If you’ve tried to book a decent plumber recently, you’ve probably noticed something: They’re busy. Really busy. Not just a few days out — we’re talking weeks, sometimes longer. And when you do find someone good, you don’t question the price as much as you used to… because you already know how hard they are to find. This isn’t a coincidence. There’s a growing shortage of skilled plumbers across the UK — and it’s starting to affect homeowners, landlords, and the wider construc