Some people don’t want the work !

[nicholsong]

Have you tried ianthebuilder .

His usual quote is £1 a week.

Works both ways Ian

 

[Dutch 68]

I need my hotand cold pipes insulating under my van (PVC) and thought I could do it myself but the wheel ramps I have are too steep to get the van up, so I thought I would call CaravanAndy who I’ve seen around the town, he is a mobile caravan and Motorhome service engineer.
I rang Him and told him what the job was and he refused saying “I don’t do PVC,s my PL Cover will not let me”. Very odd it’s not gas piping so not much chance of blowing us up with faulty work, worst that could happen is I loose a load of water onto the ground.
What jobs do you need doing but cannot get anyone to do for you ?

He simply doesn’t fancy this particular job…..

 

[Dutch 68]

Nor do I but I used the scissor jack that came with the van on mine and it was OK...

Quick way to die prematurely , even with axle stands I wouldn’t be keen, to many accidents with cheap Chinese axle stands giving way…..

 

[MichaelT]

Quick way to die prematurely , even with axle stands I wouldn’t be keen, to many accidents with cheap Chinese axle stands giving way…..

Stands are for 2t (I think) so plenty of leeway and not sure they are chinese. I found the jack to be very good and lifted the van easily much better than I thought and it did not take too much effort so was pleasantly surprised. Not needed now I have E&P levelling but still put axle stands under when greasing the rear axle.

 

[georgio]

You could try Appleford leisure at Elland but wait because they too are extremely busy

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[bigwood]

Not the same job but I had a struggle to find a body shop to repair a front wheel arch on our motorhome. I got replies from too busy, too big, don’t touch coach builds and one said they could do it but would need to let the rear tyres down to get it in garage. The most promising place specialise in caravan and motorhome repairs didn’t ring me back with a quote.
I did find some were after talking to a couple with a nicely restored VW. Hopefully they will do as good a job on ours next week.

 

[the1andonly]

I bought some ramp extentions earlier this year (only used on my fabia so far) from this ebay seller
astra-mk1-mad

NOTE Not his standard extentions but special order long ones with a mid way suport.
He normaly shows these with an Aston Martin on them.
NONE currently advertised

 

[TR5]

Can you not buy some Armstrong Armaflex insulation of the right size from Plumbase or similar, then find a place where you can hire a ramp or pit for 1/2 day. Some good long and thick cable ties to wrap it, job done.
I did an Autocruise motorhome that I had myself, it’s not difficult.

 

[chaser]

Can you not buy some Armstrong Armaflex insulation of the right size from Plumbase or similar, then find a place where you can hire a ramp or pit for 1/2 day. Some good long and thick cable ties to wrap it, job done.
I did an Autocruise motorhome that I had myself, it’s not difficult.

Did offer but seems he is too far away.

 

[Jamesh]

Thanks but I am in Todmorden West Yorkshire.Lancs boarder

Find a tyre garage and ask them if they could do it whilst they are quiet.

I'm going to ask my local chap with a pit to let me paint the underside of my transit.

Cheers James

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[jessthedog]

Isnt this the reason that Pimlico Plumbers became so successful - despite charging premium rates they get repeat business as they turn up at the appointed time (I'm only basing this on news items as they don't cover North Wales).

He done well for himself. Pimlico plumbing was Recently sold to an American company for about £140m!

 

[joe and sue]

I

He done well for himself. Pimlico plumbing was Recently sold to an American company for about £140m

I used to come across these guys a lot when i worked in London, they were always punctual, polite, well presented, and the work was always followed up by a visit from "customer care" plus any very rare problems were sorted promptly.
They had a great business ethic.
Joe

 

[olley]

That's how we ran our kitchen business, designer, then me to check, then the fitter, then me again to make sure they were happy.

 

[airwave]

Quick way to die prematurely , even with axle stands I wouldn’t be keen, to many accidents with cheap Chinese axle stands giving way…..

