Hello, I am looking to engage a plumber to install a new toilet flushing system including the piping underneath the house. My house is on a stump.
What should I look out for like credentials of the plumber? I am based in Victoria.
Thank you.
What to Look out for When Engaging a Plumber?
spedohero on 09/11/2020 - 19:58
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Yeah I know. But only one toilet in the house, so i just have to do it.
The only credentials you need is some plumbers crack when they squat down. That way you know they're a tradesman and not an apprentice.
Licensed and insured.
Everything else, you will need to be knowledgeable to know the difference. If you're that knowledgeable, you will be able to install a cistern.
Also try and get a few quotes if you can
Yes I will but its hard to have them pick up the calls. Always busy.
The other problem if they do pick up is that they will ask to inspect the place before they can give you a quote.
Afterwards, some of them will call you every day if they can start the job since they took the time to come and visit. You then have to figure out a way to say no politely if you are giving the job to someone else.
@DoctorCalculon: Coming to inspect to give quote is reasonable. I am fine with that. So far, i have not met a persistent trades person insisting me to hire them. But i have one weird one recently constantly asking me to give them a google review when i did not hire them at all. They have confused me with one of their customer.
My knowledge is limited. I do know s and p pipe. I am going for s pipe down the house to the waste pipe. I hope the plumber is not connecting it to the existing waste pipe as i heard stories how it can back flow from the toilet on higher ground.
Look out for crack
Front or back?
engagement ring
reccomendations from friends/family
Yes. But not in my area.
The bigger the belly, the more experience they have
Never trust a skinny…. plumber??
They're usually the newbies
This is definitely not a joke. A plumber hired by neighbour came to fix their leaking pipe. His belly is enormous. He looks pretty senior too.
That goes for other tradespeople as well. LOL!
Goodluck on your engagement 😷
Yeah. Sadly no other options. I fixed a budget and see how it goes.
Pretty much a carbon copy of my personal life.
My house is on a stump.
Just one stump? Could be the reason your pipe work is messed up. Maybe a builder?
And you will know they are a real plumber when they turn up in their $120,000, jacked up 70 Series Land Cruiser decked out with more recovery gear than plumping supplies and "*Stupid plumbing pun* Plumbing" down the side of the $50,000 stainless tool boxes on the back, while complaining about how there is no money in plumbing any more, all while handing you a quote for $240/h labour…
Sorry, stumps.
Nah, i only have a toilet in the house. It is a test of true love with my partner everyday.In fact it is hard to get hold of them. Always busy. They always will say pop in when they can.
In fact it is hard to get hold of them. Always busy. They always will say pop in when they can.
Your partner or the plumber?
Both..
Hipages.com.au. Let them call you back. Or try Bunnings
You want to find someone who knows his shit.
You ask for Kenny Smyth 'The Dalai-Lama' of Waste Management.
Do i need to register with yarra valley water or town council for adding a waste flushing system? Cheers.
What to Look out for
How much of your dosh has gone into pimping up their late model Hilux or Ranger or even worse if they rocked up in a converted RAM or a F150
In my area, all the plumbers have the latest Series 70 Land Cruisers decked out with enough recovery gear to drag tanks out of sand at a military beach invasion exercise…
Check license, insurance and ask for a fixed written quote. Most decent ones offer warranty on there work.
Be wary of any plumber refusing to provide any of the above.
Assess if they are polite, friendly and tidy. Usually middle aged plumbers are overpriced and carry a bad attitude. Steer clear of them.
Cheers
You should look out for your wallet..