Frequently asked questions about plumbing

Plumbing in Nelspruit, much like plumbing anywhere else in the world, is a complicated service that requires skill, experience and a tough attitude. It is an industry that is often taken for granted but which most of us cannot do without. When water is pouring out of walls or a drain is blocked and the toilet is threatening to overflow, the first people we call on is a plumber.

And yet while it is such an important industry, most of those who call on this service don’t quite understand the industry and what it is that the plumber is doing. Of course, it is not your job to know every little bit about the world of plumbing, but having some knowledge can be incredibly important as it will help you understand when you need to call one to your aid.

At Impala Plumbing and Electrical, we are one of Nelspruit’s most established plumbing companies. We’ve spent years building our brand and in this time we have helped countless clients with emergencies and we’ve also worked on some of the towns biggest, and most important construction projects. We’ve also spent plenty of time helping or clients to understand what it is that we are doing. Our knowledge is vast and extensive and we are more than happy to share what we know, which is exactly why we have put together this blog of frequently asked questions.

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Here you can find answers to 4 common questions.

  1. What exactly does a plumber do?

Plumbers work with all things water. They are skilled and responsible for installing and repairing pipes, taps and they also handle the installation of bigger things, like geysers. They are also capable of handling unexpected emergency situations.

  1. What are the different types of plumbers?

There are various types of plumbers, but for the most part, plumbers can do it all. The three types of plumbers are commercial plumbers (or construction plumbers), service plumbers, and residential plumbers. Your service plumber and your residential plumber will often be available for emergency situations. Generally all of these types of plumbers will be employed by the same company.

  1. What do you say when you call a plumber?

First time calling a plumber? You’re not the first person to be tongue tied when they pick up your call! When you are calling a plumber it is best to introduce yourself and then tell the plumber exactly what your problem is or what you need their services for. They could then ask you for more information so that they can find the right solution for you and get you sorted out as quickly as possible.

  1. How do plumbers charge for their services?

Plumbers will generally charge per hour for residential services and emergency callouts and for construction plumbing they could charge for the overall service rather than by the hour. How much they charge can also vary quite a lot, with after hour callouts being quite a bit more expensive than the jobs that they would do in office hours.