Is there an honest plumber in Norwich??????
Rex J Atkins AMIBE
I have had problems with 2 cowboy plumbers recently, one left me with a
flood for 120 pounds, and the other fixed the first problem and gave me
a few others for another 85 pounds!
Major problem is a very noisy ball valve in the toilet, which is gunged
up with lime scale (it whistles, which annoys my neighbour). Plus all
the taps need to have their seats reground, and the CORRECT size washers
fitted, which is one of the problems the second cowboy left me with. I
was able to fix one tap, but as he managed to seize up my stop cock I
cannot do the rest.
Current prices from yellow pages plumbers range from 3 visits at 80
pounds a visit plus labour and parts costs, to several thousand to
replace the toilet, plumbing and stack pipes.
Before my serious accident I could do those simple tasks..........
There has to be one honest worker in the vast city of
Norwich!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rex in Norwich
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Paul Andrews
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> HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
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> There has to be one honest worker in the vast city of
> Norwich!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> Rex in Norwich
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> Rex J Atkins, AMIBE
> E-Mail bacchus....@ntlworld.com
Ask around friends/family/neighbours. It's the best way.
Paul
Wayne Stallwood
Has there EVER been an honest plumber ?
:o)
No seriously, I'm sure there are some good ones out there, but if ever a
industry was tainted by cowboys it's got to be Plumming (or IT)
Its there any trade omnibudsman or certification that consumers can look
out for ?
Gilbert
> up with lime scale (it whistles, which annoys my neighbour).
> Plus all the taps need to have their seats reground
Which would imply that they are all rather old. So replacing them
would probably be more economical. To replace a pair of basin taps
should take about an hour, perhaps longer if there is a problem of access.
There are flexible tap connectors available which make the job even easier.
> he managed to seize up my stop cock
Essential that it is replaced. (£5) Half an hour. Only problem could be
turning
off the mains. If no stopcock in street, use a freezer pack (c.£10).
> Current prices from yellow pages...
As a general rule... premium advertising outlets attract premium-priced
services. So don't use them if you don't want to pay high prices.
Personal recommendation/word of mouth is preferable. If you are
new to the area you could always telephone the Citizens Advice
Bureau or other community-based organisation.
HTH
Gilbert the Plumber (Retd.)
Rex J Atkins AMIBE
Andrews <ac...@dial.pipex.com> writes
>
>Ask around friends/family/neighbours. It's the best way.
>
>Paul
>
>
They are awaiting information from me once I have found one, as most of
them need some work..........
Oh well, back to the drawing board...........
:-((
Blewyn
2nd visit : plumbing supplies shop, having read your new book
It's the only way to avoid that slimy 'ripped-off' feeling..
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Gilbert
"Blewyn" <ble...@SPAM-ME-NOTbtinternet.com> wrote in message
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> It's the only way to avoid that slimy 'ripped-off' feeling..
>
I am beginning to suspect that I am the only honest plumber ever...:O)
Rex J Atkins AMIBE
<ble...@SPAM-ME-NOTbtinternet.com> writes
>1st visit : bookshop, for v.large fat book on diy
>2nd visit : plumbing supplies shop, having read your new book
>
>It's the only way to avoid that slimy 'ripped-off' feeling..
>
Good advice, but.............
I always did my own plumbing until I was involved in a very serious
accident, when I broke my left leg and my neck........ Neither problem
was picked up in the Norfolk and Norwich hospital...... I went around
for 3 months in agony before a locum GP diagnosed my problems.......
I am now repaired, but have lost most of the use of my hands..........
I have, actually, found a plumber who is very busy, and will fix my
problems late April........... :-))
snafu steve
Snipmaster strikes again!!!!
> > he managed to seize up my stop cock
> Essential that it is replaced. (£5) Half an hour. Only problem could be
> turning
> off the mains. If no stopcock in street, use a freezer pack (c.£10).
Let me give you a word of advice regarding the stop cock. It is vital that
this is replaced in case you get a leak.
There should be another stop valve under a small square access trap in your
front path or something like that depending on your property type.
Make sure you can turn this off in order to change your stop valve indoors.
If you can't turn it off, contact your water Co and get them to change it,
then you can change yours. If the outside one is seized, and you shear it
off, the water co will charge you for it. Let them shear it off.
HTH
Steve
Sheep Dog
"snafu steve" <snafu...@lineone.net> wrote in message
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Also, the water company should NOT charge you for turning it off in the
street. Arrange with them a time during normal working hours to turn it off,
and also a later time to turn it back on (say 4 hours later to cover most
eventualities). If you aren't going to be ready for the second appointment,
make sure you notify them in advance, otherwise you will be charged for the
wasted visit.
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Also, the water company should NOT charge you for turning it off in the
Sheep Dog
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Also, the water company should NOT charge you for turning it off in the
Sheep Dog
them all, but don't think that worked either. Got a feeling the cancels went
three or four times themselves.
Sorry about that.
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This ol' dog doesn't knowingly spread transmittable diseases.
Ian Sturrock
<gilb...@invalid.com> gibbers
I found one, but he was in Manchester, which isn't much use to the
poster. Not much use to me any more either.
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Tim Davies
<bacchus....@ntlworld.com> was talking about me while saying:
>In article <a6artg$169$1...@news0.ifb.net>, Blewyn
><ble...@SPAM-ME-NOTbtinternet.com> writes
>>1st visit : bookshop, for v.large fat book on diy
>>2nd visit : plumbing supplies shop, having read your new book
>>
>>It's the only way to avoid that slimy 'ripped-off' feeling..
>>
>
>Good advice, but.............
>
>I always did my own plumbing until I was involved in a very serious
>accident, when I broke my left leg and my neck........ Neither problem
>was picked up in the Norfolk and Norwich hospital...... I went around
>for 3 months in agony before a locum GP diagnosed my problems.......
ouch
>I am now repaired, but have lost most of the use of my hands..........
double ouch
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