Beware Of Rogue Plumbers And How To Get Qualified Plumbers

At one time or another, we have all had problems with our water pipes, sinks or even showers. When a pipe breaks down, it has to be repaired immediately to avoid spoiling furniture or even simply wasting water which is one of the precious commodities. Due to this fact, there are lots of plumbing companies. Some are real but this doesn’t mean that there are no rogue plumbers around. Actually they are the larger lot. The rogue plumbers take advantage of the fact that people are normally hopeless and will look for anybody who claims he/she can offer plumbing services and at affordable costs.

Below are some of the tips that will help you get a good plumber and evade the rogue plumbers in town.

Check their licenses

You have to make sure that the companies are fully certified and accepted by the various plumbing bodies. The companies also have to ensure that they will carry a full insurance policy in protecting your property.

Seek references and read on line reviews

You should visit the various websites of different companies and read their reviews. You should even go to the extent of asking for previous cases which they have dealt with as this will help you rate the company.

Duration in the market

A good company should be in the market for quite a long time unlike rogue plumbing companies which appear and disappear.

Guarantee

A faithful company should offer guarantee to its clients. This means that they should be able to return customers money in case they are unable to solve the clients plumbing problems.

Avoid companies that state their prices over the phone

Most of the plumbing companies that state their prices over the phone are normally rogue. A good company should only state the cost of repair after they have visited and fully inspected the scene of repair as this will help them in  determining what needs to be done and the resources required.

Choose a variety

You should have a variety of companies at least three of them and compare the level of services they offer, prices and even availability. This will help you choose the best of them and hence get the best services.

After you have gotten a plumbing company that pleases you, go ahead and ask for a detailed and written quotation including the time they will start and when they will finish. You should only accept a written contract.

Payment should only be done after the job is done and you are fully satisfied. This is where you will be able to easily identify the rogue plumbers who insist on payments even before the job is done.

In case you are looking for a company to offer extensive work, you should be able to set a penalty clause of about $500 per week or more depending on the amount of services that you will be receiving.

The above article will greatly help you choose a good plumbing company and leave the rogue companies. You should also consult your friends and family on other possibilities on plumbing issues.