Rainwater tanks can help reduce mains water use and support gardens, toilets and laundries.
Plumbers can install tanks, pumps and pipework and connect selected fixtures in line with local rules.
Post your job on The Quote Yard to compare quotes from plumbers who install rainwater tanks.
Above ground and slimline tanks
Pump and filter setup
Licensed & insured plumbers
Local to your area
Get quotes for rainwater tank plumbing
Let plumbers know the tank size you are considering, where you would like to place it and which
taps or fixtures you want to supply with rainwater.
Advice on tank sizes, locations and basic site preparation needs
Installation of above ground and slimline rainwater tanks
Pump and control setup for garden taps and household fixtures
Connections to toilets and laundries where local regulations allow
Safe bypass arrangements so mains water can supply fixtures when tanks are low
Rainwater Tank Plumbing FAQs
Do I need council approval for a rainwater tank?
Some councils allow smaller above ground tanks as exempt development, while larger tanks or
tanks in certain locations may need approval. Plumbers and tank suppliers can advise on the rules
for your local area.
Can rainwater supply toilets and the laundry?
In many areas it can, but there are strict rules about backflow prevention and how the system is connected.
A licensed plumber must design and install any system that connects rainwater to internal fixtures.
What details help plumbers quote on a rainwater tank job?
Include the size and style of tank you want, where you want to place it, which downpipes you want to connect,
and which taps or fixtures you would like to supply from the tank. Photos of the proposed location are helpful.
Can an existing tank be reconnected or upgraded?
Often yes. Plumbers can replace pumps, update pipework, improve overflow arrangements and add new
connections where the tank and location are still suitable and meet current rules.
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