Are cheap plumbers near me dodgy?

What do you look for when choosing a plumber? What are the tell-tale signs that you can trust one plumber over another?

Plumbers are the undisputed “doctors” of our water supply and drainage systems. Following years of intensive training in the plumbing industry, professional plumbers are highly skilled technicians who apply their academic and technical knowledge, skills, and experience to identify and solve plumbing problems in any setting.

The most competent plumbers offer both commercial and residential plumbing services and their service offerings span all kinds of plumbing repairs and installations, gas work, and house re-modelling and construction.

Definitely be aware that there are fake plumbers out there. Most importantly, make sure that you don’t fall for any plumbing scams set up by fake plumbers. A few indiscriminate scammers out there will try to pass themselves off as licensed plumbers when they don’t have the necessary qualifications.

Licensed – Any plumber that works on your home MUST be licensed. Given that the plumbing system in a home is one of the biggest factors that contributes to your health, by providing clean, fresh water and taking away waste; it is not only a suggestion, but anyone working on plumbing, draining or gas fitting is to be licensed in your state. Not only does this ensure that the works are going to be done according to the correct standard, it also helps provide peace of mind that the job will be completed in a safe and healthy manner.

Experience – While qualifications are incredibly important, plumbing experience can also go a long way. An experienced plumber will have at some point seen it all before and will be able to offer up a solution to your problem quickly.

Versatility – How does your plumber handle alternative projects, and how well do they keep up with emerging trends? With sustainable designs being integrated into more homes, it’s best to look for a plumber that can help suggest ways to minimise waste and to install other measures, such as rainwater tanks and greywater systems, into your home. This level of adaptability to the industry means you can look to the one tradesperson to complete all the works on your home, rather than having to find and keep track of several at the same time.

Online Information – Checking to see if your plumber has an online presence, such as a website or various social media channels, provides a great opportunity to see how they work and makes contacting them when you have an issue a lot easier. A website with a blog of useful tips and advice also shows how willing they are to share their knowledge with their customers.

Local – Make sure your plumber is a local, that way they will be able to offer quick service and be aware of all of the local council and government regulations.

Here at Plumbspec we tick all the boxes.

Contact us today either via the website or phone 0417 555 325.