Anyone knows an honest Plumber?

[Sundancefisher]

Originally Posted by CaberTosser

One good reason to always avoid the low bidders EZM

I had one client who had all manner of things wrong with his house done previously by obviously shady contractors. The thing is, the issues were all over the place and of varying age. When I found out he got the house from his Dad as a wedding gift and then his generous Dad tried to pay me for his son's bill (but only 70% of it, this after working his way up from his 50% offer on my $10K bill ), I then realized there is a two-way street with the bad contractors. Sometimes its just as much the fault of the excessively penny-pinching customer who is willing to cut corners getting exactly what they paid for. Some people beeline for those false savings. That character got himself onto my extremely short do-not-work-for list.

If the price is too good to be true, it likely is.

Case in point. I will do any work you need done at half Cabers price. No warranty is included and 100% cash up front is needed. Will meet folks at public places without cameras after dark to collect payment.

[Grizzly Adams]

Originally Posted by CaberTosser

One good reason to always avoid the low bidders EZM

I had one client who had all manner of things wrong with his house done previously by obviously shady contractors. The thing is, the issues were all over the place and of varying age. When I found out he got the house from his Dad as a wedding gift and then his generous Dad tried to pay me for his son's bill (but only 70% of it, this after working his way up from his 50% offer on my $10K bill ), I then realized there is a two-way street with the bad contractors. Sometimes its just as much the fault of the excessively penny-pinching customer who is willing to cut corners getting exactly what they paid for. Some people beeline for those false savings. That character got himself onto my extremely short do-not-work-for list.

If the price is too good to be true, it likely is.

I've found you have to learn to read people, if you get bad vibes, walk away.

Grizz

[Hilgy]

Originally Posted by buckbrush

CaberToser 100% he is the go to plumbing guy on here.

I only know him from the forum but I know he is very knowledgeable and helpful.

Honest? I've never met the guy in person but I would lend him my truck or my dog without a second thought...

When someone says this about you, you know you are doing life right!!

[olsy]

Originally Posted by Grizzly Adams

That's what you call, Poor Supervision.

Grizz

No project manager I assume.

[CDNOutdoorsman]

Not to take anything away from CaberTosser as I have spoken to him in the past and he has helped me out by walking me through a couple things. Great trades guys like him are likely extremely busy due to their honesty and great work. If he is too busy, Dwayne from Pioneer in Cochrane I feel is a younger version of Caber, honest and really good at what he does.
If Caber is too busy or too far away, I wouldn't hesitate to call Dwayne either.

[Wrongside]

Lonestar Plumbing has done a pile of work for us over the years. Peter is good people. Worth a call if Caber can’t fit you in.

[walker1]

Another vote for Caber. Bought a furnace igniter of him on a sunday a month ago and asked a few questions and received great replies.

[WLT]

In Calgary, try Accell Plumbing and Heating. Nothing but good service from Dave Anderson (403-279-5777). He's busy because he's good.

[Masterchief]

I was happy with Caber... he explained things logically and his experience was definitely an asset

[AndrewM]

Another vote for Caber. Honest and does it right and willing to help you so you don't have to call him for the small simple fixes.

[KegRiver]

Jimmy Walls, is one of the best.

But he may not be willing to make the trip, he lives in Greenbelt Maryland.

LOL Sorry, had to put in a plug for my BIL.

I would agree, I'd give the work to Caber if I lived in Calgary.

[MountainTi]

^^^^^
spammers keeping mods busy today

[Malatras]

Hi all. Basically we also faced such a problem. Of course, I am in another country, but it seems to me that such companies work in an international format. They helped me and I was satisfied.

[Twisted Canuck]

Thanks for stopping by?

[Albertadiver]

Thread bump.

Cabertosser saved our bacon yesterday. Came on short notice to help me with a leaking shut off valve for our dishwasher that decided it was time to flood our basement. We haven't had the best of times lately and being off work from a life altering surgery hasn't been pleasant. It was a relief to have help when needed.

Can't say enough about a stand up guy and great help on short notice. Thanks again Cabertosser!

[tirebob]

Caber is a solid dude for sure!

[Sundancefisher]

I still remember a time Stuart helped me with our **** volcano. Also scared away a meth addict who was carrying weapons coming at me. Also finding out we had a bunch of live natural gas lines we didn’t even knew was live.

Ahh the good times.

[CaberTosser]

My ears are burning, but in a good way . Spammers bump this up did they? I wasn’t even paying ‘em or nuthin!

Sundances meth-head community visitor was a memorable one for sure, he eyed up the two of us and the pair of 18” pipe wrenches I happened to be holding and decided to skedaddle rather than start anything. Guy was trying car door handles in plain view. Hawc’s even joined the welcoming party. Good times indeed

[DRhunter]

Had to bug Stuart (Caber) this evening when one of our rental house furnaces quit. He has always been outstanding to deal with. Tough part of the job is being on call all the time, but have really appreciated his great attitude and honesty.

Wouldn’t waste your time looking for anyone else!

DR


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[CaberTosser]

Kind of amusing that this thread popped up while I’m sitting in the Rockyview ER waiting room (nothing remotely major) & it’s got a rich guys picture on the wall who was a former client years back. You must have to donate a lot to get the ER named after you….