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Plumber Finding 101

By Scott Rodgers

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Published: 24Apr2009
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It's difficult to find a reliable plumber, regardless of where you live. Obviously, the larger the city you live is, the more options you would have. Unfortunately, that can make the task of finding a trustworthy company to help with your plumbing needs even more difficult.

When more contractors are available, there's more opportunity to be disappointed. However, the smaller the city you live in is, the more a plumber can monopolize the area, and in many cases the more that company will slack. They know that they are the only firm that services an area and customer service becomes a low priority for a number of reasons, such as they have too much work to do and can't keep up with the customers demand for plumbers, they are under staffed and the higher paying a job is the more attention that job gets, or simply that they know that they are the only option and they don't care (A sad state of affairs in today's economy). I, personally, have had a few horror stories in regard to a plumber's service, as well as the plumber themselves. I have had individuals show up looking completely disheveled (to the point to where I would be afraid to leave them unattended in my home). I have experienced plumber's using fowl language in front of my children, and my family. I have had them be late, or not even show up at all, without so much as a phone call. I had one forget every tool they needed and he left six times to grab things he should have known he needed when the job began. I have had a plumbing service over charge me for a job that wasn't even done properly, and I actually had to sue them after I had paid another contractor to come in and fix their mistake. I even had a plumber cause an extensive amount of damage and then walk of the job due to frustration. These days, one should use the internet to do as much research as possible before choosing a plumbing service (or any other contractor for that matter). Pay attention to how long they or their firm has been in business. Ask if they are insured, or carry a guarantee (a lesson learned that I paid dearly for). Also ask if their bids are firm or flexible. A good and seasoned plumber will know the materials and time needed to complete the task, thus their bid should be fairly accurate. A plumber service not willing to stand by their bid is probably not the wisest choice. Also, you should try to get references, if possible, and actually check them. Taking the time to do a little verification can be as easy as logging onto the net and typing in the company's name, or calling and speaking with the plumber directly. A little effort can seriously save you a ton of time, stress, and money, so make sure to show due diligence when seeking the right plumber to do the job. It will pay out and pay off!

Scott Rodgers is a plumber who has recently begun writing articles for both a plumbing and non-plumbing audience. To view more of plumbing articles, visit http://eLocalPlumbers.com

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