I am gas safe registered looking for central heating, gas and bathroom installations

[fiander1]

I am gas safe registered looking for central heating, gas and bathroom installation work! i have my own van and tools capable of doing a full system on my own. Over 9 years experience, high quality work. Please contact me if you can offer anything please call 07929343596. Essex, London, Enfield, Kent, Hertforshire. Thanks Martin

 

[diamondgas]

Re: I am gas safe registered looking for central heating, gas and bathroom installati

Martin you'll probably find this post will be deleted or moved ... Try posting here Looking for work.

 

[fiander1]

Re: I am gas safe registered looking for central heating, gas and bathroom installati

ok thanks not very good at using this!

 

[diamondgas]

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You're welcome Good luck

 

[PlumbBobBob]

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moved for you.

 

[abc11156]

Re: I am gas safe registered looking for central heating, gas and bathroom installati

I am gas safe registered looking for central heating, gas and bathroom installation work! i have my own van and tools capable of doing a full system on my own. Over 9 years experience, high quality work. Please contact me if you can offer anything please call 07929343596. Essex, London, Enfield, Kent, Hertforshire. Thanks Martin

As a customer, we need service from people like you and willing to pay for the service. However, some plumbers are really hard to trust. Not only poor job but over charging. I have just got a quotation to replace a leaking pipe about 2 meters long. They asked 130 pounds.

I may post some jobs here.

 

[Leo21]

Re: I am gas safe registered looking for central heating, gas and bathroom installati

As a customer, we need service from people like you and willing to pay for the service. However, some plumbers are really hard to trust. Not only poor job but over charging. I have just got a quotation to replace a leaking pipe about 2 meters long. They asked 130 pounds.

I may post some jobs here.

How long did it take to replace the two metres of pipe?

 

[abc11156]

Re: I am gas safe registered looking for central heating, gas and bathroom installati

How long did it take to replace the two metres of pipe?

One plumber said around 2 hours.

 

[abc11156]

Re: I am gas safe registered looking for central heating, gas and bathroom installati

How long did it take to replace the two metres of pipe?

One plumber said about 2 hours.

 

[bassmonster]

Re: I am gas safe registered looking for central heating, gas and bathroom installati

surely the whole of the 2 meter of pipe isn't leaking...and 2 hours???? is the pipe under the floor boards or difficult to get to?

 

[abc11156]

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It is not hard to get to though the leaking pipe in under ceiling. However, I have cut the ceiling. I understand that the whole heating system needs to be drained so I accept 2 hours. But 130 pounds sounds too high.

 

[abc11156]

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surely the whole of the 2 meter of pipe isn't leaking...and 2 hours???? is the pipe under the floor boards or difficult to get to?

It is not hard to get to. The pipe is under ceiling but I have cut the ceiling. I understand that the heating system needs to be drained. I accept 2 hours. However, 130 pounds for 2 hours sounds too high.

 

[Leo21]

Re: I am gas safe registered looking for central heating, gas and bathroom installati

Doesn't sound extortionate to me. £20 materials and £55 per hour, not a particularly high rate.

 

[SimonG]

Re: I am gas safe registered looking for central heating, gas and bathroom installati

Sounds alright to me. Pipe, fittings, inhibitor, labour and profit.

Ooops didnt mean to swear, I know profit is a dirty word.

 

[WaterTight]

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some plumbers are really hard to trust. Not only poor job but over charging. I have just got a quotation to replace a leaking pipe about 2 meters long. They asked 130 pounds.

I understand that the whole heating system needs to be drained so I accept 2 hours. But 130 pounds sounds too high.

Which is it? Is it overcharging or does it sound like overcharging?

Nobody minds someone having to make a judgement in a position of ignorance. We all have to do it. It's the pretence of knowing that irks those in the know. I was taught £100 for a drain down is your starting point. The rest is extra.

 

[abc11156]

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Sounds alright to me. Pipe, fittings, inhibitor, labour and profit.

Ooops didnt mean to swear, I know profit is a dirty word.

"Profit" is really a strange idea: Customer already paid your labour fee (including your time and skill), why still want "profit"?

 

[WaterTight]

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branson never tried to make profit that's for sure. hourly wage. that's all he wanted.

 

[WaterTight]

Re: I am gas safe registered looking for central heating, gas and bathroom installati

technically everything left over after you've paid your bills and fed your family is profit. if you've ever been on holiday, you made a profit.

 

[Ray Stafford]

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"Profit" is really a strange idea: Customer already paid your labour fee (including your time and skill), why still want "profit"?

Why? You are in business.

If you just want to work for wages, work for someone else, and let them take all the risk and do all the worrying, and invest in all the tools etc.

Businesses invest and take risk. Your tools and van will depreciate. Your skills will be come out of date and you will have to pay to update them. Unfortunately, someone will not pay you, and despite your best efforts you will never get that money. You will make a mistake, and have to go back and rectify it. Or it won't be your fault, but you will fix it anyway, because you are in business, and you need the goodwill.

 

[Leo21]

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Why? You are in business.

If you just want to work for wages, work for someone else, and let them take all the risk and do all the worrying, and invest in all the tools etc.

Businesses invest and take risk. Your tools and van will depreciate. Your skills will be come out of date and you will have to pay to update them. Unfortunately, someone will not pay you, and despite your best efforts you will never get that money. You will make a mistake, and have to go back and rectify it. Or it won't be your fault, but you will fix it anyway, because you are in business, and you need the goodwill.

Here here.

 

[abc11156]

Re: I am gas safe registered looking for central heating, gas and bathroom installati

Which is it? Is it overcharging or does it sound like overcharging?

Nobody minds someone having to make a judgement in a position of ignorance. We all have to do it. It's the pretence of knowing that irks those in the know. I was taught £100 for a drain down is your starting point. The rest is extra.

I believe many people here looking for jobs can drain the heating system for £30 pounds or even less. So what is the reason to pay £100? Skill? Knowledge? Pipe work is basic skill of any plumber.

It is this high charge leading to job problem as stated in this post and others. How much is the average wage in Britain? If a plumber earn much more than average, there will be more people stepping in, and lower the price.

 

[Combi]

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Abc there are a lot of companies in London charging 60-80 pound per hour plus vat, 130 sound reasonable now?

 

[Ray Stafford]

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How much is the average wage in Britain? If a plumber earn much more than average, there will be more people stepping in, and lower the price.

This doesn't compute. According to your logic, we should all be investment bankers or premiership footballers.

Despite what the tabloid press and the training agencies tell you, you can't just "become a plumber" by an act of will, or by parting with a lump of money. You have to train, and you have to have an aptitude, and above all you need experience.

As for draining a system - I will do it for you for a tenner. Piece of cake. Just don't ask me to fill it up again!

 

[Leo21]

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I don't think you'll find anyone on here willing drain a heating system for £30! I charge more than that for topping up the pressure on a combi. Running a business, new cars and exotic holidays costs you know.

 

[SimonG]

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I can drain it for sfa. Its the filling back up that can cause an issue.

Business is for profit. Yes i want my wages and i also want my business to be profitable.

Not just having a bit of a troll are we?