Professional Service

[plumbmaster]

I am new to the states and am trying to get my plumbing business started. I wanted to know what companies offer service directly to the professional plumbers rather than dealing with the wholesale and retail sides of getting the products I need. Are there any companies that really provide great service directly to professional plumbers and what do they do diferently?

Thanks I would really appreciate the input

[Marlin336]

How new are you? You need six or seven years of experience in most states before you can legally open a plumbing business.

[plumbmaster]

I have been working back in fourth in the states and in Germany and have completed my schooling at a plumbing school in Germany. I am just trying to figure out quality companies to work with to gain specialized service for my plumbing material needs.

[plumbmaster]

Just Reply To What I Asked

[Dunbar Plumbing]

There is nothing that caters directly to the professional plumber.

[plumbmaster]

Yes I realize this, but I am looking for companies that have alternate points of purchases catored twords plumbers and professionals who are expecting either spiffs or certain deals for using their parts.


THANK YOU

[Dunbar Plumbing]

Wolverine Brass

They are okay on valves and stops, but those faucets are an insult to the industry when the average homeowner, which it's geared for cannot buy repair parts for their faucet. It forces the homeowner to spend more money with the contractor that installed it. That's a farce.

Put corporate in touch with my sentiment and see if I make them mad posting this factual knowledge. :cool:


Barnett's but they cater to both plumbers and electrical contractors, hvac guys.

[plumbmaster]

I really appreciate the assitance

[patrick88]

Just Reply To What I Asked

when you become a plumber in this country. Then you can have a bad attitude.
Plumbing school in another country does nothing for you in this country.

[Redwood]

Just Reply To What I Asked

Todays word for the day... Rude!

[Cookie]

Redwood, you gave me a much much needed laugh for today. I wish it had come sooner. :) I love the word of the day...
Check out my new signature line. lol

[hj]

ALmost no legitimate company will deal directly with you. It would be too much of a hassle for any possible benefits. If they have regional distributors that would violate the contract with them, and if they have wholesaler agreements, that would make them competitors with the wholesaler. Any manufacturer who deals directly with you is either going to screw you, or their product is questionable so going direct is the only way to market it. See, "Late night telemarketers", "Billy May", "self ventilating toilet".

[patrick88]

LOL

I had nothing to say to the guy.

just felt his remark was rude and had to say so.

I had a customer once say "My husband was a plumber" from another country. The guy was a land lord who kept adding wax to a 3rd floor toilet. I think when you need to add like 5 wax rings you would know there is a problem. Plumber or not. I let the lady know well if he was he should be pulling a permit and fixing it right not adding more wax as the closet bend sinks lower into the floor.

[nhmaster]

LOL

I had nothing to say to the guy.

just felt his remark was rude and had to say so.

I had a customer once say "My husband was a plumber" from another country. The guy was a land lord who kept adding wax to a 3rd floor toilet. I think when you need to add like 5 wax rings you would know there is a problem. Plumber or not. I let the lady know well if he was he should be pulling a permit and fixing it right not adding more wax as the closet bend sinks lower into the floor.

Just keep adding a ring as the closet flange slowly sinks through the rotted sub floor. I love it.

[patrick88]

The lady on the second floor loved it! She was having her morning break when the ceiling crashed onto her head. Human waste, drop ceiling, what was left of the three other ceilings (yup I counted), nails, mouse/rat turds, and bat droppings. The board of health loved the guy. The second floor tenants went to the hospital then to the board of health. The board called the landlord. Well the landlord hung up on them saying they can't tell him what to do. :eek:
Oh my they love to be hung up on. The second floor tenant said they were sending every Gov agency down.
Well I never did the work but I'm sure they got what they deserved.

[Gary Swart]

I would love to hear the rest of this one! :D

[nhmaster]

The lady on the second floor loved it! She was having her morning break when the ceiling crashed onto her head. Human waste, drop ceiling, what was left of the three other ceilings (yup I counted), nails, mouse/rat turds, and bat droppings. The board of health loved the guy. The second floor tenants went to the hospital then to the board of health. The board called the landlord. Well the landlord hung up on them saying they can't tell him what to do. :eek:
Oh my they love to be hung up on. The second floor tenant said they were sending every Gov agency down.
Well I never did the work but I'm sure they got what they deserved.

And there you were without a camera :D

[Master Plumber 101]

You will need to serve an apprenticeship most likely. Not only that you will have to get your Master plumbing license. Good luck!


Here's a web site for a great vender: http://www.printingincorporated.com/markplumb.html