The Costs Of Plumbing
It’s a common trend in Australia that homeowners love DIY. To avoid the cost of plumbing repairs they will try everything they can to fix a leaky tap or overflowing toilet, before calling a maintenance plumber.
You might think it’d be easier to call a maintenance plumber to take care of these problems. But many people are afraid of getting stuck with the cost that comes with a plumber. There is a common belief that is supported by stories on A current affair or news articles that plumbers are rich tradies. But not everyone knows why this service cost so much.
With a better understanding, people will appreciate why calling the plumber is actually the best thing a homeowner can do when a real problem arises.
The Service We Provide
Think about it—when you need your trusted local plumber, the problem usually can’t wait. Whether it’s the toilet, the shower, the sink, or all three, you need these problems fixed as soon as possible. Which is why you’ll need a maintenance plumber to help get your house back in working order.
Due to the factors of their job, plumbers have to be ready to come out at any time throughout the day. Whether it is early in the morning, late in the afternoon, on the weekends or late night emergency call outs. Although it may seem a little unfair to charge more for an emergency plumbing situation there are other factors involved. If you need a plumber NOW we need to pack up the site and reschedule the job we are already on. If its after hours, we have already worked a 10 hour day and are required to pay over time. Weekend?? Same deal our employees are payed overtime rates as per there award.
Calling A Plumber On The Weekend
Plumbers are often always called on the weekends as well. Usually, people can’t be home to meet the plumber during the week, no matter how desperate their problem. Due to this, they call our maintenance plumbers to come out on the weekend. Since it is the weekend overtime pay rates apply, additionally these hours are on top of our full working week. The cost of plumbing with reflect this therefore scheduling your plumbing on the weekend will always attract higher rates.
The Specialised Plumbing Equipment
Another factor that adds to the cost are the materials that go into a simple plumbing job. Most people can unclog a drain themselves, so the problems MBM Plumbing get called for often involve repairs and other restorative services. The parts, tools and equipment hat are needed to complete the average plumbing job don’t come cheap. MBM plumbing’s vans are stocked with a range of spare parts and materials for emergency and after hours callouts when the supply stores are not open. We have on hand specialised plumbing tools and equipment to CCTV inspect drains, hydrojet to unblock drains, locating devices, carbon monoxide testing equipment.
The Education, Plumbing Experience and Expertise
Finally, our plumbers have a wide breadth of experience, knowledge and expertise across all plumbing industries. They need to understand how to fix everything from the shower and toilet to the sink and water heater to keep your home in working order. The knowledge of these things isn’t always interchangeable. What may work for the toilet won’t work for the sink, and so on. Due to this, plumbers come with invaluable knowledge that they have developed over 20 years. They will not only fix the problem but fix it well—meaning you actually spend less money over time. MBM Plumbing are licensed and qualified to undertake the work that they are performing.
If you want a plumber that really knows what they’re doing. Call MBM Plumbing and discuss your emergency plumbing needs. A great way to make sure that a plumber’s visit doesn’t break the bank is to keep some money aside that gives you a little backup when things like a broken toilet, a blocked drain a leaky showerhead, or worse come up.
What To Do When You Have A Plumbing Emergency
The bottom line is that when plumbing emergencies come up, it’s in your best interest to call the professionals to handle them. Based in Chirnside Park. MBM Plumbing will attend all plumbing emergencies in Croydon Hills, Ringwood, Knox, Bayswater, Lilydale and Melbourne’s suburbs within the hour. Trying to fix these things yourself without the proper skills. Or opting for less experienced plumbers to come out and try their hand at the problem can only make things worse and cause you more money in the long run. While plumbers may seem expensive, we really do provide a service that is completely necessary.
MBM Plumbing can meet all your bathroom plumbing needs
MBM Plumbing is your Chirnside Park plumbing solution that offers everything from renovating bathrooms and kitchens. Unblocking drains and toilets. Servicing gas heaters and evaporative cooling systems. Burst pipes and drainage, whatever your plumbing needs we can help you. To learn more about MBM Plumbing’s services and how we can assist you with all your plumbing needs. Call us on 0433185711 or visit our website to book an appointment.
