Topic ID 1535
I've seen the threads recommending plumbers, but they tend to specialise is boiler repairs. Can anyone recommend an all-rounder who can do a bathroom from start to finish, including plumbing a new shower and tiling? Thanks
Reply ID 18929
This company: http://www.mcdonnellplumbing.co.uk did a great job installing a shower for me, and some tiling. I would imagine they would do a whole bathroom.
Reply ID 19095
Andy Bird is doing an excellent job installing an en suite shower for us. He also did my parents' bathroom and cloakroom. He does the whole lot and specialises in the plumbing and tiling. He's based in Bengeo, his mobile number is 07976 584942 and his van should currently be sitting in Byde Street, just below the Farquhar/Fanshawe crossroads. If it isn't, he's slacking because he should be working in my house at this precise moment!
Reply ID 19107
2929paul - don't worry - he's still there - walked past the van this morning! :)
Reply ID 32366
After 8 different plumbers quoting, 3 plumbers pulling out at the last minute, I'm still no nearer getting my bathroom done after 6 months. No wonder the Poles are taking all the jobs! Can anyone recommend a plumber who will not pluck a 5 figure sum out of the air or continually fail to turn up??! Help!
Reply ID 32367
Have you tried Gavin Hogg?
Reply ID 32473
I'd also recommend Gavin.
Reply ID 32481
quote:Do you have a contact number?
Originally posted by nora batty
I'd also recommend Gavin.
Reply ID 32525
I don't think there us a Gavin in my 11 quotes! Does someone have his number!??!!!?
Reply ID 32535
quote:01992 413518, 271 Ware Road. Corgi registered. By the sound of your zillions of quotes, you are looking for the cheapest? Gavin is NOT the cheapest BUT he is an intelligent, honest and reliable plumber.
Originally posted by Dude
I don't think there us a Gavin in my 11 quotes! Does someone have his number!??!!!?
Reply ID 32536
quote:Thanks Nora, it's better to get a good quality recommendation, cheap and chearful often ends in tears and more expense.
Originally posted by nora battyquote:01992 413518, 271 Ware Road. Corgi registered. By the sound of your zillions of quotes, you are looking for the cheapest? Gavin is NOT the cheapest BUT he is an intelligent, honest and reliable plumber.
Originally posted by Dude
I don't think there us a Gavin in my 11 quotes! Does someone have his number!??!!!?
Reply ID 32580
quote:I think value for money is the key. I'm not looking for the cheapest. I know roughly what it should cost, and several local plumbers quoted in the region, but failed to turn up to do the job, once they got sniff of a bigger job up the road. Then there were a few who tried it on and asked for treble the price. I want to find the a local polish plumber who will prove reliable and realistic! I simply want someone turn up and do the job at a fair price. Seems impossible these days.
Originally posted by nora battyquote:01992 413518, 271 Ware Road. Corgi registered. By the sound of your zillions of quotes, you are looking for the cheapest? Gavin is NOT the cheapest BUT he is an intelligent, honest and reliable plumber.
Originally posted by Dude
I don't think there us a Gavin in my 11 quotes! Does someone have his number!??!!!?
Reply ID 32655
We'll be replacing our bathroom & kitchen this year so would be pleased to have feedback on who quoted/agreed/fled as well as on Gavin. It's either that or have a manual in one hand and a monkey wrench in the other...!
Reply ID 32702
Danny Pheasey on 07767782879. Cheap and extremely reliable. Don't buy suites though from the normal sources as he will bring brochures as he does it using trade stock.
Reply ID 42360
So how did everyone get on with their plumbers? Lots of questions but no feedback. Any news?
Reply ID 42395
[quote]Originally posted by nora batty
I'd also recommend Gavin.
Nora, is he the one with nice blue eye's!
Reply ID 42406
quote:[:I]
Originally posted by furrybunny Nora, is he the one with nice blue eye's!
Reply ID 42414
quote:We used Andy Bird also & would defiinitely recommned him.
Originally posted by gregb
So how did everyone get on with their plumbers? Lots of questions but no feedback. Any news?
Reply ID 42415
I use Wayne Everett 07774 635122. Great worker and competitve prices. Be aware that he can talk for England!
Reply ID 42423
quote:sorry Nora, could'nt see your reply! how is his back these days!
Originally posted by nora batty
[quote]Originally posted by furrybunny Nora, is he the one with nice blue eye's!
