Cost of the compulsory inspection of water installations and/or private water drainage
Price of a water installation inspection
In the municipalities where Farys is the drinking water supplier, we also carry out inspection of water installations. You can find the rates on this page.
RATES
Farys charges a administrative fee and an hourly rate:
The administrative fee covers the inspector’s travel expenses and administrative costs.
The hourly rate covers the on-site inspection and check, the research, and the preparation and submission of the certificate.
| Inspection of water installation | Excl. VAT | Incl. 6% VAT* | Incl. 21% VAT** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees for the inspection/check of a water installation | € 76.91 | € 81.52 | € 93.06 |
| Hourly rate for inspection/check of a water installation | € 117.60 | € 124.66 | € 142.30 |
* If the application is made by the customer or by the owner of the property, the VAT is 6%. Please note: this does not apply in Bredene, Dilbeek and Halle.
** If the application is made by someone other than the customer or the owner, the VAT is 21%.
| Other charges | Excl. VAT | Incl. 6% VAT* | Incl. 21% VAT** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disconnect + seal | € 117.60 | € 124.66 | € 142.30 |
| Administrative fee for extended case follow-up | € 130.00 | € 137.80 | € 157.30 |
| A pointless journey | See: Cost of a pointless journey | See: Cost of a pointless journey | See: Cost of a pointless journey |
* If the application is made by the customer or by the owner of the property, the VAT is 6%. Please note: this does not apply in Bredene, Dilbeek and Halle.
** If the application is made by someone other than the customer or the owner, the VAT is 21%.
HOW MUCH DOES AN INSPECTION COST?
Below are a few examples of how we deal with these rates.
- A ‘typical’ single-family home:
- Inspection of the water installation:
- basic inspection: administration fee + 1 hour
- reinspection: administration fee + 0.5 hours
- Inspection of the water installation and the private water drainage:
- basic inspection: administration fee + 2 hours
- reinspection: administration fee + 1 hour
- A single-tap point inspection: we charge a administration fee plus half an hour.
- Other inspections: we charge an administration fee plus the hours worked.