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E W Taylor Plumbing

E W Taylor Plumbing

When you need help with your plumbing and heating, give EW Taylor Plumbing and Heating a call. EW Taylor is run by Edward Taylor, a Gas Safe registered plumber (509074) with a wealth of knowledge and experience within the trade. EW Taylor can help with all aspects of central heating and plumbing work, and no matter how big or small the job may be, you can always count on their help or advice. less

Inspector Gas-Elec

Inspector Gas-Elec

Inspector Gas-Elec provide electrical safety inspections, gas safety inspections, central heating, boiler servicing, new boilers and installations, all plumbing emergencies and repairs across Essex. Whether you're a homeowner or a landlord at Inspector Gas-Elec we can provide you with a service you can rely on. We have tailor made maintenance plans to suit your budget and aid your cash flow. less

shaw's plumbing

shaw's plumbing

Shaw's Plumbing and Heating are your local and reliable expert plumbers and Heating Engineers covering Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, Oxford and surrounding areas, we carry out all aspects of plumbing works including Boiler Repairs, Boiler Servicing and Boiler Installations, we also cover all aspects of drainage works including High Pressure Jetting and CCTV. less

Brentwood Plumbers

Brentwood Plumbers

We pride ourselves on being one of the highest quality emergency plumbing & heating companies in Brentwood. All of our plumbers are highly trained and qualified in all areas of the trade, including Gas Safe registered, so whether it's a blocked drain, a burst pipe or a replacement boiler, no job is too big or too small for them to handle. less

Stanton Plumbing & Heating

Stanton Plumbing & Heating

Treating your home as though it is our own, being respectful and thoughtful when it matters most. You will not be disappointed with our work and hope you will continue to use us for all your plumbing needs. Quality workmanship on every job we undertake, from start to finish, no matter how big or small the job is. Our services range from a leaking tap or a loose toilet, to maintanance of radiators, up to servicing your fires or boilers. less

D B Plumbing

D B Plumbing

DB Plumbing provides a full range of general plumbing and repair services, from installing your new bathroom suite to fixing that leaking tap or joint that has been annoying you for ages! Remember, at DB Plumbing we use only the best materials, so if you need a plumber you can trust at sensible prices, call us! less

Nigel Lazenby Heating & Plumbing

Nigel Lazenby Heating & Plumbing

As an experienced, qualified, reliable gas engineer and plumber, my work covers all areas of gas maintenance and plumbing, including domestic central heating, kitchen and bathroom plumbing, gas fire installation and repairs, boiler maintenance as well as new types of heating systems. I have been working as a qualified gas engineer & plumber for many years and pride myself on the quality of work I leave my customers satisfied with. Whether it is a complete heating system, or a leaking tap just get in touch and i can arrange a visit or a quote which ever suits you. less

Eco Rescue

Eco Rescue

We are a friendly plumbing and heating business passionate about plumbing and heating, in particular engineering solutions which help the environment in any way they can. We provide a professional and personal home service for all your plumbing and heating needs in Crawley and surrounding area's. Reducing your carbon emissions within the home not only protects the environment but will also continue to save you money. less

Telfer J P Ltd

Telfer J P Ltd

We are a SNIPEF registered company, this gives peace of mind that you are choosing plumbing business that uses properly trained and qualified operatives, we also hold all relevant insurances and are subject to third party inspections, as is standard with SNIPEF membership. less

United Plumbing Ltd

United Plumbing Ltd

Based in the North East of England, United Plumbing was set up to supply quality plumbing products to trade and DIYers at low prices. To provide a friendly first class service. This being achieved by having low overheads and running a tight ship to bring the savings to you the customer. At United Plumbing we offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, to give you every confidence in our products. less

Foscoe Services

Foscoe Services

Based in Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, Foscoe Plumbing Services has been solving those "little problems" that larger organisations seem to be uninterested in resolving. Whether it's a dripping tap or a toilet flush that needs fixing, or a complete bathroom to be installed, or an emergency call to resolve burst pipes or water tanks, I'll be delighted to hear from you. For your peace of mind, I carry Ј2million Public Liability insurance, even though I've not yet needed to call upon it! less

Reigate Heating & Plumbing

Reigate Heating & Plumbing

Your search for a reliable plumber is over - appointments are always kept or we will call you to advise of any delays. We will also consult you about changes to time, cost or materials on a job. We are generally easy going, courteous and considerate of customers' needs. A customer who recently had a big heating job undertaken described us as "stealth plumbers" - she said we were so tidy that she came home at night and wouldn't have known that we had been in the house all day. less

H2O Plumbing

H2O Plumbing

H2O are a local, professional and friendly company that has been established for over 15 years. We specialise in all gas, water and electrical work. At H2O we have a small team of engineers who are fully trained in their fields of expertise to make sure each job we take on is completed to the highest standards. We take a very caring and honest approach to our work; as our reputation is built on customer recommendations. Customer service is at the top of our list of priorities at H2O. less

Alan Dempster

Alan Dempster

Alan Dempster (Proprietor) is a fully qualified multi-skilled Engineer. During his apprenticeship, he served at Shell Chemicals (UK) Ltd. Carrington, Urmston, and MANCHESTER. He has many years of experience in Industrial, Commercial and Domestic environments. Controls, Electrical, Heating & Plumbing in Commercial & Domestic. Oil Firing Technicians Association (O.F.T.E.C.) Registered for all Domestic and Commercial Oil Firing Appliances. less

