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Andres Kivi, plumber in Tartu

Plumbing repairs and bathroom renovations in Tartu, from leaks to full pipe replacement.

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Andres Kivi is a plumber in Tartu and the owner of ToruAbi Santehnika. He has worked in plumbing and bathroom renovation for 25 years, the last twelve with his own two-man crew. Most of his jobs are in Tartu apartment buildings: leak repairs, riser replacements, and full bathroom rebuilds.

Services

Leak and emergency repairs

Emergency repair covers locating the leak, shutting off the supply, and replacing the failed pipe section or fitting. Most leak calls in Tartu are reached the same day, and the crew carries common fittings for both Soviet-era and newer buildings. The visit ends with a short written note for the apartment association if water reached a neighbour.

Bathroom renovation

Bathroom renovation covers demolition, new water and sewage pipes, waterproofing, tiling, and installation of fixtures. A full renovation of an apartment bathroom typically takes three to four weeks from demolition to the final silicone. The quote lists materials and labour separately.

Pipe and riser replacement

Riser replacement covers the shared water and sewage pipes that run vertically through an apartment building. Andres plans the work with the apartment association so each apartment's water is off for the shortest possible time. The crew has replaced risers in buildings from 1960s panel blocks to new developments.

Fixture installation

Fixture installation covers toilets, washbasins, showers, washing machines, and dishwashers, including the angle valves and traps behind them. Old fixtures are removed and taken away as part of the job.

Heating system work

Heating work covers radiator replacement, bleeding and balancing, and the pipework changes that come with a renovation. Work on a building's central system is agreed with the apartment association before anything is drained.

Questions clients ask

How quickly can you come to fix a leak in Tartu?

Urgent leaks are usually reached the same day, often within a few hours, depending on where the crew is working. For emergencies, call the number directly; email is checked only a few times a day.

How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Tartu?

The price depends on the size of the room, the condition of the existing pipes, and the materials chosen, so quotes are given after a site visit. The written quote separates labour from materials and stays valid for one month.

Who pays when a pipe leaks into the neighbour's apartment?

In Estonian apartment buildings, responsibility depends on whether the failed pipe belongs to the shared system or to the apartment's own installation. Andres documents what failed and where, and the apartment association and insurers use that record to settle the question.

Do you replace old cast iron sewage pipes?

Yes. Cast iron stacks from the 1960s and 1970s are a common failure point in Tartu's panel buildings, and the crew replaces them with modern PP piping. The work is coordinated with the apartment association when the stack is shared.

Can you install a washing machine in a bathroom without a connection point?

Usually yes. The job needs a water feed with its own valve, a drain connection, and an earthed socket installed by an electrician. Andres handles the water and drainage side and can recommend an electrician for the socket.

Do you give a warranty on your work?

Yes. Pipework and installation work carries a two-year warranty on labour, and fixtures carry the manufacturer's own warranty. Warranty visits are booked the same way as normal jobs and are free when the fault is in the original work.

Contact

Võru 32, 50111 Tartu
+372 5274 0916
info@toruabi.example

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-18:00, emergency calls on weekends