UK plumbers having to put things right UK plumbers having to put things right

More than half of UK plumbers are spending each working day fixing other installers’ poor work and botched DIY jobs, according to a new survey by Water Regs UK.

More than half of UK plumbers are spending each working day fixing other installers’ poor work and botched DIY jobs, according to a new survey by Water Regs UK.

The sample survey of British plumbers found that 55.6% spend every single working day rectifying the poor workmanship of other plumbers. At the same time, more than two thirds (68.8%) say they face the problem of competing with unqualified plumbers who can do the job cheaper.

The sample survey of British plumbers found that 55.6% spend every single working day rectifying the poor workmanship of other plumbers. At the same time, more than two thirds (68.8%) say they face the problem of competing with unqualified plumbers who can do the job cheaper.

Half of those surveyed (52.2%) also complained that they are fixing householder’s DIY

Half of those surveyed (52.2%) also complained that they are fixing householder’s DIY mistakes daily. Only 15% of these plumbers said they don’t have to deal with any jobs because of poor work from a previous plumber or faulty DIY each month. The remaining 85% of these plumbers spent one or more jobs each month fixing the poor work of others. Of those, 22.9% (or two in every five plumbers) do more than five jobs each month fixing other plumbers’ poor work. mistakes daily. Only 15% of these plumbers said they don’t have to deal with any jobs because of poor work from a previous plumber or faulty DIY each month. The remaining 85% of these plumbers spent one or more jobs each month fixing the poor work of others. Of those, 22.9% (or two in every five plumbers) do more than five jobs each month fixing other plumbers’ poor work.

The top three most common faults that need to be fixed because of poor work are leaks (28.5%), toilets or sanitation (21.5%) and the wrong fittings or poor-quality fittings (16.3%).

The top three most common faults that need to be fixed because of poor work are leaks (28.5%), toilets or sanitation (21.5%) and the wrong fittings or poor-quality fittings (16.3%).

Heat pump cash incentive

Heat pump cash incentive

Julie Spinks, managing director of Water Regs UK, says: “These findings show that consumers are at risk of paying more than they need to and risk damaging their properties when plumbing jobs go wrong. Customers are left with higher bills than they anticipated, when they can least afford it. This also increases waiting times for everybody who needs plumbing services. And of course, this is potentially damaging to the overall reputation of the industry. It casts a shadow on the majority of plumbers who are honest, genuine and hardworking.”

Summer Offers

◼ Gas installers will be able to earn triple Baxi Works points for every boiler registered from Baxi’s 600 and 800 ranges as part of its new Summer Sizzler campaign. The promotion runs until the 31st of August and points can be redeemed against anything from tools and workwear to high street vouchers and more. All participants also stand a chance to win one of three £500 prepaid cash cards.

◼ Gas installers will be able to earn triple Baxi Works points for every boiler registered from Baxi’s 600 and 800 ranges as part of its new Summer Sizzler campaign. The promotion runs until the 31st of August and points can be redeemed against anything from tools and workwear to high street vouchers and more. All participants also stand a chance to win one of three £500 prepaid cash cards.

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Julie Spinks, managing director of Water Regs UK, says: “These findings show that consumers are at risk of paying more than they need to and risk damaging their properties when plumbing jobs go wrong. Customers are left with higher bills than they anticipated, when they can least afford it. This also increases waiting times for everybody who needs plumbing services. And of course, this is potentially damaging to the overall reputation of the industry. It casts a shadow on the majority of plumbers who are honest, genuine and hardworking.”

◼ phamnews.co.uk/723/04

BESA annual conference

BESA annual conference

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced that its sixth Annual Conference will take place on 12th October. Mitsubishi Electric is this year’s headline sponsor and the theme is ‘Building businesses, building the future’. The one-day event is free of charge to BESA members and young engineers, although delegates are encouraged to make a £10 donation to the Association’s chosen charity, Light House Club, which is dedicated to tackling mental health problems in the industry.

◼ A Super Points promotion has been launched by Grant for its G1 installers, running until the end of September.

◼ A Super Points promotion has been launched by Grant for its G1 installers, running until the end of September.

All G1 scheme members will be able to earn 250 Points on Vortex oil boilers that they install and register through the G1 Portal or Click app which can be used to order high value rewards including smart watches, home tech and garden-ware.

All G1 scheme members will be able to earn 250 Points on Vortex oil boilers that they install and register through the G1 Portal or Click app which can be used to order high value rewards including smart watches, home tech and garden-ware.

