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There are many people out there advertising themselves as being a plumber and all of us want to have a good plumber when we have problems with our plumbing systems in our homes or businesses. The problem is knowing how to sift through the information out there and the people competing for our business to find the good ones. We need to know what the criteria is for judging the qualifications and experience of the people claiming to be professional plumbers in order to make the best choice possible for our homes. We all know that, regardless of the profession, some people are just better at their jobs than others.

The absolute first criteria that you should be using to evaluate potential plumbers is whether or not they are certified by a legitimate body. There are many handyman types out there that advertise their services as a plumber, but saying you are a plumber and actually demonstrating your qualifications to an independent oversight board are two entirely different things. For example, in Florida any person who wishes to be licensed as a plumbing contractor has to pass a very tough set of tests that were designed by the state to test the applicant’s knowledge across all areas of plumbing. By insisting on using a state licensed plumbing contractor, you can be sure that your plumber has the knowledge to handle the job.

But knowledge alone isn’t enough. The person you choose should also have been in business for at least five years in order to have had enough time to have experienced most types of plumbing systems and problems with those systems. You need to choose someone with a solid combination of knowledge and experience. But not all experience is the same. It is also important to properly assess the scope of the past work in which the prospective plumber has been exposed to over their time in the trade. If the person you are evaluating has only been doing one thing, for example installing water heaters, they might not have the skills at other plumbing tasks to do your job. You should ask questions of the prospective plumber to make sure they have a good background across a wide variety of repairs.

Once you find the plumber that has the certification and demonstrated experience, it is time to make sure that the plumber is also insured and offers a guarantee on the repairs being made. When a plumber comes into your home and is making a repair, in some rare instances, there is a chance of damage to your home. One example would be a plumber who forgets to shut off the water before making a repair to a pipe and he inadvertently floods your home. If the plumber is not insured, good luck on getting him to pay for the cleanup costs. Plus make sure that the repairs are backed by at least a one year parts and labor guarantee. If not, you may be paying again to fix the same thing.

So, to summarize, look for a state licensed plumber who has at least five years experience across multiple types of repairs who carries insurance to protect your home in the event of an accident. plus get a warranty on your repairs. By following these simple guidelines, you will make a great choice and end up with a very good plumber for your next repair job.