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Plumbgas

Plumbgas

Here at Plumbgas, we are a family run business, we have over 30 years experience in the industry. We are a 24 Hour company, specialising in Servicing, Installation, Emergencies and everything in between. All of our engineers are fully qualified and registered with the relevant governing bodies. We will not take on engineers without a minimum of 5 years experience in their relevant trades and they all have to go through a thorough background check and qualification check. less

All Plumbing & Heating Supplies

All Plumbing & Heating Supplies

We are a Trusted Seller with more than 15 years experience. Based in London, UK, We have two showrooms based in London and Hertfordshire and is a bathroom and heating store that is able to offer considerable discounts on the whole of its vast range of high quality plumbing products. less

MT Heating

MT Heating

I've lived in Barnoldswick all my life. And started working for myself after being made redundant from Drivers plumbers & heating engineers of Colne 2 years ago. I am a Vaillant Advance installer. This means that as a Vaillant approved installer I can offer you a full 7 year guarantee on all the eco TEC plus boilers and 5 years on all the eco TEC pro boilers I install. less

Ian Wallington Plumbing & Heating

Ian Wallington Plumbing & Heating

Based in Chesterfield, Ian Wallington offers a comprehensive plumbing service across the East Midlands, including Mansfield, Nottingham, Derby and even the Derbyshire Peak District. Dealing with all manufacturers of Boilers, Bathrooms and Central Heating Systems, Ian Wallington provides a blanket service including services such as boiler installation, central heating installation and bathroom fitting which promises to exceed your expectations for quality of work as well as value for money. less

Cheam Plumbers

Cheam Plumbers

Your Local Plumbers, Cheam Plumbers has evolved into well respected plumbing specialists, Emergency plumbing service in Cheam, Sutton, and the surrounding areas. We are proud of the fact that most of our business is repeat business from existing happy customers. Our customers have complete trust in the work that we do and the overall plumbing service we provide. less

Andrews Plumbing Services

Andrews Plumbing Services

Andrews Plumbing based in Hedge End, Southampton are a friendly, family run, local Plumbing and Heating business that strives for quality at an affordable price. Established since 1983 we have experience of dealing with all manner of Plumbing and Gas Heating scenarios, from attending to a dripping Tap and blocked Toilets, to the design and installation of full Plumbing and Heating in existing properties, extensions and new build. less

S & P Heating

S & P Heating

Brothers, Paul and Simon Bearman, formed S & P Heating Ltd in 1973 and have been successfully providing customers in the Gosport and Fareham area with their heating and plumbing needs ever since. Paul's son Stuart joined the firm in 2004, bringing even more strength to the company. Whether you need a full central heating system installed, a bathroom makeover, a boiler replaced or serviced, solar panels, underfloor heating or even a dripping tap repaired - no job is too small or large. less

CB Plumbing Blackpool

CB Plumbing Blackpool

We have a wealth of experience and are able work with the customer to provide exactly what they require. Our experience allows us to undertake all aspects of plumbing work from simple maintenance work like a simple tap washer replacement for example through to complex zoned heating systems. In more recent years we have tended to specialise in bathroom works and can undertake all aspects from bath removal and replacing with a shower. Through to complete bathroom makeovers. We are able to do all the work ourselves including tiling, electrical and plumbing. More recently working with local suppliers as recommended fitters. less

Wilf Elliott Plumbing

Wilf Elliott Plumbing

Based around Colchester in Essex, Wilf Elliott Plumbing & Heating Services has been established for over twenty years. Wilf Elliott Plumbing & Heating Services prides itself on the quality of our craftsmanship, with a wide experience in all elements of residential plumbing from the design and installation of complete Central Heating Systems, to full bathroom suite refurbishments. less

I Giles Plumbing & Heating

I Giles Plumbing & Heating

We offer plumbing, heating, electrics, painting and decorating, carpentry, roofing, plastering, cleaning, gardening and building to provide the complete property maintenance solution. We are fully qualified and experienced in the trades and offer a high standard of workmanship. We can provide a comprehensive service to landlords and holiday lets, from a simple repair job to a full pre let or end of let overhaul. Plumbing, heating, decorating, cleaning etc. less

Belmont Gas Services

Belmont Gas Services

Welcome to Belmont Gas Services Ltd, based in Rochdale and operating in all surrounding towns and cities. We are a Gas Safe Registered business providing Residential Plumbing, Heating, and Gas Services. Operating in both Private and Social Housing sectors, we undertake all aspects of Installation, Repairs / Servicing, and Certification of all Gas Heating Appliances including LPG. less

P J Plumbing & Heating

P J Plumbing & Heating

We operate a friendly, professional plumbing and heating company covering Plymouth and the surrounding areas. Our company is very proud of its reputation which has been gained through our extensive knowledge in all areas of plumbing, heating and gas engineering. Unlike some of our competitors we provide a no obligation Quote rather then an Estimate which could have hidden charges. less

Grant & Stone Ltd

Grant & Stone Ltd

Since first founded in 1987 the Grant & Stone name has been synonymous with quality products and services to the merchant trade and general public. Growing stronger and expanding year on year we now provide a comprehensive and complete range of products and services for the building, plumbing and electrical trades. less

KAM Plumbing & Heating Services

KAM Plumbing & Heating Services

At KAM Plumbing and Heating Services we specialise in all aspects of domestic plumbing. We are Gas Safe registered gas plumbers and can undertake a wide range of central heating and plumbing services and repairs. We take care of any boiler installation or central heating installation work that you need. Based in Slough, we can take care of any size of plumbing job across Slough, Berkshire and the surrounding areas. We also provide a reliable emergency heating repair call out service. less

Ginger Plumbing & Heating

Ginger Plumbing & Heating

Since 2003 Ginger Plumbing & Heating has been serving homeowners and businesses across Shropshire and the West Midlands. Proprietor Keith Bown has built a reputation for delivering a prompt, high quality service installing and repairing central heating systems and plumbing to a growing number of returning customers. Every job receives the same high standards of service, with total care and attention to detail. 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