Plumbing Guides·3 min read
Plumbing Materials Checklist for a New House
A room-by-room plumbing materials checklist for new houses in Nigeria — supply, waste, valves, water storage and finishing — so nothing is forgotten on site.
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Plumbing Materials in Lagos: pipes, fittings, valves & pumps
Good plumbing is the part of your building you never see — until it fails. We supply original pipes, fittings, valves, pumping machines and plumbing tools to plumbers, contractors and homeowners across Lagos.
- Original brands like Tigre
- PPR, PVC & waste systems
- Bulk supply for plumbers
- Send your list — get one price
Plumbing materials we sell
Pipes and fittings
We stock the pipes plumbers use every day in Nigerian buildings: PPR pipes (the green or white pipes plumbers “weld” together with a PPR welding machine) for hot and cold water inside the house, PVC pressure pipes for cold water lines, and PVC waste and soil pipes for drainage. We also carry the fittings that connect them — elbows, tees, sockets, reducers, unions, end caps, and male and female threaded adaptors — plus tangit gum (PVC solvent cement) for PVC joints.
Valves and stopcocks
Valves let you control or shut off water without turning off the whole house: ball valves and gate valves on main lines, angle valves under basins and WCs, in-wall stopcocks for bathrooms and kitchens, and float valves for overhead and underground tanks. See our valves and stopcocks.
Bib taps and garden taps
Brass, chrome, gold and PVC bib taps for compounds, gardens, car-wash points and utility areas. See bib taps.
Pumping machines
Surface pumping machines to pull water from a well or underground tank, and pumps for boreholes and boosting pressure to upper floors. See pumping machines.
Floor drains, traps and gutters
Square and round floor drains for bathrooms, kitchens and balconies, bottle traps, sewer flap valves and PVC roof gutters. See floor drains.
Plumbing tools
PPR welding machines, pressure test pumps and gas torches for professional plumbers. See plumbing tools.
PPR or PVC: which pipe should you use?
| PPR pipe | PVC pipe | |
|---|---|---|
| How it is joined | Heat-welded with a PPR machine — the joint becomes one piece | Glued with solvent cement (tangit gum) or threaded |
| Hot water | Yes — the usual choice for hot and cold lines inside the house | No — for cold water only |
| Best for | Supply lines to bathrooms, kitchens and water heaters | Cold water mains, waste, soil and drainage lines |
| What to check | Pressure rating (PN) printed on the pipe | Wall thickness and pressure class for supply lines |
Many Lagos buildings use both: PPR for water supply inside the house, and PVC for drainage and outside cold-water lines. If you are not sure, tell us the job — we will advise.
How to choose the right pumping machine
Before you buy a pumping machine, answer four questions:
- Where is the water coming from? A well, an underground tank or a borehole.
- How deep is the water? Surface pumps can only lift water from a limited depth; deep boreholes need a submersible pump.
- How high must it go? The number of floors, or the height of your overhead tank stand.
- What is your power situation? The pump must match your supply and generator or inverter capacity.
Send us these answers on WhatsApp and we will recommend the right pumping machine for your building.
A simple plumbing checklist for a new house
- Main supply pipe from the tank, with a ball or gate valve
- PPR pipes and fittings for every bathroom, kitchen and water heater point
- Angle valves for each WC, basin and sink
- In-wall stopcocks for each bathroom
- PVC waste and soil pipes, with traps and inspection points
- Floor drains for bathrooms, kitchen and balconies
- Float valve for the overhead tank; pumping machine for the tank or borehole
- Tangit gum, thread tape and fixing clips
For the full list, read our plumbing materials checklist for a new house.
Buying tips from the shop floor
- Stay with one system. Pipes and fittings from the same brand and class fit and seal better.
- Check the markings. Brand, size and pressure rating should be printed clearly on pipes.
- Pressure-test before tiling. Test the lines while the walls are still open — it is far cheaper than breaking tiles later.
- Buy a little extra. A few spare elbows, tees and sockets save an extra trip to the market in the middle of the job.
Why plumbers buy from us
Plumbers and contractors come back to us because we tell them the truth about products, we price their whole list quickly, and our shop is easy to find at Odun-Ade. Bulk and repeat orders are welcome — send your order list and we will reply with prices and delivery. Curious about costs? Read how much plumbing materials cost in Lagos.
From our showroom
Products you can see in Lagos today.
Real photos of real stock. Tap any product for more photos — then ask for today’s price.
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