What's Included in Filters For You Prices
Every Filters For You water filter installation price includes:
- Supply of the complete system — filter housing, cartridges, pressure tank (RO systems), all fittings and adapters
- Licensed plumbing installation — Jean-Paul Barber (NSW Lic. 461511C) connects the system to your cold water supply, installs the dedicated filtered water tap (under-sink systems) and completes all plumbing work
- System testing and commissioning — Jean-Paul runs the system, checks for leaks, tests flow rates and confirms everything is working correctly before he leaves
- Full operation walkthrough — Jean-Paul explains how the system works, when to change filters, how to do it yourself and what to watch for
- Lifetime workmanship warranty — if the installation work ever develops an issue, Jean-Paul returns and fixes it free of charge
- GST included — no additional tax on the day
There are no hidden fees. No call-out charge. No after-hours premium. The price Jean-Paul gives you before booking is the price on the invoice.
Why Do Some Water Filter Quotes Look Cheaper?
When comparing water filter quotes in Sydney, it's important to compare apples with apples. Cheaper-appearing quotes often exclude one or more of the following:
- Installation cost: Many retailers sell the filter system at a low price but quote installation separately — sometimes adding $150–$350 or more for the licensed plumbing work
- Unlicensed installation: Some "installers" offer lower prices because they are not licensed plumbers. Under NSW law, connecting a water filter to mains plumbing requires a licensed plumber. Unlicensed work can void your home insurance and system warranty
- System quality: Cheap systems may use lower-quality membranes, shorter-rated cartridges or non-WaterMark certified components that degrade faster and may not meet Australian plumbing standards
- No warranty: Bargain installations often carry limited or no workmanship warranty — if the connection fails, you're on your own
Always ask: Does the quote include supply AND licensed installation? Is the installer a licensed plumber? What warranty applies to the workmanship?
Bottled Water vs Water Filter: The Real Cost Comparison
Most Sydney households don't realise how much they're spending on bottled water each year. Here's what the numbers actually look like.
- Average person drinks ~2L/day — that's the minimum recommended daily intake
- Bottled water costs $1.50–$2.00 per litre at retail (supermarket packs or delivery)
- One person: approximately $1,000–$1,500/year on bottled water
- Family of 4: potentially $4,000–$6,000/year on bottled water alone
Now compare that to installing the HPF-3 Pure Home whole house system:
- Install once for $3,150 — clean filtered water from every tap in the home
- Annual cartridge replacement: just $380/year
- Year 2 onwards: saving $600–$2,600+ per year compared to bottled water
- Daily cost: pure filtered water from every tap in your home for less than $2.17/day
The bottom line: for a family spending $4,000+ per year on bottled water, the HPF-3 pays for itself in less than a year — and delivers filtered water at every tap, every shower, every bath, and every appliance. Not just one tap in the kitchen.
Even the Pure Plus+ 5-stage RO under-sink system at $840 installed replaces your drinking water habit entirely. At $180/year in cartridges from year two, it costs less than $0.50/day to produce bottled-water quality drinking water straight from your kitchen tap, on demand, with no plastic waste.
Is a Water Filter Worth the Cost in Sydney?
For most Sydney households that currently buy bottled water or sparkling water for drinking, a water filter pays for itself quickly. Consider the maths for a family of four:
- Bottled water (family of 4): $4,000–$6,000 per year
- Pure Plus+ 5-stage RO ($840 installed): year 1 cost $840 install + $180 cartridges = $1,020 total; year 2 onwards = $180 per year
- HPF-3 Pure Home ($3,150 installed): year 1 cost $3,150 + $380 cartridges = $3,530 total; year 2 onwards = $380 per year
- Break-even (under-sink): typically under 12 months for households spending $150+ per month on bottled water
Beyond the financial calculation, there's the convenience factor: filtered water on demand from your own tap, no carrying heavy water from the supermarket, and no plastic waste from single-use bottles. Most of Jean-Paul's customers report that the lifestyle improvement — access to genuinely clean, great-tasting water at all times — is as valuable as the cost saving.
Ongoing Maintenance Costs — What to Budget
Water filter maintenance involves periodic cartridge replacement. Jean-Paul walks every customer through this at installation and provides a recommended schedule. You have two options: annual servicing (Jean-Paul comes to you) or cartridge-only (you replace them yourself).
* RO membrane not included in annual cartridge costs — only requires replacement every 4 years depending on water quality.
Annual Servicing — Jean-Paul Comes to You
- Pure Essential: $340/year
- Pure Plus+ (5-Stage RO): $420/year
- Pure Premium (7-Stage RO): $500/year
- Pure Compact: $380/year
- Pure Luxe: $475/year
- Pure Home (HPF-3 Whole House): $550/year
Annual servicing includes cartridge replacement, system inspection, flow rate check and full report. Jean-Paul attends in person — no subcontractors.
Cartridge-Only Replacement — DIY or We Supply
- Pure Essential: $80
- Pure Plus+ (5-Stage RO): $180 *
- Pure Premium (7-Stage RO): $220 *
- Pure Quick Change: $240 *
- Pure Compact: $130 *
- Pure Home (HPF-3 Whole House): $380
* RO membrane not included — only requires replacement every 4 years depending on water quality. Jean-Paul walks every customer through the DIY replacement process at installation.
Book Water Filter Installation in Sydney
Call 0430 546 749 for a fixed, all-inclusive quote in minutes. Jean-Paul services all of inner and mid-western Sydney including Croydon Park, Newtown, Burwood, Strathfield and surrounding suburbs. Most bookings within 3–5 business days.