Plumbing Service Directory

24 hour plumber Avoiding the Cowboys It can be argued that there are now a number of plumbers who are simply not up to the job. This is partly due to the fact that there have been a number of horror stories in the media about 'cowboy' tradesmen who have ripped off customers and not completed work to a satisfactory standard. These have served to damage the reputation of the many reputable plumbers that operate up and down the country everyday. Many of these plumbers have very poor levels of customer service and seem all too ready to rip people off. This damages the environment for reputable plumbers to work in as it seems that they can all be tarred with the same brush. When looking for plumbing heating or other services it seems crucial that a person looks to a company with a good reputation to avoid getting stung.

Drainage services Drainage Care Tips Trees and shrubs should not be planted near drains as root interference and ingress can cause stoppages and drain damage. Covering of manholes and inspection chambers with soil, chippings, sheds, low fences etc. is unwise. Losing sight of the drainage line and access for rodding as a result of covers becoming rusted onto the frames, cause big problems for drainage workers. This adds significantly, to the cost of investigation and clearance work.

Drain Jetting It is often not possible to find out. Sometimes things may be found in the pipework, which may have aggravated a blockage, for example disposable nappies or excessive quantities of congealed grease, but it is seldom possible to prove that they were the primary cause. A blockage can be caused by something as small as a cotton bud or matchstick getting lodged in a joint and trapping other material behind it. Sometimes more serious foreign objects such as pieces of wood, brick or cement may be found and must be removed to prevent them causing further blockages.