Tips on How to Hire a Professional Plumbing Repair Service

September 20th, 2018 Posted in Choosing a Reputable Plumber
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Fortunately, you don’t need a plumber all the time. So, when you do need one, you may not know where to begin to find the right one for your needs. You don’t want to just pick one from the phonebook or the first name that pops up on a Google search. You want a plumber that will be able to do quality, reliable work, whether you need an emergency repair or a professional installation for a new appliance. Here are some tips on how to hire a professional plumbing repair and installation service that will meet all your needs.

  • Experience. You want a plumbing company that has been around for many years and has a good reputation in your community. You also want to ensure the people you hire have a stellar track record.
  • Licenses, insurance and credentials. A quality plumbing company has all the licenses, bonds and insurance that is required in your area. Plus, make sure they perform background checks on their employees for peace of mind.
  • Services. You may only need a pipe repaired or a water heater installed now, but you want a plumber that will be around for all your plumbing needs. Choose a company that offers emergency repairs 24/7, sewer/septic repairs and a wide variety of other services.

Take the time to find a reputable plumbing service that can provide you with excellent service when you need it. There are excellent plumbers that have decades of experience, are trustworthy and guarantee their work, you just need to do a little research to find the right one to meet your needs.

Posted on behalf of:
Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
2120 McDaniels Bridge Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 884-4678

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What Kind of Experience Does Your Plumber Have?

February 1st, 2013 Posted in Choosing a Reputable Plumber
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A plumber’s a plumber, right? They all are required to go through the same training and requirements in order to get licensed; why would there be a difference?

In spite of the training plumbers receive through a trade school and the required on-the-job training necessary to be licensed, there are still plenty of scenarios that plumbers only learn how to handle through years of experience. The old saying that ‘experience is the best teacher’ is as true in the plumbing profession as it is in any other profession or area of life.

You will also want to make sure that those years of experience are related to your area of the country and preferably the city you live in. Ten years of experience working in new developments outside Denver will not offer a lot of guidance related to a full residential repiping in Orlando Florida . Knowledge of the city and regional codes in one area of the country do not translate over to a new location in another region.

So what do you need to know about a plumbers experience before you hire him? The first, of course, is how many years have they worked as a ‘licensed’ plumber. Don’t be fooled by someone padding their years of experience with their years of training. Secondly, you’ll want to know what geographical areas they have been working in. How many years have they been working within your local area? Thirdly, what types of plumbing situations do they have experience with? Have they mostly done new construction work? Has it been primarily residential, commercial or a mixture of both? Their answers to this questions will give you a better picture of what they mean when they say that they are an ‘experienced’ plumber.

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Finding a Great Plumber

March 13th, 2012 Posted in Choosing a Reputable Plumber
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Whether you have a plumbing emergency like a stopped up sewer line, need routine plumbing service such as installation of a new water heater, or need an Orlando plumber for a major plumbing job like a whole house pipe replacement, you want a professional plumber you can rely on to get the job done right.  With the internet and the phone book flooded with advertisements for plumbers, how can you make the right decision on which plumber to handle the job?

A great way to start the process of finding a good plumber in Orlando is to ask your friends, neighbors, and co-workers for recommendations of plumbers they have used in the past and been satisfied with the work and the service they received.  Eliminate any of these that you cannot confirm have a permanent business office and telephone number.  Your friend’s cousin may be a great plumber, but if he’s working part time out of his van he may not be around to handle any warranty work if something goes wrong down the road.   You are better off with a plumbing contractor that has been in business for years and has a business location and telephone number.

Next, make sure the plumber is licensed, bonded, and insured.  Licensing is no guarantee of competence, but it’s a sign that the plumber is a professional who plans on being in business for awhile.  Liability and workman’s compensation insurance protect the customer against liability for accidents or injury on the job.

Finally, check with the Better Business Bureau to see if there are any unresolved complaints about your plumbing contractor. If there are no complaints, then you should be in good shape.  Even if there have been complaints, it’s not necessarily the end of the world.  Any service company like a plumber can be expected to have a few disgruntled customers if they have been in business for years, so one or two complaints that were fully resolved are not a big deal.  On the other hand, if the plumber has a lot of unresolved complaints about your plumber, that’s a good reason to try a different plumbing contractor.

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Comparing Plumbing Estimates

January 9th, 2011 Posted in Bathroom Repairs
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Any time you have big plumbing job like replacing a water service line or a full kitchen or bathroom remodeling, it’s a good idea to get at least two or three estimates before choosing a plumber to do the work.  Not only will the estimates give you a better idea of a reasonable price for the work, but you will have the opportunity to meet and evaluate the plumbing company before hiring them.

When comparing estimates, you need to make sure that you are comparing estimates for similar work.  For example, the estimate should specify the cost of materials and the reality is that material costs are pretty much the same for almost every plumber.  If one estimate has a much lower materials cost, you need to dig a little deeper to make sure that the estimate is based on the same quality of materials.  PVC pipe is much less expensive than copper pipe so make sure that you are comparing cost estimates for the same type and quality of materials.

Labor costs may vary depending on the skill of the plumber, but a significant difference in labor costs is reason to be concerned.  Make certain that the labor costs are for the same amount of work to be performed by an experienced plumber.  Unskilled labor is less expensive, but you don’t want the plumber to be learning the trade by working on your home.

Finally, be sure that the estimates cover the entire job.  If there is digging involved, be sure that the cost of the digging equipment is covered.  Check to ensure that the costs of any necessary permits are included as well as clean up and disposal of any debris.

By doing your homework up front, you will help avoid any unpleasant surprises down the road.

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