So i pinged a local plumber via checkatrade (cowboys with a tick) seemed to have good reviews.
Gave him a small list of easy jobs. Basically 4 jobs including terminating the 22mm feed to bath in floor (All chased out by my me for easy access to solder or fit compression). Soldering some 15mm copper up walls i have chased for a toilet and shower mixer and towel rad. Said it would take the day at his day rate of £400 quid???
I asked him ok whilst you're at it then can you core drill out external wall and run 40mm waste to external drain?
His reply "i dont have a core drill but if you want i can hire one and charge it back to you if ok?"
So.. 400 quid to do some basic soldering i learnt as an apprentice @ 16 in about 3hours with a fitter and he doesn't even have a core drill or seemingly afford one. Im able to do these jobs myself but busy doing far more technical stuff. I feel for the general public having to pay chancers like this.
Gave him a small list of easy jobs. Basically 4 jobs including terminating the 22mm feed to bath in floor (All chased out by my me for easy access to solder or fit compression). Soldering some 15mm copper up walls i have chased for a toilet and shower mixer and towel rad. Said it would take the day at his day rate of £400 quid???
I asked him ok whilst you're at it then can you core drill out external wall and run 40mm waste to external drain?
His reply "i dont have a core drill but if you want i can hire one and charge it back to you if ok?"
So.. 400 quid to do some basic soldering i learnt as an apprentice @ 16 in about 3hours with a fitter and he doesn't even have a core drill or seemingly afford one. Im able to do these jobs myself but busy doing far more technical stuff. I feel for the general public having to pay chancers like this.
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