Plumbers

sorry mis-read title ...

thought it said plumpers.

Must go now to check spelling etc!

how do you actually get one to come out - always very busy every time you call one ..

Have to agree with this, although electricians, and most joiners, are not far behind.

Most seem to be surly prima-donnas, and it's impossible to stay on good terms with them, despite being tolerant of their foibles!

apparently, if you look up the phone number for "Big Girls R Us" in the yellow pages and call, a couple will come round straight away

so a friend of mine told me.

But rubbish with leaky taps

HTH

I've known many plumbers, The biggest shower of see you next Tuesdays I've had the misfortune to know. I have known many other tradesmen, all great guys,

I done an apprenticeship 30 years ago with what I still believe is the best plumber I've ever known. Within 6 months I could do virtually everything; central heating, baths, sinks, toilets and even the basics of drainage. Seldom need one now, all DIY except the gas stuff (of course). I'm even considering going back to it on a semi-retirement basis in a few years. I'll leave my number

Must have used a dozen plumbers over the last  10 years.

Couldn't recommend one of them.