Reply ID 43627
quote:Quick update: The web page is still live but not up-to-date. Stewart McDonnell no longer does private work. I have been provided with his brother's mobile number, but as we've only just left a message on his answerphone I am not willing to place his number here for two reasons: - I haven't checked with him that this would be ok - I am unable to give an opinion of his work or speed/cost of quotation. I will leave feedback in due course. So far Wayne Everett was very positive on the phone but I am still waiting for him to turn up for initial quote visit and he was due half an hour ago... Not too impressed so far![:)]
Originally posted by Kate
This company: http://www.mcdonnellplumbing.co.uk did a great job installing a shower for me, and some tiling. I would imagine they would do a whole bathroom.
Reply ID 43628
quote:Nora, do you have an alternative number for Gavin? The number provided is a fax number.[:D] (at this rate I'll be holding a Reader's Digest "How To Bodge Plumbling" book in one hand and a monkey wrench in the other!)
Originally posted by nora battyquote:01992 413518, 271 Ware Road. Corgi registered. By the sound of your zillions of quotes, you are looking for the cheapest? Gavin is NOT the cheapest BUT he is an intelligent, honest and reliable plumber.
Originally posted by Dude
I don't think there us a Gavin in my 11 quotes! Does someone have his number!??!!!?
Reply ID 45463
All the plumbers identified seem to ber booked up until next year - does anybody have any other recommendations for somebody local to fit a new bathroom?
Reply ID 45488
You and me both - does anyone want the money to do a decent job anymore?
Reply ID 45501
I've just had a Corgi guy around and he quoted me £3450 for a replacement boiler and to remove the current boiler and hot water tank and board the loft. I'm getting a quote from British Gas soon too, but I'd too rather go with some personal recommendations from local people who can vouch for good work. Gavin was also recommended by nora batty in an earlier thread: http://www.hertford.net/yoursay/topic.php?id=938 Will give him a call myself too.
Reply ID 45502
Try my plumber - Steve Patterson SRP Plumbing - 07956 295314. Very reliable and reasonably price-wise [:)]
Reply ID 45735
I'd also be interested to hear if anybody knows who could take out an existing bathroom for a reasonable price. Thanks.
Reply ID 45746
quote:There's a chap called Wayne Everett mentioned earlier on this thread and right at this very moment he's reinstalling our bathroom. Marvellous, very happy so far (ket to see his tiling so will feed back on that later), uses his noddle, thinks ahead and is quite affable and friendly too. And also quite reasonable.
Originally posted by New Hert
I'd also be interested to hear if anybody knows who could take out an existing bathroom for a reasonable price. Thanks.
Reply ID 45782
quote:Very easy to do your self now days..Plumbing has changed quite a bit all fittings are available from local sheds (B&Q, Do it all). If your just taking out, drain hot and cold down, cut pipe and fit plastic caps.
Originally posted by New Hert
I'd also be interested to hear if anybody knows who could take out an existing bathroom for a reasonable price. Thanks.
Reply ID 46755
quote:Well, Wayne's just left and the verdict is: MARVELLOUS! very pleased with all aspects of his work, the tiling looks grand and a few tricky bits were dealt with imaginatively and carefully with a good eye for detail. He even soothed us through a water-based crisis we caused. Very pleased to recommend him most heartily.
Originally posted by Mr Pquote:There's a chap called Wayne Everett mentioned earlier on this thread and right at this very moment he's reinstalling our bathroom. Marvellous, very happy so far (ket to see his tiling so will feed back on that later), uses his noddle, thinks ahead and is quite affable and friendly too. And also quite reasonable.
Originally posted by New Hert
I'd also be interested to hear if anybody knows who could take out an existing bathroom for a reasonable price. Thanks.
Reply ID 74535
We're looking to get a new bathroom put in. Does anyone have any up-to-date recommendations/advise (for bathroom shops and fitters)? I'm not sure where to start. Is it best to buy a suite and pay for someone separately to fit it or is it best to get someone to do everything (i.e. measure up, source bathroom, fit bathroom)? Thanks.
Reply ID 76598
Hi - I'm looking at geting my ensuite completely redone does anyone have any recent feedback/recommendations please of someone who will do the whole job including tiling walls and floor please? Thanks.
Reply ID 76599
Call Steve Patterson on 07956 295314 - he's brilliant and has just done my family bathroom. Alternatively, call PMR on 07889 105581 - they have done lots of work for us in the past and do it all, plumbing, electrics, floors etc etc
Reply ID 76608
Tom Gleed, from Mimram Construction, has done work for both of my sisters, my parents and is currently completing work for me. He fitted a bathroom in my old house a couple of years ago and is currently converting my attic, which includes putting an en-suite in. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough. Competitive quote, intelligent advice (which has actually saved us money) and Hertford born and bred. His number is : 07951370620
Reply ID 76609
Very helpful, many thanks.
