A plumber with standards and morals! I like this guy! Driving around like the don! I can’t wait to do that 🥇😊

after 37 years in the industry,all I can say is every day is a school day, but I would not change anything

@heating4343

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely been at 40years never stop learning.

Am I the only plumber who's dad wasn't a plumber ?

@truefalse207

3 жыл бұрын

Me2, my Dad was a labourer, my grandfather was a soldier and other a lorry driver.

@jethhughes4278

3 жыл бұрын

Lol same here

@jaketalbot9067

3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry mate your not alone although there are very few of us😅

@oliverbloor1029

3 жыл бұрын

My dads a spark.. 😳

@seanferguson9078

3 жыл бұрын

@MaRi Is a good see

Im 33 and start my plumbing courses in sept and I can't wait

@heating4343

4 жыл бұрын

4years 40 years ago

@cannabisjones5330

4 жыл бұрын

A year on have you passed your course ??

@harveyharwood9593

3 жыл бұрын

How did you go about getting a course?

Been doing this just over 3 years, about to hand my gas portfolio in and I'll be on it then. Work for a guy who has really invested in me and I'm very fortunate to have that. Best trade in the world, always something to learn and you can never know it all which is a great driving force. Love all of it. Loctite and brasso forever!

@PBPlumber

6 жыл бұрын

Love this comment

Excellent video idea. I'm sure they'll show this in every plumbing college around. Thanks for taking the time to make these 🙌👊

Spot on that video pb. I like your jobbing plumber vids but this is a breath of fresh air . Great stuff fella. And to everyone involved. #grafting

Well done again PB, solid advice. You are lucky that you took over from your family. I just finish my level 3 and I hope I will enjoy my career path like you all do.

Very informative, I served my plumbing apprenticeship with a local council I’ve worked for them for 26 years and I’m now a contracts manager, still really enjoy plumbing and the latest developments, keep up the great vids👌🏻

Thank you for having, and teaching good ethics

Been doing this 17 years and still believe everyday is a school day, love all the different you tube videos from yourself and the other guys and gals, do wonder why I sit watching you do toilet repairs though when I do that stuff daily 🤣🤣. Everything you have said in this video rings so true, all ups and downs but we love it, keep up the good work mate 👌

Really enjoyed this, its nice to see that im not alone and there are people out there dealing with excl the same problems I've had.

Thank you a lot P B Plumber. Had my pupils watch your video today. Inspirational. Great video, it may change the lives of some of my students. God Bless.

Solid advice applicable to all trades , nice post.

I'm 18 and spent my 2 free college years learning Accounting level 2 and 3 and passed. But now I don't fancy it but at least it wasn't wasted as i'd love to run my own business and plumbing looks great for me as the pay sounds good and I could run a plumbing business. I am not looking to be like most plumbers i hear where they screw about and don't care about the clients. I like the way you work where if you do something you do it right and not half do it for a sink to break in month. My mate is on his 3rd year as an apprentice and he has great morals like you and his boss keeps upping his pay as he's a great lad. I am soo keen to learn new stuff and I really think I could go far with plumbing. I just want to say thanks for all the great videos and it may be life changing for me :)

Great advice from seasoned pro’s for any young uns starting in the industry....👍

Really good video, thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m in the middle of my level 1 course at college and this video makes me want to get into the trade more than ever

Great video Pete. I am currently helping a woman out with some practical work while she is self-funding her way through college and I know that she already follows you on various platforms

Follow you on twitter, great advise ive been put down so many times but got straight back up and never gave up and my motivation has now landed me an apprenticeship , ive been on work experience 2 days a week and college 3 days a week so im starting properly in the summer going on to do my nvw 2 and 3 , can't wait to get started as plumbing is an enjoyable trade and a great job. Im hoping to be successfull in the future , thank you once again 🤙

Great video. Thanks for posting.

