Copper pipe work

Copper pipe work

The common defects to Copper pipe work

   Dents to the copper pipe

   Splits in pipe because of it expanding from the cold

   Not a lot of strength  in the copper pipe (poorly made)

Materials

Roll of lead-free solder £20 (1)
Torch gas tank £40 (1)

Copper piping 28mm x 3m  £40 (1)

Kuterlite elbow 28mm £10 (1)

Yorkshire slow bend 28mm £15 (1)

The defects and limitations of Copper pipe work

Different type of sizes (does not match)
Not flexible

Tools

 Buckets
 Wrench
 Dust sheets
 Torch
 Screw driver (flathead)
 Weir ball
 Pipe cutter 
 Tap 
 Pencil

PPE

 Boots
 Gloves
 Goggles

Risk assessment 
Burns from torch
 Cuts to hands

We wear correct PPE to prevent these risks from happening.  To avoid cuts we wear gloves to protect our hands and lower the risk of getting any. When working with copper piping there is a risk of burns so keep away from skin and wear goggles and gloves at all times. We also worked to the Health and Safety Act 1974.

Method statement

We first got our PPE on. Then we made our way to the copper pipe in the bathroom and turned off the water. Then removed the pipe that had been damaged also putting a bucket and dust sheet to protect the floor so no risk of wet floors or getting through flooring to the ceiling below. Then we cut a bit of copper to size and soldered it together to seal the gap and put it back in place and fit all together and check if leaks or any problems and then finish (plus clearance).

Quote

Dear customer

We have inspected copper pipe work, the soldering you had was poorly done, to carry out the repairs we will.


Replace pipe work for new

Test for leaks when finished (plus clearance).

Looking forward to hear form you 

Yours sincerely 

Lewis. 

Times

6 hours

Cost

The cost of all the materials and labour will be £445

Materials £125
Labour £20 per hour
Overheads (petrol,PPE,permit) £200

Total cost £445