Choosing the right plumber needn’t be difficult. If someone you know well can recommend a competent professional, that’s the ideal solution. Otherwise look on the web or in Yellow Pages for plumbers who are registered with a recognised body like IPHE, GASSAFE, APHC, or SNIPEF (for Scotland and Northern Ireland). Give them a detailed plan and get written quotations. Once you’ve chosen a plumber, confirm the arrangement in writing. Establish how long the job is likely to take, what services are likely to be out of action, and plan alternative facilities.
APHC
Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC) is the Leading Employers Trade Association for the Plumbing and Heating Industry in England and Wales
Gas Safe
Gas Safe maintains a database of UK registered installers
CIPHE
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) maintains a database of registered plumbers and heating engineers
Yell.com
The UK's local search engine for businesses
Give them a detailed plan and get written quotations. Once you’ve chosen a plumber, confirm the arrangement in writing. Establish how long the job is likely to take, what services are likely to be out of action, and plan alternative facilities. Give them a detailed plan and get written quotations. Once you’ve chosen a plumber, confirm the arrangement in writing. Establish how long the job is likely to take, what services are likely to be out of action, and plan alternative facilities.