Cost of removing rainwater tanks

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  1. peter_h

    peter_h Member

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    Hi everyone,
    Would anyone have a ballpark figure for the cost of removing 2 rainwater tanks, including the replumbing? Thanks.
     
  2. Stoffo

    Stoffo Well-Known Member

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    Concrete, fiberglass, poly ?
    Round, slimline, on a stand ?
    Good condition or full of holes ?

    Gumtree/Ebay :rolleyes:
     
  3. peter_h

    peter_h Member

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    Thanks for your reply.
    It is in good condition, poly material.

    I'm not looking to sell it, just to get rid of it.
    Do all plumbers (or other trade) do this sort of work?
    Thanks.
     
  4. Joynz

    Joynz Well-Known Member

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    If it’s just a tank under the eaves with a pipe into the top from the house gutter (or from the down pipe) then any competent handy person can remove it. Just need to fix up the downpipe so it drains into the storm water again.

    Of course a plumber will definitely do this part correctly - especially if it’s a more complicated system.

    Once removed, you could advertise the tank on EBay or Gumtree - lots of takers if it’s free.
     
  5. Stoffo

    Stoffo Well-Known Member

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    Round or slim line....
    Does it have a pump ?

    Put it on Gumtree/Ebay at half the price of comparable's with "buyer to remove"
    It will be sold quickly ;)
    The funds from the sale will pay for the cost of a handy man or plumber to rectify the pipes :cool:

    That leaves you :D