Real life honest experience! Totally appreciate pb! Where your coming from has been drilled into me when I begin my apprenticeship I always treat all my jobs like the way I would want done in my house. I'm going out on my own 3 weeks and I'm nervous and there's never a right time to start out. I've got a banner of a ford transit for free to start out. I've got my gas ticket and oftec ticket and svq3 just qualified but I am a 34 year old. I'm only on just above the minimum wage for the company I'm working for ATM. As long as I make more than what I'm on. I've got similar tools as you and I've got another mates who are experienced plumbers who will give me a hand if I struggle. I did most of my time with a 1 man band similar to yourself. So I learned a lot.

This is bang on the mark, great vid.

Great video, There's not enough people getting into the trades in general. Thanks for putting this out there.

Fantastic video PB really interesting!

I'm 26, been a fully qualified plumber since aged 20, started my apprenticeship aged 16, and only recently in past year I've been dissatisfied with the company I'm working for, my hours are 8-4 but I'm getting bombarded with jobs outside my working hours like fitting close couple suites, showers, baths, etc late on in the day at like 3.30pm and I'm not getting paid any overtime for getting home at 6-7pm!!! The thought of being ur own boss and working for urself is so tempting, one day I would like to make the leap. It's just the thought of going on your own and 4 month later it goes tits up, your behind on ur mortgage payments, etc

Very enjoyable talk about the the plumbing trade 👍

Hi PB , great video , I,am a self employed plumber / heating engineer , and yes paperwork is not me . Thankfully my wife does my paperwork quotes , insurance , etc . The more Training courses the better , and listen to what and how other engineers say and tricks to get round problems . Have been in this industry for most off my life , selling plumbing and heating products for different merchants , Then went self employed 18 years ago . Loving ever minute of it . So all the people just joining this industry , yes its hard but fulfilling . THIS IS A GREAT INDUSTRY .

@PBPlumber

6 жыл бұрын

keith jackman well said that man 👏🏽

Very good advice I have a receipt book which I fill in as I go gets the money flowing quicker. My Dad was a plumber and my grandad love installing and repairing and like you now I pick and choose my work and don't work weekends now but do very long days in the week.keep up the good work love the vids.regards Lee

@theyoungtroll2971

5 жыл бұрын

Charlie Willis how much money do you earn weekly estimate I want to take this job I’m 16

Your video has said it all - great video

Another brilliant video, keep up the good work.

@PBPlumber

6 жыл бұрын

Adam Masterton thanks Adam ☺️

Great video mate,I've been debating on whether or not I should get into plumbing, here in ireland apprenticeships in ireland are goldust and now I can see why it's a fantastic trade to get into.Ive decided to go for it and start applying for plumbing companies near me. At the age of 22 I feel this is the best thing for me . New subscriber here mate wish u all the best with your business 👍

I’m 33 with 17 years experience I never went to collage because I was with the same person I started with at 15 he said I’d learn more with him than him putting me through collage. (Worth more to him)I avoid heating as my boss for 10 years stopped doing gas as had so much work just jobbing. I’m now fitting bathrooms with zero qualifications but so much on the job knowledge so nothing I can’t come across I haven’t seen. Great video mate. Know your worth and people out there who are stuck in a rut while going collage just stick with it and with experience the confidence will come and the Money will be there at the end

The dude I work with let me do a whole first fix this week lol just left me to do it only came and done the gas and boiler prep for me, only a first year but I’m getting there - quality video

Need more plumbers with the advice you share. Most plumbers round my area won't help me get experience even tho I offer free labour for experience. But maybe could come across a a decent one like yourself. Top lad👍

Only come across this, excellent video by the way 👍

Brilliant video PB. I came Into the industry from a non traditional angle at 40. I've always been practically minded and had always wanted to be a plumber. So from a boring office job and set out on my own. I love being a plumber it's the best job I've ever had. I don't think self employment is for everyone. I think you need to be motivated and well organised. It can be a well rewarding industry and there are parts of it that piss you off, namely customers that won't pay! But as you say they are rare and most customers appreciate you. I do worry for the next generation of plumbers and how they can get a start. I've looked into this and think the government need to do a lot more with regard to apprenticeships. Keep up the good work 👍

@Adrianyoutubing

5 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I would love to talk to you in more detail. I am in a similar boat. Im 35, never plumbed other than DIY kitchen and bathroom fitting. I would love to get out of the office job (electrical engineer). Been thinking about taking the plunge. How did you get experience, no one I've spoke to wants to touch an "old" bloke for a role normally filled by a 19 yo.

