Smart Plumbing: Is This a Scam?

You rush to call a plumber with an emergency situation and you're shocked by the unexpectedly low bid you receive. You may be thrilled will the initial cost you are going to pay, however, you should really be saying to yourself - "Is this a scam?"

Unfortunately, there are tricks to the plumbing trade that you need to look out for in order to protect your home and your wallet. While a quality plumber may offer premium services at a competitive price, it must be presented in a professional way. 

As the customer, you should expect to receive a detailed breakdown of the costs associated with the job before it is performed. You should also only hire contractors that are properly licensed and insured. If a plumber offers you an unusually low bid when you first call, they may tack on other costs you didn't expect to pay before they complete the work that needs to be done. Since your stuck in a half solved situation, this requires you to pay more for the job than you would have ever agreed to otherwise. 

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New York Plumbing and Sewer Rooter are licensed and insured professionals with over 50 years of experience in the plumbing industry. Call us today for a FREE estimate. We offer one flat affordable rate for every job and we never bill by the hour. 

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4 Questions You Should Ask Your Plumber

Since your home is important to you, taking care of it to the best of our ability is important to us. Porch.com advises that in order to find the right plumber, you ask the 4 questions listed below.

We've provided them here, as well as insight in to our answers to each:

1. How do you estimate the cost of a project like mine?
Nassau County Plumbing and Sewer Rooter charges by the job, not by the hour, which can save you money. Our customers always receive the highest quality workmanship at a flat affordable rate, and they know the price before we start! Call us for a free estimate today at 516-874-7937.

2. About how long do you think this job will take to complete?
Nassau Plumbing and Sewer Rooter is available around the clock to provide you with outstanding services. We guarantee that we will arrive at your location within 30 minutes of your call with fully stocked vans and the best equipment to get the job done as quickly as possibly. Call us today at 516-874-7937 for a timeline of different jobs.

3. Will the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room that is being worked on be usable in the evenings if the work continues over several days?
Nassau County Plumbing and Sewer Rooter has an outstanding reputation for quality, dependability, and exceptional workmanship. You can count on us to respect your home and communicate all changes to your home that will come with the job, ahead of time.

4. Are you bonded, licensed and insured?
Nassau Plumbing & Sewer Rooter is appropriately licensed for its trade and has been providing excellent service for over 50 years. Review more credentials on Angie's List. If you are a customer of ours already, leave us a review!

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