Contact a qualified, professional licensed plumber if there is a problem with your home’s plumbing. There are several ways to find a licensed plumber, check this out:
You can ask your family or friends for recommendations.
A real estate agent can provide you with the name and contact details of an experienced plumber in your locality.
Ask another contractor if they worked previously on your home.
A plumber from your local store can recommend a reputable plumbing service.
You can check the reviews for plumbers near you online. The “Local List” that appears when you Google or Yahoo search for plumbers will give you a list of plumbers located near you with reviews and links to their sites.
What do you look for when you find a great plumber? Use this list to determine the questions that you should ask before you hire a plumber.
Your plumbing license is issued by the state?
Make sure the professional plumber with whom you work is licensed by your state. The plumbing code is updated regularly, and plumbers certified by the state are familiar with all of the current standards. In order to keep their licenses current, plumbing professionals must pass an examination and also take annual courses in order stay abreast with new products and codes.
For you to succeed as a Georgia Plumber, you will need many different abilities. To achieve Journeyman Plumbing or Master Plumbing, an apprentice must first complete certain steps. To become a Master plumber, you must follow state regulations and rules. To qualify for either a plumber’s license or a journeyman, you must possess three years experience in the primary plumbing field, have references, and successfully pass an examination. You must be able to demonstrate commercial and industrial experience in order to qualify for the Master Plumbers License. A plumber who is able to perform backflow certification tests or has experience with septic tank systems will also qualify for a Master Plumber’s License.
How long have you worked in the industry?
Look for plumbers who have been in business for at least eight or ten year. You can gauge the viability of a business by looking at how long it has been in operation.
What background checks are conducted on service technicians?
You may be able to trust the technicians who work in your home. The plumbers must conduct a background check and random drug testing on each employee. Your Service Technicians should be wearing uniforms, and they must wear name tags. These technicians are not independent contractors but employees.