I never jack mine up . I know the op is talking about a pvc , and mine is an A class . But i can simply slide under the van while it's sat on it's wheels . It's not a nice place to work , crap often falls off , and i ache a bit after , but it is what it is ! . Actually , i've been doing a lot of work under the thing recently , i'm just about to start work on the power steering as it happens .
The only time i jack mine up , is to remove a wheel . I leave it on the jack (3 ton) , and use axle stands (2 ton each) , but even then i'm wary of getting underneath . It does sound like the guy don't need the work , but it maybe he has other problems , and this weather is not the best for lying on a cold ground .

 

[chaser]

I never jack mine up . I know the op is talking about a pvc , and mine is an A class . But i can simply slide under the van while it's sat on it's wheels . It's not a nice place to work , crap often falls off , and i ache a bit after , but it is what it is ! . Actually , i've been doing a lot of work under the thing recently , i'm just about to start work on the power steering as it happens .
The only time i jack mine up , is to remove a wheel . I leave it on the jack (3 ton) , and use axle stands (2 ton each) , but even then i'm wary of getting underneath . It does sound like the guy don't need the work , but it maybe he has other problems , and this weather is not the best for lying on a cold ground .

Thing is though with this sort of job , there's not going to be a lot of money in half a days cable tying lying under a motor.
But then if the van springs a leak sometime in the future and soaks the van the customer is going to be back asking if it was done right, or it freezes or something, not saying this is what Otter Spotter would do but the problem is there, if doing a job for someone you don't know.
Far better doing it yourself then you know it's right.

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[Graham Mew]

He obviously doesn't need the work .. if it were me I'd get all the bits and do it myself if you don't have the room just find a quiet carpark or similar..at least you know that's it's done right and if it ever gets snagged and comes off you can quickly repair yourself.

Well said, I agree with your comments

 

[dna]

I

I used to come across these guys a lot when i worked in London, they were always punctual, polite, well presented, and the work was always followed up by a visit from "customer care" plus any very rare problems were sorted promptly.
They had a great business ethic.
Joe

Wasn’t he on a Motorhome tv programme spending some of that money recently?

 

[airwave]

Thing is though with this sort of job , there's not going to be a lot of money in half a days cable tying lying under a motor.
But then if the van springs a leak sometime in the future and soaks the van the customer is going to be back asking if it was done right, or it freezes or something, not saying this is what Otter Spotter would do but the problem is there, if doing a job for someone you don't know.
Far better doing it yourself then you know it's right.

Oh yes , i quite agree . The blame culture is alive and kicking . In my case i was caught , not by soddy work , but total lack of it . I took a brand new motorcycle to the shop , for it's 500 mile service/inspection . They had it all day , and when i got it home , found they hadn't even touched it . They never saw the bike again , and i began to learn how to do it all myself . I've moved on a bit since , and basically , if i can figure out how it works , i will have a go at anything . I've even diagnosed an issue with a dishwasher . I do put work out , but only to people i trust . My mate up the road , a mobile mechanic has just mot'd , and serviced my van . He used to own a garage , but shut it down after the rent rocketed . It's difficult for me right now , with a 3 ton brick on the drive , so he's been getting a lot of work recently .

 

[Woody5900]

I never jack mine up . I know the op is talking about a pvc , and mine is an A class . But i can simply slide under the van while it's sat on it's wheels . It's not a nice place to work , crap often falls off , and i ache a bit after , but it is what it is ! . Actually , i've been doing a lot of work under the thing recently , i'm just about to start work on the power steering as it happens .
The only time i jack mine up , is to remove a wheel . I leave it on the jack (3 ton) , and use axle stands (2 ton each) , but even then i'm wary of getting underneath . It does sound like the guy don't need the work , but it maybe he has other problems , and this weather is not the best for lying on a cold ground .

"2 Ton" axle stands are only rated at 1 Ton! The small print says they are 2 Tons per pair. Beware.

 

[roadtrip]

I have real heavy duty ramps and axle stands etc, if its the foam pipe insulation and cable ties you have then I can run over and do it. However work weird shifts. So off this coming Wed and Fri if you want me to fly over. Or get the bits you need then let me know. I do most of the work myself on my van, I do allsorts of vlog vids on you tube, the latest ones are a lot of detailing / polishing etc. I am in Stockport at side of M60 Jn25.

