I’ve relied on the same plumber for 20 years because of their reliability and fairness. Recently, their prices have been surprisingly high, which I attributed to post-pandemic changes. However, the last visit was not only costly, but the advice given was also confusing.

I have since learned that the company had been bought by a private equity firm. This is an all too familiar story in the plumbing sector. Sewer Stud explains the impact on consumers and plumbers alike.

When you need a plumber, make sure you do your research (or text me!) to see who owns them. Private equity means you will pay more for services you may, or may not, need and you can’t be sure of the quality of the work.