Whether you’re the owner of a new or old home, the fact is that one day you’re going to be faced with a plumbing issue. As a homeowner, you don’t want to hand over the responsibility of fixing one of the costliest things in your home to just anyone, and doing it yourself is out of the question. So, how can you make sure that your plumber has both the skills and integrity to do the job? The following are our top 4 questions to ask a plumbing company before hiring them.
#1 Is the company licensed?
This is may be the most important question you should ask and thus why we’re putting it at the very start. Most plumbers will advertise through their website that they are a licensed company and ready to take on every job, but you should never take their word for it. Instead, go onto your city’s or state website and look up the company’s name to make sure that they are indeed legally registered.
#2 Will This be The Overall Cost of the job?
One of the tall tell signs of a bad company can be quickly noticed when they offer to provide you with an estimate over the phone. It is almost impossible to be able to come to a set price without looking at the job site. Most reputable plumbers will show up directly to your home and provide you with an estimate. Once this is done, always make sure to ask if the estimate will be the final cost or simply the basics.
#3 Who will take over the job once hired?
We mentioned earlier that most companies will often claim they are licensed when, in fact, they are not. However, there is another layer to this issue. Although the company you’ve hired is licensed, they may hire outside help to work on larger jobs. Always make sure they provide you with enough information regarding these new participates, if you do not feel comfortable, feel free to walk away from the deal. Find more online information and resources at the Drain Rescue website.
#4 What Kind of Guarantees or Warranties Come with the Company?
Contrary to popular belief, most legitimate plumbing companies will offer a variety of guarantees or warranties on their job. For example, certain agreements will say that a plumber will be able to come to your home if anything minor breaks within an agreed set of time after the job have been completed. Others, may not be this generous and instead opt into not providing any protection. Therefore it is paramount that you always ask about these guarantees or warranties prior to signing any agreement.