so ask for the price with VAT. See every published price.
Is there a call-out fee?
Published call-out fees in normal hours run €70–€150: plumbersinireland.ie (guide), Limerick page, same figures as its Dublin page: €70–€120, incl. VAT (source); plumbersinireland.ie (guide), Limerick: €80–€150, VAT not stated (source); Crowley Plumbing, Cork City & Suburbs: €80–€150, VAT not stated (source). plumbersinireland.ie (guide) says a call-out fee "covers travel and the first 30 to 60 minutes of labour". Ask what it covers before anyone comes out.
How much is an emergency plumber in Limerick?
Emergency and out-of-hours work costs more. Published emergency and out-of-hours call-outs run €100–€350 (three sources), and out-of-hours labour runs €90–€225 an hour (four sources). Some of these include VAT and some don't say. Ask for the out-of-hours rate before the plumber sets off.
Do plumbers' prices include VAT?
Not always, and often they don't say. Of the 32 prices here, 15 don't state it and 17 include it. Ask for the price including VAT.
How much does it cost to unblock a drain?
Published prices to unblock a drain in normal hours run €80–€150 (one source, incl. VAT). Out of hours, a call-out alone runs €100–€350. Pick "Blocked sink, toilet or drain" in the form.
How much is a power flush in Limerick?
plumbersinireland.ie's Limerick guide puts a full power flush at €400 to €700 for a system of up to 10 radiators, including VAT, and a magnetic filter fitted at the same time at €120 to €220 (source).
How much does it cost to replace an immersion element?
plumbersinireland.ie's Limerick guide puts it at €120 to €250 including VAT, and a thermostat on its own at €80 to €160 (source). Crowley Plumbing in Cork publishes €150 to €400 for a leaking cylinder or immersion, labour included, parts extra (source).
Sources (9)
Prices and facts on this page were checked against these published pages. We are not connected to these businesses.
- source: plumbersinireland.ie
- source: centralclareplumbingcompany.ie
- source: homepros.ie
- source: plumbersinireland.ie
- source: crowleyplumbing.ie
- site: plumbersinireland.ie
- site: plumbersinireland.ie
- site: plumbersinireland.ie
- site: limerickboilers.ie