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The Importance of Hiring a Reputable Plumbing Pro

Homeownership can be a scary proposition. There are lots of things that can go wrong, including problems with various different plumbing systems. While saving money is important, homeowners should make sure that they don’t try to save money by choosing to hire a plumber without qualifications.

Ultimately, that will end up costing significantly more time and money in the long run by leaving you with a plumbing emergency. This article will discuss some important characteristics you should be looking for in your plumbing contractor.

Only Hire a Plumber With a Degree

Professional plumbers need to hold a degree in plumbing to prove their plumbing qualifications. This guarantees that they have the right combination of both the education and experience required to do a plumbing job correctly.

In the state of Washington, to becoming a licensed plumber, they must complete thousands of hours of training under a plumber that currently holds a license. They also must sit for the certification board exam.

This exam has three different parts – general trade and technical knowledge, waste and vent code application knowledge, and water piping code application knowledge. In addition, there is also a backflow specialty exam portion, and a domestic pump and irrigation specialty exam portion.

Having a plumbing degree is the only want to guarantee that the plumber hired knows how to appropriately and safely fix drain clogs, burst pipes, install toilets and pipes, and water heater installation.

Never Do Plumbing Work Without Permits

There are also significant concerns with choosing to hire a plumber that does not hold the right permit for the job. In most states, plumbing permits are required for services like replacing a water heater, altering the piping underground, the walls, beneath the floors or in the ceiling, and installing rain drains, water service, and sewers.

Jobs that are done by a plumber without the proper permits can be subject to a variety of different consequences, like tickets and fines. Sometimes these fines can equal up to a hundred bucks a day.

They can also affect the potential resale of the home, or even stop construction immediately. Only hire a plumber that knows which services need permits, and has the ability to quickly get all of those necessary permits before starting and not after they are caught without one.

Don’t Hire a Plumber Who Uses the Wrong Tools

One last problem that homeowners may encounter when using a plumber who isn’t properly qualified is that they may accidentally use the wrong tools for the job. While this may sometimes just result in a temporary setback in terms of how much time the job will take, it may also end up requiring the homeowner to need additional plumbing services.

This is most common when it comes to services like fixing a burst pipe, snaking a drain, or installing a new water heater. Since all of these services require a significant amount of skill and knowledge, they are also the easiest to accidentally make mistakes with.

Unfortunately, these mistakes aren’t just annoying…they can be incredibly costly. Avoid all of these problems by only making the decision to hire a plumber that has the right knowledge to use the right plumbing tools, the first time.

About Patriot Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc.

Patriot Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc., in Wenatchee, Washington, promises the type of customer service that is like giving your home a “hug.” They offer a full menu of plumbing solutions like bathroom remodeling, hydro jetting services, water filtration systems, and burst pipe repair. They offer both maintenance and emergency services.

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