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Title: Plumber recommendations?
Post by: PonderInc on February 19, 2010, 05:02:21 PM
I've got a laundry list of minor plumbing issues that I need to take care of.  Everything from installing new shutoff valves in the bathroom, to solving a "water hammer" noise in the pipes, to installing new toilets.

Anyone have a recommendation for a good plumber in town?
Title: Re: Plumber recommendations?
Post by: AngieB on February 19, 2010, 06:03:49 PM
Hudson Plumbing - (918) 446-5252. They're terrific. Tell them I referred you.
Title: Re: Plumber recommendations?
Post by: swampee on February 20, 2010, 08:07:07 AM
Sunset Plumbing in BA ask for Ron.
Title: Re: Plumber recommendations?
Post by: nathanm on February 20, 2010, 10:08:57 AM
Quote from: PonderInc on February 19, 2010, 05:02:21 PM
I've got a laundry list of minor plumbing issues that I need to take care of.  Everything from installing new shutoff valves in the bathroom, to solving a "water hammer" noise in the pipes, to installing new toilets.

Anyone have a recommendation for a good plumber in town?
If you have the time, the shutoff valves and water hammer issues are pretty easy to take care of on your own. It would take perhaps a few hours of your time.

Plumbing new waste lines and that sort of thing probably ought to be left to a professional unless you have experience, though. (proper venting is important and not entirely obvious how to do correctly)
Title: Re: Plumber recommendations?
Post by: Conan71 on February 20, 2010, 11:04:01 AM
Might be a little too conservative for you but call Joe...
Title: Re: Plumber recommendations?
Post by: PonderInc on February 24, 2010, 11:14:51 AM
Thanks for all the recommendations!  (Except maybe Conan's...)   ;)  Joe the Plumber, indeed!
Title: Re: Plumber recommendations?
Post by: heironymouspasparagus on February 25, 2010, 07:42:34 PM
Do it yourself!  None of that list is very hard, if you just take it easy and pay close attention to detail.  And places like Home Depot and Lowe's can help.

There are a lot of "how to" books at both those places.  You are talking about the cost of materials/fixtures, plus a couple books and a few pretty inexpensive tools (maybe $100 for tools to do what you have talked about) and two or 3 Saturdays.

And end up with a ton of self confidence and the satisfaction of a job well done.

Quick tip; if you ever change ANY shutoff valve inside, go ahead and spring for the extra couple bucks for ball valves!  You will be SO glad you did!