HOW TO FIND A PLUMBER? Finding good plumbers in the city is difficult. Do you need a plumber in an emergency and have a real problem? There are many items for plumbers to choose from. We've all heard the advice - get quotes, follow references, and ask friends and family for recommendations. All good stuff, but it sounds like people who need a plumber have a choice. This really misunderstands the problem faced by the average householder. Yes, we want to find a great plumber, that is a knowledgeable, polite, punctual, and affordable paragon of virtue, but before we get that far we need to find a plumber who is willing to do business with us. If you need a plumber in an emergency, you'll find either the ones that have priced themselves out of the market and are therefore often available - Mr. or Mrs. "It'll cost you!" or her cheaper cousin Dave "The fastest I can get to you is next Wednesday." Not great when you have a leak and it's Sunday now. ...