Plumbers in Wexford: Local, RGI-Registered, From Wexford Town to Ferns

Browse the directory on this page and narrow it to your own town or area, then contact a local plumber directly by phone or email. There are 37 plumbers listed across Co. Wexford, covering Wexford Town and the surrounding towns. For any gas work, choose an RGI-registered gas installer and confirm the registration number before the job starts.

As a rough 2026 guide, plumbers in Wexford charge €60 to €100 per hour for standard call-outs, €80 to €150 for emergencies, €2,200 to €3,200 for a new combi boiler installed, and €4,500 to €9,000 for a full bathroom fit-out. Get written quotes from two or three local plumbers before committing to significant work.

For gas boiler installation and any notifiable gas work in Wexford, you are legally required to use an RGI (Registered Gas Installer) contractor. For general plumbing such as burst pipes, leaks, bathroom fitting and central heating, RGI registration is not a legal requirement, but it is a strong indicator of a professional plumber.

Wexford Town and Enniscorthy have established plumbing businesses capable of handling both domestic and commercial work. Gorey is increasingly well served due to its growth. New Ross has specialist contractors experienced with the older buildings in the town. Rural areas across the county are generally well covered by mobile tradespeople. For non-emergency planned work, most contractors in Wexford book one to two weeks ahead. For genuine emergencies like burst pipes or no heating in winter, same-day response is generally available from the main urban centres in the county.

Most homes in Co. Wexford are on oil-fired heating, making it one of the strongest counties for SEAI heat pump conversion. The One Stop Shop scheme pays up to €12,500 towards a qualifying heat pump, covering the unit, the heating upgrades it needs and a BER assessment. Homes built before 2011 heated by oil or solid fuel are typically eligible. Applications are made through the SEAI website and require a registered contractor to carry out the works.

Wexford's water supply is primarily surface water from the Slaney River and Poulaphouca Reservoir. Water quality is generally good but hard in parts, particularly around Gorey and north Wexford. Wexford is the sunniest county in Ireland, but this mild reputation can give a false sense of security. Cold easterly winds in January and February can produce sharp frosts, and coastal properties face salt air corrosion on exposed metalwork. Together these mean the most common call-outs in Wexford are burst or frozen pipes in cold weather, boiler scale and efficiency loss, blocked drains, and low water pressure in older homes.

For any job over €500, yes. Two or three quotes in Wexford give you a realistic picture of the going rate and help spot outliers, both suspiciously cheap quotes and overpriced ones. For emergency repairs, still ask for the call-out fee and hourly rate before the plumber arrives.

Most plumbers in Wexford charge a call-out fee of €80 to €150, which covers travel and the first 30 to 60 minutes of labour, and applies even if the job turns out to be minor. Always ask about the fee before the plumber comes out, and get it in writing if the total is likely to exceed €300.