We have had a stand alone studio constructed in our back yard at home. The studio includes a bathroom so we needed hot and cold water, plus sewerage and drainage, connected to and from the existing infrastructure.

The project uncovered more challenges than we expected, including having to work around myriad existing pipes and a Yarra Valley Water asset.

Compounding the difficulty of the job was the need for nearly 15 metres of trenching with no access for a digging machine. It was all done by hand.

Stuart and Jim were superstars with the work. Polite and hard working, they were always happy to take the time to discuss the work they were doing and explain or consult on decisions that needed to be made.

The work is first rate. Everything was thought of, including things like insulation for the hot water pipe because it was a long run from the hot water service. They left a very tidy workplace.

Above all, their flexibility in being here when needed by the sparky, who was sharing their trench for his work, and the builder -- not to mention their high level of communication with myself and the other tradies -- was most appreciated.

Highly recommended.

The cost below is for about six days' work (two plumbers x3 days each) and includes materials.

Approximate cost: $3000