I've got a place from the 80s in the northern area and the PVC pipes are already pretty old, with leaks. A plumber told me I should replace them all with copper but I have no idea what the budget would be. Does anyone know roughly how much the whole job runs in 2026?
The budget really depends on how many meters of piping you have, how accessible it is (whether it's in walls, floors, or exposed), and where you live exactly, because prices vary like crazy depending on the area. Generally we're talking somewhere between 800 and 2000 euros per apartment, but that's pretty rough; your best bet is to get quotes from several plumbers so they can give you a more realistic number based on your specific place. Copper is more expensive than PVC but it lasts for decades if it's installed properly, so at least it's not money down the drain. If the leaks are already causing problems, it's probably time to do it before something worse happens.
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