Here's What To Ask Before Hiring A Plumber To Make Repairs
ShareBefore hiring a plumber to repair your home's plumbing system, there are a few questions you should have answered to ensure that you know exactly what to expect before, during, and after the repairs are made. Here are three important questions that shouldn't be overlooked:
Will You Inspect My Entire System?
It's important to find out whether the plumber you consider hiring is willing to inspect your entire plumbing system before they leave to ensure that there aren't any other underlying problems that need to be addressed so you can avoid the need to make more plumbing repairs in the future. Make sure that the plumber you hire will not only inspect your whole system when they show up to make repairs but also provide you with a detailed report of their findings during the inspection so you know exactly what kind of shape your plumbing system is in overall. You can then decide whether to have the plumber address any problems that are found on the spot so you don't have to end up calling them back again anytime soon.
What if the Repairs Don't Fix the Problem?
It's also a good idea to consider the fact that the repairs your plumber makes won't fix your problem for some reason. If the problem persists due to your plumber overlooking something important or improperly making repairs, will they be willing to come out and correct the problem for free? If the problem continues because your system is more damaged than originally thought and there are simply more repairs that need to be made, how long will it take for the plumber to come back and complete the additional repairs?
You don't want to end up with a broken system and the need to find another plumber after the initial repairs are made, so make sure that you understand exactly what kind of support you can expect from your plumber before they begin any work on your home's plumbing system.
Is a Maintenance Plan Available?
To make sure that your plumbing system stays in good shape after having it repaired, you'll want to have it professionally maintained on a regular basis in the coming years. So ask the plumber you decide to hire if they offer maintenance plans that you can purchase. Investing in a maintenance plan will help ensure that your plumbing system gets the tune-ups, inspections, and part replacements it needs to perform properly as it ages without having to worry about remembering what needs to be done and when.
Your service provider will outline all of the maintenance tasks they'll be completing throughout the year in your maintenance plan. All you'll have to do is remember to be home when your plumber shows up for scheduled maintenance appointments.