Help Guide – Finding Reputable Wigan Plumbers

We all know how difficult it can be finding reputable Wigan Plumbers to cater for all your plumbing needs, whether a planned project or an emergency? It can be a real challenge to select the best Wigan plumbers to short list. Following the advice in this guide will go a long way to getting it right.

Our Advice – Finding Reputable Wigan Plumbers

Your first call will probably to find companies that come highly recommended by the people that you know well: such as your friends, your family or even your neighbours. People are increasingly searching for plumbers Wigan on the internet – if you do so then make sure you choose a site such as Which? Trusted Traders in order to find qualified and trusted Wigan Plumbers.

Gas work such as boiler installation Wigan must always be undertaken by plumbers who are registered under the Gas Safe scheme. The Gas Safe Register is the new name for the list formerly called CORGI, and it is the official gas registration body in the United Kingdom. Every company listed on the Which? Trusted Trader website (such as L&W Heating and Plumbing St Helens) hold Gas Safe registration so you can rest assured that they are trustworthy and qualified to work on mains gas.

The plumbing industry has several trade associations: The Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC) and the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) are well respected by tradesmen but not all of the plumbers you might come across will be members. If you do use a registered member of a trade association then you can be sure that they have insurance.

If you have an emergency, call your plumber and explain the problem – give as much detail as possible. They will tell you the call out will cost, but be aware that final costs will depend on the exact problem and what parts have to be used.