Reply ID 79436
Has anyone ever used Nicholas James? He put a card through our door and we are looking to get a quote for new water cylinder.
Reply ID 79441
i have used nichlos james before and he was very good and honest and his prices are also very good. domt think you can go wrong in my opinion. good luck
Reply ID 79780
so is there any update from those members re. the above??? We too are looking for someone but I was hoping one of you may have used one of the recommendations? I have had 2 quotes so far - one for £5500 and one for £8400 for the same bathroom, and not too convinced with either of their abilities/reliability!
Reply ID 79784
quote:I have used Steve Patterson for a new heating system and am very satisfied. He would certainly be the first one I'd call if I was after a bathroom.
Originally posted by VC1
so is there any update from those members re. the above??? We too are looking for someone but I was hoping one of you may have used one of the recommendations? I have had 2 quotes so far - one for £5500 and one for £8400 for the same bathroom, and not too convinced with either of their abilities/reliability!
Reply ID 79785
vc1 was that a price for fitting only or supply and fit ? let me know i work for a bathroom showroom in hendon but live in hertford . i use some excellent fitters i could put you in touch with . if nothing else i can look at the spec and give you an unbiased opinion on the price
Reply ID 79823
Doug - many thanks, the price was for supply, fit, tile and the little bit of electric work. Going to get atleast 3 more quotes in as the price difference is huge. could you email me the details for the showroom in Hendon. I have been into the ware bathroom centre and can source the items for £3000 but I would like to try another supplier.
Reply ID 80707
Im looking for someone to take my bathroom out and plumb a new one in . I would also need tiling and electrical works . Any updates on the numbers so far?
Reply ID 80727
hi, we used S&B based in ware last year for new kitchen, new bathroom, new shower room and some other bits of work. We were very happy with the quality of the work and the price. They were not the cheapest quote we had but we went with them for numerous reasons. The work did over run - however we did change the location of the bathroom so this accounts for alot of the overrun. They sorted out tiling, new window in bathroom, etc. for us. http://www.sandbbathroomsandkitchens.co.uk/gallery.html
Reply ID 81403
Would be interested to know how Dude, Tigger and Mr P got along with any of these bathroom recommendations? Need to start work on ours but I literally just need the old suit replaced with a new suite as the electrics and tiling will be taken care of.
Reply ID 82876
Hi Im just starting to get quotes for a new bathroom. Has anyone ever used M C Property Services at Ware???????? I would love some feedback if you have thanks
Reply ID 82882
Also in need of some quality feedback from anybody ...!
Reply ID 82989
quote:Use Mucky Plumbing at your peril. Plenty of one man bands in Hertford who will do all the work and take great pride in it..Few have already been mentioned in this thread Admin: Use to work for Mick Clarke so can comment truthfully on company
Originally posted by deirdre
Hi Im just starting to get quotes for a new bathroom. Has anyone ever used M C Property Services at Ware???????? I would love some feedback if you have thanks
Reply ID 83003
I now pass all my bathroom enquiries onto AB Mansfield, who is very good but usually booked up for a while so will have a wait. [url]http://www.abmansfield.co.uk/[/url]
Reply ID 83040
My comment on MC Plumbing from a different thread:- 'Speaking from personal and costly time inefficient experience, avoid MC Plumbing at all costs. I would rather pay to go on a plumbing course and do it myself than let them anywhere near my bathroom again!!!!' Needless to ssy my view still stands!
Reply ID 84181
Appreciate that he isn't in Hertford (based in Oaklands,, Welwyn) but we have used Milton fom Homewood Plumbing & Heating a number of times for different jobs. Very reliable and does a first class job - 07977 924459
Reply ID 84242
We used MC Plumbing in our old house. The guy who they sent round told me the leaking tap could not be fixed & to use a pair of plyers to turn the water on/off underneath the sink as needs be. I quickly sent him on his way!!
Reply ID 84554
Seems liike a few of us have experienced the MC Plumbing level of craftsmanship! Still battling with c**p pipework 8 years on.
Reply ID 84580
Just had our bathroom re-vamped by Bradley Dodd on 07867 501244 Brad and Clay did a very good job Highly recommended !
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