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J H Parkman

J H Parkman

Enjoy hot water at the touch of a button with our experts. Operating throughout Tiverton, Devon, and surrounding areas, J H Parkman offer a wide range of heating and plumbing services, including boiler replacement. We are a local, family-run company based in Tiverton and covering all of Devon with over 30 years' experience. Specialising in commercial boiler installation, we only use quality products and fully trained fitting teams of local engineers who take pride in their workmanship. less

Gas-tec Services

Gas-tec Services

Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, KY11 8RE

Gas-Tec is based in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland and well respected in the local area for providing domestic heating solutions. We have built our business on delivering what we promise which includes arriving when we say we will, doing the job that needs to be done quickly and efficiently; and cleaning up after the job is completed. We are qualified and experienced Gas Safe Registered plumbers and heating engineers offering comprehensive professional services for domestic heating. Fife is the area in which we operate and we pride ourselves on never letting a customer down. less

Chris Balaam Plumbing & Heating

Chris Balaam Plumbing & Heating

Cwmbran, Torfaen, Wales, NP44 1RZ

The team of professional plumbers at Chris Balaam Plumbing & Heating in Cwmbran, Gwent, are ready to take care of all of your central heating and plumbing repairs. As one of Wales' leading plumbing and heating engineers, you're guaranteed the very best results with Chris Balaam Plumbing & Heating. Our trustworthy, time-served specialists have built a reputation for excellence as a result of many satisfied customers' referrals. less

Cheshire Heating & Plumbing Services

Cheshire Heating & Plumbing Services

Cheshire Heating & Plumbing Services have been providing high quality installations for over 35 years. We are a local family run business and we are proud of the reputation we have created across the region. The company is led by Mike Shenton and he is ably supported by a team of professional craftsmen. I am an expert problem solver for heating solutions with an extensive background in design and creativity in the installation of bathrooms and heating systems. less

Plumb Tek

Plumb Tek

PlumbTek are a local family run business with over 20 years experience of plumbing, heating and electrical work. All our engineers are employed by PlumbTek and we never sub-contract work to 3rd parties. We are confident that our work is always completed to a high standard, so we always provide you with a guarantee. Our technicians are all qualified, Gas Safe registered, OFTEC approved and have many years experience of completing work to many satisfied customers. less

MW Heating

MW Heating

Swansea, Swansea, Wales, SA4 3PE

MW Heating's main objective is to provide quality work at reasonable prices. As MW Heating is not a large company it can benefit from the lack of sub contractors leaving the customers feeling at ease, knowing a good job will be done. Based in Three Crosses, the area covered stretches all over the Swansea and Gower region. Being a registered Gas Safe Company you can rest assured that safety is of paramount importance when any gas work is undertaken. less

Central Plumb

Central Plumb

We are a gas safe registered business with over 40 years experience in the plumbing & heating industry. We have a wide range of experience making us a reliable project management team for most of your plumbing, running repairs or building projects. Need a plumbing or heating repair? Gas or water leaks? Weekday, weekends, bank holidays, even over the festive period? Whatever your emergency is, we understand when you need someone straight away. We are able to come out to urgent repairs any day of the week. less

Belfast Plumbing Services

Belfast Plumbing Services

We cover a wide area of Northern Ireland including the Greater Belfast, Bangor, Newtownards, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Antrim and Lisburn areas for all your Plumbing and Heating requirements. Ideal for if you are looking an emergency plumber Belfast wide or in the surrounding areas. At Belfast Plumbing Services we are totally committed, not just to meeting your expectations, but to exceeding them. Clear communication plays a big part in our relationship with our customers and we would like to show you what you can expect. less

Drain Doctor

Drain Doctor

Dundee, Scotland, Scotland, DD5 3DQ

The Drain Doctor will work day and night to clear your blocked drain problems. From simple drain unblocking to high pressure jet cleaning, the drain doctor will get your water flowing again. When buying a property take advantage of the home/business drain CCTV survey and check the condition of the drains before you buy. The Drain Doctor is fully equipped to handle all situations from minor domestic blockages to major sewer pipe system problems. less

Craig a Prentice Plumbing

Craig a Prentice Plumbing

From tap repairs to boiler installations, if you're looking for a professional plumber or heating engineer, don't miss out on our friendly and expert service. We pride ourselves in offering an excellent level of service and response with our many customers. Why not find out for yourselves by becoming one of them today? less

CTH Plumbing & Heating

CTH Plumbing & Heating

Based in Beeston, Nottingham and operating across the surrounding area, CTH offers a complete service from a leaking tap to full central heating and bathroom installation. We respect your home and pride ourselves on clean and tidy workmanship. We also offer free energy efficient advice and free quotations for each customer, so please do not hesitative to contact the team. less

Laird Plumbing

Laird Plumbing

Laird plumbing & Heating carry out all plumbing & Heating work for customers in Eastbourne and East Sussex area. Laird Plumbing are a small, reliable, local company that places the emphasis on customer service and customer satisfaction. Our plumbers are Gas Safe and can help with all your requirements. We are able to offer free estimates for customers in Eastbourne and the East Sussex area. less

Greenwich Plumber

Greenwich Plumber

The Greenwich Plumbers professional dispatched to your home will arrive at your house in 60 minutes or less and have all the necessary equipment and tools to solve most plumbing, heating, and drainage problems. This means that your plumbing emergency, repair, or installation in Greenwich can often be completely dealt with in one visit. If your plumber service needs are not an emergency, you can choose to have a plumber in Greeenwich, SE11 area come quickly to your home or business (usually within the hour) or make a later, more convenient appointment. less

Sanden Plumbing Co. Ltd.

Sanden Plumbing Co. Ltd.

Our expert plumbers offer the full range of General Plumbing Services including Bathroom and Kitchen furniture and appliance installation, maintenance and repair. We also offer Drain Unblocking and Guttering services. Our NICEIC approved electricians offer the full range of high quality electrical services. Including testing, landlord certification. We can also install lighting, CCTV, and perform full re-wiring services and home buyer surveys. less

Cliff Phur Plumbing & Heating

Cliff Phur Plumbing & Heating

Cliff Phur Plumbing & Heating is a very successful, highly recommended, cost competitive Taunton based company. Our workmanship is always of an excellent standard ensuring customer satisfaction at all times. As a Gas Safe registered company and a member of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE), we are fully accredited to the Industry Standards which means all our work is completed by a qualified, competent professional guaranteeing peace of mind! 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