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How much money could I make if I start my own plumbing business?
March 2nd, 2010 | 
Author: If I started a plumbing business how much money should I charge? I live in the tri-state area of the east coast. How much would the business cost? How much money would the business bring in if my services are really good?
You will get out of the business what you are willing to put into the business. Prepare to earn a lot less as you start the business venture than as the business grows through advertising, word of mouth referrals and whatever else you put into your marketing and business plan. There’s no concrete answer to your question except that you don’t want to be the cheapest or most expensive plumber out there. Make sure you have experience and licensing to back up your claims and make sure to have adequate business insurance to protect yourself and your company from lawsuits which happen quite often. The more business you book the more you earn so you will be started at a negative as you lay out money for startup costs but then slowly start to turn a profit. Get advice from a competant attorney and accountant whose fees will be worth their weight in gold and will be tax deductible. You’ve heard that it takes money to make money and that’s sorta true. Your first point of action should be in writing a business plan to answer your own questions about how much it will cost for startup and where your break even point will be. Customers will not flock to your doors so be prepared to invest for advertising, equipment, tools, supplies, licenses, and whatever else you need. The key is to START not to think about doing what you love and loving what you do. Build your business to pursue your passion not for how much money you’ll make.
How do I go about reporting my apartment complex for failure to fix plumbing issues?
I have plumbing issues which has caused my ceiling to fall in and I can’t get my apartment to fix it.
Health department.
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what is the difference in plumbing between tank and tank less water heaters?
We are building a house and the builders won’t do tankless waterheaters. Is there a way to put the right plumbing in so we can add them after we close?
The plumbing is not the problem. You must rough in either the gas or electric in the right sizes to enable the tankless to work properly. The unit will need some form of energy to do the work of heating. Some styles of whole house units will also need an additional pipe and pump installed to keep immediate hot water throughout the home.
How do you unclog a bath tub in a house with older plumbing?
The bath tub in our house is always getting clogged. The house was built in 1915, with the plumbing dating around 1930. Therefore, I am warry of using harsh chemicals. We have three girls in our house, and hair is a huge problem.
We’ve had a plumber who suggested replacing the plumbing, but that is not in our budget at the time. What should I do or use?
We’ve tried those plugs in the past, but the drain opening is an odd width. And we can’t find one that fits properly.
I’m really interested in how to unclog it.
Vinegar is not goin to get rid of the hair. There should be an overflow plate just below the tub spout. Take it off, usually has two screws. Cover the hole with a rag and use a GOOD plunger and try to plunge the drain. A pink plunger will not work. go to a hardware store and get the good most expensive plunger you can find. shouldnt be more than 10 bucks. Try this method over and over. If that doesnt work then go back to the hardware store and purchase a hand auger. Its a 1/4 inch cable in a small drum that you turn with your hand. If you see it then you should be able to figure out how to use it. If this doesnt work then you will need a plumber. In an older home you may have a drum trap under your house and if you do then there is no unclogging…not easily anyway, The drum trap needs to be replaced and you need to find some way to budget for that. If you even have a drum trap….good luck
A Complaint to Mario Bros. Plumbing
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What would be the percent restocking fee that a plumbing supply house in New York(Westchester) would charge a?
regular customer that is a plumbing contractor?
Do you feel that the plumber should pass on that charge to a customer who he could not even begin the job for due to failure of another contractor(excavator). The pipe was left on my property then returned due to inability to perform the job contraced for.
30%
Adding a Bathroom to a Home : Plumbing and Drain Tips for Bathroom Installation
What to consider when dealing with plumbing in a new bathroom. Learn how to add a bathroom to your home, including plumbing and drainage tips with this free home improvement video.
Expert: Dave Pollack
Bio: Dave Pollack owns Dave’s Handyman service in Cottonwood, Arizona. He has been doing home repairs for years and is considered a Jack of all trades.
Filmmaker: Chuck Tyler
Duration : 0:2:31
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How to get rid of airlock in our plumbing system?
Have had trouble free plumbing since the house was built (1992) now we have, I think,got air in our pipework.When running either hot or cold taps the pipes really rattle and make a peculiar noise.This does not happen all the time though but is increasing in frequency.Do I need a plumber or can I fix it? Thanks.
What has probably happened is the AHDs ( anti-hammer devices) have filled with water.and you no longer have an air cushion.This happens over a period of time,the air goes into solution with the water and the air space fills. Shut your water Supply off at the main or at your pump and drain your whole house down to the lowest point possible. Then shut the drain and turn the water back on, this will allow the arrestors to be refilled with air. OR possibly really bad news ,if you are on a well it may be drying up and your pump is sucking air. ONE last thought if you are on a city water system, they may have worked on a line in your area and you are getting the remnants of air from when they had the line open
What is the difference between copper and wrot copper when doing a plumbing repair?
I am doing a plumbing repair, and on the Grainger website I can get the supplies I need in copper and wrot copper. I just want to make sure, before I purchase the wrot copper, that it works just as well as regular copper, and can be sweat just like regular copper. Is there any difference between the 2 that I need to know?
just in the manufacturing end, either type will work fine