Heat-pump hot water replacement

A Quick-tier job that touches two trades and a rebate. The contractor sent four photos (old unit, data plate, switchboard, the path from the driveway) and asked for the customer version to show the rebate as a deduction.

JobReplace failed 250 L electric storage hot water unit with a 270 L heat-pump unit, same position, new dedicated circuit
LocationParramatta, NSW 2150
CurrencyAUD
Labour rateA$110.00/h
Markup15%
TaxGST 10%
#ItemQtyUnitUnit priceHoursAmount
Hot water unit
1 270 L integrated heat-pump hot water system (mid-range, 5-yr tank warranty) 1 ea A$2,900.00 3.0 A$2,900.00
2 Decommission and remove old unit, drain, dispose 1 lot A$60.00 1.5 A$60.00
3 Concrete slab / paver base, levelling 1 ea A$85.00 1.0 A$85.00
Plumbing
4 Duo valve (isolation + non-return), PTR valve, tempering valve 50 °C 1 set A$240.00 1.5 A$240.00
5 Copper 20 mm hot/cold connections, insulation, PTR drain line to safe tray 1 lot A$160.00 2.0 A$160.00
6 Safe tray with drain (where required), condensate drain to tundish 1 set A$95.00 1.0 A$95.00
7 Commission, flush, set tempering valve, test PTR 1 lot — 1.0 —
Electrical
8 Dedicated 20 A circuit, 2.5 mm² TPS, RCBO at switchboard 1 lot A$130.00 2.5 A$130.00
9 Weatherproof isolator switch adjacent to unit 1 ea A$45.00 0.5 A$45.00
10 Remove off-peak contactor wiring, label circuit, test & tag 1 lot A$15.00 1.0 A$15.00
Compliance & paperwork
11 Certificate of Compliance (plumbing) + CCEW (electrical), lodgement 1 lot A$40.00 0.5 A$40.00
12 STC paperwork for customer rebate assignment 1 lot — 0.5 —
MaterialsA$3,770.00
Markup (15%)A$565.50
Labour (16.0 h × A$110.00)A$1,760.00
Less: STC rebate assigned to installer (indicative, varies by postcode and unit)A$-900.00
SubtotalA$5,195.50
GST (10%)A$519.55
TotalA$5,715.05

Options (not included)

ItemAmount
Timer / PV-diversion controller for daytime runningA$350.00
Acoustic enclosure panel (neighbour-facing)A$480.00

Assumptions and exclusions

  • Same location as existing unit, outdoors, clear access; no crane or trolley lift over stairs.
  • Rebate figures change; confirm current STC value before quoting the customer.
  • Trade prices from Reece / Bunnings / L&H at time of writing; your account discounts may apply.
  • One day on site for a plumber + electrician pair.

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Sample for illustration. Quantities, prices and hours are typical figures, not a quote for any real job.