Plumbing is the skilled trade of working with pipes, tubing and plumbing fixtures for drinking water systems and the drainage of waste. A plumber is someone who installs or repairs piping systems, plumbing fixtures and equipment such as geysers. The plumbing industry is a basic and substantial part of every developed economy due to the need for clean water, and proper collection and transport of wastes.

Good plumbers will always be in great demand, probably more than any other building trade. Most plumbing problems in people’s homes need to be fixed straightaway to avoid damage to property, keep all the appliances working and toilets and drains working correctly. Even in times of recession plumbers will always be busy.