Cost of replacing a siphon in a toilet

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I just got a bill from the agents that manage my property "replace 2 siphons in two toilets as toilets were not flushing" for 160 + vat. Does that sound fair?
I have no idea and so i just wanted to check as my bills have been dodgy recently to say the least. I'm not doubting that it needed to be done just checking that i was charged a fair price.
 
If the price includes the new syphons as well as fitting them, it seems ok.
Does depend on how simple a job it was. Recently had to replace the complete (old) toilet when the syphon failed!
 
Yea it did include the syphons, so it sounds ok then.
Thanks for your reply
 
Had a syphon replaced, 38 euro for the syphon and say 50 euro to fit, so think your price is probably okay for two of them.
I'm sure it could be done a bit cheaper, but if you're talking 90 for the labour for the two, then I guess you won't save too much shopping around.. They can be finicky things to fit
 
Ok, it sounds fair then. I didnt (still dont :)) even know what a syphon is just just wanted to check. thanks for your help
 
Haven't a clue about the cost but I'm living in my house 25 years and haven't had to change the syphon, why would you need to replace two?

How old and how much use would these toilets have?
 
Are you based in Dublin? were they done at the same time?

€160 + VAT is a bit rich imo, I don't know the price of a syphon off hand, but I am sure I could buy a few of them for €38.
 
My hubbie replaced two syphons in our house in the past year, think its a thing with some new sanitary ware, a plumber mate of his showed him what to do the first time and it took about 10mins, as far as I can remember the product itself cost about €10, Labour costs still seem very high out there!
 
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