Things You Must Know When Choosing a Plumber?
A plumber is one of those things that everyone needs– if you have running water, you’ll need someone to maintain it. This article will discuss the things to look for in a plumber. It’s almost always better to hire a plumber than do it on your own.
Licensed
When hiring a plumber, you always want to make sure they are licensed. Not only will they do the job correctly, but there are circumstances in which it is illegal to do it on your own.
Each state in the U.S. has a contractors board that has dominion over the licensing of all contractors, including plumbers. You want to use them as a resource much of the time, as you can find out the license status of a plumber. Most states have an online function that allows you to find the license status of a plumber within minutes.
Insurance
If a plumber is licensed, they will also most likely be insured, which is important because you are then protected should something go wrong. A licensed plumber should be knowledgeable about code and permit requirements, which is also a plus.
An unlicensed plumber often also doesn’t have worker’s comp insurance, which is vital for contractors– if someone gets hurt on the job in this circumstance, you are unfairly held liable.
Insurance is different from bonding; bonding is the assurance that if a performance is not complete or satisfactory. the specific project or service will be financially covered. Bonding protects the consumer– or someone other than yourself– while insurance protects yourself.
Experience
It takes years of experience, including actual on-the-job and apprenticeship experience, to become a decent plumber. Some of these skills include:
- Deciphering drawings, and interpreting specifications to determine layout of waste, water supply, and venting systems
- Detecting faults in plumbing systems and fixing them
- Measuring and cutting pipes using power and hand tools
- Joining and fitting pipes with techniques such as soldering
- Awareness of and adherence to safety and legal regulations
Ultimately, this is all takes practice– practice that the average person doesn’t have. So if you need a plumber, call one today!
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