We're building a new house and I, apparently since I combined forces with our GM builder, and we seek out together to save money and time try to anticipate needs. Time is money. I work with Kristy and when she's out Rachael. Kohler is a brand we're using throughout the house. The lead time on Kohler faucets/parts can be 60 days. In other words you have to order WAY IN ADVANCE! I needed valves that go in the wall behind showers and baths ASAP so the plumbers could install them before the walls were gypcreted and tiled. Mr. N we need these ASAP we have to pressure test your system ... I ordered the faucets the rain heads and shower bars but ooohhh didn't know I needed rough-in valves (basically the gut of the temperature hot cold control for your shower).
Okay ... I don't have 60 days I need them in 5 ... plumber said call Ferguson. Kristy pulled 2 from Wasilla, had one in town and 2 at their distribution center in Seattle. Boom ordered shipped and got them and needed parts for our standing jetted tub too. Who knew there were so many pieces to plumbing. The Plumbers day was saved!
This week was nuts. I had to literally track down 5 parts I missed. So today I picked up a valve I made a mistake on, and I had 2 trim valve kits shipped to my new home address when they found them in California. Kohler Customer Service in Wisconsin - I have their number saved. They helped track down what was available which I ordered in Anchorage. Plumbers are back Friday ... I have all their parts again ready.
Plumbers vans and trucks are outside at Will Call all the time - they get contractor discounts. Hmmm ... Hint Hint!
Yeah, if you have the 60 days to get it in you can be stress less. BUT - if you can't close on your house till they're in ... oh yeah they can hook you up they can search! read more