How much is a reasonable call-out charge for plumbing emergency?
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We had a plumbing emergency and had to call out a plumber at 9pm on a Saturday. What is a reasonable call-out charge in this case? We live in Barnet.
Why does our mixer tap only provide hot water?
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Regardless of the position of the tap, we only get very hot water out. Do we need to replace the tap?
Recommended mixer shower
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We are looking for a good quality (+powerful) mixer shower. FYI we have had a new combi boiler installed. Thank you.
Cost to replace stopcock?
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Could you tell me the (approx) labour cost of replacing a stopcock under a kitchen sink. I am guessing it is a tiny job really? Perhaps ?50?
When should I expect to pay a call out charge?
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Is there any general rule about when I should or should not expect to pay a call out charge?
Hot water In WC
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I have just had a bathroom fitted as well as a new boiler, both by separate tradesmen. I have now found that my WC is filling with hot water when the boiler is on, both tradesmen say they have done nothing to cause this. Do you have any advice on …
Why is my tap dripping?
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Ok stupid question I guess, but why is my tap dripping? No matter how tightly I turn it, it continues to drip albeit slowly. What's the problem and how do I solve it?
No cold water in kitchen taps
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I moved out my flat (7th floor) for 8 months to care for my mother. Moving back in have hot and cold water to bath and bathroom sink but only hot tap in kitchen works. Tried turning stop cock and also on / off switch on cold pipe under sink. …
Shower room installation time?
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How long should it take a plumber to install a new shower, toilet, basin and towel rail, given that the the old sanitary ware has been already stripped out and the new tiling and first fix plumbing already done?
Quote / call out charge
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I asked a plumber who was doing a job for me to pop round to another property 5 minutes away to look at the issue and quote for it. He quoted too high a price, so I went with someone else. He now wants to charge me ?70 call out. …