@Adrianyoutubing

4 жыл бұрын

Update on this if anyone cares. I've taken a few more steps, nothing has changed with regards to getting into a job site with anyone as no one wants a now 36 yo as an apprentice. I've enrolled on a plumbing and renewable energy course. I have read up on these "colleges" and I know they have a bad rap. Watch this space, we will see how it goes. The plans is, qualified wet plumber in around a year, part p electric in another year then gas after that. The course offers on site training for the nvqs. Hope this goes well and opens a new career path, office work is getting BORING!

@333jsg

2 жыл бұрын

@@Adrianyoutubing Hi Adrian, I'm in a similar position. What course centre are you training at for your nvqs and is your plan to then go on for self employment? Thanks

Thanks PB great video

Thank you very much for putting this all together! Cheers.

@PBPlumber

6 жыл бұрын

Isaiah 55:1-13 no worries hope it’s helped you ✌🏽

Great advice from a multitude of plumbers, I’d like to encourage anyone to do a trade, preferably via an apprenticeship as it gives you a skill for life. I trained as an electrical engineer (not a sparks) and there is very little I can’t put my hands to. No matter what you do, do it well and treat people the way you wish to be treated. I’m retired and have no regrets. Great vid thanks for posting. R Mike

@PBPlumber

6 жыл бұрын

Mike S thanks mike

@paullenton2076

6 жыл бұрын

I was 15 lived it London, a friends dad said to me get a trade and you will always earn money. Advise I didn’t take until I was 25. Now been in the Trade 26 years and live in Melbourne Australia work as mechanical Plumber fitting A/C still learn new skills every week. Keep up the good work PB 👍🏻

Great channel mate! Some really good content here, I've enjoyed watching all your videos and seeing how you work. I did my C&G Plumbing and heating Lv2/Lv3 back in 2014 but I walked away from the trade after struggling to find an apprenticeship. I've done little jobs here and there since leaving college but I just couldn't seem to get the ball rolling. Looking back I really feel like I missed the boat. Any advice for someone looking to get back into the trade/re-training. Appreciate any feedback in advance. Once again great channel mate! Keep up the good work!

Great Video PB. Very interesting ;)

PB I think you are a copy of my self, the meaning of being self employed well explained

hi m8 very imformative and true ive been in the trade 30 years and as you were saying about late or non payments i now have to take a deposit just to cover materials

You're lucky to come from a family of plumbers, all that knowledge. I done my apprenticeship through a housing association 12 years ago, it's a good job and I do enjoy it but I feel I'm missing out on a lot of experience as all our housing stock has the same gear in it and the job isn't that varied. I could go self employed to work on different systems and appliances but it's a comfortable job, regular wage, holiday and sick pay, half decent pension, bit of a catch 22.

@BrosnanEvans

6 жыл бұрын

Vomit Man I was the same mate did my apprenticeship through council as a plumber was there 12 years when I left. Spent the 5 years in the private domestic market and learnt so much more. Now gone back into SH as gas engineer!

@simonstones1918

4 жыл бұрын

BrosnanEvans what they paying you in SH?

A contract stating Materials paid in full upon site delivery shows goodwill on both sides and is a good indicator as to costumer intentions .. if it all goes wrong the customer has their materials and you don’t lose what you’ve already paid for .. worked for me for nearly 40 years .. good luck PB and all you guys

Thanks for great advice I thought I forgot everything after a accident

Yes recently set up and gone on my own been brilliant, job satisfaction it can be stressful keeping on top of ordering and invoicing but it's worth it, you ha e to be willing to work hard and learn new things every day

Not a truer word said, bang on.

This is a great video 👌

Thanks PB, some wonderful advice from everyone. Good luck to the kids, if they’re anything like our apprentices they’ll be great. The main theme from everyone, and it’s one I wholeheartedly agree with: GET AN APPRENTICESHIP, these daft Mickey Mouse courses are a waste of time. Lastly, we never stop learning, every day is a School Day in our wonderful Trade.

