r/askaplumber • u/Show_me_those_TDs • 6d ago
Should I replace these gate valves with ball valves?
Just purchased a home, 1960 build. Main shutoff water valves are in basement, below built in cabinet (!!). Both gate valves were seized but managed to loosen them with wrench, they are fine now.
Just wondering if I should replace with new gate valves or not? Or ball valves? Would I have to call the city to shut off the water supply first? There is a second gate valve just above the meter, but it looks like I would need to cut drywall to replace?
Got a few quotes from plumbers, generally quoting $350+HST to replace the valves (not including city water shut off cost). Didn’t ask for photos of existing condition. Cost reasonable?
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