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New Apprentice – Sean

Nov 17, 2022

The team here at JJ Kokesh are proud to announce that we have a new plumbing apprentice, Sean McVey! We are very excited to have him and you may be seeing him on jobs with our plumbers in the near future.

Being a plumbing apprentice is an important step on the road to becoming a fully licensed plumber. We talked to Sean about his life, his experience as an apprentice and where he sees himself in the future.

Q&A with Sean

Why did you want to become a plumber?
I love helping customers solve their plumbing issues and providing great customer service.

What is your favorite color?
Blue

Where did you go to high school?
St. John Vianney High School, in Kirkwood, Missouri

What is your favorite plumbing job?
Repair work – in basement floor- using the jackhammer is fun!

Why do you love being an apprentice?
I love being an apprentice because I love learning from and helping the guys with their projects.

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
Chocolate w/ hot fudge

What is your favorite vacation spot?
Black River Lodge in Lesterville, MO

Where do you see yourself in the future?
I see my still working here at JJ Kokesh, helping to provide the best customer experience to all of our customers.

We are so excited to have Sean as our new plumber apprentice so when you see him with our Plumbers on jobs, please give Sean a hearty congratulations and welcome him!

Remember that we are always here for any plumbing related issues that you might and that you can contact us at (636) 391-1233 or you can stop by: 408 Kehrs Mill Rd, Ballwin, Mo 63011.

World Water Day 2022

Mar 22, 2022

Today, March 22, 2022 is World Water Day! This is a United Nations international observance day started in 1993 that is held every March 22, in order to bring awareness of the importance of fresh water. Currently 2 billion people are living without access to safe water and a core focus of world water day is to try create actions that would result in water and sanitation for all by 2030.

Every year has a theme and this year is: Groundwater- making the Invisible Visible.

Ground water is water that is found underground in aquifers, geological formations of sand, rock and gravel that holds water. Almost all the fresh water in the world is ground water, and it is very important to our way of life. We use ground water for everything from farming and industry to ecosystems, supporting drinking water supplies and sanitation systems. Our relationship with ground water is so diverse that we have areas in the world where we have over-used and pollute our groundwater and other areas that we have no idea how much water is down there. This can be a problem because when we over use the water, it is not as quickly recharged by rain and snow leading to shortages, polluted groundwater takes decades or even centuries to recover from and when we don’t know how much groundwater is in an area, we are falling to harness a potential vital water resource.

Image Credit: https://www.bcwater.org/surface-water-vs-groundwater/

Ground water is critical for adapting to climate change and becoming aware of the issues surrounding the world’s policies and we need to do all we can to help protect this most vital resource.

If you have any questions about world water day or any other plumbing related questions feel free to give us a call at (636) 391-1233.

What’s up with my Water?

Mar 12, 2022

The team here at Kokesh Plumbing knows that people have a lot of questions about water and the quality of water that we have here in Saint Louis. We would like to help ease your mind and answer some frequently asked questions we have had about the water that comes into our homes.

How safe is our water?
- Our water is clean, reliable and without a doubt, safe. Year after year, our drinking water meets or surpasses all state and federal drinking water regulations. In fact, Missouri American Water performs more than 500,000 test on our water annually

Why is my water not flowing like usual?
- This could be due to a water main break. In particularly, during the cold winter month, water mains freeze causing them to crack and burst. You can be assured that Kokesh and our partner, Missouri American Water are working hard and around the clock to make emergency repairs to get the mains fixed.

Why is my water cloudy?
- Water that looks cloudy can happen when the temperature drops and water entering into your home warms as it comes in. The warm- up creates very small air bubbles that are absolutely harmless. To check to see if this is what is causing the cloudiness, simply place a glass of water on the counter for a couple of minutes and after that check to see if the water has cleared up as the air bubbles dissipate. If this doesn’t seem to be the case, please call us at 636 391-1233 so that we can help you solve this issue!

Why does my water have a change in taste or has an odor?
- Our water is sourced from different locations through the state including the Meramec River, Missouri River, Shoal Creek and various wells. There are different factors that could cause the water to smell or taste differently such as seasonal changes and river conditions, but the most important thing to realize is that it is still safe to drink.

Hopefully this helps with any questions that you may have about our water and water supply. As always if you have any questions about this or any other plumbing related issues please give us a call at: 636-391-1233.

