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Woman plumber recommendation

21 replies

Sam951 · 16/10/2021 19:15

Hi everyone,

I need to have a shower installed, no shower atm only a bath. My hot water pressure is not great however so I would like a woman plumber to find out what type of shower I can have and also for her to fit it. I am tired of men they keep using my toilet and either flirt or sound patronising and sexist which I am tired of!

I don't know if I need a pump o have a shower or install an electric shower if water pressure cannot be improved.

I look forward to any recommendations- thanks

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Redglitter · 16/10/2021 19:23

You do realise people on here are based all over the UK & beyond. You haven't said what area you're in but it's probably unlikely anyone would be able to help. Have you tried local FB pages

GeorgiaMcGraw · 16/10/2021 19:50

There is an organisation in the UK called Stopcocks that has a registry of women plumbers, if you look them up, they might have someone suitable

Sam951 · 16/10/2021 20:31

Sorry I forgot to mention I am in London

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Sam951 · 16/10/2021 20:34

I have found the website Stopcocks, it's a franchise, no much feedback online so hence I am here in case someone has a recommendation to make x

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RiverSkater · 16/10/2021 20:36

If you are south you could try Plumb On Eileen ? They have a Facebook page.

Theunamedcat · 16/10/2021 20:38

Which part of London? Its a bit of a broad area

Do you have a Facebook page for your area? We have a (town) reccomends page

WelshStuff · 16/10/2021 20:42

I guess Llanelli is a bit far then! Maybe she knows someone or wants a day out. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/my-dad-told-marry-plumber-21513273

Sam951 · 16/10/2021 21:09

I'm in Brixton and I don't use facebook :(

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LakeShoreD · 16/10/2021 21:11

Call Pimlico Plumbers and ask for a woman?

rosegoldwatcher · 16/10/2021 21:17

You are not in Northamptonshire but I will take the opportunity to recommend Pink Lady plumbers. They did two bathrooms for us and were fabulous.
www.pinkladyplumbing.co.uk/

Sandrine1982 · 16/10/2021 21:20

Following. There's a market out there!

CurlsandCurves · 16/10/2021 21:26

I know it’s not a gas issue. But if you look on the Gas Safe register website, you’ll be able to look for women plumbers in your area, as they have to upload their photo to the site.

Then even if they can’t help, they might well be able to point you in the direction of a woman who can. Worth a shot?

17to35 · 16/10/2021 22:59

Princess Plumbing

Sam951 · 17/10/2021 10:50

Thanks for the recommendations and sign posting. @17to35 have you personally hired princess plumbing ? X

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17to35 · 17/10/2021 10:56

My daughter did several years ago when she lived in Brixton Hill.

Chumleymouse · 17/10/2021 11:08

Will a woman not want to use your toilet too ?

Cissyandflora · 17/10/2021 11:10

I totally get this op. I do my own work because I’ve been so stressed by tradesmen in the past. Hopefully more women will enter the trades. They do in Australia where I’m from. It’s more mixed there.

Sam951 · 17/10/2021 11:43

@17to35 thanks a lot
@Chumleymouse I'm ok withusing the toilet it's just that for some reason they always use it everysingle time because and I have ocd when a man uses my toilet. With women using my toilet I'm fine+ they're I'm not goint any other negative interactions. I think from now on I would always perfer women for any diy I can't do.

@Cissyandflora, I do my own when possible. I'm all for women! Go Australia!!!

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almahart · 17/10/2021 23:22

I get this too, I have had so many bad experiences with male tradespeople. I'd love to only have women do any work.

hannahcolobus · 18/10/2021 09:50

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Sam951 · 18/10/2021 13:04

Princess Plumbing is no longer working!!! :( I couldn't find another woman. Might try stopcocks...

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