Important Questions to Ask Any Plumber Before Hiring for Pipe Repair

Important Questions to Ask Any Plumber Before Hiring for Pipe Repair

When it comes to hiring a plumbing professionals, there are some questions you can ask before hiring them for your pipe repair project. You have a right to know who you are working with and who you are allowing onto your property. As a plumber, you should be prepared for clients asking questions. Answering these questions can help clients use plumbing services and also ensures plumbers secure clients in their local area. But what questions should you be asking before hiring any plumber for your pipe repair project?

The first question that must always be asked is whether the plumber is licensed. Plumbers should be qualified and licensed and not be afraid to provide to you proof that they are licensed. Showing you the license is the best route, this way you can use their services with confidence knowing you are working with a licensed professional moving forward.

Next you want to know if the price you are quoted is the total cost with no hidden charges.

Depending on the pipe repair method you have chosen, the price you are quoted should be the final price. Always double check this before hiring, ensuring that there are no additional charges you may face by the time the repair is completed. If you choose a traditional pipe repair method that requires deep trenches being dug, identify if the quote includes the repair to any landscaping or paving. In most cases, the repair of landscaping and paving is your responsibility, which can increase the total price.

Next you want to identify if any plumbers you are using for your pipe repair project offer an hourly or a flat rate. Depending on the extent of the work required, a flat rate can often work out cheaper.

Discuss the options with your plumber to ensure you always pay the best possible price to meet your unique pipe repair needs.

A very important question to ask any plumber you are hiring for your pipe repair project is when they require payment. Do you pay on completion when you are one hundred percent satisfied with

the work completed or do you require a deposit and the final balance on completion? Always double check this. Paying after completion is the safest method to ensure you are happy with the work and that the work is completed to your expectations.

Ensure when any plumber arrives that you identify who will be carrying out the work. Trenchless pipe repair methods require knowledge on how CIPP (cured in place pipe) lining works to ensure an effective end result. Does the plumber you have met carry out the work with a small team? Do they send other team members to carry out the work? You want to know any plumbers in your home are knowledgeable and experienced. More important, you want to ensure the plumbing company has vetted them thoroughly, so you know you have trustworthy people walking around your property.

Does the plumber clean up after themselves? This is such an important question. Pipe repair can get messy, depending on the method you choose. Any plumbers hired should leave the property in the same condition that they found it in. Always put your own mind at ease by ensuring the plumbers clean up after themselves, so you don't have to.

Finally, ask to see their insurance details. Public liability insurance is essential to ensure any damage to your property is covered by their insurance. It's always worthwhile updating your property insurance company on any work you have being done, just as a back up plan for your own peace of mind.

About Us: Nu Flow Tech is a leading drain and sewer line repair specialist company based in Canada. This well-established company was formed in 1998 and originally manufactured and installed patented trenchless drain and sewer lines to single family homes throughout the country. Today they are a global company that developed a new method in 2000 similar to a stent used to open the arteries to the heart. Nu Flow Tech offers their services using plumbing partners on a global scale offering a unique internal bladder to repair damaged drain and sewer lines in an effective, fast and affordable manner. To find out more, visit their website at http://www.nuflowtech.com.