Permanex Plumbing Chelsea

Permanex Plumbing Chelsea

Permanex Plumbing Chelsea offer a superior regular and emergency service covering general plumbing, pipe work and insulation, boiler repair/replacement, radiator and heating installation/repair, kitchens, bathrooms, laundry room, external pipes and taps, drainage systems, sewer and toilet repairs, washer/dryer installation, spas and baths and more. For your security and peace of mind Permanex Plumbing Chelsea are members of the following bodies: - Corgi, HVCA, The Government Trustmark Scheme, Benchmark Approved Installer, Thames Water Approved, The Safecontractor Scheme and Gas Safe Register -all for your Guarantee of Quality. less

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A plumbing system of your home is a complex system of all sorts of pipes, fixtures, and at least a hundred other little details and things you have no idea of. In an ideal world, all these little components will work together to provide your household with clean water, get rid of wastes in a safe way, and do more for the comfort of your home. However, such ideal worlds do not exist so often and many households will stumble with a piping problem that requires the urgent help of a plumber soon or later. Your home’s plumbing system is closely relevant to not just the safety of your home, but also public safety. Therefore, plumbing systems are designed so they are regulated by building codes. Logically, the local plumber you will call, when you need some help with a leak or for draining will be regulated by authority too. Of course, when looking for the right plumber to do the job for you, you want to look for a plumber who is properly regulated and meets the requirements of the authorities, a plumber, who is licensed, credentialed, certified to ensure proper workmanship. Also, a plumber, who is professional, reliable, comes on time and deals with the issue in a timely manner. However, how to find such plumber, where to look for them? Maybe this article will help you.

What the right plumber should do is doing the job properly, safely, relatively affordable so the project does not become a nightmare, which will cost a lot of money, energy, nerves, time. Once you manage to find the right plumber, keep their contact details safe and always on hand, because you have just tackled a challenge you don’t want to go through again. How to find the right plumber?

What Makes a Good Plumber?

It is needless to say that a good plumber should be a professional with experience, expertise, knowledge, and understanding of what they are doing and how they are doing it. A good plumber should also be reliable, come on time, do their job on time, don’t use excuses. A good plumber will have high-quality equipment and will also provide you with additional tips and recommendations and how to keep your household’s plumbing system intact. A good plumber needs to have several more things. However, these are things you will discover about a plumber once you hire them. But before you rush and hire a plumber, you want to be sure you are calling the right plumber for you and you don’t regret wasting time, money, and nerves later on. Here are some things to look up that will help you decide whether this plumber is a good plumber.

• License and qualification – If it is required in the country, a good plumber should have all the licenses, certificates, and qualifications needed to perform their job accurately.

• Insurance – It is highly recommended to find an insured plumber too. You may have a homeowner’s insurance that offers some level of protection already, however, it is very necessary to find a plumber with their own insurance too.

• Experience – When choosing a plumber to hire, you want to find out for how long they have been in the business and what is their experience. For most plumbers, it takes several years to become good plumbers with enough knowledge and understanding of all sorts of cases, projects, situations, issues and how to deal with them.

• Warranty – Choose to work with a plumber who can guarantee the quality of their work and the long-lasting effect of the results they achieve.

• Social Skills – This one may not be the most important one, but maybe you want to consider it. Think of the people factor when choosing a plumber and look for one who is trustworthy and will communicate with you in a clear and honest manner. You can tell a lot by someone’s communication skills for their work ethic and work habits too.

When Looking for a Plumber, Check Referrals

To have a reliable plumber referred to you by someone you know and trust is like hitting the jackpot, it will save so much time and energy for you. This is why you are recommended to ask for recommendations and referrals to a good plumber. Contact a friend, speak to a member of your family, talk to a colleague, it doesn’t matter who you speak to as long as you trust their opinion and they have recently hired a plumber for a project. This is a great way to collect opinions and end up with a list of potential plumbers to hire.

Look for a Plumber Online

If the search mentioned in the previous paragraph does not help you succeed in finding a good and reliable plumber, the online space always comes in handy. Make sure to have a look at online reviews and opinions shared for plumbers in your area by their clients and customers. This is often a good and effective way to find a good plumber. If not, at least you may find some not that positive experienced shared by people and learn more about a plumber you better avoid and not hire.

Choose a Plumber by Their Specialty

You may think that in order to find a good plumber you should just find one recommended by many people. However, finding a good plumber involves a lot more work. Choosing the right type of plumber is essential so you make sure you are wasting no time with someone, who is not focused on dealing with plumbing problems and issues with the one you are dealing with. There are different types of plumbers and here is a quick overview to help you find the right plumber.

Generally speaking, there are two main categories of plumbers. Under the first category falls each professional who is specialized in the installation of all plumbing for a building and home-remodeling projects. The second group of specialists are the ones, who are specialized in the repair and maintenance on existing plumbing systems. Make sure to choose the right type of specialist according to the project you have in line.

What makes a good plumber?
When looking for a plumber, check referrals
Look for a plumber online
Choose a plumber by their specialty