Have you ever paid a hefty amount for a home repair that only took 15 minutes? If you’re a homeowner, then you’ve been there! Choosing the right person for the job can be a daunting task. Do you blindly choose someone from looking online? Do you take a neighbor’s recommendation? Do you hire your cousin’s best friend’s brother who may or may not know what they are doing? None of that sounds super appealing. So, what should you do?
Hiring a trusted professional is the way to go when it comes to home repairs. Otherwise, you may end up with a bigger issue or have to pay someone to fix the “repairs” the other guy did. And some repairs simply can’t wait. If you have a sewer clog and can’t use any toilets or showers, you want a reliable plumber yesterday! This article will walk you through the steps of choosing the right plumber so you get the job done right the first time.
#1 Understand Your Plumbing Needs
While all plumbing needs may feel urgent, take a moment to assess the actual need. Is it an emergency requiring a plumbing service that offers 24-hour emergency service, or is it a clogged kitchen sink that can wait til the morning for a plumber? If it isn’t a true emergency, then call a plumber in the morning. Emergency calls will likely cost you more.
#2 Look for Proper Licensing and Insurance
A company without proper licensing and insurance is not meeting the state’s requirements. Such companies or individuals may be less reliable or knowledgeable as they have not put in the time and effort to receive proper licensing, and they may not have the proper training. In Florida, a plumbing license is required to be a plumber. There are 2 types of licenses in Florida – Certified Plumbing Contractor and Registered Plumbing Contractor. A Certified License allows a plumber to work statewide, and a Registered License allows a plumber to work locally. Both require an exam to prove plumbing competency.
Insurance is important because it protects you as the client. It will protect you if you or the plumber gets hurt on the job site. It also offers protection in case your home incurs any damage during the plumbing repair. Sun Plumbing is both licensed and insured.
#3 Look for Experience and Specialization
Everyone is starting out in their profession at some point, so it’s not necessarily bad to hire a fairly new plumber. However, if your plumbing issue is complicated you may want a more experienced plumber. At Sun Plumbing, our qualified service technicians have years of experience. They are kept up to date on plumbing standards, methods, and codes to ensure your plumbing installation or repair is done right the first time.
Not all plumbers do every type of plumbing work. Some may do only commercial or residential while others do both. Another example is that some plumbers install and repair tankless water heaters while some may not offer this service. Before hiring a plumber, make sure that they can do the repair that you are requesting. For the extensive list of services offered by Sun Plumbing, please click here.
#4 Read Reviews
Your Aunt Sally may recommend a plumber to you, but how do his other clients feel about his work? One word-of-mouth recommendation won’t give you the full picture. We recommend reading reviews to find out if the company meets your standards. Are they on time? Do they get the work done in a timely manner? How is the quality of their work? With 450 Google Reviews, Sun Plumbing has 4.8 stars out of 5!
“Fantastic experience! Quote was better than expected. Replaced my old water heater with new 80 gallon light duty commercial grade. It was installed in just a few hours along with a recirculating pump to have hot water readily available in my master bath and at my kitchen sink. The job was done quickly, and they cleaned up after themselves. Honest company with fair pricing.”
That is just one of our 450 reviews! It highlights our reasonable quote, fair pricing, knowledge, efficiency, honesty, and professionalism. We appreciate every one of our customers and their reviews. Without you, there is no us. Our outstanding reviews are a result of our desire to exceed our customers’ expectations.
#5 Get Multiple Quotes
Don’t be afraid to get multiple quotes. Just remember that the cheapest isn’t always the best, nor is the most expensive. A quote that is much lower than other quotes may indicate that the company is using cheaper parts. An excessively high quote may mean they are charging an unreasonable amount for their labor or marking up the parts more than other companies. A safe choice is choosing a company that is competitive with other companies in their pricing and has highly trained professionals to do the job.
Why Should You Choose Sun Plumbing?
Sun Plumbing has been serving the Melbourne, FL area for over 50 years! We are properly licensed and insured. Our plumbing technicians have years of experience in a wide variety of plumbing services. We are qualified to do everything from replacing a toilet to a whole bathroom remodel. No job is too big or too small as we service homes, commercial buildings, and industrial buildings. With over 450 Google reviews resulting in a 4.8-star rating, you can trust that Sun Plumbing delivers on our promise of being “as dependable as the sun.”
