{"id":17268,"date":"2018-06-22T10:13:22","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T10:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=17268"},"modified":"2021-08-26T13:32:02","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T13:32:02","slug":"why-do-professional-plumbing-services-come-at-a-high-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/why-do-professional-plumbing-services-come-at-a-high-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do professional plumbing services come at a high cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe don\u2019t see things the way they are. We see things the way we are.\u201d &#8211; The Holly Talmud<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you\u2019ve had a long workday, you get home and all you want to do is to take a hot shower and have dinner. After that, you throw your clothes in the washing machine and you put the dishes into the dishwasher. You naturally expect that all these modern life conveniences are there for you and work flawlessly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>But what if they did not?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if there was no hot water in the shower or the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/why-is-my-home-water-pressure-so-low\/12971\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water pressure is low<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? And a water leak under your washing machine indicates that there\u2019s something seriously wrong going on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Something has to be done immediately to have these problems fixed.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You call a plumber and when they give you their quote, you asked yourself: <\/span><b>\u201cThat much? For what?\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17274 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/plumberandvan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider The Training Necessary to Become a Great Plumber<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People usually don\u2019t realise that becoming a plumber takes a lot of time, specialised training and education. Hands-on experience and classroom training are both required to successfully complete a plumbers\u2019 certification course. This kind of training is usually provided by a technical\/vocational school or an apprenticeship program. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOne more option is an apprenticeship program with a master plumber that usually lasts between <\/span><b>four to five years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d commented <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastichandyman.co.uk\/plumbers-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the plumbing professional<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Shem Bruce, a tradesman specialising in the wide range of plumber jobs, such as plumbing repairs, fixing leaky pipes, shower and bathroom fitting and more. \u201cThere is a long list of skills and knowledge that have to be acquired during the training period. Some of them are more technical like installing, testing and repairing water systems, blueprint reading, fabrication, proper tool usage and troubleshooting. Others include safety procedures and standards as well as business skills.\u201d he adds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This said, do you think that all this training should come for nothing? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doesn\u2019t this much-needed occupation deserve a fair wage?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Certification And Licensing Are Required To Work As A Plumber?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to work independently comes with a price, too. Just because a plumber has finished their training doesn\u2019t mean they can practice the trade on their own. According to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/\">current legal requirements in the UK<\/a>, plumbers must gather a few years of experience to be able to apply for a certification exam. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, certification and licensing are proof of the highest level of professionalism and expertise <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acplumbing.com.au\/emergency-plumber-brisbane\/\">a plumber can provide<\/a>. It shouldn\u2019t be surprising that this level of expertise comes with a pricey tag compared to local or semi-qualified tradesmen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognise The Professionalism<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you already know, becoming a professional plumber is a result of a long-term career path that requires devotion and effort. And if fewer young people find the motivation to join the group of professional tradesmen, the harder it will become to find a truly qualified professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, you need an expert to do the job and that\u2019s something worthy paying for.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appreciate The Responsibility<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a water heater in your home? Do you use a gas boiler?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then your life depends on the skills and knowledge of your plumber. Literally. And your personal safety and health are beyond any price. When you have this in mind, you\u2019ll know that the job that a plumber is doing for you is unquestionably worth every penny.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/AdobeStock_127003355.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency Services<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A burst pipe? A toilet that won\u2019t flush? A boiler that\u2019s not heating the water up properly?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long can you wait to have this type of problem fixed?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having an emergency at hand will always come with a premium price tag<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and that\u2019s not something related only to plumbers. So the next time you make an emergency <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/homeowner-woes-when-to-call-a-professional\/12217\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call for a plumbing expert<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, try not to focus on what you pay. Instead, focus on what you <\/span><b>save<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by means of personal discomfort, inability to do your daily activities and the much larger damage that could be done to your property if there is no qualified plumber near you and ready to help.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy The Luxury Of Not Working In Unpleasant Conditions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s face it &#8211; more often than not plumbers are doing the dirty work we don\u2019t want to or can\u2019t do ourselves. Crawling in narrow, cramped spaces dealing with human waste products is surely far from a pleasant experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, instead of cursing the bill for the service, we should be grateful for having someone to keep our hands and houses clean.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save Your Budget From Buying Expensive Tools And Equipment<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Okay, maybe you have some skills and knowledge. But do you have the right equipment to get things done?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A starting plumber can invest up to <\/span><b>\u00a38,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for tools and equipment only. As some of these tools have to be replaced throughout the time the yearly cost of tools can go as high as <\/span><b>\u00a32200<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Being a professional plumber is not a cheap deal and that\u2019s why neither the price should be.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17276 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/plumbingtools.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"585\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surveys<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The plumber has to visit your home or office in order to do his job, obviously. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that there are additional time and transportation costs on his side. Traffic jams, gas expenses, maintenance of a commercial vehicle, parking fees, and etc. &#8211; it all adds up. All these costs that a plumber has to cover are a necessity that clients rarely think of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you think a hairdresser or a doctor would charge you the same if they visit you at home? Probably not. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Much Is \u201cSo Much\u201d?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On average a plumber in the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_Kingdom\">UK<\/a> makes an average of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.totaljobs.com\/salary-checker\/average-plumber-salary\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a332,500 with the lowest paid is at \u00a327,000<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And for a newly qualified plumber, the number could be as low as <\/span><b>\u00a316,500<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that these numbers will vary depending on years of experience, area of service, certification, number of clients, number of plumbers in that area, etc. This also means there is no guaranteed salary the plumber will get at the end of the month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the time you\u2019ve read this article, the job of the plumber didn\u2019t change much, neither did his salary. But there is something that has changed and that is <\/span><b>your perception<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of a plumber\u2019s job and the cost of his service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, hopefully, that changes everything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>Ref number: THSI-2411<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cWe don\u2019t see things the way they are. 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