Is 40 too old to become a plumber?

[secret squirrel]

No, I am 41 and haven't been going for that long. Not earning a fortune but it is improving slowly, I had a very basic tool kit and I seem to be adding to it constantly.

Also bits and bobs, if there not to expensive I will buy 2, you get to know what you use constantly.

Just a quick diversion, I haven't got my van sign written, Does it really help?
Cost? when customers call you do you ask where they got your number.....

 

[johnmcginty]

I have my van sign written and have had jobs from it usually while i am parked outside someone elses house or leaving it in b and q carpark all afternoon

 

[gtiplumber]

Go for it, i have just completed my 6129 and water regs at NTPS in hyde and i am 43 !! I was an engineer prior to changing career and found the guys at NTPS full of knowledge without doing the hard sell and have been supportive since i have gone on my own.

 

[borth1967]

Hi Guys,
Just following this thread: im 46 and have been in a management postition last26years, always been DIY minded and put my mind to anything. Just a bit concerned if ive left it to late? is the plumbing trade saturated with other plumbers? How long will it take me to learn to become a plumber and be qualifed?

know these are million dollar questions but i need to make sure as this is life changing stuff eh? any help and advice would be much apprechied,( based in the west midlands)

any help or advice would be great, thanks Jon.

 

[SimonG]

Hi Guys,
Just following this thread: im 46 and have been in a management postition last26years, always been DIY minded and put my mind to anything. Just a bit concerned if ive left it to late? is the plumbing trade saturated with other plumbers? How long will it take me to learn to become a plumber and be qualifed?

know these are million dollar questions but i need to make sure as this is life changing stuff eh? any help and advice would be much apprechied,( based in the west midlands)

any help or advice would be great, thanks Jon.

Welcome along Jon

Have a search on the forum for this topic. You'll find some interesting reading and might save yourself a fortune.

Good Luck.