@jofuji8255

4 жыл бұрын

What if you’re in your late 40s? No one will touch you ....

Hello PB, I'm a new subscriber and just getting in to plumbing i've almost finished my NVQ 2, then moving on to 3 moving towards my City&Guilds qual's!! Great vids.

@reeceglover5662

5 жыл бұрын

Zero6Bravo I’m starting my NVQ 2 in August

@jamesgrant3812

2 жыл бұрын

Does that qualify u to work for a company after

As a heating engineer in the process of building the courage to go self employed, this has inspired me and made me want to do it even more! Great vid as always. Chris Geo Thermal

@PBPlumber

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris glad it’s helped you

Really helpful video...thanks! After 25 years in a sales career, redundancy, internal politics, I’ve decided to bite the bullet, invest in retraining for a new career in plumbing & heating. No doubt it will be challenging getting qualified, finding work experience to NVQs etc. After all how many firms will employ a 46 year old apprentice? But, my heart and head is set on it and I’m going for it. If you guys can recommend the best training centres I’d be most grateful. Once again, thanks for the video and your commitment to creating a positive, sharing and learning community online. - Jonathan

@ao5241

5 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Wheeler same here john im thinking of plumbing or electrician , sales politics is too much

Thanks for this P B!

Awesome video

good tip you can use your wicks vac to blow good when unblocking pipes you can tell if still blocked hose will blow of pipe wicks vac very good

For all you new apprentice and new journeyman everyone is saying the same thing keep up on your training and never stop leaning and just because your a journeyman dose not mean that you automatically know it all . Nova Scotia service plumber

Hi P B, first up great vid really helpful, really informative. Just wondered your opinion, im a few weeks into a lvl 2 nvq domestic plumbing and heating (city and guilds) and lvl 3 will follow with part p and a minor gas qualifications included, any tips/advice on what i should be expecting as an end goal? ie will i be good enough/qualified enough to be stand alone or should i aim at "employment". Thanks for your time on a reply in advance 👍🏻

Top stuff 👍👍👍👍

Top video 👏🏾

Please could you do a video comparing ptfe tape ,jointing compound , laco slicktight and boss white. Hope you can help thanks

I advised an apprentice welder to practice in his lunchtime like I did. Reply was ‘I want my lunch’ , to which I replied’ you want a job don’t you?’ Needless to say he’s not in the industry any more.

Top video with a broad range of views. Some of the people commenting seem to be stating a lack of apprenticeships. For under 18s its paid for by the government and training providers where I live cant get enough through the door quick enough to get the payments! The sticking point I think is the workplace trainers to take youngsters on. One of the guys interviewed made a good point with regards to contacting merchants. That's the link that needs to be made- training centres/colleges with merchants who supply all the trades. I'm in the process of leaving the military and am changing career into this trade. Company incorporated, coming to the end of C&G/NVQ L2 year1, Water Regs done, Unvented next month and getting some site time a few days a month with a guy I used to serve with who's been out on his own for 4 years and doing great. Getting the workplace assessor was the hardest bit for me. Spent a f***ing fortune on tools so I'd say for those who are younger and going into this- start building your tool inventory slowly. Instead of 10 pints on Saturday night, have 5 and get a new pipe slice!

@PBPlumber

6 жыл бұрын

Have half a pint and get a wilwaukee cordless pipe cutter 😁

@jamieanderson2999

6 жыл бұрын

P B Plumber Need to be careful with them, too easy to cut through live cold mains 😉

@PBPlumber

6 жыл бұрын

Jamie Anderson lined myself up for that one 😅😂💦💦💦💦👍🏽

I’ve only had one customer now not pay for a bathroom refit and had to go courts it’s a real bummer when you’ve worked so hard and end up losing out big time, but they are things to be safe after that experience I always do a contact if the jobs go over let’s say 250 just to be safe, yours and the customers sign it helps ten fold if ever goes to court that and get the customer to pay for materials for example of its over 150 that’s what I do can do a deposit on labour to of you think it’s required. I’m also very lucky! To have been my dads apprentice so was always pushed to get involved instead of watching but was also very strict! So no mistakes! That and always stick to your pricing it’s rare that a job is straight forward and most end up needing more parts or your time than originally priced for so stick to your prices or can end up losing money that’s my advice :)

