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[rollertoaster]

need a plumber to clear a choked kitchen urgently....preferably honest and reliable.

the last one i used costed me a whopping $200!

And he didn't have to use anything except some cable. So he is more expensive per minute than a consultation with my specialist doctor (with air-conditioned office and medical school experience)!!??


thanks!

ps. i would need an honest electrician too :0

[Spunky]

need a plumber to clear a choked kitchen urgently....preferably honest and reliable.

the last one i used costed me a whopping $200!

And he didn't have to use anything except some cable. So he is more expensive per minute than a consultation with my specialist doctor (with air-conditioned office and medical school experience)!!??


thanks!

ps. i would need an honest electrician too :0

but you can't get your specialist doctor to clear the choke, right?? :s13:

Alternatively, u can buy the same tools from the neighbourhood hardware shop and DIY :yawn:

[gladyslim2]

using the metal thingly or drain powder itself is not efficent to clear the kitchen chokage as it is normally cause by the deposit of fats from our cooking that harden.

get one stick like bamboo poles, insert into the drainage and knock it a few time to break the deposit. Then bend a steel spoon to an elbow shape and fit it onto the bamboo stick and scoop up the deposit.

the blockage is at the elbow of the sanitary pipe, so try to feel the hole.

try it, see whether it works for you

[louislsh]

try getting a doc that goes to your house and see how much he charge you.

[rollertoaster]

but you can't get your specialist doctor to clear the choke, right?? :s13:

Alternatively, u can buy the same tools from the neighbourhood hardware shop and DIY :yawn:

For that kind of money, i think my specialist doctor can consider a change of career...not to mention me!

But you are quite right, while i cannot hope to DIY surgery, i can certainly learn to DIY simple chokes :)

[rollertoaster]

try getting a doc that goes to your house and see how much he charge you.

you have a point.

But the doctor has the medical council to regulate him too.....P

what we need is some transparency and published information on fees for comparison.


edit :

actually i subsequently found such a site (http://www.plumbing.org.sg/home_svcs.htm)

Recommended charges

Description of Services Unit rate

1. Clear toilet bowl choke $60 - $250
2. Clear floor trap choke $40 - $150
3. Rectify water discharge into toilet bowl by replacing new siphon. $80 - $120
4. Labor & material to repair exposed copper pipe leak (n.e. 1 Meter). $80
5. Replace kitchen sink/basin tap (normal type) $60
6. Supply & replace bottle trap for kitchen sink $40
7. Replace Sink/Basin/Cistern flexible hose $20 - $40

Water Leakage Detection

8. Labor & Equipment to detect water leakage of concealed pipes in condominiums. $120 - $200
9. Ditto as above in landed property including underground pipes. $250 - $350
10.Ditto to commercial properties including underground pipes. $500 and above

Additional charge for transport $15.00


i will be using the singapore plumbing society plumbers from now on. They come with 3 mths guarantees. :0

[rollertoaster]

using the metal thingly or drain powder itself is not efficent to clear the kitchen chokage as it is normally cause by the deposit of fats from our cooking that harden.

get one stick like bamboo poles, insert into the drainage and knock it a few time to break the deposit. Then bend a steel spoon to an elbow shape and fit it onto the bamboo stick and scoop up the deposit.

the blockage is at the elbow of the sanitary pipe, so try to feel the hole.

try it, see whether it works for you

thanks. will try that next time.

:s13:

[swami1959]

check out this link

http://www2.income.com.sg/i-services/1/Coopview1.asp?sessionid=&catID=11&locationID=16&groupID=1

[dreamwalk]

for honest good and efficient plumping / electrical services, call this number 92233535 Airion.

[rahul49]

I had called one plumber who was listed in Strait Times classified. Turned out to be a real swindler. Quoted some price on phone(100-150$) and after doing the flush repair work quoted much more. 350$$$

So be very carefull and make sure you confirm the price before he visits your home.

[rollertoaster]

I had called one plumber who was listed in Strait Times classified. Turned out to be a real swindler. Quoted some price on phone(100-150$) and after doing the flush repair work quoted much more. 350$$$

So be very carefull and make sure you confirm the price before he visits your home.


I think no one ever gets their repairs done at the "advertised price"....there is always something (usually a lot) extra :0

[henrylbh]

need a plumber to clear a choked kitchen urgently....preferably honest and reliable.

the last one i used costed me a whopping $200!

And he didn't have to use anything except some cable. So he is more expensive per minute than a consultation with my specialist doctor (with air-conditioned office and medical school experience)!!??


thanks!

ps. i would need an honest electrician too :0


That's the price is for a person who cant DIY. My MIW paid $40 just to change the power point socket that got lose. Had she got me, it a 5 min job. But you need some tools.

[Citiguy]

One vendor quoted me $150 to replace the whole toilet cistern c/w replacement of the pipe (connecting the cistern to the toilet bowl) and the metal flexible hose of the cistern water inlet. (12 months warranty included)

What do Bros here think of the price?

TIA. :)

[ah_rek]

I got a big problem with pipes, this honest plumber is good. Arrived in 30mins and charge in a reasonable price!!! he is call plumber doc..saw one the news paper. 9143 2722

hope you guys could benefit from it

[Curiousity]

How's this wksmanship & any post-install warrant..Thanks in advance

[ziggyy]

How come nobody recomended Joe the Plumber;)

Try this: http://www.income.com.sg/homeservices/

[cool_zila]

Hi,

Maybe you can called Angeline ? They provide fast, cheap, good 24 hours islandwide emergency chokage/leakage/electrical and many others.. I'll PM you for details and hope it help you..

[manics]

those drain cleaner liquids from NTUC do not help?

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[homedriver]

How come nobody recomended Joe the Plumber;)

Try this: http://www.income.com.sg/homeservices/

Anyone try b4 which company is charge with reasonable price?

[malcom90]

How come nobody recomended Joe the Plumber;)

Try this: http://www.income.com.sg/homeservices/

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Good one

[3kn3ca]

Anyone try b4 which company is charge with reasonable price?

I have used the company "Hotpoint" found under the ntuc.income/homeservices website, matter of fact I have used them on several occasions. I think they are not cheap but at least the jobs they did clearly did not reguire a re-call and also that they use genuine parts ie a made in Italy mixer will indeed be a made in Italy mixer - those in the ST classified will give you a made in China mixer but declare to you as Italian made !