Village News - Ipplepen Team
Ipplepen plumber fits 100th boiler in his village
Doug Bacchus of Doug Bacchus Plumbing & Heating Services has celebrated his one hundredth Viessmann boiler installation in his village of Ipplepen, near Newton Abbot in Devon.
“I’ve lived in Ipplepen for 23 years, and I love being part of the community here,” says Bacchus. “Any job is really important, but when it comes to helping your friends and neighbours, it’s that bit more personal. I feel so proud to have been chosen by so many Ipplepen residents over the years, and to celebrate this milestone is really touching.”
The 100th installation took place in a three-bedroom barn conversion, owned by the Cox family, on the outskirts of Ipplepen.
Doug said, “I have seen from my own experience how reliable and cost-effective the Viessmann boilers are, and the quality of the products really helps me know that I’m offering the best to my customers. I would say around 99 percent of my work comes through word of mouth. And this was the case with the hundredth install, which came via referrals from two separate former customers. As a small business, and especially when serving homes on my doorstep, I need to know I’m giving people exactly what they need. I believe using quality products and providing great service is what’s helped the company reach this success”.
Doug set up his heating business in 2004. He employs Scott, his very first apprentice who joined the company over 15 years ago, and Adam, who has been with Doug for over two years. Installer, Nick Andrews, and apprentice Louis Bacchus also joined the team this year.
At a time when so many small businesses rely on online presence and advertising to generate new business, it is referrals alone that have proven hugely successful for Doug Bacchus.
Written by Judy Wise
