Home owners never give thought to an emergency plumbing service until one is used. In an emergency, every minute surely does counts, so you should always ask these questions before hiring a plumber to avoid surprise fees and to protect yourself and your home.
Licensing
Ask the plumber if he or she is a licensed plumber in your city or suburb. Not all cities and states require a licensed plumbers, so if they do not have one, it may be that licenses are not available in that city. All licensed plumbers have to pass a written and oral exam, so you will know that they are knowledgeable about their plumbing trade.
Do not confuse a business license with a plumbing license. A business license means the plumber is able to operate a business in your state. It does not mean they are skilled in plumbing or have taken a plumbing examination.
Insurance
A plumber should carry both worker’s compensation and public liability insurance. Worker’s compensation covers the plumber and employees in case of an injury. Without this insurance, the home owner is totally responsible for medical bills and other associated costs.
Liability insurance pays for repairs and damages as a result of the plumber’s wrong full actions. If the plumber causes damage to your home while fixing the problem, this insurance policy will pay for the plumbing damages that he produced. If the plumber does not carry liability insurance, the homeowner is responsible for any plumbing damages that happen.
Plumbers without insurance are often cheaper because they do not have to payhigh premiums. However, the savings are minimal compared to the cost of a bad injury or accident.
Response Time
Ask the emergency plumbing service how quickly they can fix the problem. Emergency plumbers are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week but if they have to travel a long distance to get to your home, response time will definitely be delayed. If you have a leak, extra response time can lead to thousands of dollars of damage to your home or office happening. If they are several hours away, ask if they can refer an emergency plumber closer to your home.
If you have an issue with a blocked drain Adelaide or hot water system Adelaide, then you need a 24 hour plumber Adelaide or an emergency plumber Adelaide to service you. You might also reach out to a gas plumber Adelaide to help you. Its important that you have a plumber Adelaide you can trust.
