The bill was much more than any previous plumbing repair bill -- but this plumber actually fixed a faucet that multiple other plumbers had been unable to fix. This plumber took the time and risk to take off the old "bib" and put on a lovely new one and new handle and for the first time in 34 years it doesn't drip!
We also had a unique ultra-low-flow toilet with unique innerds that was leaking in some undetermined place and spontaneously flushing. This plumber said the cost of a complete rebuild would be equivalent to a brand new toilet — so we got a brand new toilet. I requested that it be a strong flusher. The one he picked out works great and has the great ecological advantage that a down and fast release of the handle uses just half a tank of water — and so far that is all that is necessary. If it needed more, one can hold down the handle and the entire volume of the tank will be used.
I should say that the plumber gave me multiple options, each describe and priced accordingly. It was then my choice of the services to be done.
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