What do you specialise in?

Discussion in 'Plumbers' Talk' started by bathroom boy, Oct 17, 2009.

  1. Switcher

    Switcher New Member

    I lay tarmac but enjoy doing the odd plumbing and heating installation on large new builds when I get the chance.
     
  2. HOTDOG ø

    HOTDOG ø Active Member

    I enjoy a spot of tarmacing at weekends, it's even better when a few cowboys are buried underneath. ;)
     
  3. Switcher

    Switcher New Member

  4. natrosol

    natrosol New Member

    Did an apparent straight swap for a mate a while ago-supposed to start at 8am, he turns up at 11 with the suite in the back of his people carrier-then he breaks it to me later that his wife wants the bog and sink swapped places,the he starts going on about how he could sort the floor out while toilet and basin out-very long two days ensued,not going through that again-realised he just wanted as much as he could get out of me for original quote which was ridiculously cheap as he was a mate??
     
  5. Dreadnaught Heating

    Dreadnaught Heating New Member

    I reckon I specialise in being a 'Plumber'.

    My van signs say First & Surname - PLUMBER, Bathrooms, Heating, Taps WC's etc.

    Had a heck of a lot of 'running calls' that usually include the question " do you do small jobs as well?"

    Dunno just what people think a plumber does, it appears I have to write it down for them......

    DH
     
  6. G Brown

    G Brown New Member

    After fitting a bathroom and cloakroom last week I found myself reversing a kitchen door and installing new doorbells.... Plumbers eh?
     
  7. Rowdey

    Rowdey Member

    Bathroom Installer - head's of the 'leaky tap' call outs at 9pm on a sunday, and pitches you straight in as a specialist, and can charge as such too.

    :)
     
  8. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man New Member

    Was trying to figure this guys speciality when I was following his van at the weekend - Chris's Cakes & Gardens.
    Novelty and wedding cakes. Landscape gardening - There's diversity for you!
     
  9. Rowdey

    Rowdey Member

    'Heads OFF..' above of course..

    Was going to mention I see in London all time, vans with cheap sign writing 'Fence's, paving, gardens/rubbish cleared, Bathrooms fitted etc'

    What Jokers..!

    but been beaten to it..! ;)
     
  10. freecall

    freecall Member

    We do alot of shower installs in Lanashire.Good profit in repairs and new installs, but cant get enough of it to fill the week.I agree bathrooms can be a pain,and if i could get enough small jobs id never do another full bathroom fit out again.
     
  11. bathroom boy

    bathroom boy New Member

    never do another full bathroom fit out again.

    Do you actually repair the mixers and electric showers or do you replace them?
     
  12. bathroom boy

    bathroom boy New Member

    We do alot of shower installs in Lanashire.Good profit in repairs and new installs, but cant get enough of it to fill the week.I agree bathrooms can be a pain,and if i could get enough small jobs id never do another full bathroom fit out again.

    Precisly my point, I'm getting fed up with full installs and if I could get enough small jobs I think I would give this a go, do you actually repair the showers or just replace?
     
  13. freecall

    freecall Member

    We tend to repair mixers [ quality ones Aqualisa,Mira ect ]but never mess with electric units,just recommend a replacement,and they usually go for it, when your shower has packed up the world has ended!! and it can be a nice little earner. Which area are you working from m8?? I also get very fed up of full bathroom refurbs,but needs must im afraid!
     

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