Making a living without Corgi Gas Registration

[John Cotton]

Is it possible to make a reasonable living as a plumber, without doing gas work and getting Corgi registered ? Therefore concentrating on smaller jobs, leaks and bathrooms etc

[MickW]

My company actually sells plumbing and heating gear only to the trade and we have many customers who aren't CORGI registered, so I guess the answer has to be Yes!.

[fuzzy]

yes
you can

[sunshineplumber]

i have just finished an NVQ and finding it rather hard to even get a few jobs a month. anyone got any idea's to get more work???
ive done all the reg stuff advertising ect but only had a few calls the came to nothing.

[manx12]

Another avenue is to talk to local builders.. they do all types of work extensions/ kitchens and bathroom refurbs.. you might get lucky.. because most builders will use sub contractors... including plumbers/tilers sparkies etc..

Originally Posted by sunshineplumber

i have just finished an NVQ and finding it rather hard to even get a few jobs a month. anyone got any idea's to get more work???
ive done all the reg stuff advertising ect but only had a few calls the came to nothing.

don't worry to much as it takes yrs to get your name round and be recommended and have customers you can rely on that will only use you.

at the moment no one knows you from adam
and work is a lot quieter than this time last yr.