With the launch of its national Installer Incentive scheme, Daikin is offering MCS certified installers a £250 cash reward for every installation of a Daikin air source heat pump in England, Scotland, or Wales, along with free training, discounts on accreditation and equipment, and commissioning support for initial installations. The scheme is directly linked to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) and the Home Energy Scotland Scheme (HESS). MCS certified contractors who install eligible products under either BUS or HESS will receive the £250 cash incentive.

With the launch of its national Installer Incentive scheme, Daikin is offering MCS certified installers a £250 cash reward for every installation of a Daikin air source heat pump in England, Scotland, or Wales, along with free training, discounts on accreditation and equipment, and commissioning support for initial installations.

The scheme is directly linked to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) and the Home Energy Scotland Scheme (HESS). MCS certified contractors who install eligible products under either BUS or HESS will receive the £250 cash incentive.

The eligible Daikin products are air source heat pumps for England and Wales, and both heat pumps and hybrid boilers for Scotland. Running alongside the Installer Incentive scheme, Daikin provides free local heat pump training in one of its Sustainable Home Centres and £100 off easy MCS accreditation. In addition to this, new installers will also benefit from 40% off the first heat pump unit purchased at a local centre and commissioning support for the first three air source heat pump installations they undertake.

The eligible Daikin products are air source heat pumps for England and Wales, and both heat pumps and hybrid boilers for Scotland. Running alongside the Installer Incentive scheme, Daikin provides free local heat pump training in one of its Sustainable Home Centres and £100 off easy MCS accreditation.

In addition to this, new installers will also benefit from 40% off the first heat pump unit purchased at a local centre and commissioning support for the first three air source heat pump installations they undertake.

◼ phamnews.co.uk/723/06

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The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced that its sixth Annual Conference will take place on 12th October. Mitsubishi Electric is this year’s headline sponsor and the theme is ‘Building businesses, building the future’. The one-day event is free of charge to BESA members and young engineers, although delegates are encouraged to make a £10 donation to the Association’s chosen charity, Light House Club, which is dedicated to tackling mental health problems in the industry.

◼ phamnews.co.uk/723/05

◼ phamnews.co.uk/723/05

Use the label

Use the label

Responding to news that water bills are set to get the biggest increase in almost 20 years, the Unified Water Label Association (UWLA) is targeting consumers with a ‘USE LESS - USE THE LABEL’ campaign.

Responding to news that water bills are set to get the biggest increase in almost 20 years, the Unified Water Label Association (UWLA) is targeting consumers with a ‘USE LESS - USE THE LABEL’ campaign.

Yvonne Orgill, MD at the UWLA, says: “Given the current cost-ofliving crisis, this proposed increase in annual bills, taking an annual water bill for an average household in England and Wales to £448, will have a big impact on households.

Yvonne Orgill, MD at the UWLA, says: “Given the current cost-ofliving crisis, this proposed increase in annual bills, taking an annual water bill for an average household in England and Wales to £448, will have a big impact on households.

“We want to help households make informed choices and the information provided on the Unified Water Label can help consumers make informed choices when it comes to selecting new, or upgrading existing, water-using products in the home.”

◼ Heating engineers across the UK & Ireland can get summer off to the right start with the Warmflow Connect Scheme. The Warmflow points - based customer loyalty scheme is now offering a number of summer-themed rewards, such as The Trailblazer Pico Portable BBQ and Ooni Pizza Ovens.

◼ Heating engineers across the UK & Ireland can get summer off to the right start with the Warmflow Connect Scheme. The Warmflow points - based customer loyalty scheme is now offering a number of summer-themed rewards, such as The Trailblazer Pico Portable BBQ and Ooni Pizza Ovens.

◼ In support of the BORAhansgrohe professional cycling team and building on the momentum of this year’s Tour de France, installers who purchase selected Hansgrohe products bearing a ‘Refresh Yourself’ sticker will receive a BORAhansgrohe water bottle at the point of purchase. There is also an opportunity to win a Peloton Bike and BORAhansgrohe goodie bags. The competition closes on 31st July.

◼ In support of the BORAhansgrohe professional cycling team and building on the momentum of this year’s Tour de France, installers who purchase selected Hansgrohe products bearing a ‘Refresh Yourself’ sticker will receive a BORAhansgrohe water bottle at the point of purchase. There is also an opportunity to win a Peloton Bike and BORAhansgrohe goodie bags. The competition closes on 31st July.

◼ phamnews.co.uk/723/07

“We want to help households make informed choices and the information provided on the Unified Water Label can help consumers make informed choices when it comes to selecting new, or upgrading existing, water-using products in the home.”

◼ phamnews.co.uk/723/07