It’s the plumber…… he’s come to fix the pipes!
When starting out in choosing a career, it has often been
said that we as civilized human beings have, and will always need two basic
services. Plumbing…….. and eventually… an undertaker. Without these professions
life as we know it would literally “go to the dogs”.
Plumbing problems could very easily be hassle
free, if as a consumer, you made the right choices. But human nature has a way of derailing these
so called “right choices” and hard lessons have been learnt. Things like,
fixing it yourself… or “my uncle has a cousin who can help….” can cause serious
and costly plumbing damage at a later stage. A quick fix is never or should
never be a choice when dealing with plumbing.
Take a moment to consider how
much of your civilized life is dependent on functional plumbing. Choose a
company that has a state licence and is fully insured. The license number
should look similar to this example: CFC 3456. As a consumer this allows
you the peace of mind that the person you hired is qualified to do the job and
if something should go wrong, you are protected from any unforeseen costs.
These licensed companies offer qualified and screened employees
for the safely of yourself and your family. They come with fully equipped and
stocked trucks and guarantee fast, affordable service. They accept jobs of all
sizes ranging from minor drain blockages to major disaster management. These
include sewer lines and even under slab leak detection. Other services offered by these state licensed
plumbing companies include the restoration of old plumbing, installations and
even complete bathroom and kitchen remodelling.
The pricing quota is based on the individual job and most
companies will offer you a free quotation but it is important to ask the
receptionist when phoning if the company does indeed offer a free quotation
service. Some companies may charge you a quotation call out fee to cover the
employee travelling costs but this is mostly the case when dealing with smaller
companies rather than with larger more stable companies. Prices may vary
depending on the age of the existing plumbing (if the job building is very old
it may be harder for the plumber to get to the problem), the labour required to
get to the actual pipes and what may have to be repaired or in the worst case
scenario replaced. It is always wise to ask for a complete breakdown of costs
with the cost of labour and merchandise separate. This way, you can ensure that
you are not overcharged for a simple job or an easily acquired plumbing part.
Simply said; make wise, educated choices when dealing with
your home or work plumbing repairs and use companies that are licensed and
insured and that have systems in place to protect you as the consumer. After all plumbing repairs are an important
part of everyday life as we know it and a good plumber is an investment not an expense.
