Pick The Right Plumber For The Job

By Jon Cobert


Plumbing is an industry that's growing. In fact, the United States Department of Labor expects jobs in the industry to grow by as much as 26 percent from 2010 through 2020. Many plumbers enroll in and finish apprenticeship programs to learn the skills of the trade. After they get trained, plumbers generally take licensing examinations through their state's licensing department before they start repairing household and commercial pipes and other equipment. However, just because someone has a plumbing license doesn't mean she or he will do a commendable job for you when you call them.

Choosing a plumber can be tricky, especially if you don't have knowledge about what goes into plumbing work. However, you can still take steps to ensure that you find and choose a reliable plumber that has the skills to complete the job you want done. Because you'll probably be feeling anxious after an emergency occurs at your home or business, it may be beneficial if you find out a few things to consider when choosing a plumber now. Waiting until you're bathroom has leaked or until your toilet is no longer working, may not be the best time to start looking for a good plumber.

As a tip, to get the best prices on plumbing services, consider reaching out to several plumbers. In fact, if you find a low price offered by a lesser known plumbing company, you may be able to negotiate services with a more skilled plumber. To save yourself time, you can contact plumbing companies via telephone or email. Because state licensing departments often record licensing information for responsible master plumbers, when you contact plumbing companies ask them for the name of their responsible master plumber.

To get a range of prices and quality services provided by local plumbers, consider telephoning or emailing at least three plumbing companies where you live. Of course, you can also contact licensed plumbers who work as independent contractors or who are self-employed. Ask for the name of the company's responsible master plumber. You'll use this information to confirm that the plumber has an active license. To do this, visit your state's plumbing licensing department and type in the responsible master plumber's name. The plumber's licensing information should come up. Plumbers who have active state licenses generally are meeting the state's minimum requirements. For example, they might be taking courses and completing hands-on training to advance their knowledge.

Lastly, find out if plumbing companies you want to work with have experience working on the types of projects you want them to perform for you. For example, if you are building an addition to your home or business, you may want to verify that a plumber has experience reading blueprints and building codes. You also might want to ensure that plumbers know how to install pipe systems, test pressure systems, repair steam systems and pipes on household equipment like washing machines, dishwashers and refrigerators.




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