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Ask a plumber to show you their crawlsuit and describe the last month or so of their work and you being to appreciate their rates.

I talked to 3 plumbers recently when I bought a partially built house. First guy was a "commercial" plumber working on new builds only. Second guy was a "home renovation" plumber. Both these 2 plumbers won't go near a clogged toilet. Third guy specialized on clogged pipes and home emergency repair.

Third guy specialized on clogged pipes and home emergency repair.

And knows anyone calling him is likely over a barrel and willing to pay big money to make the problem go away. Odd hours, but a respectable hourly rate (assuming he has some skin in the game vis-a-vis owning the business).

Plumbers have a terrible fate, more so if they have a special suit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teufz17PqoY

Hehe, ok. Fantastic movie that one. Also quite depressing.

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