New Year’s Tips for Saving Water and Money

Jan 1, 2022

Happy New Year! We love to make New Year’s resolutions and we think that saving water and money should be a part of your New Year’s goals. Making sure that your house is in tip-top shape at the beginning of the year helps set the tone for how the rest of your year will go. Here are a few tips that get you home in order for a smooth year:

Insulate water pipes by wrapping them with insulation tubes made from polyethylene of fiberglass in unheated areas of your home. This will help them from freezing during the coldest days of winter.
Use low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators that will reduce the water flow without reducing the pressure
You should check your pipes, toilets and faucets often for leaks, and if you do find a leak, please give us a call at 636-391-1233 so that we can help you fix that leak.
Make sure to drip your faucets when the temperature stays below freezing by letting a small trickle run over night. This should help prevent the pipes from freeing over
Check for leaks in and out of your home after the first big thaw
Have us come out to walk your property line after the first thaw to inspect waterlines
Only run your dish and clothing washers when they are full and use the water-saving cycle if available on your washers

100 Neediest

Dec 7, 2021

Happy Holidays!

We here at Kokesh Plumbing are extremely thankful for all our wonderful customers, amazing team, and making it through such a difficult year and we would like to pay that forward by adopting a local family needing support this holiday season. Through the United Way’s 100 Neediest Cases, we are adopting a family who needs some extra cheer this year.

Ms. L is a single mother of three boys who has also taken in her niece and nephews due to their parents being unable to care for them. Ms. L is working a full time job and cannot afford to take care of much beyond each month’s bills and their basic needs. If you would like to join us in helping make this time of year alittle more special for this family, here is a list of their needs:

Clothing- size 4T and shoes- size 9 for a 3 year old boy
Clothing- size 12/14 and shoes- size 5.5 for a 9 year old boy
Clothing- size 12/14 and shoes- size 6.5 for a 10 year old boy
Clothing- size men’s medium/ 34 pants and shoes- size 11 for a 13 year old boy
Clothing- size women’s small and shoes- size 6 for a 16 year old girl
Clothing- size 18/20 and shoes- size 9.5 for an adult woman
Learning toys & books for a 3 year old boy
Toys or gifts for 9 and 10 year old boys
Gifts for 13 and 16 year old boy and girl
Bikes for 3, 9, and 10 year old boys
Gifts for an adult woman
Cleaning supplies
Food items for Christmas dinner/ Groceries
Gift Cards are an easy way to send some cheer if you don’t know quite what to give, for groceries, clothes, or gas!

We will be accepting donations between now and Friday December 17th, you can either drop by our office location: 408 Kehrs Mill Rd, Ballwin, Mo 63011 or if you are having a service done give it to one of our guys.

Thank you so much for helping us make this season brighter for a local family!

In Memory of Lawrence Kokesh

Oct 20, 2021

Our family is sad to announce the passing of Lawrence Kokesh Sr.

The Celebration of Life will be held at Salem Methodist November 6th at 11am with a Reception to follow at Vlassis Park Pavilion.

Lawrence (Larry) Edward Kokesh Sr. was born on December 22, 1936 to Helen and Edward Kokesh. He passed on August 12, 2021 at the age of 84 in Thomasville GA, after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife Jeanne Kokesh, and his children with Charleen Parmley; son Lawrence E. Kokesh Jr. (JR) and his wife Lark, daughter Elizabeth A. Kokesh, son Joseph R. Kokesh and his wife Megan, grandchildren Jackson and Charlotte, siblings Alice Krechel, Carol Meyer, and Jerry Kokesh, and many nieces and nephews.

Larry was very active in his community. He was on the Board of Meremac Valley Bank, a Member of the West County Jaycees, served on the Ballwin Days Committee for many years, a Member of the West County Chamber of Commerce, and a Director of the Manchester Fire Protection District.

Larry lived his life to the fullest. He was a loving father and grandfather, an avid cyclist, hunter, world traveler, outdoorsman, and the 3rd generation owner of J.J. Kokesh and Son. Larry was loved and respected by all who met him and will be greatly missed.

Services will be held at Salem Methodist Church, 14825 Manchester Rd Ballwin, MO 63011 at 11:00 on November 6th 2021, with a reception to follow at Vlasis Park Pavilion. Alternate location due to inclement weather will be at Ballwin North Pointe.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or www.stjude.org.