Edmonton plumbers are invariably courteous, professional, and reliable, and they tend to do high-quality work at reasonable rates. But even though there are so many great Edmonton plumbers, it’s best to take the time to call a few of them, ask relevant questions, and find the individual who is best for your specific plumbing project.
And unless your plumbing situation is a dire emergency, you can take a little bit of time to find the best plumber for your price range and needs. Give yourself some time to do research, talk to several different plumbers, and make sure that you communicate clearly about what it is that you need.
If you’re not sure exactly which questions to ask when calling Edmonton plumbers, here are a few to start with:
1. May I have the numbers of two or three references? When researching Edmonton plumbers, there are plenty of online resources where you can find listings and even reviews of local professionals. However, nothing beats talking to real people the plumber has worked with. And in fact, since plumbers get this question a lot, they usually have a few good relevant references they can give you off the top of their heads.
2. How much do you charge? Most Edmonton plumbers charge an hourly rate. Often, however, there are other charges that may apply, so be sure to ask the plumber what other fees might come up. For example, he or she may charge for travel time. In many cases, if the job is relatively simple, a plumber can give a fairly accurate quote over the phone, but they probably won’t give you a final rate until they can assess in person the extent of the work that needs to be done.
3. Do you have a license? Edmonton plumbers are required to be licensed in order to work without the supervision of a plumbing contractor. Every licensed plumber receives a number, which, if you wish, you can you use to verify the plumber’s legitimacy. However, if a plumber has strong references and charges a fair rate, there’s probably no need to go through all this trouble.
4. Do you take emergency calls? Even if your current situation isn’t an emergency, you may have a pressing plumbing issue in the future for which you’ll need immediate help. Thus, if you’re interested in starting a long-term working relationship with a plumbing professional, it helps if he or she is flexible and willing to help at any hour.
5. Are you insured? Whenever a plumber is working in your home, there’s always a small chance that, for whatever reason, something’s going to go awry. It doesn’t happen often, but in case something does occur, you want to make sure that your plumber is insured for this type of thing. Otherwise, you could be left footing the bill for any damages that occur.
6. Do you offer a warranty? For Edmonton plumbers, customer satisfaction is a high priority, and many offer warranties. Find out if your plumber guarantees his or her work.
