We’ve talked a lot about the barriers women in plumbing encounter. These definitely affect the numbers of women who succeed in becoming plumbers; but because the barriers are serious, we sometimes forget to talk about how amazing, determined and skillful
Quality Plumbing Week 2016
Quality Plumbing Week 2016 starts on October 3rd Transforming the reputation of an industry – is one week enough? For the last few years attempts are being made to address the lamentable reputation of plumbers among British Householders; APAC run
Gas Safety Week – 7 Tips to keep your family safe
Keep safe and help your family stay safe by following these 7 simple Gas Safety Week Tips. Gas Safety Week is September 19th – 25th. Tip 1. Only use your gas appliances for their intended use Tip 2.
Blocked Drains
Cleaning blocked drains is simple when you know how and can save you lots of money calling a plumber. Remember, prevention is better than cure! Baths and shower drains 1) Most blocked drains in the bath are caused by hair,
The Myth of Inspiration
Our Stopcocks Women Plumbers are often referred to as Inspiring but what does ‘being an inspiration’ mean and does it help anyone to have ‘inspiration’? There are so many ways our women plumbers are an inspiration and each of them
Blame it on the TV Shows
‘TV Shows have a lot to answer for’ says Mica May; Marketing Director of Stopcocks Women Plumbers. She believes they encourage unrealistic expectations. We all watch them, the makeover TV shows, the build a new house from scratch TV shows
DIY or not DIY – That is the Question
Is DIY on the decline? In the last week we have been approached by local and national media for comments on the decline of DIY skills in the general population. Here are some thoughts on that, based on what our
A Woman Plumber – City of London
Petra is the Stopcocks Woman Plumber – City of London, she provides excellent plumbing and great customer service. Her customers all love her and send us happy testimonials about her work and how great it is to experience such excellent
Be ready for Bank Holiday DIY
We’re approaching the first Bank Holiday of 2016, a time traditionally marked by DIY projects. The numbers of emergency call-outs we receive for leaks tends to rise during and just after a Bank Holiday. Here are some tips to save
Start Your Plumbing Business With Stopcocks
Our plumber in Oldham had a go-it-alone plumbing business before she joined Stopcocks. Here she talks about her experience and what she feels are the benefits of being a Stopcocks Woman Plumber. The Benefits of having a Stopcocks Women Plumbers