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[mitzimad]

i dont think its a case of not wanting the work i think anyone wants work but given the option will cherry pick the jobs that pay well and are easier to do

 

[two]

I'd hire a grandchild. They're always keen to please.

 

[Jamesh]

I'd hire a grandchild. They're always keen to please.

Funny how grand children readily help grandparents but won't lift a finger for parents!!!

 

[Sapper520]

Funny how grand children readily help grandparents but won't lift a finger for parents!!!

Might be something to do with the bribery I use, that I would never advocate as a parent.

 

[Tony50]

Don’t bother with Check-A-Trade or whatever it’s called. My son used a company on that website for a new bathroom…..total rubbish job, then went bust after payment.

I was told that if the Members of Check A Trade don't like a review which is sent to them before publicizing it is used don't know whether it's true or not,.
As for Builders , Plasterers , we have done that recently , we got the Builder to brick up a window space ( then told him it was unacceptable ( wrong bricks, plus stained with mortar , ) he sent his son round who took the wall down and rebuilt with a near match brick.
We are converting the integral garage into into a utility room and study , Plasterer Dot and Dabbed 3 Block walls with Plasterboard and then skimmed them, I didn't let him do where the garage wall was I had Plumbers in to do some jobs they could not believe the bad quality of plastering, and said we can do your 4th wall ,and to be honest they made a really good job !!

With regards to insulating the pipes I would try a small Family garage

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[pandas]

I

I used to come across these guys a lot when i worked in London, they were always punctual, polite, well presented, and the work was always followed up by a visit from "customer care" plus any very rare problems were sorted promptly.
They had a great business ethic.
Joe

They do however spend a lot of time in Boisdale!

 

[Otter Spotter]

Thing is though with this sort of job , there's not going to be a lot of money in half a days cable tying lying under a motor.
But then if the van springs a leak sometime in the future and soaks the van the customer is going to be back asking if it was done right, or it freezes or something, not saying this is what Otter Spotter would do but the problem is there, if doing a job for someone you don't know.
Far better doing it yourself then you know it's right.

Chaser , you asume I am handy with a driver and other tools ,one, do I trust myself under the van, No, would I know what I am doing, probably Not If I did the work I am likely to see piping trailing behind me within a few days !

 

[Tony50]

Chaser , you asume I am handy with a driver and other tools ,one, do I trust myself under the van, No, would I know what I am doing, probably Not If I did the work I am likely to see piping trailing behind me within a few days !

use house 1Metre central heating lagging tubes they are partly cut through lengthways just run your thumb down to open them up available from Builders Merchants, cut them with a Stanley Knife , to size , open up split put over pipes then close tube gap around pipe and fit Strip clips to secure making sure Stripclips are pulled tight, then I can assure you insulation tubes won't come off.
Only Danger you might encounter is if you don't cut excess Stripclip off it could poke you in the eye !!

 

[Otter Spotter]

You

use house 1Metre central heating lagging tubes they are partly cut through lengthways just run your thumb down to open them up available from Builders Merchants, cut them with a Stanley Knife , to size , open up split put over pipes then close tube gap around pipe and fit Strip clips to secure making sure Stripclips are pulled tight, then I can assure you insulation tubes won't come off.
Only Danger you might encounter is if you don't cut excess Stripclip off it could poke you in the eye !!

You are not going to believe this but, I have the lagging tubes but the big issue is that my convertor chose to weave both hot and cold pipes through the cut outs in the chassis members, so to lag them means disconnecting them, lagging whilst rerouting. The problem will be ensuring I reconnect soundly, and this is all whilst on my back under the van
My plumbing skills are leaky !

 

[dunnah01]

I

I used to come across these guys a lot when i worked in London, they were always punctual, polite, well presented, and the work was always followed up by a visit from "customer care" plus any very rare problems were sorted promptly.
They had a great business ethic.
Joe

It's plumbing so how could they ever get it wrong enough to need another visit!!

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