Good video! Very honest ;)

ive just ventured into the renewables industry, installing ASHP systems, biomass etc. left being self employed and subcontracting. nervous as its completely different to the systems im used to working on. im not affraid to say im nervous and that i have a lot of learning for that side of plumbing and ive been in the industry 9 years, i think to many apprentices are expected to know more than what they have actually learnt, which then makes the apprentice feel disheartened and feel a bit shit about his/her self. unfortunately some companies who take on apprentices do pile them of on their full timers and then end up just being a labourer for the day and dont learn anything.

I’ve just started my plumbing job 8 years after going to college to say it’s difficult to get a plumbing job is a understatement. Unless your family it’s almost impossible. I need to do my nvq to progress onto any further courses so that’s my next thing I need to do. But only a month in I need more experience to do the nvq. I’d like to eventually have my gas safe or oil tickets. So long way to go yet. I’m 30 so time isn’t something I’ve got loads of. Easily another 2-3 years of courses to do with a family aswell isn’t easy but hopefully be worth it

@bcfcjames3276

5 жыл бұрын

KING DONG tell me about it mate, I do my level 2 at college on an evening and trying to find work with a plumber in the day is pretty much impossible. No one will give anyone a chance I just don’t get why it’s so difficult.

Brilliant

I've just started my plumbing course with new trades college. I'm a chef by trade, have been for about 14 years but with how the hospitality industry is I'm looking to start something new. If there's any plumbers around Buckingham/Milton Keynes that would be able to give me some experience 1 or 2 days a week..I'm happy to not even be paid just to get experience that would be amazing!

Thank you sir i am looking to get into plumbing. Scared now as i getting old

@PBPlumber

6 жыл бұрын

Don’t let age put you off, just prepare for the cut in money while you’re training

@nomsantuli6023

6 жыл бұрын

P B Plumber thank you sir

Got my papers last year but decided I wanted to pursue property development. So I did and the amount of money it's saved me by knowing what I know being a plumbing and heating engineer was worth the 4 year apprenticeship

@ao5241

5 жыл бұрын

Joshua Naismith how old are you and how long did it take to qualify

@joshuanaismith2427

5 жыл бұрын

@@ao5241 20 years old and 4 years

Hi PB plumbing, great video. Just a question would you recommend going college to study plumbing or look independent training company i.e New trade college?? Many thanks

I put a quote in once for a full bathroom suit the client said she needed to get more quotes, anyway, a few weeks passed the same person was on the phone to me, can I come and repair a leak on her bath, that a friend of a friend had done for well under half my quote. As you say always try to learn I'm a plumber of 42 years and still learning

It is such a shame that the world nowadays has changed towards a gig mentality i.e. apprenticeships with big employers are so hard to find cos its mostly small sole trading firms that invariably have family or friends that get the leg up. Ho Hum, when I dropped out of academia (didn't go to uni) I was seen as a manual worker and peeps looked down their nose at apprenticeships. Apprenticeships, when the country was more industrialised, were ten a penny; its almost reversed e.g. a Tradesman of any ilk is possibly a better career move than university degree which are not linked to any particular skill. The plumbing trade itself has to stop the public tail wagging the dog and racing to the bottom by uniting as a single body to try and implement some of the great stuff you talk about PB....

Thanks so much mate for this video I am thinking of doing a plumbing 12 week course Heavy expensive but do you reckon its worth it ?

its hard work but this job can be rewarding , 10 years ago i did give a shit just wanted the money, its not the answer, i love doing what i do and with the experience i have now makes siuations a hell of a lot easier...

