Tips for Hiring a Plumber

Looking for a plumber or any type of contractor can be nerve wracking. Unfortunately, there are a fair amount of liars and false advertisers out there, so it is important to know what questions you need to be asking.

Are you a licensed professional?

Plumbers are not required to have a license in the state of New York, so don’t just assume they have one. Even if the unlicensed plumber does great work, it might not pass inspection and that will leave you in a bigger hole than before the work started. Be sure to check the website and look for their license information to insure you are getting quality work.

Do you offer flat or hourly rates?

Some plumbers will give you an estimate that is unrealistic just to get your business. Be wary of prices that seem too good to be true, because they probably are. A good question to ask would be if they offer flat or hourly rates. This is important because problems usually arise in the plumbing world, and you don’t want to have to pay for the extra time.

What is your payment structure?

You should always know when payment is expected so that you can budget for it. But this varies from plumber to plumber, so make sure it is specified in the contract. Most plumbers use a milestone structure where payment is made upon completion of previously outlined tasks. This is the best way to do it because you can see what you are getting prior to making a payment.

Nassau Plumbing and Sewer Rooter is a fully licensed and insured plumbing company. If you are having problems with your plumbing, call Nassau Plumbing and Sewer Rooter today at 516-874-7937 or visit us on the web.

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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