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Fahad Tariq

Kind-hearted Glasgow plumber axes call-out charge for over 65s this winter

A caring businessman is doing all he can to make sure people don't go without heating or hot water this winter.

Grant Hollywood is scrapping his normal £120 call-out charge for customers over the age of 65.

The kind-hearted business-owner, who has been running Hollywood plumbing service ltd since 2019, wants to help Glasgow's most vulnerable get through the treacherous winter months ahead.

As freezing temperatures and arctic conditions continue to cause chaos around the city, the risk of a frozen pipe or bust boiler has heightened.

READ MORE: Glasgow weather: City covered by eerie freezing fog as temperatures plummet

Grant has advised people not to panic - as he’ll be on hand to offer his support if your boiler does break down or a frozen pipe is stopping your heating from coming on.

What's even better is that he won’t be charging a call-out fee for over 65s, which will come as a relief to many as the cost of living crisis continues to cripple struggling Glaswegians.

Other customers will get a discounted call-out fee at £80. Grant will still be charging customers for parts and labour - but will offer a 25% discount on labour costs.

The 27-year-old, from Kilmarnock, said: “Don’t panic or stress yourselves. Give me a phone and if I can’t make it to you then I’ll give you as much advice as I can over the phone to try and resolve an issue.

“Everybody is struggling at this time of the year. It’s coming up to Christmas and the last thing I want is for anybody to struggle.

“I like to make people happy and don’t want them to go without this winter. I want to help people and get them warm.

“This is my way of giving back to customers who have supported me and given their time and hard-earned money.”

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