One of your contributors became self employed after completing the level 2. I am currently doing the Level 2 and want to follow a similar route. Any advice?

im currently on a plumbing course atm and need to start working on a portfolio but finding it hard to find somewere

thanks for the video. tommorow i will start my apprenticeship as a plumber here in germany and in 2.5 years i will be done. (hopefully)

@jay.dkickboxing7591

6 жыл бұрын

good luck, stick with it !! and most importantly WHEN

@PBPlumber

6 жыл бұрын

pat nye that’s great to hear I wish you every success, learn from your mistakes and take your time with even the smallest job until you’re confident and skills are built

@michaeluribe-gamboa7032

6 жыл бұрын

That's awesome bro! It's kinda difficult getting a plumbing apprenticeship here in El Paso, TX 🤔 I hope to be in your position soon!

@610SSS

5 жыл бұрын

How's it going?

Im doing my apprenticeship over in Ireland im in phase 3 and i just want to say thank you for this it really did give me hope to keep going

I’m 13 but my dream job is to own a plumbing business

I’m a bricklayer bu trade , and I’ve just sent my application of to retrain for level 2 plumbing

Hi PB, video was helpful. Would you recommend companies like Able Skills or college? I’m full time office working and want to start a change in careers but feel lost at the moment. Thanks

I'm in my last year of school I've help fit a bathroom with my grandad I love fixing taking things apart and installing. I have dyslexia so academic stuff isn't for me neither is school. I would like to do this job its particle and I would like to dedicate myself to it hopfuly become self employed. I don't know where to start take a course in college or go straight into an apprenticeship.

My name is Jordan I'm based in Stockport I’m just wondering if anyone is taking apprentices on? I’m on my final year now Level 3 Plumbing / 3 years studying plumbing at Stockport College and want to take it to the next step and look ok at it in the real world and get a real hands on plumbing this would be amazing! Thanks for your time. Sincerely, Jordan.

Where I live in the home counties (Buckinghamshire), plumbers earning over £100,000 is common place however property prices down here are extortionate and £100,000 doesnt give you many options for a decent house if you live by your self. You need a partner/spouse earning that much aswell to buy a decent house here

I mate,,,great video,,,,I do A/C job,,I whant get in to boiler repair,,,only boiler services and repair what type course I should do ? What you recomend ? Cheers

What do you know about joining the British Army as a Plumber first?

Hi PB, I am wondering what is your take on the fast track route into the plumbing/gas industry offered by companies offering guaranteed work placements so you can attain gas safe registration? Really enjoying your videos. Cheers David

@PBPlumber

6 жыл бұрын

David Smith if you can’t get a job with a firm to do your gas training then these courses can be your only option In my experience you will gain the qualification but not the experience or confidence to safely work on gas straight away, it will be a learning curve just take your time and be careful, and if you don’t know, ask, there’s no shame in admitting you don’t know something None of us know it all ✌🏽

@DavidSmith-bd1ct

6 жыл бұрын

Jamie Anderson Thanks for the heads up on insurance Jamie, I presume that the other courses would be available as stand alone units? Cheers David

@jamieanderson2999

6 жыл бұрын

David Smith Yes you can sit Water Regs and Unvented seperately but to be a qualified 'Plumber' there's no getting around needing an NVQ Level 2. Just to make it more diificult, L2 is going and combining with L3 so that will be the industry's minimum standard.

Hi Pete can u recommend any gas training centers in East Midlands area or West Midlands? I'm looking to join gas industry been a plumber for about 8 year's and I love it but I feel like I stopped learning. Thanks mate geat video

I have an interview for a plumbing and heating apprenticeship soon and I'm from Scotland. Any advise for me?

The issue with the job is learning the break down...im stuck and hit concrete wall ..

I got an apprentiship in plumbing 30+ years ago my dream job with my Girfriends dad. That was until I discovered she was playing around behind my back and we split before I started the apprentiship and I didnt get to start it. My nephew is a plumber and to be honest i'm a little jelous of him the old thing of that should have been me now I have to call him to do jobs. for instance got a boiler change needed but it also requires new rads and pipe upgrade and it already up to around £3600 Oh well.

