Is the bathroom or kitchen in need of plumbing services? No matter how much of a hurry you are in, it is important to take time and hire the right professional for the job, or you will end up with more problems in the end. Here are some important tips to follow!
Find out whether he or she is licensed – the first thing you need to ask your emergency plumber, is whether he or she is properly licensed or not. Most countries in the world have some sort of qualification or license they provide to plumbers who are recognized by the local government bodies – but do not expect that every plumber possesses this qualification. It is more than possible for your plumber to be someone without a license, and even if he or she gives you the word of it, it is best to be wary and ask for a proof of the certificate. After all, a qualified plumber Highett will only be too glad to show off his or her licensure!
- Insurance and warranties – whilst fixing some blocked drains might not seem like a hazardous job, insurance is still a very important thing that your plumber needs to have. Insurance is both to protect your fixtures in case something goes wrong, and to protect the plumber (or anyone else for that matter) if something happens to him or her during the repair process. Along with confirming the insurance of your plumber, it would also be smart to inquire into what kind of warranties they can provide you with upon the job’s completion – for how long do they believe their work will uphold?
- Payments – when it comes to payments, there are two main things you will need to address: how the fees are negotiated, and how the payments should be made. For the former, you should know that it is impossible to provide a quote for an issue over the phone – even if you attempt to describe the issue, the plumber has to assess the issue with his or her own eyes to understand how much repair work it will need. And once they do provide you with a quote, it is your responsibility to ask what this includes, or you will find the initial quote gradually increasing over time. And lastly, payments should never be made hundred percent upfront – what guarantee do you have after all? Instead, stick to staggered payments, that are made with each part of the job being completed.
- Who will be working? – sometimes, the plumber you will be contacting will be a freelancer, meaning they work alone (or with a one or two others at most), but sometimes, you will find that they are part of a large company. In the former case, you will probably be acquainted with the plumber that will handle your job request, but in the latter case, it might be worthwhile to inquire into who will actually be doing the work for you.
- Payments – when it comes to payments, there are two main things you will need to address: how the fees are negotiated, and how the payments should be made. For the former, you should know that it is impossible to provide a quote for an issue over the phone – even if you attempt to describe the issue, the plumber has to assess the issue with his or her own eyes to understand how much repair work it will need. And once they do provide you with a quote, it is your responsibility to ask what this includes, or you will find the initial quote gradually increasing over time. And lastly, payments should never be made hundred percent upfront – what guarantee do you have after all? Instead, stick to staggered payments, that are made with each part of the job being completed.