Decent plumbers in Coventry (1 Viewer)

Otis · Oct 2, 2015

Anyone recommend one?

We have a good plumber, but he is away on holiday and we have had varying degrees of success when trying others. One guy said his cal-lout was free for the first half hour, but then he would charge £40 an hour. He then proceeded to try and talk for half an hour before he did anything.

Just looking for a reliable, honest plumber. Good job for a fair price.

We are Keresley, but obviously anyone in the Coventry area would be good.

Nick · Oct 2, 2015

Is it gas or water?

Otis · Oct 2, 2015

Nick said:
Is it gas or water?

Water. No gas plumbing.

Marty · Oct 2, 2015

What do you need doing?

Otis · Oct 2, 2015

Bit nosey aren't you?

Otis · Oct 2, 2015

We have a few jobs.

We have a couple of leaky radiators. A toilet cistern that doesn't work properly, another toilet that needs a new cistern and we are also looking at replacing our shower, or getting the old one fixed.

Marty · Oct 2, 2015

Are the rads leaking at the vavles? What's wrong with the cisterns and what shower do you have?

Nick · Oct 2, 2015

Just wanted to.show if he has two toilets I think!!!

Otis · Oct 2, 2015

Nick said:
Just wanted to.show if he has two toilets I think!!!

As it's humble old me though, Nick, the 2nd toilet is just a hole in the ground.

Covstu · Oct 2, 2015

Trust a trade Otis!

Otis · Oct 2, 2015

Marty said:
Are the rads leaking at the vavles? What's wrong with the cisterns and what shower do you have?

Yeah, at the valves. Just drips, nothing major.

Hard to explain about the toilet, cause I don't know what the parts are called.

Otis · Oct 2, 2015

Covstu said:
Trust a trade Otis!

I wish I could.

Otis · Oct 2, 2015

Otis said:
Yeah, at the valves. Just drips, nothing major.

Hard to explain about the toilet, cause I don't know what the parts are called.

The syphon!

What happens when you flush the toilet is that the syphon pops out and the pan just keeps filling, until you pop the syphon back in again.

Marty · Oct 2, 2015

The valves will be easy to fix. Turn off the rads at the opposite side to the one that is leaking. Undo the valve. Wrap 3 or 4 turns of PTFE tape around the olive and a bit onto the threads and tighten up. Should do the trick.

Described the problem with cistern.

Was a plumber for about 8 years before my knees gave in.

Deleted member 5849 · Oct 2, 2015

I did know one, but impressively I can neither find his card, nor his number on Google. This suggests he's a mystery plumber!

In which case I'm going to send you here: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/coventry/our-services/trusted-traders/

Otis · Oct 2, 2015

Deleted member 5849 said:
I did know one, but impressively I can neither find his card, nor his number on Google. This suggests he's a mystery plumber!

In which case I'm going to send you here: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/coventry/our-services/trusted-traders/

Why Age UK you cheeky bugger?

Deleted member 5849 · Oct 2, 2015

Otis said:
Why Age UK you cheeky bugger?

It's open to everyone now

I got a general handyman from there - nice bloke, unintentional twitter stalking suggests he might post on here

Houchens Head · Oct 3, 2015

When I lived in Cov a few years ago, we had a problem with a leaking outside bog. It was a Bank Holiday so we were a bit apprehensive about the cost but it needed doing urgently. We called A1 Plumbit (or was it 1A Plumbit) and a guy came out straight away. He fixed the problem within half an hour, and also fitted brand new cistern workings. There was no charge for the fittings and he charged a normal call-out fee. All in all I think it was about £40. Well pleased.

blueflint · Oct 3, 2015

Otis said:
Anyone recommend one?

We have a good plumber, but he is away on holiday and we have had varying degrees of success when trying others. One guy said his cal-lout was free for the first half hour, but then he would charge £40 an hour. He then proceeded to try and talk for half an hour before he did anything.

Just looking for a reliable, honest plumber. Good job for a fair price.

i retired three years ago

We are Keresley, but obviously anyone in the Coventry area would be good.

Otis · Oct 3, 2015

Well I don't think that helps then does it, if you've retired.

Isn't that like someone screaming they are on fire and asking for you to throw a bucket of water over them and you say 'Oh, well, I had a bucket of water yesterday?'

Nick · Oct 3, 2015

Deleted member 5849 said:
It's open to everyone now

I got a general handyman from there - nice bloke, unintentional twitter stalking suggests he might post on here

Grindr wasn't it?

blueflint · Oct 3, 2015

Otis said:
Well I don't think that helps then does it, if you've retired.

Isn't that like someone screaming they are on fire and asking for you to throw a bucket of water over them and you say 'Oh, well, I had a bucket of water yesterday?'

probably check out my address otis my call out would be astronomical

Otis · Oct 3, 2015

blueflint said:
probably check out my address otis my call out would be astronomical

Yeah, but I could trust you.

Might give you a call.

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