Just to throw in my two penneth.as we say down south, The biggest prob I have come across, as a retired 70-year-old plumber, is trying to find young lads who will firstly put that bloody iPhone in a box and leaving it at home, Secondly turn up on time with some enthusiasm for actual work,Finding lads who actually want to work ,it just so difficult,in my opinion,The other thing for me that time not keen about the trade today is all this plastic push fit, hot and cold water pipework,but that's simply because of my age and the era i started in , IE wiping joints, and filling soil stack collars with yarn and hot lead, then caulking it up to seal.apart from that the more technical side of plumbing,and heating that you show in your video,s is brilliant ,and any lad working alongside you should be chuffed to bits ,thanks again,

@joneth781

5 жыл бұрын

peter ryan a lot of employers don’t actually appreciate a hard working and keen person and just take the piss so works both ways I’m afraid

How do you work the cost out for a job ? do you charge to go out to a job ? and do you go out to a job and give a quote? & leave the quote or written estimate with the client ? as sometimes it can be used to get a cheaper price from the next plumber that comes along? Also. What is the best structure for charging and pricing ect ,? ie time it takes to do a job or one off price ? Do you charge for emergency from when you leave your home until the jobs completed ? Or. just give a price when you get there? And what happens if you cannot get that emergency fixed within that hour? Do you charge for that hour then come back to fix the job at a later date ? Thanks for Your advice and good luck☘️

@PBPlumber

6 жыл бұрын

Anthony scott loads of questions there Anthony I’ll try and answer a few If I go to quote for a job, it’s free If I get called to a fault, diagnose the fault and quote for the repair I charge for time spent diagnosing the fault (usually 1 hour) First hour includes travel to the property I always try and keep my customer up to date with any time scales or additional charges so it’s agreed before I carry out any work Hope that helps

@anthonyscott4498

6 жыл бұрын

P B Plumber Thanks very much for taking the time to get in touch that's fantastic. it's great to know , The main reason is if you cannot fix a problem within a hour Say for example it's water getting down the side of the bath due to a bad seal and you find damp plaster and tile's ect are starting to lift, Obviously you would have to arrange to come back to do that job which could take a few hours or a full day , and providing they are happy with the price to do the job in the first place ,. So you charge for the time spent diagnosing the problem say one hour, even though you didn't fix the problem what ever it is a boiler or or a leak ect , Great stuff Thanks for a great channel you Have inspired me so much after a accident and trying to getting back to 100% Really appreciate it 👍

Hi I am currently doing a plumbing course but haven't done the practical side yet due to covid. Could you give me some advice on how to learn some of the theory

Hi pb thank for your informative vids. What is your opinion / experience of a very quick plumbing course from organisations such as "able skills" which aim to get you to level 2 in about 10 weeks intensive training. Think the cost is about £3K

@PBPlumber

6 жыл бұрын

Steven Moody hi Steven, if you can get an apprenticeship that is the best route. If you really can’t then these courses won’t give you the experience you need so you’ll have to gain experience as you work, just be patient because it’s a steep learning curve, I’ve been plumbing for 18 years and still don’t know it all so 10 weeks is not nearly enough IMO

How did you get on with your dad when working for him and how did it transition to be your company. Difficult situation I'm in, I've a lot more to offer (8years exp, apprentice trained, Gas qualified etc) and can bring in my own work but im still just a employee and kind of sitting on my hands. Keep thinking to set up on my own but seems a shame to throw away chance of being 5th generation plumber.

I understand apprenticeships are only really for school leavers/young people. Is there any chance of becoming a plumber when your in your mid 30's? Love the channel.

@PBPlumber

6 жыл бұрын

Yes mate of course there is, but you will find an apprenticeship hard to find because of your age they would have to pay you minumum wage so it’s cheaper for the, to get a school leaver

@phasedout6769

5 жыл бұрын

This is exactly the advice I need. I wanted a career change and as a school leavers I could not get a plumbing apprenticeship for love nor money. Fast forward 14 years and at the tender age of 31 I'm looking to get into the industry. Never a bad time to start or to gain knowledge.

@Adrianyoutubing

5 жыл бұрын

Add a third person here in mid 30s trying to break into this world.

My uncle Raymond is a plumber and maybe I could get an apprenticeship with him lol