How To Find A Reputable Plumber

If you are trying to finds a reputable plumber, it’s important to take few factors into consideration. In this article, we will look at these factors.

1. Find out if the plumber is licensed.

There are lots of guys out there who are quite capable of doing some minor plumbing repairs. But just remember that there is a reason why the province insists on training being completed and a certain number of hours being worked as an apprentice under the supervision of a licensed plumber. Without a license there is no guarantee that the work is being completed according to code. This could present a problem if you tried to make a claim for work which did not pass an inspection. Some policies only cover work which has been done by licensed personnel.

2. Find out if the plumber is insured.

The Oakville plumber you go with must carry liability insurance. If he makes a mistake and causes a problem due to his workmanship, it will be his insurance that will pay the bill for repairs, not yours. Unfortunately, trying to recover damages from an uninsured plumber could be very difficult. It’s best to avoid the problem entirely by only hiring a plumber who carries his own insurance.

3. Experience is important.

There really is no substitute for real experience. Reading and studying is one thing but the actual experience in the doing is what you are looking for. You want your plumber to know how to solve your problem based on his past experience rather than try to figure it out once he’s in the middle of it. When describing your problem in a phone call, you need to feel some confidence that he has dealt with your problem previously. If he seems unsure, you may want to look elsewhere.